Comments for gingatao

Comment on My Legacy by Stu

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:44:42 +0000

I like this, warts ‘n’ all, how you stutter over ‘when the meditation fails’ - how apt!

I think more poets should do ‘micro-podcasting’ (if I can call it that) like this, a poem at a time. I’ve thought about doing it myself, and have made a few recordings, some of which ended up on Wordsalad.

I’m sure more and more poets on the web will take up the idea. Being able to hear the poet is so important. I hope you keep it up.

Comment on Where is everybody? by Stu

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:36:11 +0000

Must be the only poem in the world to namecheck Ginsberg, Ganesha and Scolari. I can imagine there may be a few out there with Ginsberg and Ganesha. Scolari started so well at Chelsea, but then other managers began to work out his style and it seemed he didn’t have a plan B. Do you follow the world game or was that just an offhand reference?

Comment on While I was away by Stu

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:25:46 +0000

I like the ‘lo-fi’-ness of it, how I can hear papers shuffling / rustling while you read, and like Brad said, the fact that it doesn’t sound practised. Your voice fits the piece (as it should). For what it’s worth I thought you sounded slightly drunk! (It’s all in the way the voice flows)

Comment on While I was away by Brad Frederiksen

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:13:40 +0000

I would, much yes, please.

Comment on While I was away by Paul

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:20:15 +0000

Thankyou. You are too kind. I have disabled downloading but if you would like a copy just ask here…

Comment on While I was away by Brad Frederiksen

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:04:39 +0000

There is a definite appeal to this ‘practiced’ delivery, Paul. So much so that it hardly sounds practiced at all. Brilliant! And I noticed the references to Kiersty’s writing as well. Very inspiring.

Comment on While I was away by Narnie

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:26:58 +0000

Hippo pyjamas indeed. This is lovely. Even your voice sounds lighter. Laughing at your own jokes… tut tut. Ha!

Comment on While I was away by Gabrielle Bryden

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:09:57 +0000

Well that was just pluperfect. I’ve always thought that the best way to remember something is not to think about it! You have a lovely voice. I think all your stuff should be podcast, especially as you don’t like punctuation. It removes ambiguity.

Comment on Where is everybody? by Patrice

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:15:21 +0000

Very cool. Came back to hear this one again and again…

Comment on Where is everybody? by Brad Frederiksen

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:21:01 +0000

Just the ticket I needed to distract me from coursework. Thanks, Paul.

Comment on Where is everybody? by Gabrielle Bryden

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:14:30 +0000

Well performed (no video please I’ve just eaten).

Comment on Eating Echidnas by Paeony

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:42:41 +0000

‘Swonderful.

Comment on Grau De Sandice by Gabrielle Bryden

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:45:45 +0000

Lovely - so nice to hear your voice. Especially like the drunken sailor bitties.

Comment on Grau De Sandice by Brad Frederiksen

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:57:41 +0000

You have got it all going on here, Paul. Clear, confident voice to a piece that was well worth the time you spent flaying yourself for an ending. I much like.

Comment on Grau De Sandice by Narnie

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:45:24 +0000

This is delivered with such finesse, I am prepared to admit (this once) that I’m impressed, haha. Can you say it three times quickly, in a row though?

Comment on Grau De Sandice by Anonymous

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:59:31 +0000

Fantastico.

Comment on My Legacy by Paul

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:28:57 +0000

They just embarrass me, Narnie and I don’t want to do it anymore. I want to be JD Salinger.

Comment on My Legacy by Narnie

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:51:48 +0000

Now that tempo is perfect… absolutely. Less emphasis on the rhyme and alliteration to make it flicker almost unintentionally can be next, haha, but knowing you this was a one hit and done… but I am SO impressed with the soft slow rhythm you maintain. YAY!

Comment on Standstill by Narnie

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:48:19 +0000

I can feel you tensing up already, sshhh, sparkling could sparkle a little longer to allow the mind to catch up the vision of salt fish before leading onto perfume. A hard ‘k’ with the ‘ling’ trickling after would allow the extra moment in that word. Then just half a finger click before the second ‘and’. No, no, it wouldn’t break the rhythm but I can see that would be the worry. Love the mellowness of the voice - fabulous Squires. I closed my eyes and read the words after… then closed my eyes again.

Comment on The Puzzle Box (1) by tipota

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:14:01 +0000

what a gift this is Paul, i will be tuning in for this wonderful treat and readalong with my Puzzle Box book and i suddenly remembered these lyrics “you say…slow down…i fall behind…the second hand unwinds…”(cyndi lauper) timing is everything i’ve heard tell but distinctive gait and pace can be recognized from a great distance and according to geophysics time is not consistent but we still wear watches