Danielle Simpson's Rise and Swell powerfully explores the pain and struggles of growing up in a violent community which imposes a tragic destiny on it's youth. Through spoken word, Simpson flawlessly displays raw emotion with such force that it is almost impossible to fully appreciate each crafted line with only one listening. Each powerful verse envelops the listener and conveys true passion through this tragic masterpiece.
Danielle Simpson's young voice is incisive, rich in tone, and unique on the airwaves of public radio. Simpson's passionate discourse will grab your ears by force. Mourning the cruelty of life, economic injustice, and violence in our communities, Simpson has polished the angry words of this poem into a stark vein of despair. Her voice brings the truth of raw emotion to the airwaves. Her powerful oratory elevates this piece to a must listen.
Comments for Rise and Swell
Produced by Danielle Simpson/Uniquely Spoken
Other pieces by Phaye Poliakoff-Chen
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Emily LaFond
Posted on March 12, 2005 at 02:05 PM | Permalink
Review of Rise and Swell
Danielle Simpson's Rise and Swell powerfully explores the pain and struggles of growing up in a violent community which imposes a tragic destiny on it's youth. Through spoken word, Simpson flawlessly displays raw emotion with such force that it is almost impossible to fully appreciate each crafted line with only one listening. Each powerful verse envelops the listener and conveys true passion through this tragic masterpiece.
Kerry Seed
Posted on November 28, 2004 at 04:48 AM | Permalink
Review of Rise and Swell
Danielle Simpson's young voice is incisive, rich in tone, and unique on the airwaves of public radio. Simpson's passionate discourse will grab your ears by force. Mourning the cruelty of life, economic injustice, and violence in our communities, Simpson has polished the angry words of this poem into a stark vein of despair. Her voice brings the truth of raw emotion to the airwaves. Her powerful oratory elevates this piece to a must listen.