The man set off and walked for a long time

This is so cool.

I mean really it is.

And how many other rock, pop, rap, krunk, R&B, dance or indie stars could you see doing this? Could get away with doing this? Let alone do it with such panache, style and downright Fonz like cool. Not many. But then, that's what makes Jarvis so unique. And with his first UK solo gig having just been announced, it seems only right to post this today.

What we have here, is Jarvis going all Jackanory on us and reading a story from a book of Icelandic folk tales. And a rather engaging reader he is. Listen to it and imagine him sat in a comfy looking, slightly worn old armchair, a once roaring fire flickering and crackling, casting shadows all around as the last embers die down. This one's taken from Jarvis' MySpace page and if you head there now, you'll find another one.

Now, if you're sitting comfortably, we'll begin ...

Jarvis Cocker - the wizards of the westman islands

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