Showing posts with label River Wensum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label River Wensum. Show all posts

Friday, 19 November 2010

Walking elegantly along Cathedral Close

Norwich Cathedral Close
She wears a flowered vintage dress from Prim that turns all the heads. Walking elegantly along Cathedral Close in the Autumn sunshine with the pavement covered in leaves looking confident and at ease. Stopping briefly at the herb garden to reminisce on times gone by.

A smile breaks out on her face just as a rainbow appears in the sky. The Sun lights up her face highlighting how radiant she is looking and feeling. She is walking as tall as the spire of Norwich Cathedral blissfully happy in a care free state of mind.

At Pulls Ferry she stops to catch the cool air of the Wensum spotting a duck on the water. She is enjoying her afternoon stroll where the city is in harmony with nature. Relaxed and calmly she reaches the steps of the Complete Angler where she is meeting a friend for good wine and conversation.

Wednesday, 27 October 2010

Magnetic Man make it emotional!

Skream, Benga and Artwork brought their dubstep super group Magnetic Man to Norwich Waterfront last night and put on an spectacular show. With support from Katy B this was the night that dubstep made a big splash in Norwich. As soon as Katy B hit the stage and burst into Louder the whole venue went crazy. She is definitely a big star in the making. The energy at the gig last night was amazing. It was like everyone had been transported to Outer Space or another dimension! The whole floor was shaking!

This energy reached a completely new level when Magnetic Man made their entrance. With their set up of three Mac laptops, a Korg synth and a digital mixer combined with the amazing light show their live performances just blow your mind. If it is possible for electronic music to be organic then this is it. It takes you on a natural high and makes you believe that computers can have a heart. According to Artwork the light show is supposed to represent when you're on a bit of drugs and you close your eyes and see shapes.

Katy B joined Magnetic Man on stage for Perfect Stranger and the energy reached a whole new level. This was not just a gig but a life experience brought to you by the Three Kings of Dubstep. Down by the River Wensum Magnetic Man definitely shook up this Fine City! I need air and now I have electronic music with real emotion. This is what 21st Century music should all be about.

Monday, 4 October 2010

Whitefriars in the Afternoon Sun

St James Mill, Norwich
I walk out of Norwich Puppet Theatre into the afternoon Sun feeling like a puppet on a string. As I walk up Whitefriars I can feel the air blowing up from the River Wensum as I stroll across the bridge.

As I turn and look I spot a pair of swans on the river. This is where in the Thirteenth Century Carmelite Monks founded their monastery next to the then known St. Martins Bridge. With lots of stories to tell from Robert Kett's rebellion to the secret tunnel to the White Lion Pub.

I am now in the shadow of the magnificent St James Mill that is full of memories of the weaving trade. Today it is full of the wonders of the Twenty First Century complete with broadband connections. With its elegant tower you would think that you were in the presence of a medieval castle.