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Synaesthesia

                              

 

                               Abstract chemistry of vibrant rhythms
                              struck the psychological euphony within

                               A canvas of united accents perfuming                            

                                  complex organic shapes in the air

                            Resonant tunes vibrated hollow chambers
                           skillfully spraying a wash of harmonic blues.

                      Inspired, brass air columns buzzed mellow colors
                                orchestrating hues of gold chimes
                                              in tranquil hearts

                Passionate tangerines struggled then to maintain equilibrium
                              as pitchy horns balanced pacing energy
                          showered by impatient synchronized crowds

                   " ...And there I sat. A silent observer applauding this

                  mystical synaesthesia created by colorful compositions

                                              of musical scores..

                     (at The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 's Concert)"

 

 

Author notes

Prompt: Wassily Kandinsky's painting, 'Improvisation'.

Now a little about what I wrote. I've studied the famous essay, "Concerning the Spiritual in Art" in detail. While going through one of the chapters I read about how Kandinsky related certain colours with particular instruments. So, for example, the blues I referred to in the third stanza were the sounds from the cello, gold (yellow) in the fourth stanza was linked with the sound of the trumpet, and in the fifth stanza the tangerine (red/orange) with the tuba.

Overall, this write was on a musical evening. I haven't heard RPO live, ever. But I would love to. Hope all this information was helpful.

P.S: I know it's nothing great, but I'm glad I entered this brilliant contest. This one's for you Mommy Jin.

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  • Meroza
    December 18, 2008

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    This did deserve a shiny, and your words, wow. Such mystery yet filled with emotions, you did great in this one!

    Well done and best of luck!


  • JinSays gold member
    December 13, 2008

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    The blues ALSO represent a peace, and the yellow is chaos or depression, and comingling these colors creates a peaceful green. He's also responsible for the point of concentration (focal point) quantum verses the line of existence.
    You're beautiful in this. The orchestra plays a beautiful concerto, and I am very proud of you.
    You are an amazing poet, and you sell yourself short.
    BE PROUD of yourself love, you deserve to be.
    I love you always,
    Jin
    He'


  • Venugopal gold member
    December 12, 2008
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    great poem, you wrote what you studied, wonderful expression. Good luck in the contest


  • badnovocaine
    December 11, 2008

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    CAPTIVATING!!!!!

    Actually yeah I think I know what you are talking about, I saw a program on the history or travel channel, (not sure which) about people who can SEE colors, not just like the blue of the sky or the green grass but they can see colors from like bells ringing, or a person's name would be a certain color. Its really amazing and unique of what these people have, they can actually see everything.
    And also, they had this guy on there who was blind and was able to draw 3-D images, the show was really unique.

    Anyways for some reason this reminded me of this poem, It thought this write was great and I am glad it brought back that memory.

    A canvas of united accents perfuming
    complex organic shapes in the air

    ------
    Amazing!!!
    Good luck in the contest.


  • MysticalRayne
    December 11, 2008

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    This is a wonderful write - your wording is beautiful and I felt like I was sitting next to you observing this also fist hand - best of luck in your contest


  • penman gold member
    December 11, 2008
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    Excellent

    Another terrific write. So well worded and creativity. Best of luck in the contest.


  • maralisa silver member
    December 10, 2008

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    aw wow beaing an artist I love your take onthe promt your imagery from stanza one through to the last is wonderful the colours of the rainbow do heal the artist soul good luck inthe contest maralisa


  • Ken-Maverick
    December 10, 2008

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    What has gotten in to you latey,
    you keep coming up with these amazing writes
    Another well done on this one

    All the best to you in the contest

    Ken


  • MJ Donnelly gold member
    December 9, 2008
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    In a word: rapturous, and well written my dear.

    All the best,
    mj.


  • Reptile Lady gold member
    December 9, 2008

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    Fantastic poem hun
    Loved these lines
    A canvas of united accents perfuming
    complex organic shapes in the air
    Best wishes and good luck
    Julie x


  • chilali
    December 9, 2008

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    Wow. This is amazing Alyzeh! This is definitely taking the gold. I wish I hadn't entered this contest now! Hehehe. Our take on the prompt was completely different. I love Kandinsky's work. You seem to have studied it in detail though. I just used to go to Art museums, look at them, take pictures and then get art books and do the same, I would try to copy his work at times. Hahaha. But yes, very well done. Good luck to you in the contest although you do not need it one bit. This is amazing!!

    Much love
    Ylova

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