The Painted Door by Sinclair Ross - Narrated by Geoff Castellucci

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024

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  • @rainrunner2233
    @rainrunner2233 Рік тому +39

    Bro, thank you. this helps alot for my english test. no one else seemed to have read this, and I can't focus enough to actually read it myself, so THANK YOU

  • @sarawlindgreen3115
    @sarawlindgreen3115 8 місяців тому +4

    When this was first posted a little over a year ago I thought that it was going to be another great bedtime story, but let alone did I know that with the way Geoff made this narration he made it into something that has manage to do what not much else has accomplished: to make all the noise in my head vanish, and leave me with a clear and relaxed mind.
    For as long as I can remember my head seems to have taking in too much of the sounds around me and thereby filling up my head and quickly exhaust me whenever I'm in noisy surroundings like social gatherings. This has caused me to dread a lot of things where I know there is going to be a lot of people and sometimes even stay away from situations like this, because I knew how tired my mind would be by the end of it all. With this narration as part of my life the situation is quite different. If I listen to this before having to be around people, it can calm my mind and make me less tense and more relaxed, because less noise seems to get stuck in my head from my surroundings; and if I have not been able to listen beforehand then I can turn just it on afterwards and thereby making it easier to overcome the mental fatigue from the noise that has build up in my head.
    Thank you, Geoff, for making me be able to come out of my shell. I will properly never be the most social person at a party, but this video ensures that I do not have to spend a whole day or more on getting over the mental fatigue of being around other people. This makes me not just wish to be around people, but actually willing and capable to.
    I am immensely grateful for this somewhat frozen gem of a video. This truly is a gamechanger, and I thank you wholeheartedly for it 💖

  • @melodiemalone2317
    @melodiemalone2317 Рік тому +79

    I love his voice he is just hypnotic

    • @falloutfable1049
      @falloutfable1049 Рік тому +9

      Man's voice feels like it could... Melt butter...

  • @wolfman3295
    @wolfman3295 Рік тому +17

    This is a different side of Geoff. Yes he sings great songs but I didn't think he would narrate like this. Very good too. I never heard of this story before though.

  • @HunterTheFerocious
    @HunterTheFerocious Рік тому +32

    Picture this. Warm blankets. Fireplace. This warm resonant voice in your ears.
    Ahhh. That’s good.

  • @maeco7
    @maeco7 Рік тому +79

    A bleak, claustrophobic winter tale with a slow build of tension and dread right up to its twist ending. I love it ❤ Wonderfully read, Geoff.

  • @kelleyoneal2578
    @kelleyoneal2578 Рік тому +26

    Goodness, Geoff, I didn't know there is enough time in a month to do all you do for your solo work, VoicePlay and family. I love these narrations when you find time. Very relaxing (not boring).

  • @sknt9706
    @sknt9706 Рік тому +17

    A beautiful narrative. It is such a sad story. A woman's expectation from marriage, two people from different worlds. The result: disappointment, despair, guilt...
    The young man lives in the present, he doesn't care about the future. He wouldn't be able to make her happy either. John's death makes the story more tragic.

  • @sandykunkle9466
    @sandykunkle9466 Рік тому +6

    I could listen to his voice all day.

  • @sarahborzelli_Castellineicieli
    @sarahborzelli_Castellineicieli Рік тому +22

    Such an unconfortable, bleak and cold winter story, with a twist - wonderfully narrated! Geoff, you manage to make your voice sound terrifying and lulling and comforting at the same time - I love it! ❤ You slightly modulate your voice to represent the different characters and the narrator, I like that it's so subtle. I would also like to emphasize that your pronunciation is also very pleasant for non-Americans.
    Thank you Geoff and thank you Paul Kaleka for the audio mix -> it's sexy indeed 😍

  • @keepscats7936
    @keepscats7936 Рік тому +9

    Such a wonderful narration! A perfect tale to listen to as I sit by the fire on a cold (-5F) day with piles of snow outside here in MN.

