Perfect introduction to the band Cowboy Junkies. Even longtime fans will gain new insight into their creative process and humble beginnings. My only criticism is that I wish the piece was much longer.
This piece is important not so much because of the Cowboy Junkies but because this could give rise to a genre of informational programming giving new artists access to an audience otherwise isolated due to the consolidation of commercial radio and it's focus on established artists. This is a very legitimate role for public radio to explore.
As to this piece, it works well enough that I'm planning to buy the Cowboy Junkies' CD. That's high praise indeed.
I am fan of the Cowboy Junkies, but not a well-informed one, just so you know.... Even if I didn't like them these pieces provide a lovely insight into their music, and the relationship between the family members which appears close, very close, and full of mutual respect; this latter fact makes me like them all the more. I am not sure I detected the difference between versions 1 and 2, but 3 is a minute shorter if time is limited. Whichever one you choose, choose one; each would sit perfectly in ATC or ME, and feature enough music excerpts to get a good feel for their style. As noted they are touring currently so an upcoming local appearance could provide a good hook.
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This piece belongs to the series "Musicians in their own words"
Produced by David Schulman
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Lance Anderson
Posted on June 29, 2006 at 07:01 AM | Permalink
Review of Cowboy Junkies: In their own words
Perfect introduction to the band Cowboy Junkies. Even longtime fans will gain new insight into their creative process and humble beginnings. My only criticism is that I wish the piece was much longer.
Michael Foudy
Posted on July 07, 2004 at 01:17 PM | Permalink
Review of Cowboy Junkies: In their own words
This piece is important not so much because of the Cowboy Junkies but because this could give rise to a genre of informational programming giving new artists access to an audience otherwise isolated due to the consolidation of commercial radio and it's focus on established artists. This is a very legitimate role for public radio to explore.
As to this piece, it works well enough that I'm planning to buy the Cowboy Junkies' CD. That's high praise indeed.
Helen Woodward
Posted on July 01, 2004 at 10:08 AM | Permalink
Review of Cowboy Junkies: In their own words
I am fan of the Cowboy Junkies, but not a well-informed one, just so you know.... Even if I didn't like them these pieces provide a lovely insight into their music, and the relationship between the family members which appears close, very close, and full of mutual respect; this latter fact makes me like them all the more. I am not sure I detected the difference between versions 1 and 2, but 3 is a minute shorter if time is limited. Whichever one you choose, choose one; each would sit perfectly in ATC or ME, and feature enough music excerpts to get a good feel for their style. As noted they are touring currently so an upcoming local appearance could provide a good hook.