Around 41 minutes in, when the game of golf was invented, I heard a cute giggle in the background and a stifled laugh from you. It brought a huge smile to my face. Thank you. ( Edited after reading some comments below) As I lay in the dark listening to you read this book I love and have read many times, I see the story in my minds eye. When I hear you stumble or the sounds of your real life in the background, my minds eye sees a loving family gathered around. It makes it all the better. Again, Thank You so much. ❤
@@3RayJ3 oh wow this is incredibly kind. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to write something so nice and supportive. It’s a privilege to share a joy of our family with you
Just finished! Thank you again! I loved your reading! (Hope you'll try to do some orher Tolkien books even if i know it's not easy because of the rights etc) ☕️👏🏻
@@alessiaflorarossi3226 technically speaking they didn’t ask me not to do the Lotr trilogy so it would be more of a forgiveness instead of permission kind of thing and then I might unlist it the same way I did this video to keep it from being struck down but it will be a little while since I’ve gotta make a backbone of public domain works for the channel :)
@@colorsofmylife3129 thank you so much! I’ve made one more petition to be allowed to have the video up on the condition that when I monetize the channel, all profits from this recording would go straight to the publisher. I can’t make a better offer than that and hope that they take me up on it
@@NoEditNarrator you should NOT have to offer these people ANYTHING! You should charge them for your advertising for them and call it even! Oh I can’t stand the greed of inc.s like these. They are not losing anything by having you reading their book; In fact, they are gaining from it, if anything!
Thank you very much for reading this! My older brother read the Hobbit to me when I was a little boy. Steve is gone now, and I have a hole in my heart. Thank you for reminding me of better days.
How lovely, thank you. Only 10 minutes & this is the best reading I’ve found. I feel as tho I’m a cross between being read to in front of a cozy fire & being there in the pages of the story.
@@jensenmatt-zj5kc basically they are flexing their rights as a publisher to deny an audiobook production they haven’t approved. Officially, I’ve got to remove the video from UA-cam. Unofficially, it may be moving over to my patreon page to the “restricted section”
I really appreciate your content. I honestly think more people will too when they find it, for those of us who have trouble sleeping, a real person reading is a great comfort.
@@Beaver420 haha! Well I do warn that the sounds of life happening may interrupt the recordings now and then. Although you’d be surprised at the loudness of some of my baby’s farts (not that I’m blaming them- could just as easily have been my wife! 🫢🤣)
@@Beaver420 oh wow thank you so much! It’s definitely not something I expected to have take off the way that it has. Everyone has been so nice and supportive and I appreciate you chiming in 😊
Phew, (I commented on your update video a little while back) but I finally finished this the other day and I enjoyed every minute of it, especially the voice acting and parts where there was singing! Thank you so much for reading this, I can’t wait to hear other stories in future 😊
@@lumpymumpy awesome! I’m so glad you managed to finish it in time. I had several other people expressing worries about finishing it so I’ve let the clock stall a bit over the weekend and will resume the countdown tomorrow. So glad you are enjoying the narrations :)
@@ericpendleton5849 thanks Eric! I really appreciate it and luckily I’ve got little regard for unhelpfully negative comments. But someone once told me that if a person is giving you a hard time, they are probably having a hard time themselves. It may not always be true but it’s definitely a comforting thought and makes it easier to meet cruelty with compassion :)
What a delight to have this recommended to me by UA-cam's peculiar algorithm. With so much AI generated slop, it is a pleasure to have a human touch sir. This takes me back three decades to when my father would to read to me.
@@warywolf1729 thank you so very much. I’m glad to have found a good niche with such wonderful listeners. Even though this was originally just going to be to share with my family, I love the enjoyment that it is giving so many others. 😊
I thoroughly enjoyed your reading good sir, even your yawns added to this great story. I read the Hobbit in 5th grade and forever my love of literature was born. Thanks Brother
Thank you so much. This was one of my favorite books growing up and hearing helps me relax and fall asleep. I may not make it through your full reading, but I appreciate it all the same!
@@bigdaddybaltimore I’d planned to. The channel is getting more popular than expected though so I’m trying to figure out copyrights before uploading more. They are my favorites though
@@NoEditNarrator I am in the last minutes of the book. No way did I want to miss any of your reading before the book is down. You will see me next with the Harry Potter ones. It's like being read to by a friend & I love the sounds of real life in the background!
Thank you youre awsome I could tell youde took you're voice too far a couple of times and we're pushing that iam tierd but need / want to get this done any way much aprecieated and thank you
Thank you! There are definitely nights where the narration strains my voice, but I know that my family (and now my youtube friends) have been looking forward to it so I push through. Thanks again for the encouragement!
