First off, I'd like to say the message in this piece is great. It shows how a family can accept someone's way of life instead of shunning it like most. Also the message of how someone can stay strong against those who seek to bring others down is powerful.
The only problem I had with this was at some points, mostly in the beginning, it was hard to hear his voice over the music. Besides that, the music was fitting, although the lyrics might have taken attention away under his voice.
All in all, a well done piece, and it deserves to be heard.
Perhaps the thing I like most about Jaron?s story is how his personality comes through between the lines of his monologue. His positive outlook and compassion allowed him to be forgiving of his parents? reactions when he first told them he was gay, even though he was going through a difficult period himself. To other gay teens experiencing the emotional pain of coming out, he advises that they study the history of gay people in America and take strength from the strides made by those who preceded them. The honesty of his voice translates into eloquence even though Jaron?s writing is inconsistent at times. There are also places where the music drowns what he?s saying; I couldn?t make out several passages even after hearing them three times. This is a piece worth considering even though it isn?t as polished as it might have been.
Comments for Jaron's Story of Coming Out
Produced by Jaron Kie
Other pieces by KUNM
Rating Summary
2 comments
Chris Flynn
Posted on January 10, 2008 at 08:05 AM | Permalink
Review of Jaron's Story of Coming Out
First off, I'd like to say the message in this piece is great. It shows how a family can accept someone's way of life instead of shunning it like most. Also the message of how someone can stay strong against those who seek to bring others down is powerful.
The only problem I had with this was at some points, mostly in the beginning, it was hard to hear his voice over the music. Besides that, the music was fitting, although the lyrics might have taken attention away under his voice.
All in all, a well done piece, and it deserves to be heard.
Taki Telonidis
Posted on April 26, 2007 at 10:21 AM | Permalink
Review of Jaron's Story of Coming Out
Perhaps the thing I like most about Jaron?s story is how his personality comes through between the lines of his monologue. His positive outlook and compassion allowed him to be forgiving of his parents? reactions when he first told them he was gay, even though he was going through a difficult period himself. To other gay teens experiencing the emotional pain of coming out, he advises that they study the history of gay people in America and take strength from the strides made by those who preceded them. The honesty of his voice translates into eloquence even though Jaron?s writing is inconsistent at times. There are also places where the music drowns what he?s saying; I couldn?t make out several passages even after hearing them three times. This is a piece worth considering even though it isn?t as polished as it might have been.