Jay R. Midas: Chapters

Live Action Jay R. Midas- Chapter 1.5 Revisited: Nolito

After a short hiatus, Jay R. Midas Chapters is back to close out Chapter 1.6!

A poem written and performed by Jay R. Midas in May 2022, the visual version is now available. A poem that includes the classic story telling & spoken word elements that listeners enjoy with a change in delivery and cadence. Originally, Midas describes a lifestyle change within a 4-day span. Now this piece is adapted to fit the change of location for Jay R. Midas's event- Pull UP and Perform from Merv's Café to House Party Café BK. This particular piece represents the stylistic range of a poet-creative who has emerged and demonstrates the wholeness Midas has found after 5 Chapters of searching . Welcome to your new home Midas. Different parts of this video were shot by Midas Aurelius, his sister K-Rod aka "Amethyst Lexi" and Art of ZJW respectively.

*Recorded on the same device that Midas used during his trip to New Orleans in April 2022 which kicked off Chapter 1.5*

There are two episodes left in Chapter 1.6- However, this is where one chapter ends and a new one begins!

- Midas Aurelius

Live Action Jay R. Midas- Chapter 1.5 Revisited: Nolito

After a short hiatus, Jay R. Midas Chapters is back to close out Chapter 1.6!

"Is it a test or is it a sign?" A life affirming destination for a weary traveler. The challenges of NYC had piled up and all direction had been lost, then Midas met Nola. A story of rebirth, written in a beautiful room overlooking the New Orleans skyline. Affirmations revealed and bonds forged. Jay R. [Midas] stepped on the plane in New Orleans with feeling a sense of emptiness and returned to the big apple revitalized and filled with gems he picked up from the big easy. 3 years have passed and Nolito recites this classic over a fire wearing the same “5” shirt worn in the cover photo.

-Jay R. Midas

A poem 3 years removed from it’s conception. A ‘Nuyorican’ comes in many different forms. Speaking to a snapshot of sacrifice- a conversation starting, beyond compliance perspective of a people who have given so much and made so much of the little they’ve been given. In totality however, eyes that see more for a people past the labels that exist. Putting an end to colorism, classism and linguistics is personal grueling work for an island to do, let alone a nation.

A snapshot of inner-conflict.

Generational implications.

Intersectionality within intersectionality.

Nuyorican pride and the perception of limitation.

No frills.

All love.

-Jon E. Midas

The initial goal was to work on Chapter 2 though Jay R. Midas gets thrown off-course in this mini-chapter.

"A simple poem about love, loss, and growth.  The next direction is forward when things go South."

-Jon E. Midas

Mega Midas removes the Eyes of Reality to find that his work is far from finished. Jay R. Midas Chapters returns this Saturday 3/8. See how the stories develop- Chapter 6- Shut Up Speak Ep. 4 & Chapter 1.6 Detours Are (Our) Destiny.

-Jay R. Midas

We travel back to the Beginning, which once served as the present. Now it is a moment in history which timestamps the an expansive poetic adventure story with many twists, turns, obstacles and lessons learned along the way. Please enjoy the slightly enhanced visual version of Chapter 1.0 The Beginning is Present!

Mega Midas endured Reality Senior's attack! Does Midas have the strength to win this battle? Ready to return the favor?

"The Peasant King" is a poem that was written in 2021 and performed in 2022 and is not found in the regular collection of Jay R. Midas poems. This poem has had powerful emotional effect on others and is considered one of the favorites in the Midas collection. One of the originals that should have made it on the Chapter 1.0 The Beginning is Present catalog. Unleash date 2/21/25. One of Midas' most powerful poems, the Chapter 1.1 finale- "The Peasant King"!

-Jay R. Midas

We travel back to the Beginning, which once served as the present. Now it is a moment in history which timestamps the an expansive poetic adventure story with many twists, turns, obstacles and lessons learned along the way. Please enjoy the slightly enhanced visual version of Chapter 1.0 The Beginning is Present!

The Ultimate power of Mr. Reality is unleashed as he attempts to one-shot Mega Midas with a poem titled "The Keys".

YOU have the keys.

YOU are the door.

- Jay R. Midas

We travel back to the Beginning, which once served as the present. Now it is a moment in history which timestamps the an expansive poetic adventure story with many twists, turns, obstacles and lessons learned along the way. Please enjoy the enhanced visual version of Chapter 1.0 The Beginning is Present!The "777" Chapter Finale!We go beyond the the outro of Chapter 1.0 The Beginning is Present to find that there is one more confrontation. Mega Midas prepares for the big boss battle with Mr. Reality's final form- Reality Senior. Reality Senior has been waiting for this all-powerful Midas to confront him. Has Mega Midas stepped into a altercation he wasn't ready for?-Jay R. Midas

We travel back to the Beginning, which once served as the present. Now it is a moment in history which timestamps the an expansive poetic adventure story with many twists, turns, obstacles and lessons learned along the way. Please enjoy the slightly enhanced visual version of Chapter 1.0 The Beginning is Present!

The episode starts out with the closing soundbyte from Chapter 1.0 Episode 5, "Dissent is Discovery Too". Formerly the outro; now the penultimate episode of Chapter 1.1 The Beginning is A Present is a story of soundscapes that have been sprinkled through the entire chapter. This episode compiles most of the soundbytes created for the aural experience that became a story. The illustrations tie the entire chapter together. The distortions of sound elude to something being amiss. Now these sounds get to speak for themselves and send us to our next point in time, but first the next episode...

Mega Midas faces Reality.

We travel back to the Beginning, which once served as the present. Now it is a moment in history which timestamps the an expansive poetic adventure story with many twists, turns, obstacles and lessons learned along the way. Please enjoy the slightly enhanced visual version of Chapter 1.0 The Beginning is Present!

The original title of this piece was "No Vaxation Without Representation" or "The Conversation that Creates Social Distance" but that would have sent the wrong message.  This is a poem of optimism and hope and personal choices.  Sometimes it's not about being right but about acting right when and where you can. The problem is when your right conflicts with another person's right, then who is right? It is not for me to answer this question, it's just for me to write a poem about the thing that has been in our ears for the past several years. Additionally, no matter your stance, let's embrace the hurdles that we have presently jumped over as a species to get to this moment. I act as a mirror reflecting the many personalities of New York City during the time of confusion and over saturation of information.  

Poem starts at 1:47

Self-discipline and Forgiveness is strength as well.

Recording from 2/12/25 performance of "Turning the Heavy Wheel Towards Unity" at Afro Bros Open Mic at Witching Hour- Every Second Wednesday 8-9pm. 1312 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY 11207

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