Thanks for providing a good look at one of New Orleans' most unique traditions. My only regret was that I wish it had been longer and covered more of the bands that make New Orleans their home.
It took me a couple of times listening to this piece to decide if I liked it; in the end, I decided I did like it very much. The key to making it work is the writing and delivery of the essay. Producer Eve Abram's enthusiasm for New Orleans brass bands is infectious without being overdone. As a relative newcomer to radio production, she has made a great start. I like the sound of her voice and style of her writing. My only complaint is that she tries to do too much in a single piece, so it can lose its focus. The piece is set up well in the beginning as she is driving into New Orleans and she talks about her love for brass bands, but then it devolves into a funding pitch for WWOZ after an awkward edit. I think the piece would have been better if it had ended at 5:00 and kept the focus on the brass bands, but this is a great effort, and I'll look forward to hearing more from this producer.
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Noah Chandler
Posted on May 08, 2007 at 03:40 PM | Permalink
Review of In Praise of New Orleans Brass Bands
Overall, a good use of music and most definitely some great writing and narration. You provoke some great imagery in this piece!
Ron Nethercutt
Posted on August 18, 2006 at 07:26 PM | Permalink
Review of In Praise of New Orleans Brass Bands
Thanks for providing a good look at one of New Orleans' most unique traditions. My only regret was that I wish it had been longer and covered more of the bands that make New Orleans their home.
Phil Corriveau
Posted on March 05, 2006 at 12:03 PM | Permalink
Review of In Praise of New Orleans Brass Bands
It took me a couple of times listening to this piece to decide if I liked it; in the end, I decided I did like it very much. The key to making it work is the writing and delivery of the essay. Producer Eve Abram's enthusiasm for New Orleans brass bands is infectious without being overdone. As a relative newcomer to radio production, she has made a great start. I like the sound of her voice and style of her writing. My only complaint is that she tries to do too much in a single piece, so it can lose its focus. The piece is set up well in the beginning as she is driving into New Orleans and she talks about her love for brass bands, but then it devolves into a funding pitch for WWOZ after an awkward edit. I think the piece would have been better if it had ended at 5:00 and kept the focus on the brass bands, but this is a great effort, and I'll look forward to hearing more from this producer.