Piece Comment

Review of Olive Street


This packed, personal piece is both tough and almost addicting to listen to. The voices of the four boys intertwine to tell the story of their neighborhood. Told through the conversation between the four, the listener gets a strong sense of friendship that flows between them, highlighted by the sweet, innocent introduction. As the boys discuss shootings and cops, well-placed sound effects play in the background that both enhance the dialogue and add a real sense of place to the piece. Very enjoyable and a very important piece for all to hear.