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Comments by Thomas Marzahl
Comment for "Musicians on the Record: Nanci Griffith"
Thomas Marzahl
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 10:51 AM | Permalink
Review of Musicians on the Record: Nanci Griffith
As a big fan of Nanci Griffith and Bruce Springsteen, I was intrigued on having a folk singer reflect on an album I've often thought of as one of Springsteen's worst.
The clincher in this piece comes right at the end - it's one of those a-ha moments in an interview where I imagine the producer/reporter just heaving a sigh of relief, and knowing they had the red ribbon to tie up the piece with. Excellent use of sound - the songs fit well with the piece.
What I like is the understated tone of this piece - and yet, there's a surprising depth to a story that is 3:20 long. It covers a lot of ground - and it makes me hungry to listen to more Musicians on the Record.
Comment for "Peace Talks Radio: Taken Too Soon-The Cost of War (A Memorial)[59:00/54:00/29:00 or Modules]"
Thomas Marzahl
Posted on March 20, 2006 at 02:36 PM | Permalink
Review of Taken Too Soon: The Cost of War (A Memorial Day/Weekend Special)[59:00/54:00/29:00 or Modules]
A striking program in its simplicity, message and delivery. Producer Paul Ingles, whose work I'm hearing for the first time in detail, has put together a collage of names and deadly events surrounding the Afghanistan and Iraq wars that otherwise usually just show up in a box on page 13 of the New York Times. Or every once in a while one somewhat more prominent name makes the front page or is featured on Morning Edition.
The meditative music used underneath is a bonus.
What's that button or bumper sticker - war is not fun for children or for other human beings? I encourage station managers and program directors to put this show - or perhaps the easier to digest segments - on the air, if only to make their listeners think.