I have a massage chair and a massage gun! Is someone in the room with you using one of these? Other than that great job - doubt I could do it so thank you!
@@kelleycarwile3442 yes indeed, my wife usually uses reading times to work out sore muscles (she works with kids and does a lot of lifting!) so that is one of the sounds of life I mention in the channel description lol
@@1961-R.A.B as do I dear boy! … As do I… but yeah I heard back from Harper Collins (publisher) that they are no authorizing the audiobook and so I’m planning on taking it down before it causes a strike on the channel. If someone comes up with a legal loophole I’m open to it but for now I just don’t want to get the channel shut down
@@nateosborne7361 yes, my post goes into detail but basically I reached out to the publisher to get approval and avoid any copyright strikes but they declined to give permission on the narration. Unless I find a legal precedent on why I could keep this up, then I’m removing it in 5 day’s time. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxAGlrhinHdmZsZjl1CrcJbaF4mRVJ1kTh?si=Zp7Yzc9gRntXeWHK
@@Mark-Mcloud yes sir, I commented on it in my last video and post but basically the publisher with the rights to the audiobook (Harper Collins) has denied permissions. In order to avoid strikes against the channel and being forced to take it down later- I’m voluntarily taking it down in 7 days (allowing time for people to finish listening to it that had already begun)
@@Mark-Mcloud it is definitely a shame to lose it but unless they reverse their decision or I obtain some legal advice saying that this somehow doesn’t constitute infringement then I’m at a loss for options
@@NoEditNarrator Thank you for responding. This is my first visit to your channel. I enjoy listening to Lord of the Rings. I am sorry that a publisher can’t allow people like myself the privilege of listening to you read this book
@@Mark-Mcloud couldn’t agree more Mark! I really think it’s an absurd stance to take on their part. If I lack skill as a narrator then I shouldn’t be considered competition and so it wouldn’t hurt to let me carry on- but if I have narration skills then why not work with me to make terms that are mutually beneficial? Oh well. Hopefully a week is enough time for folks to get a good listening in and then if I gain enough traction and popularity on the channel I can try afain
@@NoEditNarrator I hope as you gain more subscribers to your channel that publishers like this one change their stance towards you and give you the rights so listeners like myself can benefit from hearing you read books like this again
@@evelenaleder5592 thank you so much! I agree that the older style definitely has its challenges. I hope that this telling has helped keep things interesting :)
@@bradmiller7486 to quote Jack Sparrow- “but you HAVE heard of me!” Maybe you’d enjoy this video better: ua-cam.com/video/A311CnTjfos/v-deo.htmlsi=i7bUcAIi1D1o-aaZ
lol you will to need to be more specific my friend. Since I don’t edit things out it could be many things but the most likely culprit is my wife’s massage gun
@@kamatayon6380 thanks for the tip. For now I am leaving in background noise as part of the ambiance of the channel but if I were to do professional future recordings then I would certainly make use of something like this. Thanks again!
Maybe instead of being a nasty troll if you don't like what you hear then take yourself somewhere else so the rest of us can go on enjoying this reading.
@@NoEditNarrator if your kids are young they may lose interest if it’s to fast for them to understand. Also, most of us appreciate the relax nighttime pace! Please don’t change a thing! Please don’t think you have to please every demand you get! Hence the “NO EDIT” intro right off the bat! 98% of us appreciate every bit of your family’s private life you so freely share!! Thank you ❤
@@colorsofmylife3129 thank you very much :) I definitely prefer a slower reading pace to savor the text but some folks like it speedier I guess- good thing UA-cam has speed controls ;) dont worry though, I certainly won’t change things away from what has garnered all this positive feedback
Around 41 minutes in, when the game of golf was invented, I heard a cute giggle in the background and a stifled laugh from you. It brought a huge smile to my face. Thank you. ( Edited after reading some comments below) As I lay in the dark listening to you read this book I love and have read many times, I see the story in my minds eye. When I hear you stumble or the sounds of your real life in the background, my minds eye sees a loving family gathered around. It makes it all the better. Again, Thank You so much. ❤
@@3RayJ3 oh wow this is incredibly kind. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to write something so nice and supportive. It’s a privilege to share a joy of our family with you
Just finished! Thank you again! I loved your reading! (Hope you'll try to do some orher Tolkien books even if i know it's not easy because of the rights etc) ☕️👏🏻
@@alessiaflorarossi3226 technically speaking they didn’t ask me not to do the Lotr trilogy so it would be more of a forgiveness instead of permission kind of thing and then I might unlist it the same way I did this video to keep it from being struck down but it will be a little while since I’ve gotta make a backbone of public domain works for the channel :)
Thank you very much! That was very refreshing. Ai sucks.
