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Wow.

 I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Shane Koyczan's performance this evening alongside my brother and good friend Rich. Having been an avid listener for a few years now, getting the opportunity to witness him in the flesh was truly astounding. Everything I could have hoped for and beyond.

The show was held in a small lecture hall on the ground floor of the Glenbow Museum; the very place that had inspired each of the readings he showcased. Even before his entrance to the podium, as he was introduced by an In Residence representative, his humour rang through the hall, setting the first of many moods he would guide us through for the next hour and a half. The poetry itself (as anyone would expect) was stunning in its delivery. As my brother noted, his tempo shifts (as follows his poetic style) carried each word so fluently into the next. Every poem interlaced with both laughter and deep, overwhelming emotion. Flirting with every corner of the crowds heart, lightly strumming each string as he passed by, creating a resonance of emotion that echoed silently throughout the hall. Each poem was interluded by a brief introduction, carefully laying the foundation for the next work. I would love to recite a few lines from the show, but I feel with my shoddy memory I might end up twisting his words. The show, however, was recorded and will be posted on youtube, so if anyone is interested in checking it out, keep an eye open. 'Shane Koyczan Glenbow Museum' should eventually elicit a result or two.

By the way, midway through the show he played a small animated short he had collaborated on entitled Swiftly:



I suppose with youtube having been mentioned, you can find most of his works on there if you are interested in browsing through.

Also, he announced a new album will be released with The Short Story Long around March or April, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for that.

Anyway, I had one hell of a night, and I hope you all did as well. Take care.