Summary: When gas prices shot past 4 dollars a gallon this year, commentator King Anyi Howell noticed that no longer were parental curfews curtailing his fun, instead it was the cost of filling his gas tank.
"Gas Prices are the New Curfew," is interesting to teens who drive, are in relationships, or are just general teens. This piece would likely be heard on a youth-geared radio station, such as Vocolo.org. The narration and voxes are funny, yet true. I like the music segment that compliments what the narrator is saying because it is funny and not too distracting. This piece does feel a little short though, due to the way the narrator speaks the ending.
This is a very cleverly produced piece. First of all, the speaker does not force his words and speaks clearly and concisely. I liked the point of the piece, how gas has become the make or break in today's society. It is a very timely piece, because of today's economy, for especially young people today who rely on their automobiles to get around.
I enjoyed the use of music. I think that highlighted some of the good points of the story. I would have liked to have heard some of the interview being done when he was actually driving around in his car. It may have given the piece some more visual elements to idea driving and gasoline.
I think the phone interviewed helped give the piece more substance as well. Overall, great job. Really enjoyed it.
Comments for Gas Prices are the New Curfew
This piece belongs to the series "Youth Radio's the Best of "What's the New What?""
Produced by Youth Radio and King Anyi Howell
Other pieces by Youth Radio
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Kathryn Kaye
Posted on April 28, 2009 at 08:12 PM | Permalink
Review of Gas Prices are the New Curfew
"Gas Prices are the New Curfew," is interesting to teens who drive, are in relationships, or are just general teens. This piece would likely be heard on a youth-geared radio station, such as Vocolo.org. The narration and voxes are funny, yet true. I like the music segment that compliments what the narrator is saying because it is funny and not too distracting. This piece does feel a little short though, due to the way the narrator speaks the ending.
Eming Piansay
Posted on December 12, 2008 at 03:00 PM | Permalink
Review of 'Gas Prices are the New Curfew'
This is a very cleverly produced piece. First of all, the speaker does not force his words and speaks clearly and concisely. I liked the point of the piece, how gas has become the make or break in today's society. It is a very timely piece, because of today's economy, for especially young people today who rely on their automobiles to get around.
I enjoyed the use of music. I think that highlighted some of the good points of the story. I would have liked to have heard some of the interview being done when he was actually driving around in his car. It may have given the piece some more visual elements to idea driving and gasoline.
I think the phone interviewed helped give the piece more substance as well. Overall, great job. Really enjoyed it.