ASMR Male Soft Spoken Ramble in ITALIAN! A new experiment ?
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Introduction
Welcome to my YouTube Channel! My name is Sam, and today, I am embarking on a unique journey—I'm going to speak in Italian. Italian is my first language, as I grew up in the North of Italy before moving to London 14 years ago. For those of you familiar with this channel, you might know that I am not particularly fond of speaking Italian. I find the sound of it tricky to embrace, and I often struggle to express myself fully due to limited vocabulary. The only times I usually speak Italian are with my family, as they do not speak English.
This video is odd for me, but I have two motivations behind it. First, I have felt compelled to do this for a while, and now seems the time to let this urge out. Second, I'm excited about my upcoming video where I’ll be speaking German—a language I truly enjoy! If you're Italian, this will be a little treat for you. If you’re not, I think it might be even better for you.
I often watch ASMR videos in Japanese, a language I don't understand, and I find the sounds soothing. I appreciate how the Japanese language has many plosive sounds that lend well to ASMR, while Italian might not be as effective in that respect. However, the idea of listening to sounds where I don’t grasp the meaning is tranquilizing—allowing me to drift off without judgment or the need to comprehend the narrative.
For this video, I will explore my experience with the Italian language and my accent. I come from Bologna, and until I moved to London, I had never really paid attention to my voice or how I sounded in Italian. Now, I’ve been told that I have a strong Bologna accent since living here. Even through WhatsApp voice messages with my family, it's evident that I carry this accent.
It's odd for me to speak Italian in a public setting like this, as I’m so used to English. While I might appear flat when answering questions back home, especially when asked how life in London is, it's mostly because I struggle to convey my emotions in Italian. This is likely linked to my personal journey of being openly gay—something I only came to terms with recently.
Moreover, when it comes to media in Italy, I have a complex relationship. I grew up watching shows like "Amici di Maria De Filippi," which shaped my dreams of becoming an actor. However, I find that nowadays, Italian television often lacks the depth and emotional connection that is present in English shows.
As for music, I've largely disengaged from the scene since moving away, although there are still a few songs and artists from my youth that resonate with me. I find myself mixed between nostalgia and modernity—the Italian rap and trap scene, for instance, doesn't quite align with my preferences.
In this ramble, I’ve also touched upon some favorite Italian comedians while recognizing that I love the absurdity of their humor. The connections I maintain through YouTube, where I select what I wish to watch, help bridge my relationship with Italy. As I close this video, feel free to share your feelings about my Italian ramble. I'm curious to know if my accent stands out to you and how you feel listening to me speak in my native language.
Next week on my channel, I'll be back in English for all of you, but I encourage my Italian viewers to stick around for the upcoming video in German!
Keywords
- ASMR
- Italian language
- Bolognese accent
- Comedy
- YouTube
- Emotional expression
- Language journey
- German language
- Personal story
FAQ
Q: What is the purpose of the video?
A: The video is an experiment where the host, Sam, speaks in Italian, aiming to explore his relationship with the language while sharing his experiences.
Q: Why doesn't Sam like to speak Italian?
A: Sam feels limited in his vocabulary and struggles to express himself fully in Italian, which affects his enjoyment of speaking the language.
Q: What are Sam's feelings about Italian TV and music?
A: He finds modern Italian television lacks depth compared to English shows and feels disconnected from the current music scene, preferring older artists and styles.
Q: Is this video meant to help with ASMR?
A: While Italian isn't traditionally great for ASMR due to its sounds, Sam hopes that, for viewers who don’t speak the language, listening to Italian might be soothing.
Q: What can viewers expect from the next video?
A: The next video will be in German, where Sam expresses his excitement for the language he enjoys.