Sea Fever by John Masefield, read by Tom Burleigh. Poetry reading.

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  • čas přidán 23. 01. 2021
  • This is perhaps the best known poem by John Masefield, first published in 1902 as part of his poetry collection: Salt Water Ballads.
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Komentáře • 233

  • @charlotte0069
    @charlotte0069 Před 3 lety +46

    Never have I dropped everything so quick to listen. My ears and soul are thankful 😌

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety +3

      Aww, thanks Charlotte, I'm so thankful this video has a response like this. 🙂

    • @charlotte0069
      @charlotte0069 Před 3 lety +2

      A great response looking at the comments and views😃. It’s a powerful poem, maybe those who Mudlark could possibly relate, a longing to get back to the river or sea and nature. 🙂

  • @Angela-qg8yg
    @Angela-qg8yg Před 3 lety +10

    Sooo needed that today, as sit here holding one of my sea shells from a recent shelling trip, I desperately need to go back. Thank you!

  • @lovethatdragon2984
    @lovethatdragon2984 Před 3 lety +18

    From someone who was born and raised by the sea and has been landlocked for the past thirty-six years, thank you.

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks so much lovethatdragon, I was born and raised in a landlocked place, but I miss the sea, and will delight in it when I'm able to visit again. 🙂

  • @hamilton5656
    @hamilton5656 Před 3 lety +28

    That was beautiful, Tom. You have such a calming voice.

  • @lugenewhittenberger1983
    @lugenewhittenberger1983 Před 3 lety +16

    Excellent. You have a voice that is naturally given to reading. I could see in my mind's eye that of which you spoke. Thank you dear Tom for this wonderful gift on a cold, snowy Ohio day.

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks so much Lugene. That's how I wish most people, myself included, could react to a poetry reading. 🙂

  • @elizabethmunroe3676
    @elizabethmunroe3676 Před 3 lety +14

    One of my favorite poems ever, all the way from childhood. Do I love the poem because of the sea, or the sea because of the poem? That was lovely.

  • @dave8540
    @dave8540 Před 3 lety +14

    I haven't heard that poem since I was a child kid back in the fifties , brought back beautiful memories and narrated just perfectly

  • @paulcrane1765
    @paulcrane1765 Před 3 lety +6

    Could listen to you all day! Such a calming and nice voice! Thank you. (Sherry Crane) Ohio USA

  • @RustyHaloMetalDetecting
    @RustyHaloMetalDetecting Před 3 lety +12

    Oh how lovely. I could hear you read my mama's favorite poem.... she walks in beauty, like the night....

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks Rusty Halo, She Walks in Beauty is on my long list of poems to attempt, it's a tricky one to do well, and it'll be a while before I get to it, but I'll try. 🙂

  • @jenniferm1605
    @jenniferm1605 Před 3 lety +16

    More readings, please!

  • @wildestpoppy9032
    @wildestpoppy9032 Před 3 lety +6

    Love this- I was at the beach today sitting listening to the waves. So lovely to have this to end my wonderful day. Thank you.

  • @Adam-Gates-Mudlark
    @Adam-Gates-Mudlark Před 3 lety +14

    That was absolutely wonderful Tom. You have a lovely calming voice. Thank you Tom!

  • @lori416
    @lori416 Před 3 lety +41

    You could read from the dictionary and I’d be all in. 🥰

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety +5

      I'm hoping to one day read a phone book... this one: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Telefonbuch-Manhattan-1962-63-Telephone-Directory-Raritat/264781968259. It's a bit beyond me for now, but, it'll probably still be available when I can afford it. It's got so many interesting and famous names in it. 🙂 A dictionary would maybe be a cheaper one to start on. 🙂

    • @julzmgrforll7278
      @julzmgrforll7278 Před 3 lety

      @@tomburleigh9261 i think I'm the only one old enough to know that reading the phone book is funny but that phone book would be way better. It's crazy how easy it used to be to get ahold of just everyone's address and phone number not that long ago.

  • @laurusaucuparia5163
    @laurusaucuparia5163 Před 3 lety +10

    What a beautiful performance. 🌊 You make me long for the sea. Thank you.

  • @barbaracatalano6299
    @barbaracatalano6299 Před 3 lety +6

    Beautiful! Feeds the soul. Thank you!

  • @lisawest9731
    @lisawest9731 Před 3 lety +6

    Wonderful! You gave this poem the gritty feel that could only come from the musing mind of an old seafarer. Well done, Tom, and thanks from The Finger Lakes Region ❤🇺🇸

  • @shannonskillett642
    @shannonskillett642 Před 3 lety +12

    This was wonderful! I love the sound of your calming voice.

