Nice piece, nostalgic and mirroresque. Well written but delivery/editing is a little too tight and it loses its rythm. I would have thought a bit of appropriate music under the piece would add to its texture. With there modifications, I would rate this a 5.
This is, perhaps, one of the best and most thoughtful analysis of the 2004 political struggle for the heart and soul of the country. While it begins with a focus on Dr. Dean, it winds up with a much more universal and democratic message that the future of this country belongs to each of us, no matter what one's political persuasion.
Well written and sincerly delivered, it is thought provoking to the core.
This is the type of program that is perfect for those of us who are in the upper reaches of the baby boom - and that includes most Public Radio Audiences, I would think. It has a natural hook for Valentine's Day. The acts and tracks are well put together and the piece makes for compelling listening: I wanted to hear the entire piece. Caused me to think of and remember my own first kiss, so the piece has been able to achieve a personal connection which makes for a memorable audio piece.
Perhaps too regional for wide distribution or interest. I do like the music and it is illustrative of the issue. The production values are polished and were I to be programming WFJC in Southwest VA I would certainly adopt this piece for air. Where I would place it might be problem given the tightness of the formats used now.
Richard: we worked a bit together at WAMU many years ago. I am glad to have found that you are producing "sound radio", something I am sad to say has apparently become somewhat passe over the last decade. I liked this piece for the tones you were able to capture and weave together. And, the sense of empowerment that this position gave to "our bus driver". (See, I have even adopted her as my own, a high complement to you.) The production values are high and, since I like personal stories, Bus Driver rates high on my list.
Nick Clark
http://www.underdog-communications.com
nikclark@iland.net
Rochester, NY
Comments by Nick Clark
Comment for "Our Adult Prom"
Nick Clark
Posted on August 09, 2004 at 02:38 PM | Permalink
Review of Our Adult Prom
Nice piece, nostalgic and mirroresque. Well written but delivery/editing is a little too tight and it loses its rythm. I would have thought a bit of appropriate music under the piece would add to its texture. With there modifications, I would rate this a 5.
Comment for "Politics Up-Close and Personal"
Nick Clark
Posted on August 09, 2004 at 02:33 PM | Permalink
Review of Politics Up-Close and Personal
This is, perhaps, one of the best and most thoughtful analysis of the 2004 political struggle for the heart and soul of the country. While it begins with a focus on Dr. Dean, it winds up with a much more universal and democratic message that the future of this country belongs to each of us, no matter what one's political persuasion.
Well written and sincerly delivered, it is thought provoking to the core.
Nick Clark
NikClark@iLand.net
Comment for "First Kisses" (deleted)
Nick Clark
Posted on August 09, 2004 at 02:25 PM
Review of First Kisses (deleted)
This is the type of program that is perfect for those of us who are in the upper reaches of the baby boom - and that includes most Public Radio Audiences, I would think. It has a natural hook for Valentine's Day. The acts and tracks are well put together and the piece makes for compelling listening: I wanted to hear the entire piece. Caused me to think of and remember my own first kiss, so the piece has been able to achieve a personal connection which makes for a memorable audio piece.
Nick Clark
NikClark@iLand.Net
Comment for "Virginia"
Nick Clark
Posted on August 09, 2004 at 02:19 PM | Permalink
Review of Virginia
Perhaps too regional for wide distribution or interest. I do like the music and it is illustrative of the issue. The production values are polished and were I to be programming WFJC in Southwest VA I would certainly adopt this piece for air. Where I would place it might be problem given the tightness of the formats used now.
Nick Clark
Comment for "Bus Driver-Short Version"
Nick Clark
Posted on August 09, 2004 at 02:12 PM | Permalink
Review of Bus Driver-Short Version
Richard: we worked a bit together at WAMU many years ago. I am glad to have found that you are producing "sound radio", something I am sad to say has apparently become somewhat passe over the last decade. I liked this piece for the tones you were able to capture and weave together. And, the sense of empowerment that this position gave to "our bus driver". (See, I have even adopted her as my own, a high complement to you.) The production values are high and, since I like personal stories, Bus Driver rates high on my list.
Nick Clark
http://www.underdog-communications.com
nikclark@iland.net
Rochester, NY