@@thezookeeper5545 you are welcome. I think half the channel’s popularity is owed to crummy AI readings lol.
This is so sad it’s leaving. I think it shows more concern for profit than for fans, poor choice like they’re broke, ugh. AND THIS IS SO GOOD!
@@colorsofmylife3129 thank you so much! I’ve made one more petition to be allowed to have the video up on the condition that when I monetize the channel, all profits from this recording would go straight to the publisher. I can’t make a better offer than that and hope that they take me up on it
@@NoEditNarrator you should NOT have to offer these people ANYTHING! You should charge them for your advertising for them and call it even! Oh I can’t stand the greed of inc.s like these. They are not losing anything by having you reading their book; In fact, they are gaining from it, if anything!
Thank you very much for reading this! My older brother read the Hobbit to me when I was a little boy. Steve is gone now, and I have a hole in my heart. Thank you for reminding me of better days.
@@sb7984 you are very welcome and I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m glad to provide a bittersweet reminder that helps keep his memory alive in you
How lovely, thank you. Only 10 minutes & this is the best reading I’ve found. I feel as tho I’m a cross between being read to in front of a cozy fire & being there in the pages of the story.
@@heynow9838 thank you so so much. That’s exactly the feeling I was hoping to share. Have a great day!
Well put 😊
Why are they limiting the time that this audiobook can be heard. Makes no sense b be
@@jensenmatt-zj5kc basically they are flexing their rights as a publisher to deny an audiobook production they haven’t approved. Officially, I’ve got to remove the video from UA-cam. Unofficially, it may be moving over to my patreon page to the “restricted section”
I really appreciate your content. I honestly think more people will too when they find it, for those of us who have trouble sleeping, a real person reading is a great comfort.
@@itzMammoth thank you very very much! I’m glad it’s comforting to you and hope more people do as well :) have a great day
Sounds like you keep farting in the background
@@Beaver420 haha! Well I do warn that the sounds of life happening may interrupt the recordings now and then. Although you’d be surprised at the loudness of some of my baby’s farts (not that I’m blaming them- could just as easily have been my wife! 🫢🤣)
@@NoEditNarrator lol it was the best version I’ve heard. The voices were great. I’ve heard 3 different audiobooks of this n yours I think is the best
@@Beaver420 oh wow thank you so much! It’s definitely not something I expected to have take off the way that it has. Everyone has been so nice and supportive and I appreciate you chiming in 😊
The golem voice is good
@@ItzSquid_ thank you very much. It is a blessing and a curse haha!
Phew, (I commented on your update video a little while back) but I finally finished this the other day and I enjoyed every minute of it, especially the voice acting and parts where there was singing! Thank you so much for reading this, I can’t wait to hear other stories in future 😊
@@lumpymumpy awesome! I’m so glad you managed to finish it in time. I had several other people expressing worries about finishing it so I’ve let the clock stall a bit over the weekend and will resume the countdown tomorrow. So glad you are enjoying the narrations :)
Sir don't let some of these negative comments bother you I think you did an excellent job and appreciate your effort 👍
@@ericpendleton5849 thanks Eric! I really appreciate it and luckily I’ve got little regard for unhelpfully negative comments. But someone once told me that if a person is giving you a hard time, they are probably having a hard time themselves. It may not always be true but it’s definitely a comforting thought and makes it easier to meet cruelty with compassion :)
What a delight to have this recommended to me by UA-cam's peculiar algorithm.
With so much AI generated slop, it is a pleasure to have a human touch sir.
This takes me back three decades to when my father would to read to me.
@@warywolf1729 thank you so very much. I’m glad to have found a good niche with such wonderful listeners. Even though this was originally just going to be to share with my family, I love the enjoyment that it is giving so many others. 😊
No kidding I’m so fed up with ai crap!!
I just love the songs ❤❤😊
@@colorsofmylife3129 oh wow thank you! That is easily the part I’m most self-conscious about so I appreciate that more than I can express
@@NoEditNarrator I thought so, but I love it!
I really enjoyed this 🍿💖🍿💖 Just found ur channel and had to subscribe
@@bridgetrodriguez4643 really glad you enjoyed it Bridget! I’m always reading so new narrations are always in the works 😊 have a great day!
