@ceesayssorry I really should take this down. It's a little embarrassing. My other Shakespeare readings (except the sonnett) are also too selfconscious. On the other hand, over 3000 people have witnessed my same already and few are likely to follow. Guess I'll leave it a while longer.
@Israelpwn It IS a soliloquy. I can't say I'm completely happy with it either, but Shakespeare is a lot harder to read than, say, Dr. Seuss. Perhaps you'd like my Hamlet better (probably not). I think I was not too bad on Sonnet 18 (the second time). Try my most recent video, Casey At The Bat. I think I pretty much nailed that one. ::Sigh!:: You just can't please everyone, though I keep trying. ;^)
Thank you. I am a freshman and I have to memorize this soliloquy and recite it in front of my class. This definitely helps me to know how to say it instead of rapping it lol. Thanks again!
Thanks, Sarah! That's one for and one against. I have a feeling Nick Gisburne's voice is a lot better, but I think mine is not horrible. It's nice to get a little encouragement to balance "meandering and faggish."
I'm sitting here giggling like an idiot over that one!
Thanks to all for kind words. I did some acting years ago, but it was mostly musical comedy. I never did Shakespeare, which I now see was too bad. I would have loved to do Tennessee Williams, too. I'm just about the right age now for "Big Daddy."
Wonderful rendition of a powerful speech. It wasn't until I read Bernard Cornwell's "The Archer's Tale" until I learned the grim meaning of the word "Havoc".
See this is where William Shatner got it all wrong — he would've got to the "Havoc' bit and then completely run away with himself. You keep it tight Largo! ;8)
Nice. How about "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman? It might take more than one vid and become a project but I suspect you would do it more than justice.
Oo this was great Larry! Love the Roman Empire. We had a history teacher in high school who had specialized in the Roman Empire so we got a deep dive into that part of history. Very fascinating and exciting it was.
very nice do you do requests. The "To be or not to be" speech form Shakespeare's Hamlet is my favorite. It perfectly stakes out my main argument against religion.
I can tell that you have listened to Brando do this... :\
I wish you would have put yourself into this more.
ceesayssorry 8 months ago
@ceesayssorry I really should take this down. It's a little embarrassing. My other Shakespeare readings (except the sonnett) are also too selfconscious. On the other hand, over 3000 people have witnessed my same already and few are likely to follow. Guess I'll leave it a while longer.
Largo64 8 months ago
@Largo64 That's "my shame." ;^)
Largo64 8 months ago
Epic text, but I don't like your read. Not to say I can do better - it's just that your attitude seems to be completely unfitting to the text.
Maybe I'm wrong though man - you definitely show definite skill, just not sure if it fits this particular soliloquy (its a soliloquy right?)
Israelpwn 1 year ago
@Israelpwn It IS a soliloquy. I can't say I'm completely happy with it either, but Shakespeare is a lot harder to read than, say, Dr. Seuss. Perhaps you'd like my Hamlet better (probably not). I think I was not too bad on Sonnet 18 (the second time). Try my most recent video, Casey At The Bat. I think I pretty much nailed that one. ::Sigh!:: You just can't please everyone, though I keep trying. ;^)
Largo64 1 year ago
I have to memorize this whole thing by Monday and so far, I'm using this video to help me, and it has alot thank you =)
eljayz101 2 years ago
Wow. I'm in the EXACT same position rnKSAPPrn.
RyuElle472 2 years ago
Thank you. I am a freshman and I have to memorize this soliloquy and recite it in front of my class. This definitely helps me to know how to say it instead of rapping it lol. Thanks again!
rnKSAPPrn 2 years ago
yea it kinda sucked but i wuz the 1st in my class to say it
christmasturtles 2 years ago
im a sophmore and i just had 2 memorize this and i thought it would be stupid but i kinda liked it
christmasturtles 3 years ago
Ahh.. the cursed truth. To embrace freedom only then to be shot down by others who do not know of it...yet.I liked your 'mini' theatre piece..bravo!
sarah1ooo1 3 years ago
Thanks, Sarah! That's one for and one against. I have a feeling Nick Gisburne's voice is a lot better, but I think mine is not horrible. It's nice to get a little encouragement to balance "meandering and faggish."
