KJV narrated by Alexander Scourby

I have struggled with the FireFighters version of the KJV. It travels far too quickly for my old mind. I have been looking for something that was a little slower and, please forgive me, with a milder American accent! :-(

I have found it. [url=http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Bible-King-James-Version/dp/1598560743/ref=sr_11_1/102-2621200-4988121?ie=UTF8&qid=1177669149&sr=11-1]The KJV narrated by Alexander Scourby.[/url] Alexander Scourby has the 'older' kind of narrative voice with a real dignity. He is/was an actor and there is just enough 'mood' in his reading to make the point without becoming instrusive.

I have it on my iPod and in my car CD player and am revelling in the warmth and clarity of this reading.

In the UK, you can find it on Amazon.co.uk at less than £10. I am thrilled with it and thought others might appreciate it too. It comes on 3 CDs and is in mp3 format. It includes 'listening schedules' and is suitable for PC and Mac.

My two all time favorites are Scourby and [url=http://www.allbibles.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=0529102404]Roscoe Lee Browne. [/url] There is a sample wma audio clip of about 30 seconds. I would love to have it on mp3, but so far have only found cassettes.

Thanks Robert
I had a listen but I prefer my KJV readings 'neat' ie without background music. :-)

I have the Scourby narration on cassette tapes and I use them primarily in my car. He has a pleasing voice and I like the fact that there's no background music.

I'm glad to see it's avaliable in mp3 format. If you want an audio Bible this is a good one.

In Christ,

Ron

I had a listen but I prefer my KJV readings 'neat' ie without background music.

You mean those recordings are not inspired? What a drag. :-P

Have you ever listened to the James Earl Jones (Darth Vadar) version of the NT? It's missing some words here and there!

The "Darth Vader" version?!?!
I know you can get the New Testament in Klingon but Darth Vader!?!? :-D

Have you ever listened to the James Earl Jones (Darth Vadar) version of the NT? It's missing some words here and there!

Hey, I was thinking the same thing when I first saw this thread. Jones played Darth Vader, and he also played Tulsa Doom in Conan the Barbarian. Doom was a creepy sect-leader who could morph into a snake. I've never heard him read the NT, but I can imagine the voice. Doesn't Charleton Heston also have a recording out?

:-P

I love Scourby

The "Darth Vader" version?!?!
I know you can get the New Testament in Klingon but Darth Vader!?!?

Yeah, you can't listen to the beginning of LUKE without having flashbacks. :-P

Yeah, you can't listen to the beginning of LUKE without having flashbacks.

Yah, especially if it's dramatized.

The "Darth Vader" version?!?!
I know you can get the New Testament in Klingon but Darth Vader!?!?....Yeah, you can't listen to the beginning of LUKE without having flashbacks.

I always knew we were a bunch of nerds at heart. :-P

Seriously, Alexander Scourby's reading is excellent; a clear deep warm voice with a stately cadence but without the catchpenny drama.

MC

RobertW wrote:
My two all time favorites are Scourby and [url=http://www.allbibles.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=0529102404]Roscoe Lee Browne. [/url] There is a sample wma audio clip of about 30 seconds. I would love to have it on mp3, but so far have only found cassettes.

Mike

I always knew we were a bunch of nerds at heart.

The really funny thing is that I'm being serious. :-P

On a serious note though it is good to listen to what ever version you prefer as often as you can to get the word of God into your heart and mind. We used to listen to word tapes about 4 hours a day at work (Scourby for one) . Some told me later that in the trying times of their lives it was the word of God that they had hid in their hearts by listenng over and over and over again that kept them strong. People who have trouble with scripture memorization will likely benefit from words tapes also. They have been a tremendous blessing to me over the years.

In about 50 hours you'll have it all on mp3, and if its for personal use, you shouldn't be doing anything illegal.

Sounds good. Thanks Mike! Those old Cassette tapes wear out fast.

Love the KJV narrated by Alexander Scourby.

I agree, I like without background.

I bought the mp3 version a few days ago on Amazon.com. $17.00, no shipping or tax, all on one DVD. [url=http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Bible-King-James-Version/dp/1598560751]Amazon Scourby[/url]

I'm putting it all on an [url=http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-SDMX3-2048-Sansa-Player-Black/dp/B000BP8AY2/ref=sr_1_16/104-3621076-3443954?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1177691831&sr=8-16]Sandisk mp3 player[/url] ($60) and - Lord willing - I'll be taking a three month walk with the Lord down the Pacific Coast.

I want so badly to have the whole word in my heart. Perhaps this will help.

Reply to Mike

Mike wrote

Hey Robert,
Download Audacity (free licence) connect your tape player output to the microphone socket on your computer and press play. You should be able to get a 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cable from a dollar store (the're tapes, its not worth anything else) or Radioshack etc. Audacity is great for audio editing, to remove the pauses while you turn over the tape, and will give WAV (very big) or mp3 files. In about 50 hours you'll have it all on mp3, and if its for personal use, you shouldn't be doing anything illegal.

Mike

Mike you can slow the speed on your computer recorder and record as you listen to audio off the net or connected to your player and save to a file. There is a limit and you will need to find how much your recorder can handle.

Eddie

I've got the Scorby reading also. I enjoy listening to it while I go to bed or just leave it on during the night. There have been times I've been 1/2 asleep and thought I was dreaming a Bible story and it turns out it was playing.

If anyone is fluent in Koine Greek I've found a place where you can download it being read. The reader is reading from "Wescott-Hort Greek New Testament, 1881." She pronounces similar to most seminaries would.

Greek (NT)- http://www.ccel.org/a/anonymous/gnt/home.html