MUSIC
Athens Based Sagacious Poet Shedrick S.H.E.D. Barnett Performs From the Heart in His Latest Release, “What You Saying Now”
The rays of the sunshine-like shimmer are reflected from within the thin holes of a dark room and on stage, the light focused on him is a poetry stunner who after delivering a passionate eye-tearing performance exits the stage to huge applause and folks wiping the tears off of their cheeks; welcome aboard to the poetic universe of Shedrick S.H.E.D. Barnett, a poet sorcerer from Athens, GA, and whose insatiable passion and love for poetry was fueled as early as 7th grade. He has been writing poetry and in recent years started releasing his records. So far, he has 4 albums. He is also the author of the books; “Finally out of the Bedroom” and “Poetic Storytelling”
The potential of stunning creativity and imagination in poetry surpasses the boundaries of limited art in ways that cannot be defined and that is why Barnett is able to integrate with impeccable precision his own poetry with some scintillating elements of rhythmus and euphonious melodies like we will see in the case of his latest release, “What You Saying Now”
In what will resonate deeply with most people, this tune is universally appealing. To those who had seeds of doubt planted for them in their lives, those who were told they wouldn’t amount to anything in life, and those who went on to become and accomplish exactly what the naysayers said they couldn’t accomplish- this is the tune to drench yourself into as you relate with every word uttered in Barnett’s deep and emotional voice.
This is a sparkling treat with the lively elements starting right from the intro where the organic-like percussions with soothing piano flavors enter invitingly and are escorted gloriously by the introductory voice of Barnett as he utters the catchy phrases, “What you saying now”. From there, it is a party of sustainable and modest instruments with everything stupendously produced not to overwhelm and the attention given to Barnett as he unleashes a faultless flow of intuitive poetry, hitting on all the raw nerves!
He references those who condemn and judge others harshly and who end up failing miserably at their condemnation; “I came from everything y’all said I wouldn’t and achieved everything y’all said I couldn’t…” This is facts reimagined musically and performed poetically and will find solace among so many of us who have been written off ever since we were born.
“What You Saying Now” is now available on all streaming platforms; follow the attached link, save it as a favorite, share it, and put it on loop!
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