I thoroughly enjoyed your reading good sir, even your yawns added to this great story.
I read the Hobbit in 5th grade and forever my love of literature was born.
Thanks Brother
@@DeadheadWoody oh man thank you so much! It’s a joy to hear that you liked it :) have a great day!
Thank you so much. This was one of my favorite books growing up and hearing helps me relax and fall asleep. I may not make it through your full reading, but I appreciate it all the same!
@@latexchariot you are quite welcome!
Subscribed. Best thing that's happened to me today. How lovely!! Thank you!❤
@@TinnyDee thank you so much and I’m glad it brings you joy!
You are absolutely amazing. Thank you so very much for your time and effort 🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@@lakshmihemmady3723 wow that is very flattering, thank you! I’m very happy to provide and that you are enjoying the narrations 😊
Your Gollum is just fabulous 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 better than Andy Serkis
@@lakshmihemmady3723 oh that is seriously high praise! Thank you so much!
Very nice, though my brain noticed all the self corrections, thats my problem. I thoroughly enjoyed 98% of it. Will listen again.
Lovely narration. Hope I finish it in time.
@@roseannnichol2913 let me know if you don’t manage it (commenting on another video or something) and I’ll see if I can help
Was looking for this , my books journey begins xd , ty so much . ❤
Thank you my friend, please enjoy!
? Is 😂😊😅
Terrific. Are you going to do LOTR?
@@bigdaddybaltimore I’d planned to. The channel is getting more popular than expected though so I’m trying to figure out copyrights before uploading more. They are my favorites though
I'm really enjoying your reading to me, had to sub!
@@RianShafer thank you Rian! Greatly appreciated
@@NoEditNarrator I will be listening to the whole book!
@@NoEditNarrator I am in the last minutes of the book. No way did I want to miss any of your reading before the book is down. You will see me next with the Harry Potter ones. It's like being read to by a friend & I love the sounds of real life in the background!
@@RianShafer thank you so very much! Your continued support means the world to me Rian. See you in the Harry Potter books!
Thank you for taking the time for all of us to enjoy!
@@denise1746 you’re welcome Denise! It is a true joy
Love it! So cozy! Also love the description of your channel!!!
@@alessiaflorarossi3226 Aww well thank you so much! Pretty sure you just made my day
You've really got a gift for this!
@@dinsfire8489 thank you so much! It’s a true joy of mine, that is for certain
@@NoEditNarrator It definitely shows
Thank you youre awsome I could tell youde took you're voice too far a couple of times and we're pushing that iam tierd but need / want to get this done any way much aprecieated and thank you
Thank you! There are definitely nights where the narration strains my voice, but I know that my family (and now my youtube friends) have been looking forward to it so I push through. Thanks again for the encouragement!
Ty very much for reading this, all ur different voices are very talented, I am enjoying it immensely ❤
I'm very grateful for the positive feedback Debbi! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Great job with all the characters!! Thank you!!❤❤❤
Thanks Michelle! It’s an unexpected joy to share something like this. Have a great day!
I have a massage chair and a massage gun! Is someone in the room with you using one of these? Other than that great job - doubt I could do it so thank you!
@@kelleycarwile3442 yes indeed, my wife usually uses reading times to work out sore muscles (she works with kids and does a lot of lifting!) so that is one of the sounds of life I mention in the channel description lol
wait what does the 5 days remaining mean? :o i want this up forever
@@1961-R.A.B as do I dear boy! … As do I… but yeah I heard back from Harper Collins (publisher) that they are no authorizing the audiobook and so I’m planning on taking it down before it causes a strike on the channel. If someone comes up with a legal loophole I’m open to it but for now I just don’t want to get the channel shut down
@@NoEditNarrator That is fully understandable.. maybe google docs or soundcloud would be a possibility? or on spotify as a podcast?
17:45
a pint of beer indeed!
Really good to sleep to. Thanks and keep it up..
@@rbracker2543 much appreciated and will do!
Perfect reading!
@@oh2sail thag you bery much! (From the book)
5 days remaining?
@@nateosborne7361 yes, my post goes into detail but basically I reached out to the publisher to get approval and avoid any copyright strikes but they declined to give permission on the narration. Unless I find a legal precedent on why I could keep this up, then I’m removing it in 5 day’s time.
ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxAGlrhinHdmZsZjl1CrcJbaF4mRVJ1kTh?si=Zp7Yzc9gRntXeWHK
I really hope you can find a way to keep it up! You did an excellent job
@@itzMammoth thank you very much! I’m definitely scrambling to find a good precedent but no luck so far
Is there a reason for bringing this down?
