This was incrediable.. beautiful and so God damn true.. the most beautiful poet out there is silent and not heard.. but seen for who they are.. what they are.. HUMAN and this man has seen more then any of you will ever hope to see..
I think it's refreshing to see a poet have fun with what he's doing, anger and discontentment only get you so far. He managed to convey a LOT of emotion, and was able to do it with a pretty unique style.
Pete MENTIONED in slam that he looked like Shaggy! This was so great, and a breath of fresh air after hearing the current president tell a questioner that the shear spunk, joy of life and vivacity of her 100-year-old (grand?) mother would NOT be enough, under "Obama-Care" (if "O" HAD an actual bill with his name on it!) to guarantee her a PACEMAKER- "O" said maybe a pain pill would be best. As someone who, early as '79 saw MD's with fingers in wind, deciding my fave Grandma's fate, BLESS PETE!
This is GREAT. I didn't know what slam poetry was til I asked daughter tonite, after reading of a teacher who imported "slam poets" to her title 1 class....FIRST one I watched, (search for youtube, /brentweinbach was a CONSERVATIVE slammer, which I now believe MUST be rare after watching another "slamming" the Walmart cashier who cared about her soul as she checked out, etc...And now this one, only my 3rd or 4th, standing up for sanctity of all life, in a "death book" post Kavorkian (sp?) era!
granted this guy has an off-putting style sometimes, its not indicative of his entire body of work. Im very impressed with the way he conducts his professional career visiting obscure schools, churches, pubs in US and UK. he's been to my remote town twice and does extensive tours with not the largest of audiences. There's a lot too be said for his perseverance even if he doesnt have the strongest material.
I remember when i 1st saw this, i thought it was the most painful and embarrasing thing ive almost ever seen. But now when i watch it again, i see the contrast he uses from his dorky/nerdy, to his powerful emotional ending. Not sure that the dorky part is absolutely necessary, but the ending was really good. I don't see how the ending was too "simple". I really loved th concept of putting his dying grandmother in the light of the greatest slam poet ever.
But that's the nature of slam poetry... it's about conveying emotion... and though other poems may elicit more thought and demand more analysis... slam poetry is supposed to convey strong messages because the mode of delivery combines words with gesticulation and acting.
I didn't like the voice he put on for the first half of the poem, but I really liked what he had to say about his grandmama. I also liked the shift from audience to guy, it was interesting.
i really could barely stand his Dorky/Nerdy Deamenor and voice, but WOW am i glad i watched the end of it. He really should stick to the serious uplifting motivational type ish. He sent gave me chills at the end through his emotional delivery. I really cant respect his first 7 and half minutes, but BRAVO for that last part.
O.o Intro is far too long. While what he says about his grandmother (when he finally gets to it) is valid, he has no need to hate on popular slam poets. They worked their way there with what they wrote and have devoted themselves to. In the slam poetry world it isn't looks and popularity it's about what you bring to the microphone and the sincerity of the performance.
To be completely honest I couldn't stand the way he delivered this until he stopped being quirky and nerdy or whatever you want to call it. I guess it's his thing haha..good stuff though.
I think he talked a bit too much. This IS for the poetry after all. Which, was alright, but I couldn't really get the whole first half. From a listener's aspect. The voices and all. Just my opinion though, I'm not trying to bash.
I'm sure this guy is sincere, but he comes off very fake, very awkward and very uncomfortable just being up there. He also seems a bit too impressed with himself for my taste.
I didnt like his crazyness got in the way of me seeing the beauty of the poetry. I understand why he choose how to present his poetry like that but im not a fan. Also he tries to hard to make jokes and when the audience doesn't laugh it adds an awkward element to the performance.
That was...gosh...just awful. Open mic bad. The first five minutes were painful, but I kept watching, based on some comments here. The poem itself was trite and manipulative and pretentious. This will appeal to a lot of people, though, because a lot of people are pretty simple. If you really want to experience slam poetry that will make you think, check out Rives.
