Tony Klinger

Galactic Symphonies is the work of a friend, Stephen John Kalinich and his musical collaborator, Richard Durrant. I always tell you when I am recommending the work of someone known to me. I want you to know that the reason I do so is not because I’m ashamed of the link to the creator, but because I’m so proud to have that link to such brilliant talent.

Stephen John Kalinich is known to me, and most of his friends as Stevie, not because we disrespect him or his huge gifts, but because its a more endearing name, and we all love him.

Stevie has that most precious of gifts, the gift of friendship. He lives by his generous spirit, and sometimes sends me and other friends a message that simply says, “Love”. Yesterday’s text message was, “Happy Sunday!”.

OK, perhaps you think these are the actions of an old hippy,  but if they are, what’s so terrible about someone who puts a bit of a smile on the world’s face?

Galactic Symphonies also puts a smile on our faces, and makes you think, but above all it allows you to feel, it says its all right to smile, cry, hope and to love.

Stevie is a wonderful poet, and wordsmith. His performances in England and America have brought him huge acclaim for his undoubted abilities, passion. His talent now resonaates around the world. As I wrote to Stevie when I heard and watched this DVD / CD of Galactic Symphonies, “you’re a star!”

In 2007 Richard Durrant was comissioned to write and record an album with my friend from California, the famous poet Stephen J Kalinich. The resulting double sided CD/DVD (DAVD) was released at the recent Brighton Festival.

Stephen Kalinich is already widely known for his work as lyricist for Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. He has also collaborated with dozens of big names as well as performing his poetry live.

Galactic Symphonies uses six of Stephen’s poems with Richard’s soundscapes & live guitar improvisations.

The symphonies are performed with projected artwork and live vj-ing by digital artist Malcolm Buchanan-Dick. This combination was used as the basis for the DVD when a performance was filmed at Ropetacle Arts Centre.

If you want to treat yourself to a wonderful, inventive and emotional journey through music combined with poetry that resonates with your soul then you should visit Steven’s web site where you will find the links to discover more about my friend Stevie and to enable you to purchase this outstanding piece of work.

Stevie’s web site address is;

www.stephenkalinich.com/

Galactic Symphonies is on DAVD (LongMan048CD/DVD)