these were all elements I knew were present in Arabic music but I would not have known how to separate or explain them this way. An important characteristic of Arabic music as far as I understand it is the use of quarter tones, so I'm wondering about the decision not to include that. Too complex for the non-musically trained?
I thin Jacobi did an excellent job of connecting the lives of the cab drivers in Somalia with their lives here in Portland. I think it's important for Americans to know that many immigrants have to take a significant "downgrade" in the kind of work they do when they come here. I also liked the quiet tone of her narration; it worked with the driver's voices and made me think of sitting in a cab in the early morning or evening when it's cold outside, in an empty parking lot.
Comments by Andrea Muraskin
Comment for "More Than Just Houses"
Andrea Muraskin
Posted on February 11, 2011 at 11:15 AM | Permalink
Georgia rocks
I sat next to Georgia at Salt, and I can tell you she worked her butt off on this piece. Saltcast recognition well-deserved!
Comment for "What Makes Arabic Music Unique?"
Andrea Muraskin
Posted on December 09, 2010 at 06:33 PM | Permalink
great job
these were all elements I knew were present in Arabic music but I would not have known how to separate or explain them this way. An important characteristic of Arabic music as far as I understand it is the use of quarter tones, so I'm wondering about the decision not to include that. Too complex for the non-musically trained?
Comment for "Taxi Line"
Andrea Muraskin
Posted on October 19, 2010 at 08:02 PM | Permalink
from a current Saltie
I thin Jacobi did an excellent job of connecting the lives of the cab drivers in Somalia with their lives here in Portland. I think it's important for Americans to know that many immigrants have to take a significant "downgrade" in the kind of work they do when they come here. I also liked the quiet tone of her narration; it worked with the driver's voices and made me think of sitting in a cab in the early morning or evening when it's cold outside, in an empty parking lot.