  • @nuolis
    @nuolis Рік тому +13

    Geoff's voice gives me dream=sleeping next to camp fire while listening story what Geoff is telling with deep magical voice

  • @liisaara7242
    @liisaara7242 Рік тому +32

    One of my favorite narrations to just sit and listen to. Whatever Paul did with the audio, it sounds like Geoff is right in the room with me. Beautiful reading.

  • @margaretmclennan5169
    @margaretmclennan5169 Рік тому +12

    1st time ive ever listened to you reading and it def wont be the last! It was amazing you take the listener to the heart of the story then stand beside them leading them as the story unfolds ypu have an amazing singing voice and an even more amazing reading voice a man of many facets and talents least of all that you can bring the characters of the story to life brilliant !

  • @redraven1410
    @redraven1410 Рік тому +27

    Your narration not only added to this grippingly tense story, it made it riveting.

  • @SweetCuttlefish-AshleyE
    @SweetCuttlefish-AshleyE Рік тому +14

    This story is so cold and sad, and somehow you still make me want to listen to it as I fall asleep. Guess I’ll need to grab an extra blanket.

  • @autopumpprod
    @autopumpprod Рік тому +6

    I listened to this while driving across the country last week. Spectacular job, Geoff. That was the shortest hour of my whole drive!

  • @katarzynaiwaszko2108
    @katarzynaiwaszko2108 Рік тому +14

    Idealnie. Wieczorem słuchawki i ten piękny głoś. ☺

  • @Gretchen_G
    @Gretchen_G Рік тому +17

    SPOILER ALERT!
    That twist at the end sure makes you think, doesn't it? It's been on my mind since I first listened to it. Here's my take on it:
    She really saw John when she half woke up. He made it home, saw them, then went back out into the blizzard and walked until he couldn't anymore. Maybe it was just sheer despair, but maybe he also did it out of compassion for her. If he didn't realize she was awake, he might have wanted to spare her the guilt she would feel if she knew he'd seen them. But because he touched the wet paint she knows anyway, and now she's going to have to live with that knowledge and with her guilt over his death.
    Or he never made it home at all and she saw his ghost or just a hallucination. And the paint either got there by metaphysical means or his dad just happened to be doing some painting that day too.
    Personally, I think the first option is the better story, even though (or maybe because) it's so tragic.

    • @RJBGuerra
      @RJBGuerra Рік тому +1

      First option for me too

  • @athlov
    @athlov Рік тому +7

    This is my favorite narration of yours, and I can't even explain why.

  • @chelseao3180
    @chelseao3180 Рік тому +16

    Just what I needed, another story to put me to sleep narrated by Geoff Castellucci 😌😴💤

  • @vritarita6871
    @vritarita6871 Рік тому +14

    This is amazing! Please do more books!

  • @LostHeaven1118
    @LostHeaven1118 Рік тому +4

    Perfect thing to listen too on a day with a 50 below wind-chill.

  • @MsCharley13
    @MsCharley13 Рік тому +9

    What a fantastic story. Brilliantly narrated.

  • @lunaralos
    @lunaralos Рік тому +10

    I just love your narrations, your voice is perfect for this type of thing. The added sound effects are always a neat touch too.

  • @tequila6306
    @tequila6306 Рік тому +11

    Omg I was literally just thinking about your narrations Geoff! I love this short story, and your voice makes it that much better!

  • @theenchantress1296
    @theenchantress1296 Рік тому +20

    I love your voice so much, you have a very relaxing voice and when you’re singing, it just brings everything together perfectly. Literally so much talent. ❤❤❤

  • @huldradraco
    @huldradraco Рік тому +30

    I love this so much.... thanks for gifting us this beautiful narration, Geoff ❤
    And a special thanks to Paul Kaleka for the amazing audio mix 💪

  • @crazyanimalmama
    @crazyanimalmama Рік тому +9

    Thank you, Geoff!! I love your narrations. Looking forward to this one 💜

  • @allisoncameron-dicker2737
    @allisoncameron-dicker2737 Рік тому +7

    Beautifully narrated. Many thanks for sharing. 😊

  • @liquidlychee
    @liquidlychee Рік тому +4

    This short story was amazing! The narration content is extraordinarily enjoyable!

