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This is my first piece and I wrote this piece because I was tired of being labeled a no good punk skater who was always in trouble. This piece talks about the stereotypes associated with skating, and some fellow skaters' opinions on them.
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This is my first piece and I wrote this piece because I was tired of being labeled a no good punk skater who was always in trouble. This piece talks about the stereotypes associated with skating, and some fellow skaters' opinions on them.
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Review of Is It Just Me?Eloquent and insightful, this solid piece represents a view of skateboarders that most people don't get--the view that skateboarders have of themselves. The repetition of "Is it just me?" sets this piece up nicely; revising the questions, however, so this is not repeated more than two or three times might serve as an even more powerful opening. These questions are echoed perfectly with the quotes from other skaters; without answering the question with his own words, the producer tells us, "No, it isn't just me." I was also impressed by the skillful use of music, which was present without distracting the listener from the words. |
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Review of Is It Just Me?Man, what kinda tv are they making these days? That kind of negative attention is something I don't really get here in Portland, where the city is currently working on constructing several new urban skateparks. Anyways, its good to hear that at least a few of these ruffians are getting into radio instead of spending their days destroying public property and hassling old ladies. It's a simple message that this piece is trying to spread, but it's one that apparently hasn't quite sunk in for a lot of people. Also, I really liked the sound effects in this piece. |
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Jaimita Haskell
Posted on September 18, 2006 at 12:06 PM | Permalink
Review of Is It Just Me?
I liked this piece, is it just me. The only thing is that I wanted to here more. Yes there are a lot of stereotypes with those who skate for recreation as well as profession. I wanted to here since your not those things what are you? Who are you as a person. I thought that this piece was thought out but if there was any room for an extra interview of someone telling the audience what they do other than skating, I would have gotten a better understanding on a person that I have never spoken to, a culture that I dont know anything about. I think that your piece was very good but you have wet my apetite to know more about your culture. As far as the ambient sound, mixing and editing was done well. I hope you continue to do radio work.