This is my spoken word about most (not all) of today’s pop music.
Almost all of it sounds the same. Almost none of it is fruitful.
In December 2009, I came up with the idea, wrote some lines, and then moved on in my writing journal. I then wrote the “original” version in Spring 2010 as inspiration from the profound music of Paper Route. I was even able to recite the very first version in front of a couple of the Paper Route band members.
As I was reviewing my writing journal a few days ago, I came upon what I had written in December. It fit perfectly as the beginning to the original version.
So I put the two together and recited it publicly for the first time this week in Covina Park. (The camera was too far to tell, but Mike (guitarist) and I both coincidentally wore Paper Route shirts. I’m also rocking my red PR wristband). I <3 Paper Route.
or watch it on Vimeo in full resolution.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not a hater. It’s just that “I need good moral fiber for a spiritual bowel movement.”
Tags: covina, life, poem, poetry, so yeah, spoken word, substance
Wow, Marlon, excellent stuff. I am going to have to think about the moral fibre spiritual bowel movement part… You’re very creative.
thanks, Scott! you’re an inspiration. See you soon, Papa Bearface.