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.

I want a simpler life, without the hassle of being online. The work of maintaining a server, the monitoring, and the residual obligations that come with keeping a site alive no longer fit the life I want.

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

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

The pleasure was in the making.

Richard



1704

Prussian Blue Synthetic Dye Discovery

What happened

In 1704, the accidental discovery of Prussian blue synthetic dye by Flemish chemist Diesbach revolutionized the world of pigments. This vibrant blue color quickly became popular in art and textiles, offering a more stable and vivid alternative to existing dyes. The innovation of Prussian blue not only impacted artistic practices but also contributed to advancements in chemistry and dye production.

Literary impact

The discovery of Prussian blue in 1704 opened new avenues for artistic expression, allowing poets and artists to explore deeper emotional resonance through color. Poets like William Blake incorporated this vivid hue into their imagery, enhancing the emotional impact of their verses and reflecting on the interplay between art and emotion.

Source: Wikipedia

Poets alive in 1704

22 poets

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