Spoken word
Shakespeare’s As You Like It: Act 2 Scene 7 captured by Digital Theatre live at the RSC’s temporary space, the Courtyard Theatre, in Stratford upon Avon. It was directed by the RSC’s then Artistic Director, Michael Boyd, and starred Jonjo O’Neill as Orlando and Katy Stephens as Rosalind.
Music
Franz Ferdinand: Michael
Monkey Business: Be a Man
Röyksopp: It’s What I Want
Dennis Parker: Like an Eagle
Gorillaz: Saturnz Braz
Massive Attack: Five Men Army
Stereo MC’s: Pressure
Florence + The Machine: Hunger
Nina Simone: Keeper of the Flame
Narrative
This is where I’ll be – So heavenly – So come and dance with me (Michael)
(Michael) you’re the boy with all the leather hips – Sticky hair, sticky hips, stubble on my sticky lips – (Michael) you’re the only one I’d ever want
Beautiful boy(s) on a beautiful dance floor – And nothing matters now – You are who you are (I’m who I’m)
[Franz Ferdinand]
Be the man – you will really like it – Write your destiny – Try to get it all
Be a man – and you will have to find it – Try to understand – Be who you are – Feels too hot to give up to all the ideals
They become more the staff before you know it’s time for revival – How to fight to firm rights more strong than Bible
Be to side neighbour hand – Be light of that, or pretend idle
[Monkey Business]
All that I want is keeping it easy – It’s what I want that’s easy – It’s getting it that’s complicated
[Röyksopp]
Like an eagle, in the city Fly, high – Hunting nightly, I search – Through the city
Like an eagle, Always hungry, always wanting – Night flight Always searching, never perching – I soar, for more
I fly, like an eagle – On the wasteland, of the city – Walk, talk Through the city,
I try, I fly Through the city – I fly Looking at you – Gonna get you
[Dennis Parker]
The world is mine, the whole of it I’m taking slowing
Happy days is what I call it now, I denounce sad stories – Anywhere in the world my friends are around me
The dream, family lived that with me – All my life, I dream to own houses, land, cars and bikes
I’m in the stakin’ bar – I got debts, I’m a debaser. – Saturn’s about to make love – And I’m just a heartbreaker
And I won’t get a take in – Cause I’m out when I’m stakin’ – And the rings I am breaking – Are making you a personal debt
[Gorillaz]
I’m just practice posing face is shaded in black – Is dominating as my colour the massive attack – Right now i hit it kick it flow smooth hit middle wicket
I take a small step now it’s a giant stride – People say I’m loud why should I hide
Only had a small taste so what a waste – I quietly observe though it’s not my space
Bottom end’s heavy you know we’re never even – People call me Tricky for particular reason
I’ve got you see and I’ve got to let you know – See we’re rockin’ in your area rock beneath your balcony
My baby just cares for me well that’s funny – Her touch tickles especially on my tummy
Now who’s got the microphone – Now who’s honey
[Massive Attack]
But he ain’t smart as me – With the Bible on his lips – And a pistol on each hip – But he ain’t blindin’ me
So just remember – Don’t believe all you see – Things aren’t always how they’re meant to be
Some come as villain, dressed as virtue – But all they really wanna do is hurt you – And that’s reality
So when it feels like a sit ‘n’ slide – I treat each day as a brand new ride – Let it all come down on me
You could be north, you could be east – You could be beauty, you could be beast – It don’t mean a thing to me
You could be movin’, you could be still – As long as it’s of your own free will
Don’t be a target, see – Don’t tell me what to do
Don’t tell me how to live my life – I won’t respond to you – You may have my rank, have my file
But I’ll resist you like the Nile – Don’t matter what you do – Gonna keep it up – Keep up the pressure
[Stereo MC’s]
Tell me what you need, you look so free – The way you use your body, come on and work it for me
Don’t let it get you down, you’re the best thing I’ve seen
We never found the answer but we knew one thing – We all have a hunger
[Florence + The Machine]
You said I was the most exotic flower – Holding me tight in our final hour
I don’t know what you do, it’s unbelievable – And I don’t know how you get over – Someone as dangerous, tainted and flawed as you
One for the money, and two for the show – I love you honey,… I’m ready to go – How did you get that way, I don’t know
You’re screwed up and brilliant – And look like a million dollar man – So why is my heart broke?
[Lana Del Rey]
I’m the keeper of the flame
Played with fire and I was burn -Gave a heart but I was spurn – Years have passed by – The spark still remains
True love can’t die – It smoulders in flame – When the fire is burning off
And the angels call my name – Dying love will leave no doubt – I’m the keeper of the flame
[Nina Simone]
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