Happy New Year everyone! The above picture is from my New Year's Eve gig which was at Kilshanny House Pub again.
I have been writing poetry for the past few weeks, this is something new for me and extremely consuming. It takes a lot of time but I love it and I have a lot to express and the stuff keeps coming. Some of it (much of it) has been very emotional for me and it has been cathartic, but that is not why I am doing it. I have stories to tell and they need telling! I am really excited about this!
If you are at all curious about my stuff:
https://www.facebook.com/andeeankoharpandpoetry/?fref=ts
Now what does it all have to do with harp? I intend to write music to go with at least a few of the poems. I have one of the pieces finished. I can't play and recite at the same time as both piece and poem are too complicated for that! I am not so coordinated. But I will weave it together by reading poem and playing the piece and then coming back in with the poem or a reprise of the poem. Something like that.
I love the poetry recitation with music idea! I have friends here that have done a similar story telling/poetry/ music presentation very successfully. Husband and wife. Frank is an incredible classical guitarist/ lute player and Nancy has an amazing singing and speaking voice. They were really being experimental and pushing out of the style of performance they had done for years. They considered it "art music" and it was a huge period of growth for them. Obviously you are going in a different direction than them and for different reasons, but taking risks, pushing out of your comfort zone, trying new ways to express yourself and challenge yourself...well, that is the only way we grow!!! I am so freaking impressed by all the growth I have glimpsed in you just from the blog this past year! Holy Cow!! I am thinking you will be a force of nature by the time we meet in person!! Keep pushing forward and testing your limits....you may find you have none!! Love and hugs, Sharon
ReplyDeleteNo limits! As long as we are connected to spirit (the universe / our higher selves) we are a constant stream of love and creativity!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!! That spirit is everywhere, connecting us all, deep in our selves, limitless....love and creativity abound! Love is always the answer! ♡♡♡
DeleteNo limits! As long as we are connected to spirit (the universe / our higher selves) we are a constant stream of love and creativity!!
ReplyDeleteDitto everything Sharon said and Happy New Year to you. I am thrilled and awed by what you are doing.
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs! Lucy