#⊹﹒the violinist’s 100 event

[bandagewastern]

- Event of @ddenryu

- day 05. favorite pokemon

- I love espurr

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[ddenryu]

the violinists 100+ event

7 prompts — 3 winners

day 01 • gothic themed graphics

day 02 • cyperpunk themed graphics

day 03 • favorite TV show

day 04 • free day

day 05 • favorite pokemon

day 06 • horror themed graphics

day 07 • free day

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event lasts 10 days (sept 5-15)

prizes:

1st - 4 graphics, rentry/bundlrs, 5 blinkies, 3 replycons

2nd - 3 graphics, 4 blinkies, 2 replycons

3rd - 2 graphics, 2 blinkies

winners picked by a wheel

rules

1. must complete 6/7 days to get on the wheel

2. no NSFW (obviously)

3. must use the tag #⊹﹒the violinist’s 100 event and ping me in the posts

4. you can enter late!! That’s why there’s extra days :3 (not rlly a rule but whateverrr gg)

feel free to ask any more questions in my inbox!

(you can make PSDs, (S)NPTs, Flags, rentry templates, stimboards, blinkies and graphics for event as long as they fit the prompt.)

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[shatteredwindoww]

◟⌣ My entry for @ddenryu 's event!

Day 𝐈 : Gothic 𓎟𓎟

⌗. Free to use with creds, reblogs appreciated.

[sleepiestdreamer]

Bullied school kid / Bullied victim

A term for an alter who holds memories (and/or trauma) related to being bullied in school, they may also handle the negative emotions that come with it (healthily or unhealthily); such as sadness, anger, hate, fear, anxiety, ect.

(( do not use this term if you are (pro) endo / non traumagenic!! ))

For @ddenryu 's 100 follow event, day 07 : Free day

[ddenryuevents]

CURRENT EVENTS

none

FUTURE EVENTS

- possible Halloween or Christmas event

[dolene]

MUSE TO MY MELODIES!

pairing: charles leclerc x singer!reader

summary: from all the great melodies, there is the artist and her muse who's doing the work.

content warnings: her face claim is laufey, supportive bf charles, she has a sister, cursing (but just for a bit)

yourusername

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yourusername guess where am i (slide 3)

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landonorris the king of atlantis's museum

⤷ yourusername good answer but no

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phoebebridgers that fit chic is so brocolli core

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logansargeant Florida, wasn't it?

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radvxz I love the slide one and two... But then there's three existing 😔

     ⤷ yourusername that is literally the point

username She just randomly there and Pris is taking the pics

     ⤷ yourusername she's a lifesaver 😇

     ⤷ priscillawesley Surely I am. Imagine her posts without me😎

charles_leclerc

liked by yourusername, scuderiaferrari, and 469,661 others

charles_leclerc Strolling around Rome

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carlossainz55 suddenly i'm into bossa nova

username YES HER CONCERT IN ITALY BEGIN

username y/n typical red shoes fit is always hits no matter what

username Charles, you sure it aint Pris who took this

     ⤷ priscillawesley He should be grateful I have a class today

username mm i smell new album announcement

     ⤷ priscillawesley Keep being delulu, honey

     ⤷ username 😭😭😭

username ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT WHEN???

username it's been so long i memorized typical of me in one go

username PLS PLS COME TO BRASIL

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     ⤷ username WHTS WRONG W YALL AND HER NEW ALBUM??????😭😭😭😭

username charles and y/n collab when?

     ⤷ username he should be featured in her new song

     ⤷ username Pris as a violinist and Charles as a Pianist, what a combo!

yourusername

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yourusername i've never done anything so fast like this before

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username Y/N WHAT😭

lewishamilton direct offense to you charles_leclerc

charles_leclerc Oh this is just so low

username i know how his cooking gonna end up, so i'll be her if i were there

username That emoji gonna say that "i'll make u my pasta disaster, honey"

username idk why is she even post this but this is definitely hilarious 😂

priscillawesley But I can't lie, that looks really delicious

     ⤷ yourusername the art of rush cooking is just so😌👌

username EVEN SEB LIKING THIS BC HE KNOWS

     ⤷ yourusername even i was surprised😭 i didn't expect this at all

     ⤷ charles_leclerc Same

yourusername

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yourusername look at my facebook mom boyfriend 😚😚

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charles_leclerc Is this a flattery or a mock?

