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bpNichol - Zygal: Introduction

The following piece was read by bpNichol during the launch in Toronto of Zygal: A Book of Mysteries and Translations (Coach House Press, 1985) on February 20th, 1986.

Emblems

The following piece was read by bpNichol during the launch in Toronto of Zygal: A Book of Mysteries and Translations (Coach House Press, 1985) on February 20th, 1986.

Blizzard

Zygal: A Book of Mysteries and Translations

The following piece was read by bpNichol during the launch in Toronto of Zygal: A Book of Mysteries and Translations (Coach House Press, 1985) on February 20th, 1986.

for steve

The following piece was read by bpNichol during the launch in Toronto of Zygal: A Book of Mysteries and Translations (Coach House Press, 1985) on February 20th, 1986.

from Catullus XXVIII

The following piece was read by bpNichol during the launch in Toronto of Zygal: A Book of Mysteries and Translations (Coach House Press, 1985) on February 20th, 1986.

from Catullus LI

The following piece was read by bpNichol during the launch in Toronto of Zygal: A Book of Mysteries and Translations (Coach House Press, 1985) on February 20th, 1986.

Lament

The following piece was read by bpNichol during the launch in Toronto of Zygal: A Book of Mysteries and Translations (Coach House Press, 1985) on February 20th, 1986.

The Child in Me

The following poem is from the split 7” single Appendix, published in 1978 by Black Moss Press (BM 101) (Windsor, Ontario); this was issued as part of Sean O’Huigin’s POE TREE: A Simple Introduction to Experimental Poetry. Recording by R. Hindley-Smith and Starborne Productions.

Winwood's Hum

The following poem is from the split 7” single Appendix, published in 1978 by Black Moss Press (BM 101) (Windsor, Ontario); this was issued as part of Sean O’Huigin’s POE TREE: A Simple Introduction to Experimental Poetry. Recording by R. Hindley-Smith and Starborne Productions.

Flower Eyes

The following poem is from the split 7” single Appendix, published in 1978 by Black Moss Press (BM 101) (Windsor, Ontario); this was issued as part of Sean O’Huigin’s POE TREE: A Simple Introduction to Experimental Poetry. Recording by R. Hindley-Smith and Starborne Productions.

M.L.'s Dream

The following poem is from the split 7” single Appendix, published in 1978 by Black Moss Press (BM 101) (Windsor, Ontario); this was issued as part of Sean O’Huigin’s POE TREE: A Simple Introduction to Experimental Poetry. Recording by R. Hindley-Smith and Starborne Productions.

War & Peace

The following poem is from the split 7” single Appendix, published in 1978 by Black Moss Press (BM 101) (Windsor, Ontario); this was issued as part of Sean O’Huigin’s POE TREE: A Simple Introduction to Experimental Poetry. Recording by R. Hindley-Smith and Starborne Productions.

I'd love just once to see you in the nude (w/ trumpet concerto)

The following poem is from the split 7” single Appendix, published in 1978 by Black Moss Press (BM 101) (Windsor, Ontario); this was issued as part of Sean O’Huigin’s POE TREE: A Simple Introduction to Experimental Poetry. Recording by R. Hindley-Smith and Starborne Productions.

A Hum for Reub on his 22nd

The following poem is from the split 7” single Appendix, published in 1978 by Black Moss Press (BM 101) (Windsor, Ontario); this was issued as part of Sean O’Huigin’s POE TREE: A Simple Introduction to Experimental Poetry. Recording by R. Hindley-Smith and Starborne Productions.

One Sing

The following poem comes from the 7 ¼ floppy record borders included in the box bp, published in February 1967 by Coach House Press (Toronto, Ontario). Also included in the box are Journeying & the Returns, a flip-book WILD THING, and Letters Home (14 leaves and a pamphlet in an envelope). The entirety of borders is available from Coach House Books (http://www.chbooks.com).

Not What the Siren Sang but What the Frag Ment

The following poem comes from the 7 ¼ floppy record borders included in the box bp, published in February 1967 by Coach House Press (Toronto, Ontario). Also included in the box are Journeying & the Returns, a flip-book WILD THING, and Letters Home (14 leaves and a pamphlet in an envelope). The entirety of borders is available from Coach House Books (http://www.chbooks.com).

Cycle No. 17

The following poem comes from the 7 ¼ floppy record borders included in the box bp, published in February 1967 by Coach House Press (Toronto, Ontario). Also included in the box are Journeying & the Returns, a flip-book WILD THING, and Letters Home (14 leaves and a pamphlet in an envelope). The entirety of borders is available from Coach House Books (http://www.chbooks.com).

Love Poem for Gertrude Stein

The following poem is from the rare 60-minute cassette bp Nichol, published in 1971 by High Barnet Company (Toronto, Ontario).

Flower Eyes

The following poem is from the rare 60-minute cassette bp Nichol, published in 1971 by High Barnet Company (Toronto, Ontario).