  • @Liz-cmc313
    @Liz-cmc313 Рік тому +9

    Great story and read. Didn't see that little twist at the end coming.

    • @Michael_the_believer
      @Michael_the_believer Рік тому +5

      I am reading this short story at school and the end almost made me tear up tbh 😭. All he wanted was to make her happy, he dedicated his life to her

  • @asemlagnestal
    @asemlagnestal Рік тому +10

    This is making me freeze deep inside. So creepy, yet so cozy. 🥰

  • @JunethSnowdrop
    @JunethSnowdrop Рік тому +4

    Seing a notification of you having uploaded a new narration on my birthday is such a lovely present!!

  • @Dodl1
    @Dodl1 Рік тому +4

    Ohhhh yessssssss, thank you sooo much for this ❤️

  • @DougRG
    @DougRG Рік тому +4

    Time well spent. Nicely done!

  • @annina134
    @annina134 Рік тому +5

    Yes, now I know what to listen before sleeping. 💜 I just love Geoff's voice.

  • @sweebos
    @sweebos Рік тому +8

    Man this is really relaxing. 😌
    Well done, and thanks. ✌️

  • @richyvincent8500
    @richyvincent8500 Рік тому +6

    Thank you Geoff! Your voice is so calming ❤️

  • @Celebriel82
    @Celebriel82 Рік тому +4

    To Geoff et al, thank you for this amazing experience.

  • @amandahovendon2143
    @amandahovendon2143 Рік тому +5

    Thank you so much for posting this Geoff. Love this narration❤❤❤❤

  • @Waterlily6519
    @Waterlily6519 Рік тому +7

    Wow!😍❄️❄️

  • @ilonadever8249
    @ilonadever8249 Рік тому +6

    Paul is a genius, it is sexier!

  • @conniewaite1371
    @conniewaite1371 Рік тому +3

    My husband and I have that relationship, I felt each emotion. Oh the end was great.well done.

    • @margaretmclennan5169
      @margaretmclennan5169 Рік тому +1

      I had it too for 15 years then i had enough

    • @conniewaite1371
      @conniewaite1371 Рік тому

      @@margaretmclennan5169 after 42years,we have learned to get along.we just do what we like individually. He has softened up some and will do somethings with me or for me

  • @Babbajune
    @Babbajune Рік тому +4

    I thoroughly enjoyed your reading! Thank you ❤️

  • @scottboa2738
    @scottboa2738 Рік тому +8

    You tell good bedtime stories, Geoff. 👍

  • @timlubbers2884
    @timlubbers2884 Рік тому +3

    OMG … that ending!!
    🙏🙏

  • @MaryseB-51
    @MaryseB-51 Рік тому +3

    Merci !

    • @MaryseB-51
      @MaryseB-51 Рік тому

      It’s very pleasant to listen to. Your voice is not only captivating and comforting but also uplifting. Thank you for sharing this story. Please read more narration.

  • @MelodieRose727
    @MelodieRose727 Рік тому +5

    One of my favorite narrations. The Haunted Mind is also incredible. Love these so much. ❤

  • @moonyarrow
    @moonyarrow Рік тому +3

    Yes, I will fall asleep peacefully.

  • @equestrianrosie
    @equestrianrosie 7 місяців тому +1

    I did not expect that ending or the emotions they caused

  • @suzybailey5501
    @suzybailey5501 Рік тому +10

    A wonderfully bleak and twisting story beautifully narrated. Thank you Geoff, your voice creates equal amounts of spooky and soothing, I so enjoy listening to it, and 👍to Paul, he really did make it sound more sexy! 😱😌💜

  • @ColtonRMagby
    @ColtonRMagby Рік тому +5

    This is amazing, Geoff. I would love it if you narrated Stephen King's Christine sometime.

