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Becca Starr
Posted on October 22, 2007 at 12:40 PM | Permalink
Review of Letcher County Legends
This piece reminded me of how much I love stories. So often in our busy, internet, ipod based-lives, we don't take the time to sit down and listen to a good, entertaining story. Eli Gover, Tommy Anderson, and Jordan Frazier beautifully produced this piece to showcase down and simple stories, something I definitely don't get enough of. I personally like the crooked-nose and Wendy's "heist" stories, though all four are entertaining and endearing. The different voices add layers and depth to the piece while the simply flow and use of few effects make sure the focus remains solidly on the actual stories. The Kentucky-style bluegrass was a great touch that really pulled the piece together. The only bit of advice I have is to keep posting more and more!