Son of Sonnet

The following poem is from the rare 60-minute cassette bp Nichol, published in 1971 by High Barnet Company (Toronto, Ontario).

Clouds / Auguries / Sons and Divinations

The following poem is from the rare 60-minute cassette bp Nichol, published in 1971 by High Barnet Company (Toronto, Ontario).

Friends as Footnotes

The following poem is from the rare 60-minute cassette bp Nichol, published in 1971 by High Barnet Company (Toronto, Ontario).

Music

The following poem is from the rare 60-minute cassette bp Nichol, published in 1971 by High Barnet Company (Toronto, Ontario).

A Small Song that is His

The following poem is from the rare 60-minute cassette bp Nichol, published in 1971 by High Barnet Company (Toronto, Ontario).

Clover

The following poem is from the rare 60-minute cassette bp Nichol, published in 1971 by High Barnet Company (Toronto, Ontario).

A Hum for Reub

The following poem is from the rare 60-minute cassette bp Nichol, published in 1971 by High Barnet Company (Toronto, Ontario).

Hiroshima Mon Amour

The following poem is from the rare 60-minute cassette bp Nichol, published in 1971 by High Barnet Company (Toronto, Ontario).

Beast (for Hugo Ball)

The following poem is from the rare 60-minute cassette bp Nichol, published in 1971 by High Barnet Company (Toronto, Ontario).

Dada Lama

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

Pome Poem

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

Eight Part Suite

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

Cosmic Piece for Orchestra & Chorus

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

Art in Upheaval

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

Generations Generated

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

Afternoon Attentions

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

"meeln"

This poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

Acres Rare Meet

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

Ballads of the Restless Are

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

White Text Sure: Version 1

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

Outsize Reference

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

Translating Translating Apollinaire 52

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

The Alphabet Game

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

Interrupted Nap

The following poem is from the 60-minute cassette Ear Rational: Sound Poems 1966-1980, published in 1982 by Membrane Press New Fire Tapes (Milwaukee).

The Incest Song

The following poem comes from the first side of the phonodisc Motherlove, published in 1968 by Allied Record Corporation (Toronto, Ontario).

Bill Bissett's Lullaby

The following poem comes from the first side of the phonodisc Motherlove, published in 1968 by Allied Record Corporation (Toronto, Ontario).

A Hum for Stevie Winwood

The following poem comes from the first side of the phonodisc Motherlove, published in 1968 by Allied Record Corporation (Toronto, Ontario).

M.L.'s Dream

The following poem comes from the first side of the phonodisc Motherlove, published in 1968 by Allied Record Corporation (Toronto, Ontario).

Historical Implications of Turnips

The following poem comes from the first side of the phonodisc Motherlove, published in 1968 by Allied Record Corporation (Toronto, Ontario).

Pleasure Sweets

The following poem comes from the first side of the phonodisc Motherlove, published in 1968 by Allied Record Corporation (Toronto, Ontario).

senza titolo

The following poem was recorded by bpNichol in Torino, Italy in April 1987 and was released on a cassette tape in 1990 as part of Paté de Voix 4 (an imprint of Offerta Speciale, published by Carla Bertola and Alberto Vitacchio).

senza titolo

The following poem was recorded by bpNichol in Torino, Italy in April 1987 and was released on a cassette tape in 1990 as part of Paté de Voix 4 (an imprint of Offerta Speciale, published by Carla Bertola and Alberto Vitacchio).

And this is what it means when meaning’s over

The following poem was recorded by bpNichol in Torino, Italy in April 1987 and was released on a cassette tape in 1990 as part of Paté de Voix 4 (an imprint of Offerta Speciale, published by Carla Bertola and Alberto Vitacchio).

Probable Systems #8

The following poem is a live solo performance by bpNichol. This material comes from the archives of The Four Horsemen, courtesy Paul Dutton. This piece was performed with The Four Horsemen during the 99¢ Floating Theatre Festival at the Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh, on November 10th, 1978 (Day 2 of 3).

Four Lives

The following piece was performed with The Four Horsemen at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, on March 5th, 1980.

Allegro 108

From CANADADA (Toronto: Griffin House, 1973)

In the Middle of a Blue Balloon

From CANADADA (Toronto: Griffin House, 1973)

Pome Poem

Carnivocal - A Celebration of Sound Poetry

Mayakovsky

From Live in the West (Toronto: Starborn Productions, 1977)

Assassin

From Live in the West (Toronto: Starborn Productions, 1977)

Sally Wants to Go

From Live in the West (Toronto: Starborn Productions, 1977)

Over-Revised

From Live in the West (Toronto: Starborn Productions, 1977)

Holy Thursday

From Live in the West (Toronto: Starborn Productions, 1977)

Matthew's Line

From Live in the West (Toronto: Starborn Productions, 1977)

Sonada

From Live in the West (Toronto: Starborn Productions, 1977)

Mischevious Eve

From Live in the West (Toronto: Starborn Productions, 1977)

Good-bye Stagelost

From Live in the West (Toronto: Starborn Productions, 1977)