     ⤷ lilymhe Flattery definitely

reneerapp why did u take this?

lilyzneimer 😂😂

username facebook mom charles is confirmed a long long time before this event even happened

     ⤷ yourusername this was truly a canon event

username but whys he looking so good tho

username What is he taking picture of?

     ⤷ username HES SHOWING THEM HER NEW ALBUM

     ⤷ username them in meaning is no one

     ⤷ username his camera roll is filled with him and the empty space

scuderiaferrari At least he's fashionable 😉

     ⤷ username is fashionable at the room with us?

yourusername added a photo to their story!

caption: hehe 😉

TWITTER

INSTAGRAM

yourusername

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yourusername charles said it's a ✨picture-dump✨

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landonorris i can't unsee what i see

maxverstappen1 Enjoying your meal by yourself, Handsome?

     ⤷ yourusername wrong person, sorry

priscillawesley Charles, what are u talking about? It's obviously a memory-burn 🙄

     ⤷ yourusername no, and we've talk about this before

username what is that strawberry with a head on

     ⤷ username y/n for x men is real

username okay now say whoever stick that head into the poor strawberry

radvxz Oh no...

taylorswift I'm living for the aesthetics.

     ⤷ username TAYLOR WHAT'S THE AESTHETICS IN THIS??

TWITTER

INSTAGRAM

yourusername

liked by taylorswift, normani, sza, and 1,529,807 others

yourusername after a long while of waiting and teasing, the cat has finally out of the bag! and i present this to all of you.

Bewitched out February 13th! 🤎🤍

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radvxz 😭😭😭

username WE'RE NOT CLOWNING ANYMORE

sza CAN'T WAIIITTT

username WE ALR GOT THE VINYL???? best moment of my life

charles_leclerc 😚🥰

     ⤷ username i'm forever gonna live for supportive bf charles

arianagrande soo excited!!

username finally the album we're deluluing is real

lola.tung AHHHH amaaaazingg

maisiehpeters big year for witch girls 😭♥️

amandarachlee omg u look amazing

username Okay now where can i listen this on orchestra?

jeremyzucker GO Y/N!!!!

landonorris was listening to your song until you distract me with this🙄😌

username she said worry no more, i got u covered *wink*

[woodchipp]

Sunny and Mari’s argument, as well as the events leading up to it, are fun to dissect because it’s all such dogshit writing on a thousand levels.

1) The speech Sunny’s friends give in the Christmas memory as they present him with the violin almost comes across as them guilt-tripping him into accepting the gift, as they put particular emphasis on the hard work they had to do to buy it. Moreover, the reasons they give for buying the violin boil down to “well he saw this and she said that”, which implies that none of them - not even his sister, apparently - knew Sunny as a person well enough to have a solid idea of what he’d actually like as a gift. 

In a better story, this kind of thing would be used to symbolize how much a relationship sucks or how shallow it is. OMORI, however, frames this as a touching testament to the group’s friendship.

2) Mari, of all people, had to have known how huge of a commitment an instrument would be. Given that she apparently didn’t even know her brother well enough to know whether he’d appreciate a violin as a gift (and a violin isn’t something you gift as a surprise without being 100% sure it’d be appreciated), why didn’t she simply veto Basil’s idea to buy Sunny one? Is she stupid?

3) The photo album’s last three photos seem to imply Mari took part in other recitals before, hence why the one in the game is “Mari and Sunny’s first performance together”. With this in mind, an experienced perfectionist like her deciding to let a beginner like Sunny join her for no discernible reason is incredibly dumb.

4) Sunny got the violin on Christmas and started taking lessons after that. The photo album’s last three photos were taken in September. This means Sunny was practicing the violin for eight months by that point. Given that he “still made mistake after mistake” even by the time of the recital day, it’s safe to assume the lessons didn't help.

Why couldn’t he just quit like he did the first time around? He had to have noticed how much he sucked at it at any point during those eight months. Why didn't Mari just say "eh, you don't seem to be getting better" and decide to find another violinist? Wouldn’t she at least think “I don’t want my brother to embarrass himself on-stage”? If she allowed him to stay even despite seeing how much he sucks because she’s Jesus Christ so implausibly kind and patient, why would she bother insisting on a perfect performance to the point of overworking him?

