Who is the best storyteller in the world?

[BlackKnightX]

Remember the keyword; Storyteller, not the writer.

If we go by the record, then it probably would have been Roal Dahl. He’s famous for his children book. My favorite is, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which of course was made into a movie.

I remember watching it since I was a kid, and since then, it’s become one of my favorite movies. Then not long ago, I’d just discovered that the movie was based on a book.

I took a look at it and was hooked instantly. The story was full of wonder! It actually made me want to turn the page and didn’t want to leave for a second.

So, that’s my answer to my own question, but what about yours? Who do you think is the best storyteller in the world?

 

[ElijahRyne]

Currently, I don’t know, but of all time Dmitri Shostakovich takes my vote. Dmitri Shostakovich was a Soviet composer from about 1910-1970. Whether it is his symphonic, piano, chamber, etc. music he always could portray a story.

You see when I think storyteller I think of someone being able to communicate a story to someone else. It doesn’t need to be verbal, written, or seen it just needs to be portrayed.

 

[BlackKnightX]

Currently, I don’t know, but of all time Dmitri Shostakovich takes my vote. Dmitri Shostakovich was a Soviet composer from about 1910-1970. Whether it is his symphonic, piano, chamber, etc. music he always could portray a story.

I don’t know Dmitri Shostakovich but I’ll check him out later. Also, a storyteller that works in the music industry reminds me of Ed Sheeran. He‘s also considered to be one of the greatest storyteller of all time.

You see when I think storyteller I think of someone being able to communicate a story to someone else. It doesn’t need to be verbal, written, or seen it just needs to be portrayed.

Yep, that’s the idea. That’s why I said, “remember the keyword,” to prevent some misunderstanding. Writer and storyteller aren’t the same thing.

 

[ElijahRyne]

I don’t know Dmitri Shostakovich but I’ll check him out later. Also, a storyteller that works in the music industry reminds me of Ed Sheeran. He‘s also considered to be one of the greatest storyteller of all time.

Freddie Mercury too

 

[gaylolis]

probably this guy, this and his dwarf fortress videos have some of the best stuff i've ever heard

but as for the absolute best, it probably could only be an AI who can randomly generate ridiculously absurd novels. I feel when it comes to creativity, even robots start to give us a run for our money.

 

[BlackKnightX]

but as for the absolute best, it probably could only be an AI who can randomly generate ridiculously absurd novels. I feel when it comes to creativity, even robots start to give us a run for our money.

Don’t know about the future, but right now, I don’t think it can get to that level yet.

I’ve seen some video on YouTube where a guy attempted to write a children book entirely by AI. He just inserted in the informations, and there it went, the story was finished.

I’d checked it out, but it still looked artificial to me. I mean sure, it mimicked human’s language by the datas it’d received, but it still felt artificial. Like, you could tell that a human didn’t write this.

Though, maybe in the future, this problem will go away.

 

[RepresentingCaution]

David Rovics!

 

[gaylolis]

Don’t know about the future, but right now, I don’t think it can get to that level yet.

I’ve seen some video on YouTube where a guy attempted to write a children book entirely by AI. He just inserted in the informations, and there it went, the story was finished.

I’d checked it out, but it still looked artificial to me. I mean sure, it mimicked human’s language by the datas it’d received, but it still felt artificial. Like, you could tell that a human didn’t write this.

Though, maybe in the future, this problem will go away.

the robotic nonsense devoid of humanity is the charm for me xD

though i just went there for absurdist humor, not for a meaningful story. i don't know, i got exposure on too many stories it all became saturated and meaningless overall.

 

[BlackKnightX]

the robotic nonsense devoid of humanity is the charm for me xD

though i just went there for absurdist humor, not for a meaningful story. i don't know, i got exposure on too many stories it all became saturated and meaningless overall.

Understandable. When you read, you experience another aspect of life. So it virtually equal living for a long time. You just become sophisticated, I think~ ?

 

[ThrillingHuman]

No clue. I need to answer what makes a good story first. But for that I'd have to ask what should count as a story.
As for me, I don't put much value into fictional stories, I enjoy them, yes, but I don't really put much importance to them. And as for nonfiction, the best way to find out about it is to piece it together from many different sources, observe and experience it yourself too, if possible.
So, I guess the best storyteller for me is... me?

 

[Deleted member 45782]

Elders. They make such great stories and each time they retell it's different branch, like a fanfiction going off their story. Slight variations of the details. And add some exaggerating oof to impress the youglins.

Jk. Some elders do have great stories to tell and not all are exaggerated but their actual experiences.

 

[udin-san]

listening to Vivaldi four seasons made me feel the changing seasons. That should count as storytelling, right?

 

[Discount_Blade]

listening to Vivaldi four seasons made me feel the changing seasons. That should count as storytelling, right?

That is an extremely interesting response. Kudos.

 

[Amok]

Something as subjective as this, and widely varied(vid games, visual art, written and auditory mediums) the answer will always be based on the perception of those who answer, and also what stories they tend to enjoy.

In terms of copies sold, the bible should be included, and so too other religious texts, folk who follow their teachings will state that they are the best tales ever told, and certainly these texts have had a great influence on humanity, one way or another.

Personally in the written realm, I'd say Tolkien, not cause he is my favorite author(I have more of a modern taste, or 1960+) but rather that his example of complex worldbuilding, characterization of non-human characters and the creation mythos within the Silmarillion have set the stage for many taletellers who followed him. Would D&D etc. have existed without Tolkien?

Lovecraft is definitely up there with his mastery of language and the almost objective viewpoint through which he creates horrors from beyond, horrors so strange and utterly eldritch that few before or after him have achieved the same effect.

 

[BlackKnightX]

No clue. I need to answer what makes a good story first. But for that I'd have to ask what should count as a story.
As for me, I don't put much value into fictional stories, I enjoy them, yes, but I don't really put much importance to them. And as for nonfiction, the best way to find out about it is to piece it together from many different sources, observe and experience it yourself too, if possible.
So, I guess the best storyteller for me is... me?

Well, okay. Be that as it may. ?

Elders. They make such great stories and each time they retell it's different branch, like a fanfiction going off their story. Slight variations of the details. And add some exaggerating oof to impress the youglins.

Jk. Some elders do have great stories to tell and not all are exaggerated but their actual experiences.

Yep, I love that. An experienced elder telling their own story is the coziest scene ever! ?

 

[gaylolis]

Yep, I love that. An experienced elder telling their own story is the coziest scene ever! ?

"Lad, let me tell you the time I got pegged by your grandma until I'm pregnant."

 

[RepresentingWrath]

Bret Hart.

 

[ConansWitchBaby]

A homeless guy I met about seven years ago at a bus stop. He talked about taking things slow and enjoying the big things in life. Because, sure, the little things add up but, it's not a bad thing to be a little greedy every once-in-a-while. Best twenty minutes of conversation I've had.