My heartfelt thanks to Esme for introducing me to an artist like no other. You may or may not like the music, but you will be mesmerised by the story. I loved both, and I really didn’t think I would. Just listen :
hugs,
Meeks
February 11, 2023
9 minutes of brilliance
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February 14th, 2023 at 1:19 am
Wow, Andrea. That was intense. The music isn’t something I’d relax to with a glass of wine, but it was so original – amazing lyrics and gripping performance. His short message at the end was thought-provoking, quiet, and quite profound. Thanks for the video and introduction to an artist I didn’t know.
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February 14th, 2023 at 12:03 pm
I’m completely with you re the music. It’s not something I’d listen to ‘normally’ either, but Hi Ren is something that transcends just one pigeonhole, and yes, the ending really got to me. I’ve never suffered from the kind of nightmare that he talks about, but he made me /feel/ it. That is genius in my book.
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February 15th, 2023 at 12:02 am
Yeah, he left me with a lot of questions about his journey. What he discovered along the way was profound. If he wasn’t already singing it, I’d say there’s a book inside him.
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February 15th, 2023 at 10:53 am
Yes! And I hope that book comes out one day because this is a young man with both humanity and a deep intellect.
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February 15th, 2023 at 10:58 am
I agree.
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February 13th, 2023 at 12:55 am
Wow—very cool!
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February 13th, 2023 at 8:56 am
-dance- finding a talent like this is like finding an unexpected treasure trove. 😀
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February 12th, 2023 at 3:28 pm
Not my cuppa tea, but like others commenting I too, watched it through to the end, because ‘t’were a stunning performance, and that needs to be witnessed and celebrated. 😀
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February 12th, 2023 at 4:27 pm
‘Witnessed and celebrated’. Yes, you put your finger right on it Widds. -hugs-
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February 12th, 2023 at 4:52 am
Hi Meeks, I must admit that this is a captivating performance. It was quite mesmerizing to watch him.
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February 12th, 2023 at 7:11 am
Yes. 🙂 I fully expected to stop after the first little bit, yet before I knew it, I was watching the end and wanting to reach into the screen to give him a hug.
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February 12th, 2023 at 3:10 am
A stunning mesmerising performance, an astonishing voice and musician and a moving story with a powerful intense ending! Thank you for sharing.
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February 12th, 2023 at 7:13 am
Very, very welcome, Annika! I’m thrilled you got it. Thanks so much for commenting. 🙂
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February 12th, 2023 at 1:19 am
Amazing. Dark, yes, but at times funny. The finish was quite encouraging, too. And at about 6:30… he has a great voice!
Thanks for sharing Meeks!
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February 12th, 2023 at 7:17 am
-hugs- Yes!! I think it was the breadth of his talent that surprised me. And so did his deep understanding of human nature. I’m so glad you appreciated his craft. 🙂
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February 12th, 2023 at 1:16 am
Brilliant and raw. What an artist! Thank you. 🙏
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February 12th, 2023 at 7:18 am
-hugs- Soooo welcome!
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February 11th, 2023 at 8:46 pm
Fascinating and strangely compelling…
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February 11th, 2023 at 9:35 pm
Yes! Compelling is good. :d
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February 11th, 2023 at 8:22 pm
that was so good! 🤗💜
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February 11th, 2023 at 9:38 pm
-hugs- Yes. 🙂
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February 11th, 2023 at 4:43 pm
Impressive performance! I guess that’s an example of “spoken word poetry.” Reminds me of a fellow named Shane Koyczan.
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February 11th, 2023 at 6:28 pm
lol – I have no idea what spoken word poetry is about, but I love what he did in those 9 minutes. Kind of reminded me of how I imagine minstrels must have been – versatile and multi-talented.
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February 12th, 2023 at 2:29 am
Spoken word poetry is an art form where the performance is essential to conveying the words. It’s associated with events such as poetry “slams.” That said, my experience of it is limited.
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February 12th, 2023 at 7:14 am
Oh! I have heard of ‘slams’ but I know next to nothing about poetry so thank you. 🙂
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February 11th, 2023 at 11:56 am
I liked the first minute of picking those strings – really cool
but the lyrics were dark and heavy for me and so did not watch it all
thanks for sharing
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February 11th, 2023 at 6:29 pm
Definitely dark and heavy, but the very end was curiously uplifting. Glad you still got something out of it. 🙂
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February 12th, 2023 at 8:09 am
Yes / thanks again for sharing
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February 12th, 2023 at 4:27 pm
Welcome. 😀
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February 11th, 2023 at 9:44 am
Strange. More than Strange but strangely msmerising.
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February 11th, 2023 at 10:37 am
Yes! I found myself thinking ‘what is Esme on about?’ until suddenly it /clicked/. From that moment on I was speechless with amazement. Storytelling at the highest level. And honest. I’m so glad you watched it. 🙂
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February 11th, 2023 at 9:09 am
Wow. What a performance!
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February 11th, 2023 at 10:38 am
What a storyteller! I’m still gobsmacked.
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