5) Building off the previous point, if Sunny was so devoted to Mari that he was willing to start taking lessons just for the sake of playing at recitals with her, why would he be displeased about his inability to watch cartoons with his friends to the point of thinking the lessons are a “nuisance”?

If anything, his train of thought would be more along the lines of “well this kinda sucks but I’m doing this for my big sis so it’s worth it”

6) It’s true that Sunny rarely talks and tends to repress his feelings. He wouldn't have embarrassed his friends by telling them the violin wasn't what he wanted right after they gifted it to him. However, it’s hard to feel bad for his stress, given that it becomes relevant only in the game’s last half-hour and Sunny himself is never shown trying to deal with his frustration in less outwardly violent ways than taking it out on objects and his sister.

7) Sunny and Mari had to have practiced in the house’s piano room since Mari’s piano is located there. The room itself is on the first floor, yet the argument inexplicably has them teleport to the top of the staircase.

Wouldn’t Mari catch up with Sunny before he could ascend it? Why didn’t she just grab him right when she noticed he was about to storm out to prevent him from running away? How did Sunny have all the time to run out of the room, go up the stairs, look at the violin, and then throw it down?

8) Sunny didn’t need to ascend the staircase to break the violin. He could’ve simply smashed it against a wall in the piano room, the ground or even the staircase’s steps a few times.

9) Basil was in the house with the two of them as well. Assuming he was invited there for whatever reason (since it’d be too convenient if he happened to enter the house right as Mari was pushed and he shouldn’t have been able to enter the house by himself in the first place), why would Mari start an argument with her brother if she knew they had a guest? How come she got all anxious because someone happened to be nearby when she made a small mistake while playing the piano but felt comfortable yelling at Sunny when someone else was in their house?

10) Considering that a certain photo in the photo album hints that Basil feels compelled to “take care” of Sunny, why didn’t he intervene when he saw (and heard) Mari yelling at him? What, is he protective of Sunny enough to tamper with his sister's corpse for his sake but not enough to stand up for his best friend against the bile said sister was (allegedly) spewing at him?

11) There was nothing preventing Sunny from seeking Basil out after running out of the piano room and venting his frustrations to him. It’d only make sense, especially when the game itself hints Basil’s like a confidant to him. Instead, he chose to express it in a way more violent manner by destroying the violin.

12) A friend of mine actually calculated how much Sunny’s violin and the lessons approximately cost.

In one temper tantrum, Sunny flushed roughly $10,000 down the drain. Lovely kid, isn’t he?

13) Since there’s no conclusive evidence Mari restrained Sunny during the argument or used any sort of physical force in general - the most she’s seen and described doing is blocking his way downstairs by placing herself in front of him and yelling at him - there was nothing preventing him from escaping to his room and locking himself in there until Mari calms down. Or, at least, angrily shouting at her before becoming violent.

This implies that hurting Mari was a conscious decision, and that hurting her was a bigger priority to him than getting away from her.

[scrrra]

𓆩 ♡ 𓆪 COULD THIS BE LOVE ?

things done and said in while falling in love with you

PAIRING ★ ot9 zb1 x gn! reader , GENRE ★ fluff , WARNINGS ★ mention of injury , WORD COUNT ★ 612

★ 김지웅 is the type to smile easily because of you. Whether it's hearing your voice or someone mentioning your name, he can't stop the corners of his mouth turning upwards. It's embarrassingly cute the way his face lights up when you're mentioned, or how the sound of your voice can make his day ten times better than it was. He thinks if you as his happy pill, calling you when he's down or just misses you.

✳︎ rest are below the cut!

★ 장하��� is the type to praise you more than himself. Anything you do, whether small or big, he's going to tell you how good you are at it. You could have played an out of tune attempt on his violin and Hao will be telling all his friends that you could be the best violinist ever. His friends are probably sick of how he praises you so much, to the point where he'll say you're better than him at everything too.

★ 성한빈 is the type to always look for you. With the softest look on his face, you're the first one he searches for in a crowd. It's a small thing, but doesn't go unnoticed. From the way he'll put conversations on hold to do a quick scan around the area, he just wants to look for you. Hanbin cares a lot, and he's the type to keep a motherly eye on things, but in your case, he just feels more comfortable with you there.

★ 석매튜 is the type to laugh at everything you say because to him you're the funniest person in the world. He'll be giggling at your lame joke because when you laugh with him, his heart flutters. He gives the perfect reaction to everything you say. A stupid joke? He's laughing like crazy. Point something cool out? He's looking like it's the most amazing and spectacular thing in the world!

