Jan 21, 2023·edited Jan 21, 2023Liked by Drew Bohannon
Seamus could have had a very successful rapping career.
The accent of the author also adds a unique layer to the sound of a poem. “Digging” recited in the Irish accent is just infinitely better than if I were to recite it.
I read this from an article, “Spoken Irish, with its distinct characteristics, has evoked endless homesickness, and a simple pronunciation can constitute a beautiful landscape painting.”
I think the same is true for Wendell Berry, in his thick Kentucky accent. I read his poems in his voice, the “head voice” which he must’ve used when he wrote it:
“And when they told me “God is dead,” I answered “He goes fishing every day
Hi Rob, I couldn't agree more! The real flavor of the poem comes out when listening to Heaney read it. The way he says "levered" is a favourite part of mine. Every time I read one of his poems now I read it in his accent. I've only listened to Wendell Berry read one of his poems, but I'll go and look for more. Any suggestions?
“For the power of poetry is found in the harnessing of the power of words. It is that sound delights our minds and stirs our souls.” Amen. This is why worship, through singing, is so central to a church service not merely the words spoken in a sermon.
Yessir! And also why I feel that music and poetry are so inseparable. It's also interesting to me to note, that in the Bible God spoke creation into existence, and in Tolkien's cosmology found in The Silmarillion Iluvatar brings creation into existence via orchestral music.
Seamus could have had a very successful rapping career.
The accent of the author also adds a unique layer to the sound of a poem. “Digging” recited in the Irish accent is just infinitely better than if I were to recite it.
I read this from an article, “Spoken Irish, with its distinct characteristics, has evoked endless homesickness, and a simple pronunciation can constitute a beautiful landscape painting.”
I think the same is true for Wendell Berry, in his thick Kentucky accent. I read his poems in his voice, the “head voice” which he must’ve used when he wrote it:
“And when they told me “God is dead,” I answered “He goes fishing every day
in the Kentucky River. I see Him often.”
Can’t help but think of home.
Hi Rob, I couldn't agree more! The real flavor of the poem comes out when listening to Heaney read it. The way he says "levered" is a favourite part of mine. Every time I read one of his poems now I read it in his accent. I've only listened to Wendell Berry read one of his poems, but I'll go and look for more. Any suggestions?
“For the power of poetry is found in the harnessing of the power of words. It is that sound delights our minds and stirs our souls.” Amen. This is why worship, through singing, is so central to a church service not merely the words spoken in a sermon.
Yessir! And also why I feel that music and poetry are so inseparable. It's also interesting to me to note, that in the Bible God spoke creation into existence, and in Tolkien's cosmology found in The Silmarillion Iluvatar brings creation into existence via orchestral music.