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imaginary cities: feli
Here's another Babble poem, complete with introduction by Sean M. Whelan and barely audible crowd-heckling from Eddie the Bush Poet, who you might be able to hear claiming that this could be the last poem I ever perform live. Still waiting for that one to eventuate. The poem itself is taken from my Imaginary Cities project, written while I was in Seoul last year. You can view all of the cities online at my pcbangs blog.

Posted by Davey Dreamnation on 2006-09-07 06:01:59 PDT | Permalink | Comments (0)
Filename: never ends.mp3 | Tags: Babble, David Prater, imaginary cities, spoken word

I Claim Responsibility
The first recording by Davey Dreamnation since the second space shuttle exploded, "I Claim Responsibility" was originally aired as a spoken word piece on ABC Radio National in 2005 as part of the Deep End Poetry Slam. Never one to rest on his laurels, Davey completely re-recorded the track to cassette and then uploaded the song to his personal computing empire, losing most of the original's unique sounds and tuning in the process. Forever destined to undersell his own lyrical genius, Dreamnation manages once again on this track to confound, move and alienate an entire generation, and all in three minutes and forty eight seconds. Beat that!

Posted by Davey Dreamnation on 2006-06-23 23:32:59 PDT | Permalink | Comments (0)
Filename: responsibility.mp3 | Tags: Davey Dreamnation, Spoken Word

GDS Promo!
Check out this promotional clip (once called a "cart" in the community radio sector) for the launch of Going Down Swinging #23. Why should I care? Well, this is the first time I've ever been mentioned in a cart. I can now add this honour to my list of good things. Oh, and because the launch willl be happening this Sunday 25th June, 7pm - 10pm, featuring performances by sultry band The Renovators, David Prater, Silvia Dropulich, Jane Ormond and more. Launched By Barry Dickins. MC Michael Nolan. Where? Yelza, 245 Gertrude St Fitzroy. Tickets $12 with a book; $7 without. Tickets available only at the door. For more info visit the GDS site. Untold and bulk ace!

Posted by Davey Dreamnation on 2006-06-20 18:07:10 PDT | Permalink | Comments (0)
Filename: going_down_swinging_ad.mp3 | Tags: David Prater, Poetry, Spoken Word

Two Buddha Machines Hum As One
The Buddha Machine is an ambient music player that features eight different loops in an attractive (in this case, hot pink) casing. Decidedly lo-fi and ultra-cool, the BM has even been reviewed on Pitchfork and is crying out for some experimental soinic fusion. So here's one attempt at getting two Buddha Machines to talk to each other - the sound quality may be a bit patchy but there's no doubting the fact that these two little Walkman clones just want to chirrup like a couple of new-born Yodel Monkeys. Listen and learn, Brian Eno.

Posted by Davey Dreamnation on 2006-05-30 21:14:05 PDT | Permalink | Comments (0)
Filename: IMGP1286.AVI | Tags: Ambient, Buddha Machine, Soundscape

My Body Is A Radio (Live)
This is a live version of my poem "My Body Is A Radio", recorded by Sean M. Whelan at the infamous Babble spoken word event, arguably Australia's best. Babble is held on the first Wednesday of every month at Bar Open, Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. This poem was recorded on the 1st of March 2006.

Posted by Davey Dreamnation on 2006-04-18 23:55:54 PDT | Permalink | Comments (0)
Filename: prater_mybodyisaradio.mp3 | Tags: Babble, David Prater, Spoken Word

There's A Wild Jack Russell In the Moon (Live)
Recorded live at Babble by Sean M. Whelan on February 1 2006 as part of my feature set. If you listen carefully, you can hear the sound of a piano, coming out of the speakers of a very old Walkman. Sit back and imagine me pretending to play the piano while I recite the poem. Think Billy Joel. Is an arsehole. Merciful and rapid-response editing of this piece (originally over ten minutes in length) was carried out by DJ Sassy Pants. Unfortunately this means you don't get to hear me go "woof".

Posted by Davey Dreamnation on 2006-04-18 23:54:40 PDT | Permalink | Comments (0)
Filename: Jack Russell.mp3 | Tags: Babble, David Prater, Jack Russells, Poetry, Spoken Word