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The Sound Collector. Roger McGough 1937 (Litherland) A stranger called this morning. Dressed all in black and grey. Put every sound into a bag. And carried them away. The whistling of the kettle. The turning of the lock. The purring of the kitten. The ticking of the clock. The popping of the toaster. The crunching of the flakes.
Sound of the Town - The Sound Collector loves the sounds around the mill, but today he catches a lift into town to record some more lively noises! The town is a complete cacophony....
Sounds of the Town: Directed by Andy Burns, Barry Purves, Chris Tichborne, Lisa Arioli. With Keira Knightley.
Analysis (ai): This poem depicts a surreal encounter with a mysterious figure who steals all the ordinary sounds of a household. It gradually builds a comprehensive catalog of these sounds, encompassing various domestic activities and natural occurrences.
The Sound Collector – by Roger McGough A stranger called this morning Dressed all in black and grey Put every sound into a bag And carried it away The whistling of the kettle The turning of the lock The purring of the kitten The ticking of the clock The popping of the toaster The crunching of the flakes When you spread the marmalade
Experience the sights and the sounds of the world you love through the eyes and ears of a little Sound Collector! He discovers that music and sound can change the world around him.
The Sound Collector - E51 - Sounds of the Town