  • @tazstanley4552
    @tazstanley4552 Před 3 lety +8

    Thank you for this. We are sailors on the Great lakes in Michigan and enjoyed your reading very much.

  • @judyvarney6025
    @judyvarney6025 Před 3 lety +4

    Beautiful Tom, Thank you!!

  • @karenpelletier5707
    @karenpelletier5707 Před 3 lety +6

    Beautiful reading! I haven't heard that poem since grade school, over 60 years ago. I think you could read from a phone book and it would sound great❤️

  • @monicaeberle8505
    @monicaeberle8505 Před 3 lety +6

    A favorite of mine and now paired with your haunting voice, beautiful!

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you, I'm glad you think I did justice to such a wonderful poem. 🙂

  • @msmoe8687
    @msmoe8687 Před 3 lety +4

    What a lovely way to start my day...thank you Tom

  • @lynnmcinnes9810
    @lynnmcinnes9810 Před 3 lety +8

    Beautiful. I would love to hear your voice doing audio books.

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety +4

      Thank you Lynn. I wouldn't mind doing some audiobooks eventually, I'm practicing on Poems. 🙂

    • @Lynn-qi3ce
      @Lynn-qi3ce Před 3 lety

      Sounds great Tom but you need to work on some diction it upsets me to hear th sounding like an f , other than that it was really beautifully read and I too would like to hear more 👍🏼

  • @theresac.3216
    @theresac.3216 Před 3 lety +7

    This poem instantly reminded me of Wynken, Blynken and Nod. ❤

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks Theresa, I didn't know that one... it's now one I want to do a reading of 🙂

    • @theresac.3216
      @theresac.3216 Před 3 lety +5

      @@tomburleigh9261 I often recited it while tucking my daughters into bed. My girls are in their early 20's now so, it's been a long time since this poem came to mind. Thanks for stirring that lovely memory back to the surface for me.

  • @kaylinfrancis8751
    @kaylinfrancis8751 Před 3 lety +4

    Wow Tom, that was incredible! Thank you.

  • @anniecorbin7998
    @anniecorbin7998 Před 3 lety +6

    We need a Standing Ovation button!

  • @olderpennsylvanian-op2368

    That was lovely thank you!

  • @louettahuddleson7194
    @louettahuddleson7194 Před 3 lety +2

    Very much enjoyed your reading Tom. What a voice! 💞💖💞

  • @Beth_D
    @Beth_D Před 3 lety +2

    That poem spoke to my soul! I'm an hour from the nearest beach and miss the sounds and sights of the sea so much 🌊❤️

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Beth. It speaks to mine too, I'm about 2 hours from the nearest beach, and missing it like crazy at the moment. 🙂

    • @Beth_D
      @Beth_D Před 3 lety

      @@tomburleigh9261 but won't it be wonderful when we get to return! I will never take it for granted again ❤️

  • @brendalee2896
    @brendalee2896 Před 3 lety +2

    Once again I felt like the young girl headed for her English class. My teacher would ask us to read and recite from memory certain poems. This was one of them that was given to me. I always thought it was a silly thing to do and yet today I wouldn't trade that memorable feeling for anything! I will save and refer to this often.

  • @cherylberry1613
    @cherylberry1613 Před 3 lety +2

    I love that poem. It was a nice surprise to you were telling it. I have a sudden urge for the ocean!

  • @beepingwithbeppe6376
    @beepingwithbeppe6376 Před 3 lety +1

    That was beautiful Tom. Thank you so much for reading for us. Your reading put my restless and panicked soul back to peace and stillness again. Thank you for that. I so very much needed to hear a calm and beautiful voice. I could listen to your readings forever. Please do more soon....

  • @deniseblakemore2243
    @deniseblakemore2243 Před 3 lety +1

    I close my eyes and can visualize all that you speak. Bravo ! Bravo !

  • @marydegenkolb9603
    @marydegenkolb9603 Před 3 lety +1

    This poem is one of the reasons, no matter the weather, I love to be at the sea. Our coast is smooth and sandy. But I long to see the rough coast of the north Atlantic and see the waves crash on the rocks. But I do love the sea and all her creatures and treasures. This was an very enjoyable listen. I will save it to listen to again and again.

  • @whiteodette
    @whiteodette Před 3 lety +1

    What an incredibly calming voice you have. My baby and I love listening to your videos when nursing. I truly am grateful ❤️

  • @sallychalmers5644
    @sallychalmers5644 Před 3 lety +3

    Just been down to the beach and the wind was like a whetted knife.

  • @ALayne08
    @ALayne08 Před 3 lety +1

    Very well done Tom, I applaud you. You are a man of many talents. Thanks for posting this wonderful poem.

  • @aliencat11
    @aliencat11 Před 3 lety +3

    Beautifully done! Thank you.

