I really like the content of this piece, but I think it needs to be re-issued in a different format. The wealth of unique, cool ansi art information in this piece is remarkable. The printer music was really cool, and the information about ANSI art was also compelling -- even without the images to view.
The longform presentation didn't work that well, though. With a little cleanup, or a change of format, I think this would be very interesting, and I think that it would be one of those pieces that could generate a lot of discussions and "did you hear about" watercooler discussions. I could hear it as a Fresh-Air type interview, or with a change of format even a This American Life piece (especially during one of the live TAL shows). It needs tightening and focus but there are overall generic themes that Ira and the gang seem to love... the humor, surprise and "Americans can turn anything into art" plot. Throw in the surprisingly interesting backstabbing at the art group level and you have the narrative story that TAL wants.
Starts off very uneven and clearly a taping of a discussion panel. However, once you get past that there is interesting information in here on how computers have been used as art over the years.
Parts of the discussion are visual and need to be described for true use use on radio. Questions from the audience are just lost all together. However the discussion of using printers, early machines, and 8 bit design for graphics, music, and ASCII art are priceless. Great content for the piece.
Audio a bit noisy; difficult subject for radio. Humor and enthusiasm of the presenters help build interest; becomes more substantial and interesting about 15 minutes or so into the program.
Comments for 100 YEARS OF THE COMPUTER ART SCENE
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Hans Anderson
Posted on June 26, 2004 at 10:47 AM | Permalink
Review of 100 YEARS OF THE COMPUTER ART SCENE
The longform presentation didn't work that well, though. With a little cleanup, or a change of format, I think this would be very interesting, and I think that it would be one of those pieces that could generate a lot of discussions and "did you hear about" watercooler discussions. I could hear it as a Fresh-Air type interview, or with a change of format even a This American Life piece (especially during one of the live TAL shows). It needs tightening and focus but there are overall generic themes that Ira and the gang seem to love... the humor, surprise and "Americans can turn anything into art" plot. Throw in the surprisingly interesting backstabbing at the art group level and you have the narrative story that TAL wants.
Greg Demetrick
Posted on June 15, 2004 at 07:00 AM | Permalink
The Marketing Trick
Starts off very uneven and clearly a taping of a discussion panel. However, once you get past that there is interesting information in here on how computers have been used as art over the years.
Parts of the discussion are visual and need to be described for true use use on radio. Questions from the audience are just lost all together. However the discussion of using printers, early machines, and 8 bit design for graphics, music, and ASCII art are priceless. Great content for the piece.
Roland Dobbins
Posted on June 14, 2004 at 08:58 PM | Permalink
Review of 100 YEARS OF THE COMPUTER ART SCENE
Audio a bit noisy; difficult subject for radio. Humor and enthusiasm of the presenters help build interest; becomes more substantial and interesting about 15 minutes or so into the program.