the world of chris mosdell
the world of chris mosdell
October 10th, 2016
October 10th, 2016
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Chris Mosdell’s poetry readings and talks are rhythmic, humorous, and slightly mysterious, and they’re always a hit with children.
In the morning session, he will discuss the importance of reading and the joy of creating art through poetry and illustration. He’ll also share stories about the people and experiences that inspired him as a child.
In the afternoon session, Chris will talk about his collaborations with famous musicians, writers, and artists, including behind-the-scenes stories from his work with Shuntaro Tanikawa. This engaging lecture will feature live poetry readings, insights into songwriting and creative writing, and reflections on the events and people that shaped his artistic journey.
Chris Mosdell is a poet, lyricist, author, and illustrator, who has collaborated with an extensive array of well-known musicians and composers. He has written lyrics for Eric Clapton, Sarah Brightman, Boy George, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and YMO, to name a few. He also wrote lyrics together with Michael Jackson. He has also produced music for feature films, opera, and anime soundtracks, including Gundam, Cowboy Bebop, Texhnolyze, and Wolf's Rain. He has been awarded the The Yuki Hayashi-Newkirk Poetry Prize, Gold Prize for Lyrics (Tokyo Music Festival), and the Grand Prize for Poetry (Colorado Festival of Literature).
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