Strip Off With...Greg Genre
In support of The People's Kitchen
A Performance in
support of THE PEOPLES KITCHEN, A soup Kitchen which provides
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‘We are not here to see through one another, we are here to see one another through’ (Alison Kay, Founder)
‘We are not here to see through one another, we are here to see one another through’ (Alison Kay, Founder)
About
the performer
Greg
Genre is the pseudonym of composer and performer Greg Kelly. The
name refers to how he blends a range of influences to forge his own
compositional styles. In etymological terms Greg comes from the Greek
‘Gregorious’ which became ‘Gregariouis’ meaning sociable or
liking the company of other people. Genre derives from the French
meaning type or kind. Greg Genre thus refers to how he herds
together a range of styles and types of music in his compositions and
also to how as a human being he enjoys communing with all people
independent of age, gender, ethnicity etc. The songs you will hear
tonight showcase his take on rap music and perhaps could be labelled
or understood as a form of acoustic rap. Greg blends rhythmical slam
poetry with acoustic guitar riffs and chord sequences. The guitar
replaces the sampler and the rhythmical words ramble along in
varying, complex rhythms created from his spoken dialect.
About
the performance
The
aim of this performance it to connect songs which speak of injustice
and inequality with a direct social cause. The Strip Off idea is not
only a comedic ploy to make my words more palatable but also a direct
description of the performance style itself. In a world in which pop
music has become increasingly synonymous with the material, the image
and the package, Greg presents pop music stripped down to the basics.
This performance is an attempt to reaffirm the importance of lyrical
content and also a comment on how performers have a heightened
responsibility for the messages that they communicate as well as the
groove that they create with music.
About
the cause
The
Peoples Kitchen are currently asking for donations of clothing and
food to prepare for the harsh winter months ahead. If you have
brought any donations please hand them to Greg at the end of the
performance. If you would like more information or if you would like
to donate another time you can visit their website:
http://www.peopleskitchen.co.uk
Song
List
1,
Coated In Sugar
2,
The Root Cause
3,
Box Box Box
4,
The Continuous Miracle
5,
Simple Is Strong
6,
Retail Slavery
7,
For The Children
8,
Bungalow Or Flat
All
songs written and performed by Greg Genre.
Thanks to
Marilyn Champion – fellow volunteer at The Peoples Kitchen who provided information leaflets for this performance
Staff and Friends of Newcastle University- I On coming to Newcastle University I planned to refine my technical musical have taught me much greater lessons, the have given me an understanding as to why I compose and perform music in the first place
The Kellys- My family have brought me up with the open mind and heart which has responsible for my lyrical content and ideas.
Emma- there’s nothing quite like the taste of unconditional loves embrace those moments when you’re face to face with grace.
In addition Greg Genre would like to thank you all for listening and making a contribution. ‘This show has given me the chance to express myself so thank you, I hope you all have a safe journey home to your Bungalow or Flat!’ Peace and Love for everyone and everything.
