PRELUDE 11 - Graham Fredriksen

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PRELUDE 11 - Graham Fredriksen

Post by manfredvijars » Fri Feb 18, 2011 6:23 am

Whenever Graham would finish a few pieces of his works, he would add a few pages to his "never-ending book" titled "The Halls of Learning". He changed the title to "Three Bronze Swagmen" almost a year before his death. His book, in HIS formatting, ran to seven hundred pages. In 'normal' formatting, Graham's book is closer to thirteen hundred (1300) pages. Preparing his works for publishing is taking a bit of work.

The following piece is one of his Preludes...

PRELUDE 11
(c) Graham Fredriksen 1956 - 2010
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Re: PRELUDE 11 - Graham Fredriksen

Post by Maureen K Clifford » Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:10 am

He did some great work Mannie that is for sure - would you consider maybe putting one of Grahams pieces onto the CD that we are contemplating...it would IMO be a nice tribute

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Re: PRELUDE 11 - Graham Fredriksen

Post by Zondrae » Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:38 am

G'day Manfred,

Where do I put my name down for an advanced or regular for that matter copy of the book.
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Re: PRELUDE 11 - Graham Fredriksen

Post by manfredvijars » Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:31 am

... good to see others recognise greatness. The book will be a while yet before it's published.
Graham had two smaller books self published a few years back, "Another Day in Paradise" and "Paradise Revisited". I believe there are a few copies still around. I'll contact the family for appropriate contact numbers.

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Re: PRELUDE 11 - Graham Fredriksen

Post by Zondrae » Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:20 pm

Thanks Manfred,

Hope I am first on the list.
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Re: PRELUDE 11 - Graham Fredriksen

Post by Heather » Fri Feb 18, 2011 4:09 pm

An amazing poem; incredible talent; a terrible loss. Graham has left a wonderful legacy.

Heather :)

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Re: PRELUDE 11 - Graham Fredriksen

Post by warooa » Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:02 am

Yes it is a pleasure to read Grahams work here, thanks to his family for allowing Manfred to 'drip-feed' us his outstanding way with rhythm and rhyme. It is greatly appreciated.

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Re: PRELUDE 11 - Graham Fredriksen

Post by Dave Smith » Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:23 am

I think this man would have been a man to walk the river with.

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Re: PRELUDE 11 - Graham Fredriksen

Post by Hully » Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:33 am

yep.

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