FRED CHANDLER | POET
FRED CHANDLER | POET

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Fred Chandler's poems have inspired other artists to write lyrics based on his poetry, set his poems to music and even create stunning visual art. Most recently, he has had the honor of collaborations with Bruce Botnick, legendary producer of The Doors' LA Woman, award-winning film composer Aaron Zigman (The Notebook, Sex and The City, Wakefield), and 4-time Oscar-winning art director/producer Catherine Martin (Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby, Romeo + Juliet). Discover Fred's poetry through his collaborations, solo writings and readings by exploring the selections below.

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'Soothing the Self' Published in Shadows & Light Anthology
'Soothing the Self' Published in Shadows & Light Anthology

Fred’s moving poem, 'Soothing the Self' has been published in Shadows & Light Anthology.

Poem: Without Time
Poem: Without Time

Fans record Fred reading his poem Without Time on his latest visit to the San Juan Islands.

The Western (KCET Poem of the Month)
The Western (KCET Poem of the Month)

The Western by Fred Chandler was chosen as a KCET Poem of the Month.

Eight Poems Published in Brief Wilderness
Eight Poems Published in Brief Wilderness

Eight of Fred Chandler’s poems have been published by the independent literary journal, Shoe Music Press

Berlin Reading
Berlin Reading

In Fred’s Berlin reading he tackles a trio of poems written during a six-month sojourn in Berlin during 2015. In a prologue to the reading, Fred recounts a personal history that dovetails with the history of Germany, where his parents served in the liberating of the U.S. Army in World War II.

Beyond Baroque
Beyond Baroque

The iconic poetry venue in Los Angeles, Beyond Baroque, inspires Fred Speaks, v. 2

Wind In Her Hair
Wind In Her Hair

Bruce Botnick, legendary producer, friend and poetry mentor, edited Fred’s poem, Wind In Her Hair, into song lyrics, as he did for Morrison’s poetry so many years ago when he was producing the iconic LA Woman album for The Doors.

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Fred Chandler's poems have inspired other artists to write songs based on his poetry, set his poems to music and even create visual art. Most recently, he has had the honor of collaborations with Bruce Botnik, legendary producer of The Doors' LA Woman, and award-winning film composer Aaron Zigman (The Notebook, Wakefield).

Erase Memories and Scream The Hymn below were produced by legendary producer Bruce Botnick, with music composed by Aaron Zigman.

Bruce Botnick, friend and poetry mentor of Fred's, edited the following poem into song lyrics, as he did for Morrison’s poetry so many years ago when he was producing the LA Woman album for The Doors. “Wind in her Hair” eventually served as inspiration for a song by Robert Lee Roth, a singer with the Norwegian band Max Uflax and a fan of Fred's poetry.


Fred is often inspired on his travels by nature. Following are four poems about birds.

 
 

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