Never Good with Horses
Assembled Lyrics
(Author) Simon ArmitageIn Simon Armitage's work, there has always been a territory he identifies as 'a twilight zone' where poetry and song lyric converge. He has explored it through numerous enterprises - most recently with the 'ambient post-rock' band Land Yacht Regatta. Many of the lyrics collected here were written for LYR.
Others are drawn from Armitage's days with the DIY indie band The Scaremongers, various film and theatre productions including Songbirds and the BAFTA-winning Feltham Sings, and other miscellaneous ventures. The volume's 'Intro' charts these projects and the blurred origins of ritualised language, while its 'Outro' offers contextualising notes and anecdotal insights. Never Good with Horses further demonstrates the rich range of Armitage's repertoire and celebrates his ear for the music of language, harnessed here for the page.
Simon Armitage
Simon Armitage is a British poet, playwright, and novelist known for his accessible and engaging writing style. Some of his most notable works include "The Dead Sea Poems," "Kid," and "The Unaccompanied." Armitage's poetry often explores themes of everyday life, relationships, and the human experience with wit and insight. He has been praised for his ability to blend humor and poignancy in his work. Armitage has made significant contributions to contemporary literature, receiving numerous awards and honors for his writing. His most famous work is perhaps "Out of the Blue," a collection of poems inspired by the events of 9/11. Armitage's impact on the literary genre can be seen through his innovative use of language and his ability to connect with a wide range of readers.
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