Almanac Poetry: brief discourse on Mozart and Shakespeare in the manner of e e cummings

January 30, 2025 by 2 Comments

In this previously unpublished poem, Kevin Densley channels E. E. Cummings to share some thoughts about Mozart and Shakespeare.

Almanac Poetry: A Very Minor Composer Speaks

April 22, 2024 by 2 Comments

In this poem, the speaker is a third-rate music composer, who in football parlance, according to KD, ‘would be lucky to make it onto the bench in the reserves’. [These aren’t the droids you’re looking for – Ed.]

Almanac Life: Ten Personal Favourites

May 23, 2022 by 4 Comments

Kevin Densley has hit us with his best shots today; a list of ‘personal favourites’, which might not necessarily equate with the ‘greatest of all-time’, but in many instances are more important, as they tell you something about yourself.

Almanac Music (and Poetry): ‘Lacrimosa’ from Mozart’s Requiem

May 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Prose and poetry combine in this piece by KD about working as a cinema usher in Melbourne in the mid-1980s – the focus is upon one of his all-time favourite films and pieces of music.

Almanac Poetry: A Little Night Music

November 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment

This Monday’s poem from Kevin Densley was inspired by a well-known Mozart composition and night-time in general.

Almanac Memoir (and Music): The Last Time

July 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment

In this Friday’s piece, KD looks at ‘last times’, both personal and those more broadly historical in nature.

Round 4 – Adelaide v Essendon: Betts & Walker the New Beethoven & Mozart

April 16, 2017 by 45 Comments

Tex Walker and Sir Edward Betts combine in perfect symphony to crush Essendon. As always, Malcolm Rulebook Ashwood is on hand with a comprehensive match report.