What Is Poetry Slam? | Pen Clique

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  • Опубліковано 28 жов 2015
  • On today's poetry vlog, we do a quick overview of what is a poetry slam, how it started, how it works, and why the heck anybody would wanna join in that fun chaos!
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    #poetry #spokenword #poetryslam #slampoetry
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  • @strangeturtle5947
    @strangeturtle5947 6 років тому +13

    Performing tom for the first time. Not a competition but for a mental health benefit. This help me a lot thanks 😊

  • @klutzyblonde8716
    @klutzyblonde8716 Рік тому +2

    Super helpful video! I haven’t gotten the courage to perform yet but hopefully soon!! Thanks for making this content!

  • @rottwilderent5187
    @rottwilderent5187 3 роки тому +3

    Long time lover of the written art form and hosting my first slam! Thank you for the insight haha *clears throat* RESPECT THE MIIICCC!!!

  • @Hey-nk1eb
    @Hey-nk1eb 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you this was very helpful for especially for my class

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  4 роки тому +1

      glad it could help, thanks for watching!

  • @MdShamim__
    @MdShamim__ 2 роки тому +1

    This video deserves 10k + subscribers for sure 🔥

  • @mmmynamewasmangle6358
    @mmmynamewasmangle6358 4 роки тому +4

    here during quarantine for online work and you actually engaged me. Props man gg.

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching. Stay safe and mask up!

  • @floralstarlight2873
    @floralstarlight2873 6 років тому +2

    Thank you!

  • @shivikasharma143
    @shivikasharma143 3 роки тому

    Gr8 Explanation
    Thanks !! 😊

  • @dunnonpurpose
    @dunnonpurpose 8 років тому +9

    Thank you for this informative and helpful video!

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  8 років тому

      +Aaron Said And thank you for watching! If there are any other topics in regards to performance poetry you'd like to see, let us know!

    • @HapPy-mf8dg
      @HapPy-mf8dg 8 років тому

      +The Prime Poetry League I really did not know what SLAM poetry was thank you so much, and loved the street fighter thing lol

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  8 років тому

      +Hap Py Thanks! If there's any other poetry-related topics you'd like to see covered, let us know!

  • @DrJanpha
    @DrJanpha 7 років тому +2

    Thanks

  • @fraudulenttactivities
    @fraudulenttactivities 4 роки тому +3

    I really like the Street Fighter Part!

  • @slabon6091
    @slabon6091 4 роки тому +3

    Ms.Vultagio at ecker hill middle school homework. we have to watch this and answer the questions "What is a poetry slam? What techniques were used in the example videos? Which video was your favorite and why? "

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  4 роки тому +2

      ayyeeee shoutout Ms. Vultagio

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  4 роки тому +2

      what's her @? i'll shout her out on our instagram @penclique

    • @slabon6091
      @slabon6091 4 роки тому +2

      Pen Clique sadly she is a teacher and thus is very secretive but if you give me you email I can tell her to email you or you can attempt to reach her at cvultaggio@pcschools.us but the school mail system might block your email that way.

    • @SkyeVolt
      @SkyeVolt 4 роки тому +2

      @@slabon6091 lol same this is classic grade 6 - 8 work

  • @GlouGlou63
    @GlouGlou63 7 років тому +4

    Holy shiiiiit what did I just discover? Seems to be so cool to do ! o.o

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  7 років тому +1

      Find out for yourself and try! Be sure to check out our tips on how to start slamming: ua-cam.com/video/i-tSAOVGnCs/v-deo.html

    • @GlouGlou63
      @GlouGlou63 7 років тому

      Thanks ! :)

  • @magikarpthepokemon4217
    @magikarpthepokemon4217 8 років тому +8

    Mrs.Sloter hw ;-;

  • @claudiahaave9756
    @claudiahaave9756 2 роки тому

    💙

  • @musse6389
    @musse6389 7 років тому +9

    Hi man! Loved the video, but I have a question, none of the poems I've read/heard rhyme, why is that? Is it because I'm reading a certain type of poetry, if so, would you consider ever making a video on the different types of poetry? Thank you very much, Sean

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  7 років тому +10

      Big Sean! thanks for viewing! So as you know, there's tons of different styles of poetry, like how there's tons of different styles of music. Some music has rapping, some has singing, some have​ both. Same with poetry; some rhyme, some don't, some have both. But if you're talking about competitive performance poetry (AKA slam poetry), there actually IS a reason why we no longer see rhyme-centric poets making it to finals! I might make this a video one day, and there's multiple reasons why but the jist of it is that slam poets realized setting up a rhyme would sometimes consume unnecessary time just to get to the punchline​, while if you weren't limited to rhyme form, you can cut directly to your point. In a competition where every second counts, more and more poets started to abandon rhyme and even poetic structure and device, which is why most modern slammers have a very prose centric style. Many slam poets still incorporate some rhyme and most slam poets utilize poetic devices, but don't be surprised if you come across someone who's essentially spitting an essay, rhythmically. It's wack, but that's what the competition-culture produced. Once I have a clear time to make a vid, I'll get to the issues, and thank you so much for watching! -Kuya