I am see like a sun so nice voice I love these .... You are nice,
This was incrediable.. beautiful and so God damn true.. the most beautiful poet out there is silent and not heard.. but seen for who they are.. what they are.. HUMAN and this man has seen more then any of you will ever hope to see..
I think it's refreshing to see a poet have fun with what he's doing, anger and discontentment only get you so far. He managed to convey a LOT of emotion, and was able to do it with a pretty unique style.
Very nice gift to your grandmother... Good Man!
He looks like shaggy from scooby doo
Yeah he does!!
He's pretty good.
That was a great tribute, for sure.
This slam made me cry! Great stuff, just beautiful. It really opened my eyes after a long day... Thank you. :)
panda .. a very important comment (as is mine) ...
It is a very good thing we take the trouble to make such earth shattering observations ..
this was so weird and different and I absolutely loved it
Pete MENTIONED in slam that he looked like Shaggy! This was so great, and a breath of fresh air after hearing the current president tell a questioner that the shear spunk, joy of life and vivacity of her 100-year-old (grand?) mother would NOT be enough, under "Obama-Care" (if "O" HAD an actual bill with his name on it!) to guarantee her a PACEMAKER- "O" said maybe a pain pill would be best. As someone who, early as '79 saw MD's with fingers in wind, deciding my fave Grandma's fate, BLESS PETE!
This is GREAT. I didn't know what slam poetry was til I asked daughter tonite, after reading of a teacher who imported "slam poets" to her title 1 class....FIRST one I watched, (search for youtube, /brentweinbach was a CONSERVATIVE slammer, which I now believe MUST be rare after watching another "slamming" the Walmart cashier who cared about her soul as she checked out, etc...And now this one, only my 3rd or 4th, standing up for sanctity of all life, in a "death book" post Kavorkian (sp?) era!
I can click one minute and seven seconds forever
thank you
Can I plz have my 8 minutes of my night back...
This guy sounds like Scooby Doo :-) Keep up the good work.
thanks for doing that...
I love how different this guy is compared to a lot of the drab slam out there
granted this guy has an off-putting style sometimes, its not indicative of his entire body of work. Im very impressed with the way he conducts his professional career visiting obscure schools, churches, pubs in US and UK. he's been to my remote town twice and does extensive tours with not the largest of audiences. There's a lot too be said for his perseverance even if he doesnt have the strongest material.
OMFG!!! IT IS SHAGGY!!!!
Want a good spoken word? Check out Shane Koyczan
I LOVE YOU !!! :)
@MegLuvzLife Not until about 5 minutes in.... the poem is called "The most amazing slam poet" ...
I remember when i 1st saw this, i thought it was the most painful and embarrasing thing ive almost ever seen. But now when i watch it again, i see the contrast he uses from his dorky/nerdy, to his powerful emotional ending. Not sure that the dorky part is absolutely necessary, but the ending was really good. I don't see how the ending was too "simple". I really loved th concept of putting his dying grandmother in the light of the greatest slam poet ever.
that clap at the end... was there 3 ppl in the audience?
I love this we all need to let out our inner nerd :P
TOTALLY.
Note to people who watch this: Hang in there for the end
It's Shane Koyczan
sounds like eric foreman from 'that 70's show'
He is such a dork lol i love it XD
Yeah, Shane is pretty neat. He's definitely one of my faves. Krystle Mullin is also nifty, as well as White Noise Machine.
Ooooh, so good!!! He does kind of look like Shaggy :)
I loved it although the intro wasn't nesessary it's good for peeps just getting into slam
See also Gangway #44 - Poetry Slam
oh myy...
Did anyone else read his name as Peter Neverland? Irony or irony?
SCOOBY DOO WHERE ARE YOU!!
It's Shaggy!!!
poem starts at 5:00, and ends at 8:05
If you really want to hear a wicked slam poet watch Shane Koyczan.
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Anis Mojgani is quite good as well.
oh boy....a slam poet critiquing slam poets....now that's never been done before!
Jeff Nelson boring.....
He's okay.
But who is the best? I nominate Anis Mojgani.
