“Emissary” from Patrick’s CD Buson’s Bell
Buson’s Bell is a full-length record of poetry and music collaborations: The words and voice of Patrick Friesen along with the musical composition and production of Niko Friesen (father and son). Available on all streaming services. Video by Ryan Flowers [also featuring a short clip of the burning house footage from ‘The Sacrifice’ by Andrei Tarkovsky (1986)]
CV2 Poets on Record: A special online series exploring the work and creative process of writers through video interviews.
Poems with music:
Still in Motion 4:44
A 2018 composition by Niko Friesen, with text by Patrick Friesen.
Dead Dog’s Eye 2:35
A track from calling the dog home, a cycle of poems with improvised music..
Water Bowl 2:36
A track from calling the dog home, a cycle of poems with improvised music..
Poems:
clearing poem 2 2:09
Patrick Friesen reading from his book the breath you take from the lord.
Bordello Poem 1/11 0:12
Patrick Friesen reading from his book Bordello Poems.
Reading on CBC Radio’s The Music Room:
with Dvorak 2:32
An excerpt of Patrick Friesen on The Music Room, hosted by Eric Friesen.
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