@@Mark-Mcloud yes sir, I commented on it in my last video and post but basically the publisher with the rights to the audiobook (Harper Collins) has denied permissions. In order to avoid strikes against the channel and being forced to take it down later- I’m voluntarily taking it down in 7 days (allowing time for people to finish listening to it that had already begun)
@@Mark-Mcloud it is definitely a shame to lose it but unless they reverse their decision or I obtain some legal advice saying that this somehow doesn’t constitute infringement then I’m at a loss for options
@@NoEditNarrator Thank you for responding. This is my first visit to your channel. I enjoy listening to Lord of the Rings. I am sorry that a publisher can’t allow people like myself the privilege of listening to you read this book
@@Mark-Mcloud couldn’t agree more Mark! I really think it’s an absurd stance to take on their part. If I lack skill as a narrator then I shouldn’t be considered competition and so it wouldn’t hurt to let me carry on- but if I have narration skills then why not work with me to make terms that are mutually beneficial? Oh well. Hopefully a week is enough time for folks to get a good listening in and then if I gain enough traction and popularity on the channel I can try afain
@@NoEditNarrator I hope as you gain more subscribers to your channel that publishers like this one change their stance towards you and give you the rights so listeners like myself can benefit from hearing you read books like this again
This is great! Tolkien can be so hard to read sometimes and so is reading out loud, great job!!
@@evelenaleder5592 thank you so much! I agree that the older style definitely has its challenges. I hope that this telling has helped keep things interesting :)
WORST reading I have EVER heard.
@@bradmiller7486 to quote Jack Sparrow- “but you HAVE heard of me!” Maybe you’d enjoy this video better:
ua-cam.com/video/A311CnTjfos/v-deo.htmlsi=i7bUcAIi1D1o-aaZ
My god whyyyy lol it's not true at all I will defend this reading for every day it will last on the platform🗡you have my sword😂
@@alessiaflorarossi3226 coolest reply ever lol I don’t even know if we will need anyone’s bow or axe with your level of zeal :)
What is the noise in the background ?
lol you will to need to be more specific my friend. Since I don’t edit things out it could be many things but the most likely culprit is my wife’s massage gun
It also might be a cat purring lol
Do you use Audacity? The noise removal effect takes only a few clicks, needs no skill at all and can really improve the quality! @@NoEditNarrator
@@kamatayon6380 thanks for the tip. For now I am leaving in background noise as part of the ambiance of the channel but if I were to do professional future recordings then I would certainly make use of something like this. Thanks again!
This is beautiful! You're a natural!
Thanks man! Figured if I’m doing it anyways I might as well share
Good work!
Thanks, Homie! Much appreciated
christ i think im dyslexic now after trying to listen to this for 20 minutes. & maybe dont yawn directly into the mic like an idiot.
I hope whatever is happening in your life that causes you to talk this way changes for the better. God bless and keep you
Wtf it is lovely and very relaxing
Maybe instead of being a nasty troll if you don't like what you hear then take yourself somewhere else so the rest of us can go on enjoying this reading.
This says more than you know about YOU!
you need to calm down jeez this guy is literally doing nothing wrong
Bad narrator
@@turdeyeblind very insightful. maybe you’d enjoy this video better-
ua-cam.com/video/A311CnTjfos/v-deo.htmlsi=iVWnSkYIbRUOrv7R
Too slow
I’ll take it into advisement
ua-cam.com/video/A311CnTjfos/v-deo.htmlsi=pjlwT3YDa6YGchUS
@@NoEditNarrator if your kids are young they may lose interest if it’s to fast for them to understand. Also, most of us appreciate the relax nighttime pace! Please don’t change a thing! Please don’t think you have to please every demand you get! Hence the “NO EDIT” intro right off the bat! 98% of us appreciate every bit of your family’s private life you so freely share!! Thank you ❤
@@colorsofmylife3129 thank you very much :) I definitely prefer a slower reading pace to savor the text but some folks like it speedier I guess- good thing UA-cam has speed controls ;) dont worry though, I certainly won’t change things away from what has garnered all this positive feedback
@@NoEditNarrator awesome 👏🏻
As this is on youtube all you have to do is speed it up. Try it. This is about as fast as it can be red,
Get somebody who knows how to narrate not just try to read.
@@scottmasson3336 I’d love to hear your rendition sometime
ua-cam.com/video/A311CnTjfos/v-deo.htmlsi=9SwlU0IvawbVu-08