The Poet - behind the scenes

OK, I couldn't resist.

After creating 4 different videos of David Mark Williams performing his poetry to camera, I had to put together another, using clips that didn't make the final cut. Included are never-before-seen bits of test footage at my house of Mark donning the round blue specs I use on stage with The Cracked Man, and trying out a few lines from The Devil's School of Motoring.

I realised once I'd completed the editing that it needed something to hold it together - a rhythmic bit of music - so I pulled out my bouzouki and bottle-neck slide and added a quick sound track.



I hope you've enjoyed my little journeys into the world of video making this past couple of weeks, and Mark's wonderful poetry and performances.

If you're interested in Mark's book, The Odd Sock Exchange, then you can buy a copy from Cinnamon Press here:
http://www.cinnamonpress.com/index.php/hikashop-menu-for-products-listing/poetry/product/166-the-odd-sock-exchange-david-mark-williams

Normal service (whatever that is) will be resumed next week...