After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Hey!, thanks so much for the add! my debut album is out now!, it mixs chill out, electronica and classical genres. if you have a few minutes to take a listen that would be awesome! take care and have a great week! :)
yeah i'll come along to that, i've been looking for a decent saturday night.. all the good music seems to stay in the shadows at the weekend when the 9-5 workers are out to play. thanks for the offer, i'll definitely keep it in mind, hopefully won't be much longer til it's all sorted! x
thankss :) no i haven't got any gigs planned for this really, i am just using as a place to air some rough song ideas and get bit o' feedback, i'm hoping to make them a bit dirtier and get a bit more depth with the help of a band which is just getting rolling now i'm back in the capital. i will definitely be making a trip along to any upcoming gigs you have though! x
Gig on thurs got cancelled as the headlining band already had support act that promotor didnt know about - check them out though - they are called Symphony of Pain - they look pretty good!
hey bmovie gig was cool thanks :) we play the unicorn next thurs if your about temperance are coming to see you play at the half moon should be fun! :)
Heya Daniel, Hows it going? Would luv to come play with you soon. Got a 3-4 piece going again and loads new songs. If we gonna come play in london it would need to be paid and at least cover expenses but lets work sumthing out. From wot I can see music is going pretty well 4 u since I left. Noticed you played the Birds nest in Deptfors recently. I got good contacts there so we could try n arrange that. Or av u got any ideas? Does Malc put anything on at the mo? Does Matt still do the half moon? Would be fun to do that again....
cool! Band sounds good had a look on the page but cant listen til I'm home... :) B-movie vampires play tonight at Tommy Flynns in Camden - come along if your freee! :)xx
Wow! Love your new track!! Do you have an album out yet? Cant do wed got a spa booked :( Got the 26th in my diary tho :) Oh did you play the catch the other day by any chance? my bmovievampires band played on wed and I thought I saw your band listed the day before? toodle pip x
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