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- Emily Raymond
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- Location: Sebastopol, CA
- Joined PRX: Dec 31, 2005
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- "Friday Night At Epiphany's"
- Summary: Here is the story of Claudia, who, in her effort to turn away from the gangster scene, has adventures in the local Hardcore/Metal music scene, and gains an appreciation of what is a completely new world to her.
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Review of Friday Night At Epiphany's
Emily Raymond
Posted on July 17, 2006 at 08:57 AM
Radio pieces about music you LIKE are a dime a dozen. Radio pieces about music towards which you're a little squeamish, however, are truly unique - and "Friday Night At Epiphany's" unique angle is one of the many things that make this story worth a listen.
Protagonist Claudia's initial feelings toward metal, punk, and hardcore would be easy for most listeners to identify with: her first experience on MySpace turns out to be more than a little unappetizing. However, the piece has a nicely timed story arc: Claudia goes to a local show and, after talking to the musicians and bystanders, eventually finds herself appreciating and even enjoying these new genres. The story could easily be told in a preachy or cliched way, but it avoids that pitfall well: Claudia's words sound like her own, and many listeners will likely find common ground and shared experiences.
This piece is long enough to stand comfortably on its own, but it would also fit well within a show about teen activities or any of the musical genres involved.