"Alchemy Of Life" genre: Spoken Word
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	The Copus tribute to all of the great poets and jazz musicians whose collaborations fostered the'Beat' scene on both coasts. A two part, jazzy original composition by Wendy Loomis gives wing to the lyrical poetry of Royal Kent. Part one is a jazz fusion groove with strong percussion and a haunting melody. Part two opens up into a free form, atonal swing giving the players room to stretch their musical magic. The fresh, new sound of this track is proof, the spokenword/music art form is alive and well. Instrumentation includes piano, cello, flute, drums and percussion.
	CD: Later Than You Think   Label: Copus Music Credits: Wendy Loomis; Piano/Composer, Royal Kent; Poet/Spoken Word Artist,
	Story Behind the Song Shortly after his arrival in San Francisco, Royal began his participation in the thriving poetry scene by enrolling in a, now legendary, performance class called "Poetry for the People." During this period, the poem, "Alchemy of Life" was penned. Fast forward two decades and a chance meeting with Wendy Loomis, composer extraordinaire. Wendy, at the time, was performing as a piano/cello duo called Galatea. After walking in on their set at Café Internationals famed open mic in 1996, Royal was floored by their sound. Her compositions reflected the great discipline of her classical training together with a keen ability to mix it with all musical styles. The seeds of the now six piece ensemble, Copus, were planted then and there and a powerful collaboration between composer and poet is the result. This is why we call it "Alchemy Of Life." Lyrics It all overlaps In stacks and stacks Circles once around And then perhaps Proceeds to move In a whirling motion The aforementioned Is potion To the mystical Alchemy of Life Who's every move Is precise

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