★ 김태래 is the type to learn all your favourite songs on guitar, just so he can serenade you when you wish. He will sit for hours in his room with his guitar, listening to your song of the week on repeat just so he can play it next time you meet and he can see your bright smile. It makes Taerae smile too, dimples and all. He doesn't do this to this extent for anyone, but if you sent him a playlist of a 100 songs he'd learn them all.

★ 리키 is the type to take you as a plus one to everything. Any event that's about to happen, you're the first person he thinks of to bring along. He takes you everywhere with him. Going out for dinner? I wonder what Y/N is up to. A gala event? I should get Y/N a new outfit. Ricky does it without realising it, you're his permanent partner even platonically.

★ 김규빈 is the type to bring you up at any given moment because everything reminds him of you. Someone could mention ice cream, and he'd bring up the flavour you like You like a certain show? Any time it's on (not in your presence) he's talking about how it's your favourite and you made him watch it once. Even video games start reminding him of you, talking about your Valorant main while on voice chat as everyone moves to mute him.

★ 박건욱 is the type to make sure you don't hurt yourself. He makes sure you don't bump into corners or slip on something on the floor by sort of baby proofing. He cleans up when you're visiting, keeps his hand on edges while you walk, always just a centimeter away from making sure you're safe. Gunwook also does little things like walking on the busy side of the sidewalk so you aren't exposed to any sort of danger.

★ 한유진 is the type to let you do whatever you want to him. This is said in the sense that he lets you use his phone, do his makeup, style his hair, you can name it. He'll let you poke his cheeks with no complaint. Dress him up like a doll if you want, he's at your total beck and call. Yujin doesn't let anyone else do this, at least not without whines paired alongside.

thank you for reading ★ reblogs appreciated !

[umbranocturnes]

_Introduction...

Greetings everyone, I am Umbra Nocturnes! Also just Umbra.

This will be my official Tumblr blog! I will be posting stuff relevant to my book series tentatively titled "The Violinist" and "As Above so Below" as well as other side projects! I am a LGBTQIA+ writer / artist, Aroace Non-Binary (They/them (you may also use he/him) ) I'm neurodivergent / suffer from some pretty debilitating mental illnesses so please be patient with me. I'm not a monolith, I try to do better when I make mistakes. If you want more stuff from me I also have a fandom blog!

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My work revolves heavily around historical themes especially military history! One of my series takes place during the Second World War and contains both axis and allied characters. I also work with: The Great War (WWI), Victorian Era, Medieval Europe ect! So if works with themes affiliated with those time periods disturbs you best move past my blog. I do not support ideologies of the time periods my works takes place in! My stories are historical-fiction, not everything is real! I create fictional events, characters, and or organizations that don't exist, don't expect 100% accuracy.

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_Book Summaries!...

Let's get into something fun shall we?

"The Violinist" -

A story set during WWII. Beginning in 1941, we follow a man named Setheroth Noctus brought back from the dead as a supernatural being and once again thrown into a life of war. Caught up in the events of the Second World War, he joins up with his old Lord Valerius as an allied spy, working with the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) and other British intelligence organizations to spy on the nazis from within the ranks of high command itself. Together they carry out various forms of sabotage to damage the nazi war effort all while struggling to blend in and maintain their cover. Setheroth struggles with leading a double life as a fraudulent high ranking SS commander with men under his command, and being a saboteur serving the British crown and it's allies, dismantling the nazi war machine. Facing constant internal struggle along the way he makes some unexpected allies, while discovering more about himself than he bargained for. This story also follows along with the misadventures of one Brahm Faulkner, a British physician and long time friend of Valerius, as he and his friends struggle to survive in war-torn Britain and across the Allied fronts. The events of the war change their lives irrevocably forever.

(This story has LGBTQIA+ pairings, LGBTQIA+ main and supporting characters as well as drama, tragedy, romance, suspense, historical-fiction, an supernatural elements. It is a fictional war story. An no I will clarify- it's not just "bury your gays" / nazi victims. They are proper characters with influence on the plot!)

