I have to admit, I had know idea who Alan Moore was before today but I am glad I went to his event.
The second he entered the room, everyone went silent. It was an excited kind of silence that even I felt. It was like he had some sort of power over the audience.
After a short introduction and a couple of jokes, he began to read us a chapter from his new book. He started off quietly, creating a sinister tone for his writing.
The audience was mesmerised; hardly anyone moved, we all just wanted to listen. Unfortunately, an hour was not enough time for him to read the entire chapter.
He was then asked a few questions by the audience which he answered directly and wittily.
I'd like to research a number of his views - and I might even buy his new book once it's out.
Leonni Secondino
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Monday, 7 March 2011
We were warned
Before the 60x60 event began, the audience were told that the music would be dark. The name alone gave it a an eerie feel - Vermilion.
They turned off the lights so we could truly listen to the sixty composed pieces, but I felt that the darkness created a frightening, horror-film-like atmosphere.
The only thing that we could see was a giant clock to let us know that the pieces were exactly sixty seconds each. This left it to our imagination - it was like watching a horror film with our eyes closed.
One piece that really stood out included sounds that reminded me of spiders scuttling across a wooden floor - the tapping sound. I shivered and squirmed throughout the whole sixty seconds of that piece.
Another was like something burning and I found myself trying to imagine what instrument would make that noise.
This event really made me appreciate the effect that music can have on people and how everyday sounds can be manipulated into something scary.
Leonni Secondino
They turned off the lights so we could truly listen to the sixty composed pieces, but I felt that the darkness created a frightening, horror-film-like atmosphere.
The only thing that we could see was a giant clock to let us know that the pieces were exactly sixty seconds each. This left it to our imagination - it was like watching a horror film with our eyes closed.
One piece that really stood out included sounds that reminded me of spiders scuttling across a wooden floor - the tapping sound. I shivered and squirmed throughout the whole sixty seconds of that piece.
Another was like something burning and I found myself trying to imagine what instrument would make that noise.
This event really made me appreciate the effect that music can have on people and how everyday sounds can be manipulated into something scary.
Leonni Secondino
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Something to look forward to
The Demon Crew Creative Writing Launch was probably one of the most inspirational events that I have attended. Twenty-three students read from their work or discussed the process of writing in just two hours.
The themes varied from dating tips to loss. Some pieces made the audience laugh and one almost brought me to tears.
It surprised me how much I could relate to some of the things that had been written. I had thought that there would be a huge difference in themes and issues between first year and third year students, but I recognised many of the topics that were discussed.
One writer spoke about the difference in accents and displayed it on T-shirts. I found myself nodding in agreement to the things she said about having an accent that is different to the majority.
One piece that really stood out for me was the collection of poems written on post-it-notes. I had never thought of doing poetry in that way; it is definitely something that I would like to try out.
We were shown so many different ways of writing and presenting work - so many ideas for our own future experiments.
Leonni Secondino
The themes varied from dating tips to loss. Some pieces made the audience laugh and one almost brought me to tears.
It surprised me how much I could relate to some of the things that had been written. I had thought that there would be a huge difference in themes and issues between first year and third year students, but I recognised many of the topics that were discussed.
One writer spoke about the difference in accents and displayed it on T-shirts. I found myself nodding in agreement to the things she said about having an accent that is different to the majority.
One piece that really stood out for me was the collection of poems written on post-it-notes. I had never thought of doing poetry in that way; it is definitely something that I would like to try out.
We were shown so many different ways of writing and presenting work - so many ideas for our own future experiments.
Leonni Secondino
Poetry: not just words on paper
I have never been too fond of poetry, but after an hour of listening to Maggie O'Sullivan and Sean Bonney, I suddenly wanted to write it.
It began with Sean Bonney and it was not what I expected at all. When he read his poetry, it was like he became a different person. He was sarcastic, angry and confident - as though the poetry controlled him and the atmosphere in the room. It was fascinating to witness.
I felt that Maggie O'Sullivan's poetry was quite complex. She used a lot of similar sounding words and the rhythm changed frequently - I have no idea how she managed to say it all so fluently.
Listening to these poets was a lot like listening to music or watching live musicians. You could see the artists' passion shine through when they read out their work.
I never knew that poetry could be so exciting - or inspirational.
Leonni Secondino
It began with Sean Bonney and it was not what I expected at all. When he read his poetry, it was like he became a different person. He was sarcastic, angry and confident - as though the poetry controlled him and the atmosphere in the room. It was fascinating to witness.
I felt that Maggie O'Sullivan's poetry was quite complex. She used a lot of similar sounding words and the rhythm changed frequently - I have no idea how she managed to say it all so fluently.
Listening to these poets was a lot like listening to music or watching live musicians. You could see the artists' passion shine through when they read out their work.
I never knew that poetry could be so exciting - or inspirational.
Leonni Secondino
A trip into creative minds
Laughter, sarcasm, romance - that was not what I was expecting from the Postgraduate Creative Writing Event in which five writers read out their works of poetry or prose.
The vivid descriptions made it feel like we were transported into the minds of the writers. It was not just a talk - it was a journey.
All the pieces were different: personal experiences, monologues and romance. But they were all as effective as each other, whether they left the audience in tears from laughter or in amazement.
Hearing the work being read aloud gave the pieces more depth and allowed the audience to understand exactly what the writer intended - something which is hard to do when you read in your head.
More, please.
Leonni Secondino
The vivid descriptions made it feel like we were transported into the minds of the writers. It was not just a talk - it was a journey.
All the pieces were different: personal experiences, monologues and romance. But they were all as effective as each other, whether they left the audience in tears from laughter or in amazement.
Hearing the work being read aloud gave the pieces more depth and allowed the audience to understand exactly what the writer intended - something which is hard to do when you read in your head.
More, please.
Leonni Secondino
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