  • @hannahbristol3662
    @hannahbristol3662 Рік тому +7

    Thanks for this 👍 a story for bed or the middle of the day. It's calming either way, you have a perfect reading voice.

  • @Gingersourous
    @Gingersourous Рік тому +5

    I know what I’m falling asleep to tonight!

  • @DakotaSmith000
    @DakotaSmith000 Рік тому +4

    This was quite pleasant.

  • @VisualGourmet
    @VisualGourmet Рік тому +2

    Awesome! You should do a lot more of these!

  • @MeganClark-nn1dz
    @MeganClark-nn1dz 7 місяців тому

    I adored your reading of “The Painted Door”. This must be somewhat new to you because you seemed a bit more tense than your usual laid back and wonderful singing. I loved it, I hope you do more readings. Thanks.

  • @Bennyboyjr
    @Bennyboyjr Рік тому +4

    Love you Geoff

  • @abigailhornibrook2470
    @abigailhornibrook2470 Рік тому

    Please more long stories! I am loving these.

  • @NaloMeliful
    @NaloMeliful Рік тому +3

    I love that you read to us :)

  • @king_ns546
    @king_ns546 Рік тому +3

    Wow I’ve been listening to your music for awhile and I’ve just recently been assigned this story to read in school. I was just looking for a audiobook because it’s a long story and I found this one that was only posted 2 weeks ago. I didn’t even realize who’s video this was.

  • @Mei391
    @Mei391 Рік тому +2

    I needed one of these

  • @clanogden
    @clanogden Рік тому +5

    This was so sad.

  • @emmadillard4360
    @emmadillard4360 Рік тому +2

    I can feel his voice vibrating in my skull.

  • @luckymoncat6383
    @luckymoncat6383 Рік тому +8

    Прекрасный голос, можно слушать даже не зная языка 💖❤️💋🌹

  • @GreyWolfASMR
    @GreyWolfASMR Рік тому +3

    Wow Geoff your voice is velvet in my ears. I love hearing your narrations they are always ASMR worthy. Amazing!

  • @laurelksalyer4922
    @laurelksalyer4922 Рік тому +2

    🥰 Thanks! I needed this distraction from all the bs!

  • @theimpossiblethespian6974
    @theimpossiblethespian6974 Рік тому +1

    I was entranced the whole time. My phone died and I almost threw a tantrum when I realized I couldn’t get the story back for a little bit.

  • @Fairielight
    @Fairielight Рік тому +1

    Love your voice, I could listen to you all day long!!

  • @MystearicaClaws
    @MystearicaClaws Рік тому +2

    I subbed for music and now I have another narrator to add to my Playlist 💚💚💚💚

  • @paiige_18
    @paiige_18 Рік тому

    i love these videos!! please keep making more. your doing a great job ❤

  • @writingisfun9842
    @writingisfun9842 Місяць тому

    Today, my mother introduced me to your videos. I was tired and loved your voice. I nearly fell asleep to The Little Mermaid. Your voice kept me in a slow state of sameness. Thank you.

  • @jhcofd6655
    @jhcofd6655 Рік тому +5

    Here early!!! Love your voice

  • @yami_the_kami0838
    @yami_the_kami0838 Рік тому +2

    Come for the music, stay for audio books😂😂😂

  • @LaserSaint_
    @LaserSaint_ Рік тому +5

    Goddammit, I'm supposed to be going to bed.

  • @leisongivangomo4478
    @leisongivangomo4478 Рік тому +3

    Please consider making a playlist of just stories.

    • @huldradraco
      @huldradraco Рік тому

      he does have a narration playlist already 🙂

  • @micahjensen2882
    @micahjensen2882 Рік тому +4

    We should here him do Invictus or sing The Impossible Dream.

  • @cathypotterthegamer9733
    @cathypotterthegamer9733 Рік тому +4

    You were a great narrator

  • @MCDexpo
    @MCDexpo Рік тому +3

    I would freaking love to hear you read The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
    Edit: oh, you already did...
    Holy Moly Guacamole, it was incredible

  • @CeruleanTalon1
    @CeruleanTalon1 Рік тому +2

    Beautifully narrated, but one of the most depressing stories I've ever heard.