    • @ApacheX11
      @ApacheX11 2 роки тому +1

      @@PenCliqueMedia damn..I didnt realize that this was posted over 5 years ago.
      So what I noticed from your reply is that slamp poetry essentially evolved from form over function to function over form.
      I see the same thing with modern shredding (guitar). Back when rock and metal were in its infacy it was about the overall message or emotion of the song. Abstract ideas essentially. Now I've come to notice that those in the spotlight have taken virtuosity to an extreme to the point where, yes, the songs are incredibly technical but unfortunately...forgettable. Im not saying all poetry has resorted to the same state but there's something to be said about competition culture in the western world and its effects on the arts.
      Not every song needs to be a technical demonstration of music theory. Im not sure if there's a parallel there but I definitely see similarities.

  • @monta_squid
    @monta_squid 4 роки тому +6

    I love slam poetry, however my stagefright would make me start crying :’)

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  4 роки тому +2

      all good! slam is the competition aspect, but there's a much easier avenue of spoken word, the open mic. You can probably find a small open mic to try it out; most are very "express over impress" and encourage new comers! The more you practice ahead of time, the more you can let your "autopilot" carry you to the finish line, leaving much less stress come stage time. Best of luck.

    • @monta_squid
      @monta_squid 4 роки тому

      Pen Clique Thank you!! Luckily I don’t have to do any soon :D

  • @fiza2941
    @fiza2941 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for the video....but i have a small doubt, do we have to speak the poetry out extempore?

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  6 років тому

      In all honesty: Depends on which country you're slamming in. American slam is heavily centered around performance. Performance to text ratio is like 65:35. In other countries like England, it's about 50-50. Then there's places like Paris or Amsterdam, specific cities, where the ratio is biased towards text over performance, like 40:60. I've seen it all first hand myself, so if you're in a country I didn't mention, then take that info as you will...

    • @fiza2941
      @fiza2941 6 років тому

      Ok thank u so much :) luv the video

  • @zmejkart
    @zmejkart 5 років тому +3

    Thank you!!! Now its a bit clearier what it is. :)

  • @tamimrainsperezz369
    @tamimrainsperezz369 11 місяців тому

    love from bangladesh

  • @MrKrtek00
    @MrKrtek00 Рік тому

    so it is like rap for people who cannot rap?

  • @stephraggaman
    @stephraggaman 8 років тому +2

    bravo ;)

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  8 років тому

      +mustapha slameur thank you kindly!

    • @stephraggaman
      @stephraggaman 8 років тому

      +The Prime Poetry League we do slam & poetry in morocco north africa too :)

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  8 років тому

      +mustapha slameur dope! What are the rules like over there? I noticed in Europe they have longer time limits than the states

    • @stephraggaman
      @stephraggaman 8 років тому

      +The Prime Poetry League yes we have the same rules , are u on facebook ?

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  8 років тому

      Cool cool. What do judges typically value more? Performance or text? I remember in Amsterdam being surprised that it was 80% text and 20% performance based. In the states, it's either 50-50 or 60-40 Performance to text. Yeah we're on FB: facebook.com/primepoetrylg

  • @lesfox_ph4297
    @lesfox_ph4297 7 років тому +8

    quick question: Are you Filipino?

  • @ytntanjung
    @ytntanjung Рік тому

    Saya juga punya puisi, tapi hanya sederhana sekali

  • @Chanokh
    @Chanokh 6 місяців тому

    0:06

  • @Upsidedown_1987
    @Upsidedown_1987 4 роки тому

    "Make sure to have fun or we are legally required to rip your arms off."

  • @johnme60
    @johnme60 4 роки тому

    Bro , seriously How could you make this video without giving any example . If you are making an introduction video you should give example how it sounds like . I came to know what is slam poetry from another video and you successfully wasted 4 mins . I still have no idea what is slam poetry.

    • @PenCliqueMedia
      @PenCliqueMedia  4 роки тому +1

      It seems you might be looking for a format or style reference of some kind. Like how "blackout poetry" or "concrete poetry" indicate a certain style." But honestly, "slam poetry" doesn't exist; poems FOR slams exist, and it's what people often mistake calling what spoken word poets do. But technically you can bring any style of poetry to a slam competition as long as you adhere by the rules outlined in this video.

    • @johnme60
      @johnme60 4 роки тому

      @@PenCliqueMedia
      hmmm..
      Then I think I just invented one ...
      I was feeling sad , in the cage like a poor, alone pigeon ..
      It felt very bad .
      I heard some noise in my head .
      But It was cat in my kitchen .
      😜