I like listening to vox pops because I get to hear different insights on a single subject. Youth Take: Success is a simple vox pop where people share their definitions of what success is to them. Before listening to the piece, I expected the answers to be materialistic. That turned out to not be the case. The interviewees were down-to-earth and talked about accomplishing goals, spending time with family and community, and experiencing nature. For example, one person said, “When you’re successful is when you can really appreciate all the beautiful things around you.” This is a quote I agree with. I often feel happy when I am vulnerable to simple, everyday pleasures.
During the last interview, the speaker talked about being at Lake Superior. The music faded out, and sounds of the lake were brought up. This effect took me to the lake and put me in the conversation. Gentle music guides the piece, layering the interviews together. Volume levels of interviews were slightly uneven, though not distracting.This piece would work well in a program about finding inspiration. For me, this piece is happy and upbeat.