"As Above so Below" -

A collection of short stories (a document) containing the lore of my dead beings and their world. It builds upon concepts used in "The Violinist". Some short stories follow important figures throughout events in the dead realm's collective history and provide insight into how they live. There are two realms, that of the living and that of the dead. The dead realms are inaccessible to humans, but all manner of dead beings reside therein. The dead realm encircles our living one, ever expanding and invisible. There are three realms that make up the "dead realms" Ilyraeyl (Elysium), Tenebraeyl, and Oblivion. Elysium and Tenebraeyl are home to unique dead being races and ruled over by a council of Lords plus their "King" that rules over all. Oblivion, a realm of ash and vast grey desert lays barren. Nothing resides where the dead being's ashes return to rest. Only one man has ever resided therein regarded as a traitor, and an entity responsible for unfathomable destruction.

(This also has many LGBTQIA+ characters + relationships. It is lore with dark "gothic" overtones, high-fantasy, drama, historical anachronisms, ""comedy"" (gallows humor) etc... with supernatural queers behaving both good and badly.))

_Final Warnings...

I do not tolerate bigotry!

This blog is not a place for neo-nazis, extremists, reichblr, wehrbos, holocaust-denial, genocide-denial, anyone who romanticizes fascism or supports the denial of human rights. Although some of my work is set in dark points of history an contains some characters who act/think in bigoted ways, I the admin DO NOT support bigots! I fucking hate bigots they can fuck right off. I am part of the LGBTQIA+ community and am a LGBTQIA+ friendly admin.

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I try to keep most of my politics to myself away from my socials for the sake of my sanity. (I'm not very good at it- some things rile me up to no end) Do not assume all the things I post are reflective of my views on politics, that is very wrong. Sometimes I break this rule. If you must know, I consider myself very progressive with some slightly anarchist views. Modern politics are a huge trigger for me generally speaking, so I prefer to engage with it privately.

4. I might share history meme nonsense but keep jokes sensible.

We can have jokes and memes, but I DO NOT tolerate certain jokes from certain assholes. No, your holocaust jokes are not funny they are shitty and offensive. You don't have "dark humor" you're just an asshole.

[Updated: 11/01/25]

[bandagewastern]

- my entry for @ddenryu event!

- day 01. gothic themed graphics

_ ꒰۪۪ ᩧ ͡ ͡ ◞𓈒 F2U with credit AND Reblogs ^o^𓂃◟ ͜ ᐩ ་།

[ddenryu]

THE VIOLINIST’S 100 EVENT WINNERS

1st place: @shatteredwindoww, your prize is - 4 graphics, rentry/bundlrs, 5 blinkies and 3 replycons!

2nd place: @creepysp4ghetti, your prize is - 3 graphics, 4 blinkies and 2 replycons

And finally, third place belongs to: @sleepiestdreamer! Your prize is 2 graphics and 2 blinkies! ^_^

please DM me on discord (ddenryu) or on here to discuss the prizes as they will not be f2u unless you state its okay

thank you to everyone who participated in my event! hopefully I’ll be back with another one soon..

[shatteredwindoww]

My entry for 𖦹 @ddenryu 's event !

Day 𝐈𝐈𝐕: Free day

Interactive Usturo Carrd inspo ✚　 Access here

F2u, creds are not necessary 𓎟𓎟

[sleepiestdreamer]

Eevee graphics , F2U w/ credit

For @ddenryu 's 100 follow event, day 05 : fav Pokémon

[influencermagazineuk]