But that's the nature of slam poetry... it's about conveying emotion... and though other poems may elicit more thought and demand more analysis... slam poetry is supposed to convey strong messages because the mode of delivery combines words with gesticulation and acting.
@jholt89 he looks A LOT like Shaggy... not to mention the reference to shaggy near the end.
@jholt89 Kinda sounds like him too when he begins his poem.
I didn't like the voice he put on for the first half of the poem, but I really liked what he had to say about his grandmama. I also liked the shift from audience to guy, it was interesting.
"I wrote a poem"
I tried saying to myself "This isn't shagy...this isn't shagy...this isn't shagy..." Til he started losing himself. It's Shagy.
pretty good haha
i really could barely stand his Dorky/Nerdy Deamenor and voice, but WOW am i glad i watched the end of it. He really should stick to the serious uplifting motivational type ish. He sent gave me chills at the end through his emotional delivery. I really cant respect his first 7 and half minutes, but BRAVO for that last part.
Reminds me of Shaggy from Scooby Doo
He reminds me of shaggy from scoby doo
@twilightfan321123 That's SECOND star to the right. Trust me. I know my Peter Pan.
Pause the video @ 6:50 mute it and watch it while playing this
czcams.com/video/SoATwUwsR0Y/video.html (skip the part where the girl talks)
Actually, yes it did xD
That took for. ever. But nice besides
@jholt89 Kinda sounds like him too when he begins his poem. Nevermind, I think, he does it on purpose. lol. And this just got sad --> bittersweet!
O.o Intro is far too long. While what he says about his grandmother (when he finally gets to it) is valid, he has no need to hate on popular slam poets. They worked their way there with what they wrote and have devoted themselves to. In the slam poetry world it isn't looks and popularity it's about what you bring to the microphone and the sincerity of the performance.
I see what u did there,
yes lol
is that shaggy doing poetry??
@mqnwbevrctxuzi thnx dude. the best comment
Does he ever get to the poem?
4:55
When does the poem actually start?
To be completely honest I couldn't stand the way he delivered this until he stopped being quirky and nerdy or whatever you want to call it. I guess it's his thing haha..good stuff though.
Oh, okay.
he keeps making jokes and noboby laughs
There was a poem?
i know shane koyczan but whos shane koyczab?
hes great and it takes balls to lose yourself and talk to a less than breathing crowde. they better give it up!
No good. How does this have 4 stars right now?
hahahaa i would much rather watch this than actual "slam poetry"
Shaggy
I think he talked a bit too much. This IS for the poetry after all.
Which, was alright, but I couldn't really get the whole first half. From a listener's aspect. The voices and all.
Just my opinion though, I'm not trying to bash.
ehh is he from scooby doo?
no intro
I am thinking meth.
Is this a rant ?
lol shaggy xP
shaggy
...Shaggy can write poetry?
@thepolodon21 this aint really that great man, but check out bnv and things like that they are pretty nice
most weird facial expressions-is he alright?
gingers what can u honestly xpect
eh.
he's torturing the mic more than my ears...
This was unusually bad. Exceptionally bad. If you're about to watch this, skip to 6:50.
Nerd
I'm sure this guy is sincere, but he comes off very fake, very awkward and very uncomfortable just being up there. He also seems a bit too impressed with himself for my taste.
I didnt like his crazyness got in the way of me seeing the beauty of the poetry. I understand why he choose how to present his poetry like that but im not a fan. Also he tries to hard to make jokes and when the audience doesn't laugh it adds an awkward element to the performance.
That was...gosh...just awful. Open mic bad. The first five minutes were painful, but I kept watching, based on some comments here. The poem itself was trite and manipulative and pretentious. This will appeal to a lot of people, though, because a lot of people are pretty simple.
If you really want to experience slam poetry that will make you think, check out Rives.
ZZZZ.... TOTally unnecessary intro dude.
Sorry - i didn't make it to whatever it was you were introducing - lost interest
Im not with that slam shit just poetry thats it
Too much intro and too much shitty comedy for a serious poem.
Shane koyczan is way better
Bullshit.