  • @giaatta9303
    @giaatta9303 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent. Many thank. Beautifully executed setting, weather and read.

  • @Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum

    Ahhhhhhhhhh... yes. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
    This goes down in history as one of my FAVORITE CZcams videos.

  • @mzpatintexas8329
    @mzpatintexas8329 Před 2 lety

    WOW !!!!!!. When I’m at the lake, and the wind is howling, and the waves breaking on the wall, the spray hitting my face, pure joy and a wildness fills my soul. Beautifully read!!!!! ❣️

  • @leannemunro7570
    @leannemunro7570 Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful, Tom. Lockdown means I’m also landlocked in Cornwall, the nearest beach being a little too far to be considered “local”. I miss the sea. Thank you, it was lovely to listen and can’t wait to hear more.

  • @lindiegable1774
    @lindiegable1774 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh I love it. Your voice is amazing. I could listen to you read all day. Just beautiful.

  • @terrybennett8692
    @terrybennett8692 Před 3 lety +4

    Great reading Tom, have you read The Wild Duck, by John Masefield.

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety +1

      I have now, thanks Terry. That one would quite a challenge to get right... but, on my long list of poems to attempt it goes. 🙂

  • @NaMatwo2
    @NaMatwo2 Před 3 lety +1

    I enjoyed you reading this poem with the sound of the sea. It was beautifully read and so soothing. When I stand and just listen to the ocean waves it as if it speaks . Whether it’s an angry wave crashing or a gentle swish of sea pushing pebbles. I love the sea.

  • @gingerjarred
    @gingerjarred Před rokem

    A lifetime favorite, well read. Goosebumps! Thank you Tom.

  • @anneelton5228
    @anneelton5228 Před 3 lety

    Well done....beautiful reading! Look forward to more...thank you

  • @rubberbandshee2188
    @rubberbandshee2188 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful Tom, Thanks so much for your wonderful rendition.

  • @clab5407
    @clab5407 Před 3 lety +1

    You would make an absolutely wonderful narrator for audiobooks ❤️ today has been a very grey, cold, rainy day, and listening to this while looking out at it all was so soothing

  • @stockholmpearlsandviews4772

    Perfect! Thank you Tom.

  • @tinyTears
    @tinyTears Před 3 lety

    How beautifully read thanks for sharing x

  • @marilynpowell6881
    @marilynpowell6881 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks Tom very atmospheric, please can you do some more readings.

  • @caroldemulder236
    @caroldemulder236 Před 3 lety +1

    Had to learn this at school and l remembered every word of the poem

  • @suzyq7284
    @suzyq7284 Před 3 lety +1

    No words Tom that I can add to the many positive comments. I would love to hear a creepy story read by you, you have the voice for it lad. Take care and I hope your girl is well x

  • @debiesubaugher
    @debiesubaugher Před 3 lety

    I love this poem, thank you for reading it.

  • @briankesterson4365
    @briankesterson4365 Před 3 lety

    A very nice offering! Thank you!

  • @843543574
    @843543574 Před 3 lety

    That was beautiful more please !

  • @angelamillard6418
    @angelamillard6418 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the lovely rendition. I grew up on the coast and am now trapped inland. I feel that poem in my soul!

  • @ssm6874
    @ssm6874 Před 3 lety

    I could practically smell the salt air and the spray on my face. Thank you 😊

  • @cynthiajoyner5143
    @cynthiajoyner5143 Před 3 lety +1

    That was so lovely. Hope you’ll do more..

  • @debbrabossier7284
    @debbrabossier7284 Před 3 lety

    Beautifully done. Thank you.

  • @jeannemason6416
    @jeannemason6416 Před 3 lety

    I am very great full for your wonderful work!! Blessings~

  • @kathisease9924
    @kathisease9924 Před 3 lety

    Simply beautiful!

  • @christinacocci8959
    @christinacocci8959 Před 3 lety

    I could feel the mist on my face! Lovely

  • @bonnerdebbie
    @bonnerdebbie Před 3 lety

    Beautifully read, thanks Tom.

  • @pennyhoward3438
    @pennyhoward3438 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful Tom, I loved it!! Do more please!!👍👍👍👍👍

  • @kristenblount8422
    @kristenblount8422 Před 3 lety +3

    Wonderful. Someone definitely needs to hire you for audio books :)

  • @bernardetebueno7081
    @bernardetebueno7081 Před 3 lety +1

    Olá amigo chegou a hora mais esperada ,a do relaxamento ,adoro os seus vídeos fantastic thanks 😸💐👏

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety

      Obrigado, fico feliz que ache meus vídeos relaxantes e agradáveis. 🙂

  • @deborahlangdon954
    @deborahlangdon954 Před 3 lety

    Such a calming read....thanks

  • @triknotranch4012
    @triknotranch4012 Před 3 lety

    That was awesome! Thank you😊

  • @warcid
    @warcid Před 3 lety

    Thank you Tom. It a long time since I have heard poetry recited. That was wonderful.

