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Piece Description
A few days before Carlos's aunt died, she gave him fifty dollars. He was thrilled, and he left without saying thanks or goodbye; he went back home to gloat over his newfound wealth. Six years later, he's recorded this message to her, his own gift and apology, long overdue.
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Review of A Gift for Tia, Long OverdueThis piece was short and sad. The emotion in the narrator's voice had a big impact on the tone of the story. The details in the writing gave just enough information to the listener without burdening us with excessive personal detail. What was left was a universal story about guilt and loss. |
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Review of A Gift for Tia, Long OverdueGreat piece! Very touching. This is a very simple piece, that yet had so much emotion, the depth of your voice and the constant mood you kept with it gave this a one mood piece. Meaning my emotions when listening to your piece didn?t change I felt this one mood of a person asking for forgiveness...for some reason I pictured you on your knees with your hands together looking at the sky. Your descriptions in the beginning is amazing I mentally saw and felt it all, the setting, the room, the environment and the feelings. What would have been great is if you mentioned how old you where, because it gives listeners a understanding of your mind set and understanding of the situation. Also you said ?we would visit Tia every week?, it would be helpful if you said who, because going to see your grandmother with your friends sets a different picture then going to see your grandma with your sisters, brothers, or mother and father. Little stuff like that is important because telling a radio story is all about making a mental understanding of the situation, either in your description or in your sounds, its imperative! The last thing that would have also been helpful is if you gave Tia?s age and reason of death. Lastly I really liked your piece, a great job! |
Broadcast History
This piece was broadcast on WLUW 88.7 FM in Chicago.
Musical Works
acoustic guitar rendition of "Greensleeves," played by author of piece, Carlos Maeda.



Yolette Garcia
Posted on January 22, 2006 at 07:01 PM | Permalink
Review of A Gift for Tia, Long Overdue
Intimate and mournful in tone, the producer describes the last visit he paid to his ailing aunt. Years after her death, he realizes the debt he owes her.
Framed by classical guitar music to underscore his emotion, the producer allows his piece to stand tall with simple and beautiful language. All of it is eloquent. It is a remembrance with vulnerability laid bare.