I'm sitting here giggling like an idiot over that one!
Largo64 3 years ago
Meandering and faggish.
zombiekiller60 3 years ago
Okay, you don't like my reading. But faggish? You must be about 13. Middle school boys use terms like that.
Largo64 3 years ago
Sometimes the language of schoolboys is just what's called for. Yes, meandering and faggish....I like it. It works here.
zombiekiller60 3 years ago
Are you a theatre critic, or do you just like putting people down? (I realize that comparison is redundant.) So I'm not Olivier. So what?
Largo64 3 years ago
Thanks to all for kind words. I did some acting years ago, but it was mostly musical comedy. I never did Shakespeare, which I now see was too bad. I would have loved to do Tennessee Williams, too. I'm just about the right age now for "Big Daddy."
Largo64 3 years ago
Excellent performance, Larry. Your diction is great, and your voice suits this piece perfectly. *Applause*
sunny256 3 years ago
Thank you!
Largo64 3 years ago
Wonderful rendition of a powerful speech. It wasn't until I read Bernard Cornwell's "The Archer's Tale" until I learned the grim meaning of the word "Havoc".
ProfessorZaroff 4 years ago
*applause*
rowsdowersavesus 4 years ago
Very well presented :D
Jakkake 4 years ago
See this is where William Shatner got it all wrong — he would've got to the "Havoc' bit and then completely run away with himself. You keep it tight Largo! ;8)
TheraminTrees 4 years ago
wow... Largo - that was great!
Nagrobek78 4 years ago
You have the perfect voice for this: BRAVO! Encore!
lindasue1954 4 years ago
WOW!!!! You should do this more often!
applestar132 4 years ago
You need to be out on the stage! Great declamation!
fpenkava 4 years ago
love it
rozeboosje 4 years ago
Excellent :D
thoughtlessforever 4 years ago
powerful!
pornoopel 4 years ago
FANTASTIC! I wish I could've SEEN you delivering these mighty words. DO IT AGAIN! LOL
OK, ya don't have to - your voice was awesomeness itself.
Elaina43 4 years ago
Insane. That was a compliment by the way.
BuddyEatsGanymeade 4 years ago
You have to 'splain stuff like that to us old folks! (Hee hee!)
Largo64 4 years ago
Very good narration. You should attach this to Gisbourne's latest- he just narrated Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Bravo! :)
ShortbusMooner 4 years ago
Nice. How about "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman? It might take more than one vid and become a project but I suspect you would do it more than justice.
liz1060 4 years ago
Fantastic! I liked the ending. First time I ever heard you raise your voice!
Rhonda9 4 years ago
A perfect reading! ★★★★★
Katalyzt
Katalyzt 4 years ago
That may be extravagant - but thanks!
Largo64 4 years ago
So fantastically read!
Vunderfull!
thequestionmarkofGod 4 years ago
Largo, Largo, you are devine. HAVOC...I love when you yell that. Excellent. You should do this more often.
Why? because we ask it of you :)
pypermarru1 4 years ago
Enjoyed
bowlingballout 4 years ago
Oo this was great Larry! Love the Roman Empire. We had a history teacher in high school who had specialized in the Roman Empire so we got a deep dive into that part of history. Very fascinating and exciting it was.
filmidioten 4 years ago
I love the background - YOU DID IT ONCE AGAIN LARGO!!!
cellaphone 4 years ago
Taking requests?
"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"
Please, pretty please. Sugar on top.
SSanf 4 years ago
Loved the reading
RosieDesire 4 years ago
I wish you were reading some of my audio books, the people reading them are atrocious. You are much easier to listen to.
jcatlett1976 4 years ago
very nice do you do requests. The "To be or not to be" speech form Shakespeare's Hamlet is my favorite. It perfectly stakes out my main argument against religion.
sharpie443 4 years ago
great one largo
lifja 4 years ago