  • @ginnybullock9627
    @ginnybullock9627 Před 3 lety

    I so enjoyed this reading. I could see it all in my mind. Well done Tom take care

  • @britchickny
    @britchickny Před 3 lety +2

    wonderful. Thank-you so much.

  • @milemarker301
    @milemarker301 Před rokem

    Marvelous! Ah, Mother Ocean.

  • @desertrose2059
    @desertrose2059 Před 3 lety

    Perfection Tom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, thank you!!!!

  • @Michelle-tk9jq
    @Michelle-tk9jq Před 3 lety

    Don’t all larks feel this about their places? Beautiful thank you Tom. 🙏🏻

  • @maryw6498
    @maryw6498 Před 3 lety +3

    Perfect in everyway💕💕

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety

      Never quite perfect to my ears, but I'm glad you think so. 🙂

  • @margaretlynch1494
    @margaretlynch1494 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful. I haven't heard that one In decades!

  • @NatalieLebo
    @NatalieLebo Před 3 lety

    I was quite surprised that this was the poem you chose to read because I study it with my 6th grade students every year. It is like an old friend! Thank you!

  • @cristinerose21
    @cristinerose21 Před 3 lety +1

    I love his voice its so soothing

  • @lenorapannell1915
    @lenorapannell1915 Před 3 lety

    I enjoyed that so much. Thank you! You and Alex from Northern Mudlarks have the most beautiful, calming reading voices.

  • @christinegreywolf
    @christinegreywolf Před 3 lety

    Beautiful!

  • @debralane7408
    @debralane7408 Před 3 lety

    love it makes me want to see the sea

  • @whitecloud3731
    @whitecloud3731 Před 3 lety

    Just beautiful! Thank you

  • @erindb412
    @erindb412 Před 3 lety

    One of my favorite poems. I have an original book of Salt Water poems and ballads signed by Masefield. Very nice reading of it. Thank you

  • @Bebbis77
    @Bebbis77 Před 3 lety

    I love this. I grew up beside the ocean.

  • @positiveintentions2day776

    awesome job tom MORE MORE MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @XPALYDO
    @XPALYDO Před 3 lety

    Totally awesome! May your career in voice begin with this. Shared to my FB page

  • @greenmacaroni8872
    @greenmacaroni8872 Před 3 lety

    Hi Tom, in my opinion nobody narrates as well as people with a British accent and the quality of your voice is the icing on the cake. I listened as soon as I saw this. I do hope that Locksley Hall, is on your list, but I will thoroughly enjoy anything that you read. Thank you for sharing. Julie 🥰

  • @rebeccahatcher-kaiser225

    Lovely....thank you.

  • @fairy_faylynn9310
    @fairy_faylynn9310 Před 3 lety

    This is my most favorite poem and you read it with such feeling. Thank you for bringing life to such a wonderful memory

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed my attempt to recite wonderful poem. 🙂

  • @peterstacey101
    @peterstacey101 Před 3 lety

    I enjoyed listening to that well done Tom

  • @scoobyukmanc
    @scoobyukmanc Před 3 lety

    Lovely, thanks Tom 😁

  • @sisD
    @sisD Před 3 lety

    Excellent! Please do this regularly. Your voice is so clear and calming. I enjoyed that immensely. Thank you. 🦋

  • @janicescragg2388
    @janicescragg2388 Před 3 lety

    Wow Tom. Well done. I will share this on my facebook page.

  • @yvonnevesel1818
    @yvonnevesel1818 Před 3 lety

    We learnt that at school.I still remember it for 50 years ago! You read well.

  • @natmelo7620
    @natmelo7620 Před 3 lety

    Wow your voice is therapeutic !
    3rd time listening to it

  • @conitorres9774
    @conitorres9774 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful, and your narration was fantastic

  • @karenmoody7011
    @karenmoody7011 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this Tom

  • @yayab4771
    @yayab4771 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely perfect! You could easily have two channels, one for mudlarking and one for reading and have tons of subscribers on both. I've been turning on your mudlarking playlist almost daily now for entertainment/relaxation/eventual sleep!

    • @tomburleigh9261
      @tomburleigh9261  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you. I'm planning on having at least three channels eventually. This one, one for readings, and one for crafts. These poetry readings will eventually get re-uploaded onto the reading channel, I haven't decided if they'll get taken down here or not... they'll be joined by some short story readings, and maybe some out of copyright books. 🙂