Wenwen Han: The Multi-Talented Actress, Dancer, and Violinist

Wenwen Han, also known as Meiying from her role in "The Karate Kid," is a multi-talented individual renowned for her acting prowess, dancing skills, and violin expertise. Born on August 24, 1995, in Xi'an, China, Wenwen is currently 27 years old (as of 2023), with her zodiac sign being Virgo. She stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (165 centimeters) and weighs approximately 100 pounds (45 kilograms), boasting body measurements of 29-21-31 inches (74-53-79 centimeters). Her captivating dark brown eyes and hair add to her allure. View this post on Instagram A post shared by wenwen han (@wenwenhan750) Early Life and Education:Wenwen Han spent her childhood in Xi'an, China, where she received her education at local private schools. Even at a young age, she exhibited a passion for the arts, taking violin and dance lessons. These early experiences laid the foundation for her future career endeavors. Career Beginnings and Breakthrough:Han embarked on her acting journey in 2007, starring in the Chinese war drama TV series "Zhong Guo Xion Di Lian." However, it was her role as Meiying in the 2010 American film "The Karate Kid" that propelled her to international fame. At the age of 15, Wenwen captivated audiences with her performance alongside stars like Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. Notable Works and Collaborations:Apart from her memorable role in "The Karate Kid," Wenwen Han has appeared in other productions, including the Chinese TV series "Hai mei ai gou" in 2020. Additionally, she has showcased her dancing skills in various events and concerts, collaborating with renowned personalities such as Jaden Smith and Taraji P. Henson. Personal Life and Rumors:Despite her rising fame, Wenwen Han remains private about her personal life. Rumors have circulated regarding her marital status, with some alleging a relationship with Taiwanese singer Ken Chu. However, these rumors have been debunked, as Ken Chu is married to another actress named Han Wen Wen. Wenwen's alleged romance with her "Hai mei ai gou" co-star, Han Geng, remains unconfirmed. Current Endeavors and Future Prospects:In 2023, Wenwen Han continues to pursue her passion for acting. After a brief hiatus following "The Karate Kid," she has made a comeback, delighting fans with her on-screen presence. Her dedication to her craft and versatility as an artist hint at a promising future filled with exciting projects. Wenwen Han: The Multi-Talented Actress, Dancer, and Violinist Trivia:Beyond her professional endeavors, Wenwen Han is known for her love of animals and has volunteered at an animal shelter in her hometown. She also enjoys music and has embarked on adventures to destinations like Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia. Wenwen Han remains an inspiration to aspiring artists worldwide, showcasing the power of talent, perseverance, and passion in achieving one's dreams. As she continues to captivate audiences with her performances, her legacy in the entertainment industry only grows stronger. Read the full article

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Festival Seni Lentera, Konser Bakat Narasi Musikal Diikuti 100 Lebih Talenta Muda

BALIPORTALNEWS.COM, DENPASAR - Dalam rangka memeringati HUT ke-78 Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia sekaligus perayaan HUT ke-1, Arunika Entertainment mengadakan Festival Seni Talenta Terbaik Nusantara (Lentera) 2023 di Living World Denpasar, Minggu (20/8/2023). Pendiri Arunika Entertainment Bali, Enrico Brillian Subrata menjelaskan, Festival Seni Lentera 2023 ini diikuti oleh 100 lebih peserta dengan total kurang lebih 400-500 massa yang menonton baik dari teman, keluarga peserta, dan juga pengunjung mall itu sendiri. “Adapun 100 lebih peserta ini memiliki pertunjukan bakat yang sangat luar biasa dan beragam. Contohnya, vocal solo, vocal group, choir, martial art, modelling catwalk, story telling, band, violinist yang mereka bawakan secara solo, duet, trio, dan grup,” tutur Enrico. Enrico menambahkan, Arunika Entertainment selalu berprinsip memberikan suguhan terbaik dengan integritas, kualitas, dan tidak abal-abal. “Sejak berdiri pada 21 Agustus 2022, Arunika Entertainment mempunyai program rutin untuk mengadakan lomba di bidang seni, festival, maupun talent show biasa lainnya,” ucap Enrico. Enrico berharap, dengan adanya Festival Seni Lentera 2023 ini dapat sebagai jembatan dan sarana talenta-talenta muda khususnya di Bali agar bisa menampilkan bakatnya, sehingga talenta-talenta muda ini bisa dikenal masyarakat luas. “Semoga Festival Seni Lentera ini bisa jadi tradisi dari Arunika Entertainment. Panggung-panggung seperti ini sangat dibutuhkan bagi talenta-talenta muda untuk unjuk gigi dan mengasah skill mereka,” ujar Enrico. Berbicara soal Festival Seni Lentera 2023, lanjut Enrico dipecah menjadi 2 bagian yaitu ‘Festival Seni’ yang artinya pertunjukan/pentas yang menampilkan segala jenis bakat berbau seni secara besar-besaran dengan konsep terbaharukan,unik dan pertama di Indonesia. Dan ‘Lentera’ yang merupakan kepanjangan dari Talenta Terbaik Nusantara. “Adapun konsep ini kami prakarsai agar event ini bisa membawa kesan khusus dan lebih memorable bagi seluruh pihak yang terlibat. Selain itu,dengan konsep ini kita akan lebih menghemat waktu karena acara akan terus mengalir tanpa ada keterlambatan, dsb. Dengan harapan seluruh talenta yang unjuk bakat baik dalam acara ini maupun yang belum berkesempatan ikut acara ini bisa bersinar seperi lentera di masa depan,” tutup Enrico. Adapun Festival Seni Lentera 2023 ini merupakan the next level dari Festival Seni tahun 2022 dengan kata lain ini adalah Festival Seni Jilid II garapan Arunika Entertainment. Pada Tahun 2022 lalu, Festival Seni Jilid I mengambil tema ‘Aku Cinta Indonesia Merdeka’. Tahun ini terbukti event Festival Seni Lentera 2023, bisa tersusun dengan sangat spektakuler, meriah, berbobot,d an mendapat sangat banyak feedback positif dari berbagai pihak.(tis/bpn) Read the full article

