A quiet notice V2Melody closes at midnight on , Spanish time.

Closes

A note from Richard

V2Melody will close at midnight on 20 January 2028

This site has been a retirement project in musical poetry: poems chosen with care and set to music, offered freely for as long as it felt right to keep the garden open.

The work no longer holds the place it once did in my life. I have gone as far with it as I wish to go. Like a sand mandala, it was made to be completed and then released. I am not attached to its permanence, and I do not believe any of it needs to last beyond the time it was given. The poems were already here before I arrived and began to experiment with them. They will still be here when these musical experiments, and indeed myself, have been swept away, like the sand of a mandala. Nothing has been lost.

I want a simpler end to my life, days of simple love and enjoyment with my wonderful wife of 20 years. The work of maintaining a server, the monitoring, and the residual obligations that come with keeping a site alive no longer fit that life.

From 4 November 2026 I will not be adding new poems or musical poems to the site.

The experimental music I am making now is on my Suno profile. Those pieces stay there, and are not added to this site.

Until midnight on 20 January 2028, Spanish time, everything remains available exactly as it is. That is when my VPS server contract comes to an end, and it will not be renewed. After that, the server will be switched off and the site will disappear.

The Mandala Is Finished explains this more fully.

Thank you to anyone who found a poem, a track, or a quiet moment here.

The pleasure was in the making.

Richard

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Assemblage

Art
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A sculptural art form that combines found or repurposed objects into a cohesive three-dimensional composition; frequently explored in concrete and visual poetry for its tactile, collage-like resonance with urban and natural detritus.

Detailed Definition
Assemblage is an artistic practice that involves creating three-dimensional works by combining various found objects and materials. In poetry, assemblage can refer to the technique of piecing together disparate elements, such as quotes, fragments, or voices, to form a cohesive narrative or theme. This method allows poets to explore the connections between different ideas and experiences, reflecting the complexity of contemporary life. By employing assemblage techniques, poets can create layered texts that resonate with readers, inviting them to engage with the interplay of meaning and context within the work.
Example
Example in poetry:
In her assemblage poem, the poet combines disparate elements—fragments of dialogue, snippets of memories, and vivid imagery—into a cohesive whole; she juxtaposes voices from different perspectives, creating a rich tapestry of experience; the structure reflects the art of assemblage, with each piece contributing to the overall meaning; the poem invites readers to consider how these varied elements interact and resonate.
Additional Notes
Assemblage is a form of sculpture made by combining found objects, often creating a narrative or thematic connection between the elements. This technique allows artists to repurpose materials and challenge traditional notions of art by incorporating everyday items. Notable assemblage artists like Joseph Cornell and Robert Rauschenberg have used this method to explore themes of memory and identity. When creating an assemblage, think about how the objects relate to one another and the story you want to convey, as well as the overall composition and balance of the piece.
Other Meanings of “Assemblage”
Also Known As
Mixed Media Sculpture Found Object Art
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