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FIGURE OF SPEECH
Ambient / Experimental

Figure of Speech - Shadows to music..



Bristol, Southwest
United Kingdom

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Member Since2/11/2007
Band Websitewww.figureofspeech.org.uk
Band MembersJonathan Hayter creator and performer is the creative force behind figure of speech. I produce live work, and often sub-contract to artists from other disciplines to realise my vision. I work with video artists, animators, dancers and musicians among others to translate my ideas into unusual atmospheric perfomance.....
InfluencesFilm , too many to mention - the concept of the Dalang from balinese shadow puppetry tradition where the puppeteer invokes the characters of the Gods and Goddesses much like a traditional shaman... Visual art, the lives and work of many visual artists are an inspiration , as with any creative work - it takes you on a journey into exploring your own language and myth making...
Sounds Like A broad arena of influences -from pop , rock to stravinskyand tavener among many others- ambient? , dunno really...?
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   About FIGURE OF SPEECH
FIGURE OF SPEECH - is a visual shadow puppet multimedia outfit that produces work with original music and sound scores from musicians. In the past I have worked with musicians that include Mark Osborne and James Hollingsworth - solo performer and Singer with the band Jebo. If you are a musician looking to write music for far- out Shadow puppet performances then Figure of Speech are for you! CHECK MY `VIDEOS` FOR AN ARCHIVE RECORD OF LIVE WORK AS FIGURE OF SPEECH; I have recently uploaded here, footage from the `Moontime` original performance at the Bath Fringe - it can be seen in 8 parts on `my videos` section of this site. It contains the original live music of Mark osborne - specially composed for the live event . I aplogise for the poor sound quality , and some of the less than `quality` video presentation - but iit is what it is a `live `performance unedited in front of an enthusiastic audience in Bath`s Green park station - a glass roof - I think we were the first performers ever to put a show on there? I wonder why - the acoustics were terrible!!!

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MOONTIME

MOONTIME



Dec 10 2008 1:28 PM

..APOLLO.. -As part of the ..Moontime.. project Figure of speech is developing a new performance piece with C sinclair
http://www. musicv2. com/featured_media. php?a=1064 .
The performance will be ready for 2009..s 40th Anniversary of the Apollo moonlandings in July 1969 the project is in its very erly stages but you can get updates on how it develops over the coming months here with exclusive rehearsal footage online;
http://www. myspace. com/rumoon
you can view more here;
http://www. myspace. com/rumoon
puppetwildart

puppetwildart
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Nov 16 2008 2:09 AM

Hello from London
This is my last giant puppet, you can also see more videos about giant puppets in www. youtube. com/andresloveyou


abigail hirsch

abigail hirsch



Nov 16 2008 12:12 AM

was wondering whether you are planning any performances here in London otherwise, would it be possible for me to come to bristol and shadow you for a bit?

x



abi
Strings Of Consciousness

Strings Of Consciousness



Jul 7 2008 3:14 PM

Hope that your summer starts nicely
Knowing that you like our music I thought I'd let you know that we have uploaded 4 new songs in our player, feel free to come listen...
They are from our second CD which is now released and should be available in fine record stores close to you

Strings of Counsciousness : Fantomastique Acoustica (Off Rds)
www. myspace. com/offlabel

It offers 4 instrumental compositions + their remixes by:

Rothko (UK - BiP_HOp/Trace/Bella Union/Lo)
Mira Calix (UK - Warp)
Kammerflimmer Kollektief (DE - Staubgold)
Gamial Trio (BE - Off)
Leafcutter John (UK - Staubgold/Planet Mu)
Scanner (UK - Bette/Sub Rosa...)
Marsen Jules (DE - CCO)
Sutekh (US - Context/Leaf/Soul Jazz/Mille Plateaux)
Si-cut. db (UK - Sprawl/BiP_HOp)

+ 2 videos by Anne Sulikowsky and Olga Mink
Kuzhebar Design

Julia Surba



Oct 8 2007 6:33 PM

Hi Jonathan! Your shadow project is fantastic! Would like to see the moontransformation live one day or to collaborate with you.
Julia.

