I liked this piece, is it just me. The only thing is that I wanted to here more. Yes there are a lot of stereotypes with those who skate for recreation as well as profession. I wanted to here since your not those things what are you? Who are you as a person. I thought that this piece was thought out but if there was any room for an extra interview of someone telling the audience what they do other than skating, I would have gotten a better understanding on a person that I have never spoken to, a culture that I dont know anything about. I think that your piece was very good but you have wet my apetite to know more about your culture. As far as the ambient sound, mixing and editing was done well. I hope you continue to do radio work.
Eloquent and insightful, this solid piece represents a view of skateboarders that most people don't get--the view that skateboarders have of themselves. The repetition of "Is it just me?" sets this piece up nicely; revising the questions, however, so this is not repeated more than two or three times might serve as an even more powerful opening. These questions are echoed perfectly with the quotes from other skaters; without answering the question with his own words, the producer tells us, "No, it isn't just me." I was also impressed by the skillful use of music, which was present without distracting the listener from the words.
Man, what kinda tv are they making these days? That kind of negative attention is something I don't really get here in Portland, where the city is currently working on constructing several new urban skateparks. Anyways, its good to hear that at least a few of these ruffians are getting into radio instead of spending their days destroying public property and hassling old ladies. It's a simple message that this piece is trying to spread, but it's one that apparently hasn't quite sunk in for a lot of people. Also, I really liked the sound effects in this piece.
A good opener, the music was excellent and opening with the title as a question was to pose to the audience was great. And honest piece wanting answers from a society that refuses to give them. Good work!
I'm beginning to like these first efforts at radio more and more, like this musically illustrated commentary from a young skateboarder, reflecting on why others view kids like him with suspicion. This piece could even stand without the music, and it would then rank even higher in my book.
This would work great as a morning drop-in segment during drivetime when many kids actually listen to public radio...strapped in the back seat of their parents' car, on the way to school.
Comments for Is It Just Me?
Produced by Chad Chenault
Other pieces by Voices of Youth - Moab
Rating Summary
6 comments
Jaimita Haskell
Posted on September 18, 2006 at 12:06 PM | Permalink
Review of Is It Just Me?
I liked this piece, is it just me. The only thing is that I wanted to here more. Yes there are a lot of stereotypes with those who skate for recreation as well as profession. I wanted to here since your not those things what are you? Who are you as a person. I thought that this piece was thought out but if there was any room for an extra interview of someone telling the audience what they do other than skating, I would have gotten a better understanding on a person that I have never spoken to, a culture that I dont know anything about. I think that your piece was very good but you have wet my apetite to know more about your culture. As far as the ambient sound, mixing and editing was done well. I hope you continue to do radio work.
Eilis O'Neill
Posted on May 23, 2006 at 07:16 AM | Permalink
Review of Is It Just Me?
Eloquent and insightful, this solid piece represents a view of skateboarders that most people don't get--the view that skateboarders have of themselves. The repetition of "Is it just me?" sets this piece up nicely; revising the questions, however, so this is not repeated more than two or three times might serve as an even more powerful opening. These questions are echoed perfectly with the quotes from other skaters; without answering the question with his own words, the producer tells us, "No, it isn't just me." I was also impressed by the skillful use of music, which was present without distracting the listener from the words.
Ben Lavine
Posted on April 30, 2006 at 05:17 PM | Permalink
Review of Is It Just Me?
Man, what kinda tv are they making these days? That kind of negative attention is something I don't really get here in Portland, where the city is currently working on constructing several new urban skateparks. Anyways, its good to hear that at least a few of these ruffians are getting into radio instead of spending their days destroying public property and hassling old ladies. It's a simple message that this piece is trying to spread, but it's one that apparently hasn't quite sunk in for a lot of people. Also, I really liked the sound effects in this piece.
Ernest Bluford
Posted on April 29, 2006 at 04:33 PM | Permalink
Review of Is It Just Me?
A good opener, the music was excellent and opening with the title as a question was to pose to the audience was great. And honest piece wanting answers from a society that refuses to give them. Good work!
Chris Tomazic
Posted on April 27, 2006 at 08:27 AM | Permalink
Review of Is It Just Me?
Good story-board and flow. Also, there is a lot of emotion behind the piece that really drives it forward and compells the listener to connect to it.
Michael Johnson
Posted on April 26, 2006 at 12:28 AM | Permalink
Review of Is It Just Me?
I'm beginning to like these first efforts at radio more and more, like this musically illustrated commentary from a young skateboarder, reflecting on why others view kids like him with suspicion. This piece could even stand without the music, and it would then rank even higher in my book.
This would work great as a morning drop-in segment during drivetime when many kids actually listen to public radio...strapped in the back seat of their parents' car, on the way to school.