This piece underscores an important aspect of the evangelical and morman culture: witnessing. As far as it being a soft feature, it's perfect. It presumes that the listener undetstands why one religion would want to convert the other but frankly, I would have liked it to go deeper and explore why either side feels the need to convert the other. But then, it probably wouldn't be a "soft feature."
I really like how this piece underscores how each culture is searching for common ground, respect and acceptance for the other. As Ms. Rose states at the end of the piece: "Conversions are a bonus." Good point.
A brief snapshot of Allen Ginsberg's views on the use of drugs to alter consciousness and the government's intervention. Ginsberg sees that as interfering with creativity and expresses that in this brief statement. I find this intriguing for its historical value as well as its political provocativeness (is that a word?). I really appreciate this piece and look forward to hearing more.
This sounds like a piece that could be a foreshadowing of things to come. Then again, perhaps not, but it raises a number of legitimate questions that need to be answered. A very brave segment that needs to be aired.
This is a wonderful moment of an important and highly underrated poet who was a core component of the Beat Movement. It would be best if you could keep the salty language in, however, if you need to edit it out (or cover it with a bleep) the piece will not lose its power. It would work beautifully in a larger segment piece about the Beat Poets. There is a sense of privilege in being able to hear Corso's voice intone, "They're waiting for me to die.." considering his terminal illness a few years ago. I can't say enough good things about this piece. Thank you Naropa for posting this!
This piece is full of gentle humor, insecurity and the pleasant absurdity of nudity. A full Monty in all it's "fecund pendulousity." Very entertaining.
Great balance of sound and voice. Doesn’t overwhelm you with descriptions or sound sources. Reminds me how much I miss New York and how rich the soundscape and landscape is. Wonderful segment piece.
This is a wonderful piece that I only wish were longer. The historical recorderings of General Pershing, the songs and the interview with the soldier give this piece a lot of depth. Again I really think this would work well as a longer piece as it seems to have all the needed elements in place. Excellent work.
At first I thought that perhaps the interviewer was directing Mailer too much, particularly with his first question, but it turns out that it was a really astute move in that Mailer took that question/observation and ran with it, as he did with all the questions. Setting him up with observations about his past work and tying it to the present is a great skill. I think I enjoyed the questions about as much as Mailer's answers. Mailer loves to talk and has never been shy about sharing his views. He's certainly true to form here. Excellent work. I'm sure this interview will be heard in a number of markets.
This piece is straight from the heart. It has an authentic resonance that anyone who has ever reassessed their relationship with their father -- for the better -- and begins to see him with their heart instead of their head, can feel. In short, a wonderful piece.
Comments by Paul McDonald
Comment for "Religious Bridges"
Paul McDonald
Posted on September 14, 2005 at 09:36 PM | Permalink
Review of Religious Bridges
This piece underscores an important aspect of the evangelical and morman culture: witnessing. As far as it being a soft feature, it's perfect. It presumes that the listener undetstands why one religion would want to convert the other but frankly, I would have liked it to go deeper and explore why either side feels the need to convert the other. But then, it probably wouldn't be a "soft feature."
I really like how this piece underscores how each culture is searching for common ground, respect and acceptance for the other. As Ms. Rose states at the end of the piece: "Conversions are a bonus." Good point.
Comment for "Allen Ginsberg - Drugs"
Paul McDonald
Posted on July 20, 2005 at 08:35 AM | Permalink
Review of Allen Ginsberg - Drugs
A brief snapshot of Allen Ginsberg's views on the use of drugs to alter consciousness and the government's intervention. Ginsberg sees that as interfering with creativity and expresses that in this brief statement. I find this intriguing for its historical value as well as its political provocativeness (is that a word?). I really appreciate this piece and look forward to hearing more.
Comment for "Downing Street Memo: Constitutional Laywer Says Grounds for Bush Impeachment"
Paul McDonald
Posted on May 29, 2005 at 08:41 PM | Permalink
Review of Downing Street Memo: Constitutional Laywer Says Grounds for Bush Impeachment
This sounds like a piece that could be a foreshadowing of things to come. Then again, perhaps not, but it raises a number of legitimate questions that need to be answered. A very brave segment that needs to be aired.
Comment for "1975 Gregory Corso - The Mad Yak"
Paul McDonald
Posted on March 25, 2005 at 05:34 PM | Permalink
Review of 1975 Gregory Corso - The Mad Yak
This is a wonderful moment of an important and highly underrated poet who was a core component of the Beat Movement. It would be best if you could keep the salty language in, however, if you need to edit it out (or cover it with a bleep) the piece will not lose its power. It would work beautifully in a larger segment piece about the Beat Poets. There is a sense of privilege in being able to hear Corso's voice intone, "They're waiting for me to die.." considering his terminal illness a few years ago. I can't say enough good things about this piece. Thank you Naropa for posting this!
Comment for "Sauna - Going "All The Way""
Paul McDonald
Posted on March 03, 2005 at 05:00 AM | Permalink
Review of Sauna - Going "All The Way"
This piece is full of gentle humor, insecurity and the pleasant absurdity of nudity. A full Monty in all it's "fecund pendulousity." Very entertaining.
Comment for "Greeting Card to Esther"
Paul McDonald
Posted on December 28, 2004 at 06:38 AM | Permalink
Review of Greeting Card to Esther
Great balance of sound and voice. Doesn’t overwhelm you with descriptions or sound sources. Reminds me how much I miss New York and how rich the soundscape and landscape is. Wonderful segment piece.
Comment for "World War One and Armistice Day"
Paul McDonald
Posted on November 07, 2004 at 05:10 PM | Permalink
Review of WW-I and Armistice Day
This is a wonderful piece that I only wish were longer. The historical recorderings of General Pershing, the songs and the interview with the soldier give this piece a lot of depth. Again I really think this would work well as a longer piece as it seems to have all the needed elements in place. Excellent work.
Comment for "Norman Mailer Interview"
Paul McDonald
Posted on August 23, 2004 at 07:31 PM | Permalink
Review of Norman Mailer Interview
At first I thought that perhaps the interviewer was directing Mailer too much, particularly with his first question, but it turns out that it was a really astute move in that Mailer took that question/observation and ran with it, as he did with all the questions. Setting him up with observations about his past work and tying it to the present is a great skill. I think I enjoyed the questions about as much as Mailer's answers. Mailer loves to talk and has never been shy about sharing his views. He's certainly true to form here. Excellent work. I'm sure this interview will be heard in a number of markets.
Comment for "Father's Day Tribute: Fix'er Up, Dad."
Paul McDonald
Posted on June 18, 2004 at 05:41 PM | Permalink
Review of Father's Day Tribute: Fix'er Up, Dad.
This piece is straight from the heart. It has an authentic resonance that anyone who has ever reassessed their relationship with their father -- for the better -- and begins to see him with their heart instead of their head, can feel. In short, a wonderful piece.