  • @babycookie5943
    @babycookie5943 Рік тому +3

    I don’t know if you take requests but I have one if you do take requests. The Plagues Prince Of Egypt

  • @annakornikova9525
    @annakornikova9525 Рік тому

    Oh my god it's better than ASMR lol it works miracles!!!

  • @amandahovendon2143
    @amandahovendon2143 Рік тому +3

    Where do you find the videos for your narrations? They are beautiful and very calming to look at❤❤❤❤

  • @mikarawls5434
    @mikarawls5434 Рік тому +3

    Do you plan on narrating any audio books?

  • @Bomba388
    @Bomba388 Рік тому +2

    You should sing Valhalla calling

  • @elizabethjmiller8329
    @elizabethjmiller8329 Рік тому +1

    I’d love to see what he could do with “The Highwayman”

  • @aliciah8886
    @aliciah8886 5 місяців тому

    hypnotic - can Geoff read all my books for me?

  • @wyattstevens8574
    @wyattstevens8574 Рік тому +2

    Geoff, I watched part of your interview with Liz Zharoff (The Charismatic Voice) and saw that someone had commented this on the thread you started: "Have you considered doing any barbershop arrangements with, say, Dr. Jim Henry (bass from Crossroads/Gas House Gang) or Tim Waurick?" (Tim's the tenor from Vocal Spectrum- he's got his own channel) This commenter said he was brought to Voiceplay from the Vocal Spectrum recording of "Go The Distance" (one of the songs Tim has on his channel- uploaded, I think, in March) and said you (Voiceplay) had recorded it too. Just like you can reach low notes very easily, Tim can reach high ones. One of his most incredible notes is a tenor A flat 5 at the end of Go The Distance, which he manages to hold out for about 35 seconds!
    If you ever ended up performing in the barbershop style, here's a possible lineup: Dr. Henry as bass, you as baritone (would have you as bass, but a) Dr. Henry is a bass already, as I said above, and b) I've heard that you don't even think of yourself as a bass anyway) with Tim as tenor and lead yet to be determined.

  • @nathanbugg3221
    @nathanbugg3221 Рік тому +2

    Wow

  • @mr.radioshow8544
    @mr.radioshow8544 Рік тому +2

    you should do the beatles let it be

  • @ZakeDaCake
    @ZakeDaCake Рік тому +2

    Hey Geoff! I currently sing bass in a few different a cappella groups. I was wondering if there are any tips that you could give me about tonality, placement of sound, and mouth shape for when I have to imitate the sounds of a bass guitar. Hopefully you can help. I hope you have a good day!

  • @volna3308
    @volna3308 Рік тому +3

    Geoff, no matter what i wrote to you in other your video, i just wanted to thank you. After i've lost my parents i've lost myself and point to life, every day i was waiting for my death... you brought me back to life... thank you ❤ after almost 5 years i feel something warm and positive in me. I like being in love with you, that feeling brings a joy to life... thank you so much! Now i really want to live ❤...maybe someday you'll read this... hope so... thank you, my unattainable love ☺ please, take care ❤

  • @N2pe
    @N2pe Рік тому +1

    Love your voice. It would fit perfectly a warhammer 40k audio book, just saying.

  • @phil4510
    @phil4510 Рік тому +1

    Oh *shit* you do audio books. Hell yeah.

  • @oar-N-oasis
    @oar-N-oasis Рік тому

    Im hearing the voice of Einzelganger..

  • @hatube8677
    @hatube8677 Рік тому

    Jim Croce -Time In A Bottle
    🥲please Geoff🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @MelindaBrown-yz5jc
    @MelindaBrown-yz5jc 2 місяці тому

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @steffanosdot6687
    @steffanosdot6687 Рік тому

    43:00 (memo to myself where i had to pause)

  • @animegirl4love
    @animegirl4love Рік тому +2

    Would love to hear you do a cover of "On the Railroad" (The Longest Johns)