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The album 'Classically Speaking' is not only the introduction of the author of all the
poems, Alonzo Walker; this debut album it is also an introduction of a new genre of
music - Musical Poetry.
Alonzo has created a new landscape and redefined the art form of poetry worldwide. Not
since the early eighteen hundreds has poetry been set to a background of classical music.
Alonzo has now reversed the trend of bland and benign poetry, by enchanting audiences
with poetic stories of real life solutions to real life issues.
The key to the furor over this work is Alonzo's passion that comes through with each
poem. Nothing speaks more profoundly of this passion as his 'Tribute to My Mom' poem
that was the genesis of this project. Alonzo wrote this poem when his mother passed
away at age 79 in 2001. From that pain came passion and procession. The sequel to this
poem three months later titled 'Miss You Much' is a deluge of his heart in the poetic
verbalized form. Alonzo also expresses his knowledge and life skills of the corporate life
in the poems 'The Experience of a Lifetime' and 'Change Agent'.
Remarkably what is also noteworthy is Alonzo's love and warmth for his children. As so
expressed in 'A Man Called Dad' he eloquently describes what he didn't have juxtaposed
with the father he has become. In a lighter more versatile moment Alonzo, a lifelong Cubs
fan, also writes about his disappointment with the club's loss in the 2003 Playoffs.
All of Alonzo's poems were written and performed by him to a background of classical
music. The symphonic classical music and the alluvion mosaic sound of Alonzo's passionate
voice resonate so clearly it feels like he's speaking to you personally. More than writing a
poem, a short story is told that is a reflection of life's experiences that undoubtedly
resonates universally with the listener. Speaking to the hearts of minds of all of us,
Alonzo has regenerated the milieu of an understanding voice in the midst of everyday
living.
Alonzo is an accomplished poet having written several hundred poems and now is
introducing his talent through musical poetry. A former corporate executive and Air Force
veteran, Alonzo held key strategic roles in Human Resources for multiple years.
This new, revolutionary and timely introduction of musical poetry has been described as
a breath of fresh air to all that has heard it and promises to be a lifelong encouragement
to each listener.
You have to hear it to believe it! Alonzo is the new face of poetry.
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