I have been a fan of Hans Anderson for quite a while now, and this piece clearly demonstrates why. He creates stories which are melodic, inspirational, and always entertaining. I often listen to his stories at work as a welcome break from the world of corporate America.
Mr. Anderson's stories are deeply rooted in the love thy neighbor tenant of the Christian religion. And speaking as a non-Christian the representation of faith in his pieces are always well-placed, suitable, and a downright cool.
This is a fun, interesting story about highschool rivalries in a small town. The narrator has one of those deep, resonant radio voices that almost makes you pay attention and the story keeps moving with its plot about cowboys, headbangers and jocks vying for the title of coolest and toughest in school.
The only thing missing from this piece -- and it is just barely missing -- is that finally sentence or two at the end that universalizes the experience and forces the piece to transcend its actual subject and be about something more, something bigger. That twist would make this piece appropriate for any major show or time. As it is, however, it would fit great anywhere people are talking about kids or schools, violence in school, etc.
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Ronald Johnson
Posted on September 03, 2008 at 08:28 AM | Permalink
Review of Andy and Dirk
I have been a fan of Hans Anderson for quite a while now, and this piece clearly demonstrates why. He creates stories which are melodic, inspirational, and always entertaining. I often listen to his stories at work as a welcome break from the world of corporate America.
Mr. Anderson's stories are deeply rooted in the love thy neighbor tenant of the Christian religion. And speaking as a non-Christian the representation of faith in his pieces are always well-placed, suitable, and a downright cool.
Ben Adair
Posted on February 10, 2007 at 05:29 AM | Permalink
Review of Andy and Dirk
This is a fun, interesting story about highschool rivalries in a small town. The narrator has one of those deep, resonant radio voices that almost makes you pay attention and the story keeps moving with its plot about cowboys, headbangers and jocks vying for the title of coolest and toughest in school.
The only thing missing from this piece -- and it is just barely missing -- is that finally sentence or two at the end that universalizes the experience and forces the piece to transcend its actual subject and be about something more, something bigger. That twist would make this piece appropriate for any major show or time. As it is, however, it would fit great anywhere people are talking about kids or schools, violence in school, etc.