Not only is this piece informational but it is also very pleasant to listen to. These educated musicians travel to perform for audiences all over the world - playing the recorder. The recorder isn't typically thought of as a respected instrument with an exciting repertoire. However, this group has creatively arranged music from as early as the Renaissance to music that is being written for them today in an entertaining and informational performance.
A very active piece, including listening to various recorder performances, hearing comments made by the performers themselves, as well as succinct narration - all leaving the listener curious and hoping to hear more.
As one of the group members says, it isn't how you think about the music, but how it makes you feel that is important.
In a world where a blind teenager uses a braille compass, practices to be in the Honor Guard by spinning his cane, and one day hopes to work for the Air Force - you can do anything.
This is a very inspirational piece that doesn't have any of those overly-sentimental aspects that cause it to be cheesy. Narrated by a blind teenager, the sound is really great - causing the listener to feel as if he was in the blind kids world we can't see what is happening.
A parent has to explore the world her child is going to be living in; whether it be the world of music, of sports, or of another race.
This piece gives interesting insight into the world of trans-racial adoption that anyone outside of this experience would not understand. Through interviewing several different families in a small area, the creator of this piece touches on many of the seemingly small issues that have to be dealt with in this type of family life.
A very sweet piece that takes you out of the mundane issues of your own world
Who can keep from smiling when hearing the laughter and energy in the voices of this inspiring group of senior citizens? When a group of seniors (not the high school or college kind) enter the Odyssey of the Mind competition as the first adult group ever, they change all the rules. As one of them says, "The moment you take your last breath is the time you can stop growing." An educational newsworthy spark of a piece.
This quiet, contemplative piece of reality is about down to earth healing. It is very organic; about the real processes of life. As Luce talks about his mother passing, he also talks about the healing and the mindfulness of work - of creating something - of fulfilling - and of making it real. A very uplifting piece I would love to hear on the radio while driving home to my family in the evening.
Comments by Aubrey Faith-Slaker
Comment for "Recorders: You Don't Know Them like This..."
Aubrey Faith-Slaker
Posted on November 17, 2005 at 04:56 PM | Permalink
Review of Recorders: You Don't Know Them like This...
Not only is this piece informational but it is also very pleasant to listen to. These educated musicians travel to perform for audiences all over the world - playing the recorder. The recorder isn't typically thought of as a respected instrument with an exciting repertoire. However, this group has creatively arranged music from as early as the Renaissance to music that is being written for them today in an entertaining and informational performance.
A very active piece, including listening to various recorder performances, hearing comments made by the performers themselves, as well as succinct narration - all leaving the listener curious and hoping to hear more.
As one of the group members says, it isn't how you think about the music, but how it makes you feel that is important.
Comment for "I've Seen That"
Aubrey Faith-Slaker
Posted on June 24, 2005 at 01:51 PM | Permalink
Review of I've Seen That
In a world where a blind teenager uses a braille compass, practices to be in the Honor Guard by spinning his cane, and one day hopes to work for the Air Force - you can do anything.
This is a very inspirational piece that doesn't have any of those overly-sentimental aspects that cause it to be cheesy. Narrated by a blind teenager, the sound is really great - causing the listener to feel as if he was in the blind kids world we can't see what is happening.
Comment for "Different Colors, Same Family"
Aubrey Faith-Slaker
Posted on June 24, 2005 at 01:32 PM | Permalink
Review of Different Colors, Same Family
A parent has to explore the world her child is going to be living in; whether it be the world of music, of sports, or of another race.
This piece gives interesting insight into the world of trans-racial adoption that anyone outside of this experience would not understand. Through interviewing several different families in a small area, the creator of this piece touches on many of the seemingly small issues that have to be dealt with in this type of family life.
A very sweet piece that takes you out of the mundane issues of your own world
Comment for "Old Dogs, New Tricks"
Aubrey Faith-Slaker
Posted on June 07, 2005 at 07:17 PM | Permalink
Review of Old Dogs, New Tricks
Who can keep from smiling when hearing the laughter and energy in the voices of this inspiring group of senior citizens? When a group of seniors (not the high school or college kind) enter the Odyssey of the Mind competition as the first adult group ever, they change all the rules. As one of them says, "The moment you take your last breath is the time you can stop growing." An educational newsworthy spark of a piece.
Comment for "Bringing The Work Into You"
Aubrey Faith-Slaker
Posted on June 07, 2005 at 06:59 PM | Permalink
Review of Bringing The Work Into You
This quiet, contemplative piece of reality is about down to earth healing. It is very organic; about the real processes of life. As Luce talks about his mother passing, he also talks about the healing and the mindfulness of work - of creating something - of fulfilling - and of making it real. A very uplifting piece I would love to hear on the radio while driving home to my family in the evening.