Poet-Buskers Anyone?
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Has anyone watched 'Before Sunrise' (movie)? It stars Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy.
In it, 2 lovers were walking down a river in Vienna and a poet-busker asked if they'd like a personal poem composed for them on any subject they pose to him.
He told the couple that if they like his poem and are happy with it, they can pay him any amount they wish.
I wish there's something like that in Singapore. It's fun!
BTW, this movie is excellent. Watch it if :
i) You are a die-hard romantic AND
ii) You are a realist
iii) You love scenes of Europe
iv) You love the idea of endless intelligent conversations with the love of your life
Cheers! -
hey, i saw before sunset but didn't see before sunrise. i like that idea! i think it's really cool. but if i were the poet-busker, i'd feel so stressed!Originally posted by expiringpoet:Has anyone watched 'Before Sunrise' (movie)? It stars Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy.
In it, 2 lovers were walking down a river in Vienna and a poet-busker asked if they'd like a personal poem composed for them on any subject they pose to him.
He told the couple that if they like his poem and are happy with it, they can pay him any amount they wish.
I wish there's something like that in Singapore. It's fun!
BTW, this movie is excellent. Watch it if :
i) You are a die-hard romantic AND
ii) You are a realist
iii) You love scenes of Europe
iv) You love the idea of endless intelligent conversations with the love of your life
Cheers!
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to be a busker in singapore is to work like a dog.
to be a poet in singapore is to starve.
to be a busker-poet, is to be a starving dog. -
I know what you're saying, but these people really live and breathe on art I suppose? They make the world more beautifulOriginally posted by prayingbudda:hey, i saw before sunset but didn't see before sunrise. i like that idea! i think it's really cool. but if i were the poet-busker, i'd feel so stressed! 
Did you like the movie? I watched the sequel first, then I liked it so much that I rented the prequel...heheh... -
Can't be full time poet-busker here, mate. You're totally rite about that.Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:to be a busker in singapore is to work like a dog.
to be a poet in singapore is to starve.
to be a busker-poet, is to be a starving dog. -
I'll busk you a poem anytime,
In any clime,
With beat and rhyme,
For quart or dime,
If you wish.
Like golden drops of solar sheen,
And platinum locks of lady lean,
If pleases you, pay compliment,
If not, then with littlest detriment,
Your thoughts unleash. -
Ok, what's your paypal acct no.???Originally posted by S-wordsman:I'll busk you a poem anytime,
In any clime,
With beat and rhyme,
For quart or dime,
If you wish.
Like golden drops of solar sheen,
And platinum locks of lady lean,
If pleases you, pay compliment,
If not, then with littlest detriment,
Your thoughts unleash.
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In honesty, I've always wanted to take my guitar and busk the streets.
Just afraid nobody would stop to listen. -
I guess there's no better place to busk than in the midst of cyber traffic. Excuse me if this sounds too pedestrian.
So here's a song I wrote for my wife. If anyone is interested in listening to it do tell me and I'll sing it for you. It comes with chords so you can 'hear' the guitar in the background...
Three Words
C F G F
Three wordsÂ…words youÂ’ve always heard.
C F
Words like magic
G F
Words defying logic
Am G
Easy to say
C
But never sung this way
Am G
Heard everyday
C F C F
But never felt this way.
C F G F C F C F
The first is ‘I’………. which means ‘me.’
C F G F C F C B/C
Yes, thatÂ’s right. ItÂ’s yours truly.
Am G
Cause thatÂ’s how it starts,
C
Only ‘me’. Well,
Am G
ThatÂ’s how it started.
C F C F
Lonely me.
C F G
Then comes ‘Love.’
F C F C F
L... O... V... E...
C F G F
Once I felt it, 'I' became
C F C B/C
'Dizzy Me'.
Am G C
ItÂ’s like fireworks in the sky.
Am G F
Lookin upÂ… I donÂ’t know why
C F C
IÂ’m so dizzy in love.
So then comes ‘You’
Which means she. (pointing)
YouÂ’re the woman I adore
Wilful, strong, yet insecure.
You are my sunshine
In the rain
You make me happy
You chase away my pain.
I’m so glad ‘You’ came.
Am G
To say the words together
F C
You have to know the order
Am G C
“I Love You” and no other,
Am G
ThereÂ’s no other way
F C
You can say
Am G C
“I Love You”
“I Love You”
Siti.
“I Love You”
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You could enjoy your own singing if no one else cares to listenOriginally posted by S-wordsman:In honesty, I've always wanted to take my guitar and busk the streets.
Just afraid nobody would stop to listen.
You watch the TV series 'Ed'? In it, these 2 best friends always dare each other to do weird stupid dorky things normal people otherwise wouldn't do? The point is, we only live once. Might as well enjoy it and not care what other people think. And who knows you might be talent spotted and become the next Michael Buble...heheh... -
I agree with EP.
Swordsman, if you have something to show, go ahead and do it. It's better than regretting never having tried at all. -
i dunno if u can get a street performing licence composing poems
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i have been too conditioned by practicality. it never really occured to me that there are people who actually live and breathe on art. yes, they make the world more beautiful, more colourful!Originally posted by expiringpoet:I know what you're saying, but these people really live and breathe on art I suppose? They make the world more beautiful
Did you like the movie? I watched the sequel first, then I liked it so much that I rented the prequel...heheh...
i found the movie okay...didn't like it thaaaat much because throughout the entire show, i was waiting for a climax but that climax never came! i do see the purpose of that i guess...just wasn't expecting it. -
Interesting point. If all you do is stand at the street corner and recite, wouldn't you require a licence more similar to that needed for "Speaker's Corner" rather than a busker's?Originally posted by The man who was death:i dunno if u can get a street performing licence composing poems -
I think as long as you're just reciting, you dont need any license. cos it's not commercial.Originally posted by Bluesky_Liz:Interesting point. If all you do is stand at the street corner and recite, wouldn't you require a licence more similar to that needed for "Speaker's Corner" rather than a busker's? -
Yup, the ending was pretty ambiguous huh. I hope there'll be a continuation. Would love to know if the actually do decide to stay together...Originally posted by prayingbudda:i have been too conditioned by practicality. it never really occured to me that there are people who actually live and breathe on art. yes, they make the world more beautiful, more colourful!
i found the movie okay...didn't like it thaaaat much because throughout the entire show, i was waiting for a climax but that climax never came! i do see the purpose of that i guess...just wasn't expecting it. -
it'd be fab if they do!Originally posted by expiringpoet:Yup, the ending was pretty ambiguous huh. I hope there'll be a continuation. Would love to know if the actually do decide to stay together...