"World-picture", pyrography ©Julia Surba, 2005.

VLADISWAR NADISHANA - multi-instrumentalist

VLADISWAR NADISHANA - multi-instrumentalist



Oct 6 2007 10:23 PM

Hi there, great puppe theatre! Check our own shadow theatre here:
http://pyrography-design.com/ShadowTheaterEng.htm
Thanks for connection!

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Check out also my current band 4th Race




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Vladiswar Nadishana
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Matt Scott

Matt Scott



Sep 5 2007 5:04 AM

Such beautiful, mind-bending use of puppets and music. Can't wait to see more!
Ira

Ira



Aug 5 2007 5:19 AM

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puppetwildart

puppetwildart
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Jul 30 2007 6:27 PM

Fe y Coraje

Mary Anne Hopgood



Jul 18 2007 4:08 AM

Thanks for asking! I am impressed by your work. Its is very inspiring. Great music too. I am just beginning to work with shadows, they are truly magical.

Un abrazo desde Puerto Rico.
SAN TOY

SAN TOY



Jul 17 2007 7:15 PM

Good luck with the show FIG, unfortunately, its a bit too far from Glasgow.

Hope alls well down there.

JD.
Graeme

Graeme



Jul 17 2007 2:04 PM

Thanks for the invite.
Unfortunately I will be in Scotland at that tim - best of luck with the performance though.
Best wishes
Graeme
BBC Bristol Introducing

B B C Bristol Introducing



Jul 17 2007 7:42 AM

Jonathan,

Really like the stuff you have on here. Not sure how it would fit into the show, but if you could send us some material, you never know (address on our profile)

Thanks so much for the add request, good to have you with us.

You can hear the show via bbc.co.uk/bristol : listen live or listen again for 7 days after broadcast.

Hope you enjoy the show. Let us know via myspace or email us bristoluncovered@bbc.co.uk

Cheers

Richard Pitt & Gary Smith
Fusion

Fusion



Jul 16 2007 10:55 PM

Looks great, will hopefully be there as we are planning to see loads of the fest providing work doesnt get in the way! Our show in the Paupers Pit is on Sat 28th, various times! love the colours and effects that you are achieving in your shadow puppetry pics.
Zombienose

Zombienose



Jul 15 2007 4:14 PM


dustfactory

dustfactory



Jul 15 2007 10:15 AM

Love your work and would love to see you do a performance.



The Marionettears

The Marionettears



Jul 11 2007 10:25 PM

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Puppet Terrors

Puppet Terrors



Jul 9 2007 1:47 PM

EDEN

EDEN



Jul 9 2007 1:17 PM

MUCH continued success...


PEACE,

..EDEN
SAN TOY

SAN TOY



Jul 7 2007 4:54 PM

How you doin FIG..hope alls good,

Yeah, would be good to try an create music for visual works, an there's some very deep atmospheres on your page..yeah, we might well have some music you could use..i'll see what i can find..

JD,
SAN TOY.
Strings Of Consciousness

Strings Of Consciousness



Jul 2 2007 9:07 AM

hello jonathan
thanx for your click
I enjoy what i can hear on your page so I feel happy to befriend
the papertiger sound

the papertiger sound



Jun 28 2007 6:46 AM

hi,

thanks for the request and for listening.
James Hesford

James Hesford



Jun 26 2007 8:08 PM

Dear Figure of Speech.
Your work looks amazing! Thanks for friends request from such an interesting crew.
Kind regards

James
LiveAMP

LiveAMP



May 25 2007 11:09 PM

Hey there, many thanks for linking in with the world of LiveAMP, more to come soon - like the sight and sound of what you do too!
Willie

Willie Richardson



Apr 6 2007 5:43 PM

Hi Figure Of Speech

hope ya can make this amazing
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