Summary: After living their whole lives in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, teenagers Tyrel and Tevin Wooten are starting life over at their new home, near Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts.
This piece is hauntingly beautiful! The non-linear structure of the piece highlights the disjointed and utter confusion that came as a result of Hurricane Katrina. It is important and wonderful to hear from real survivors, and how, even in this one family, views differ in regards to their new life. This piece is brilliantly written and spoken, and though there is no real line or theme that is carried throughout the piece, the beautiful music sets a perfect backdrop for the touching and poignant piece. Sadly, at times it is difficult to hear some of the speakers, but despite that, the overflowing personalities of the people jump right through the microphone. Additionally, the great mixture of sound bites (conversation, music, one speaker, etc.) leaves the listener guessing and simultaneously keeps them engaged! Great work, I would love to hear more!
Comments for From New Orleans To New England
This piece belongs to the series "Blunt Responds to Hurricane Katrina"
Produced by Emily LaFond
Other pieces by Blunt Youth Radio Project
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Becca Starr
Posted on October 14, 2007 at 05:00 PM | Permalink
Review of From New Orleans To New England
This piece is hauntingly beautiful! The non-linear structure of the piece highlights the disjointed and utter confusion that came as a result of Hurricane Katrina. It is important and wonderful to hear from real survivors, and how, even in this one family, views differ in regards to their new life. This piece is brilliantly written and spoken, and though there is no real line or theme that is carried throughout the piece, the beautiful music sets a perfect backdrop for the touching and poignant piece. Sadly, at times it is difficult to hear some of the speakers, but despite that, the overflowing personalities of the people jump right through the microphone. Additionally, the great mixture of sound bites (conversation, music, one speaker, etc.) leaves the listener guessing and simultaneously keeps them engaged! Great work, I would love to hear more!