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GPT on Graham

One of the nice, nice but frustrating, things about being a book reviewer and having friends at various publishers is that they're always sending me books, either in the hope that I'll review said books or to keep me in the loop or because my friends are simply cool, etc. Which is great! Being sent books is spectacular! But it can also be frustrating because I don't always—often?—have time to read everything I'm sent, let alone to pitch reviews to publications & then actually write about the books I'm sent.

Case in point: Jorie Graham's latest collection of poetry, To 2040, which was recently published by Copper Canyon Press. Maybe ChatGPT can help?

Though I haven't finished formulating my thoughts about the book, so far its themes are similar to those present in Graham's work since 2008's Sea Change, i.e., worries about climate change, technology, and the anthropocene writ large. Here are the opening lines of "Translation Rain" from To 2040:

I am writing this in code because I cannot speak or say / the thing. The thing which should be, or I so wish / could be / plumbed fathomed disinterred from this silence, this ever thickening / silence through which, once, the long thin stalks & stems, first

(Quoting Jorie Graham is difficult since so many of her lines are enjambed, and because right-aligned lines bedevil online text editors.)

So with both my backlog & Graham's hesitation about technology in mind, I wondered: what might ChatGPT have to say about her work? Nothing about To 2040, of course—because of how it was trained, the tool has "limited knowledge of world and events after 2021" according to OpenAI. Nonetheless, asking ChatGPT about Jorie Graham's work, of all technophonbic-leaning writers, strikes me as particularly...poetic. I don't know whether she'd be amused or offended. Both?

Here's ChatGPT's first go, in response to "write 100 words about Jorie Graham's poetry":

Jorie Graham's poetry is a captivating exploration of language, consciousness, and the intricate threads that weave through our lives. Her verses shimmer with a remarkable blend of intellectual rigor and emotional resonance, challenging readers to engage with complex themes and ideas. Graham's language is lush and evocative, creating vivid images that dance across the page. Her poems often grapple with existential questions, probing the boundaries of identity and the nature of time. Through her profound insights and lyrical craftsmanship, Graham invites us into a world where language becomes a conduit for profound introspection, offering a glimpse into the mysterious depths of human experience.

Not too bad, but the prose is overly purple for my taste, and my dude really could have gone easier on the adjectives. What then, I wondered, would ChatGPT have to say about Graham's work in fewer words? Here's "write 50 words about Jorie Graham's poetry":

Jorie Graham's poetry is a lyrical exploration of the human experience, blending intricate imagery with philosophical depth. Her words unravel the complexities of existence, delving into themes of time, memory, and our connection to the natural world. Through her evocative language, Graham invites readers to contemplate the profound mysteries of life.

Better, but still a bit flowery and overly broad. We're getting there.

Last but not least, "write 25 words about technology in Jorie Graham's poetry":

Jorie Graham's poetry embraces technology's paradoxical nature, exploring its power to connect and isolate, to illuminate and obfuscate, revealing its complex impact on human existence.

Well done, ChatGPT—this is the best yet, if only because you've managed to describe AI's impact, at least in the early going: "to illuminate and obfuscate." Which also sounds like poetry's impact? Indeed, brevity is the soul of wit.

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Header image via Dall-E 2, generated by entering the prompt "painting of a robot typing after henri matisse," which was inspired by Matisse's "The Violinist at the Window" and Graham's "The Violinist at the Window, 1918" from Sea Change. The stunning opening lines of which read:

Here he is again, so thin, unbent, one would say captive—did winter ever leave—no one / has climbed the hill north of town in longer than one can remember—something hasn't / been fully loaded—life is blameless—he is a stem—& what here is cyclic, we would so