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August
29, 2004 (#4)
Originally broadcast June 6, 2004
New Violet Flame
Brenda Hutchinson – Independent Producer
When Brenda Hutchinson's sister decided to raise her kids in a secluded
religious community in Montana, Hutchinson went to investigate. This piece
documents her exploration into a completely foreign world of worship.
(Soundprint)
Letter from Chicago
Jonathan Menjivar – Independent Producer
Jonathan Menjivar's mom started worrying about him when he moved to
Chicago...and hasn't stopped. In this audio letter, Menjivar attempts to
reassure his mom by documenting a day in his life.
Paint Mixers
damali ayo – Performance Artist
Dmae Roberts – Independent Producer, MediaRites
As a little girl, damali ayo looked for her skin tone in a box of crayons but it
was nowhere to be found. So as an adult, ayo asks paint mixers to create a
color that matches her skin...and surreptitiously records them as they do so.
Geek Speak
Pamela Z – Independent Producer
Listen as Pamela Z turns the vocabulary and attitude of a computer geek into an
entirely new language, complete with harmony, rhythm, and melody.
Featured Music:
Manitoba, Up in Flames (The Leaf Label)
Extras:
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August 22, 2004
(#3)
Originally broadcast May 30, 2004
Karaoke Counselor
Natalie Kestecher – Producer, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
To whom can you turn if your relationship has soured? You might try traditional
couples' therapy, or you could explore the possibilities karaoke has to offer.
(ABC’s Listening Room)
If They Had a Pill, I'd Be There in a Second
Emily Botein, Dean Olsher and Rachel Sobel – Producers, WNYC Radio
We follow Chris Schell through a three-week program at the American Institute
for Stuttering in New York, then back home, where he struggles to hold on to
his new, stutter-free self. (PRI’s The Next Big Thing from WNYC)
Voice of Warning
Anne Penman and Trisha Wilson - Producers, CBC
Two friends living on the edge of Vancouver's nightlife push too hard, then
face the consequences of the resulting tragedy by boldly sharing their story
with students all across Canada. (CBC’s Outfront)
Tupperware
Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva, The Kitchen Sisters – Independent Producers
The Kitchen Sisters eavesdrop on a 1970s Tupperware party—learning about
Tupperware culture, after-parties, and conventions and delighting in the
unforgettable, unmistakable Tupperware burp. (NPR’s All Things Considered)
Featured Music:
Wayne Horvitz, Monologue (Cavity Search)
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August 15, 2004
(#2)
Originally broadcast May 23, 2004
High School
David Torgesen – Producer, Antenna Theater Productions
Produced in the form of a walking tour of Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley,
California, this piece captures the experience of contemporary high school
life. Over the course of the tour, listeners we pass through the high school’s
buildings, courtyards, cafeteria, administrative offices, and bathrooms,
gaining insight into the hopes, dreams, and fears felt by teenagers on a
typical day.
Interview with David Torgesen
Re:sound host Gwen Macsai talks with the creator of High School.
Sound Design from Hell
Jonathan
Mitcheli- Independent Producer
Film sound designer Steve Boeddeker demonstrates how sound can be used to
enhance the emotional impact of a scene. (WNYC’s Studio 360)
Featured Music:
Mice Parade, Collaborations (Bubblecore)
This Heat, Deceit (Rough Trade)
Extras:
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August 8, 2004 (#1)
Originally broadcast May 16, 2004
Fez, Morocco
Jim Metzner – Sound Recordist
Fez, Morocco, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Jim Metzner takes us on an aural tour of the city and back in time.
Holy Soul
Matt Power – Independent Producer
Matt Power was a 15-year-old aspiring writer when he met poet Allen Ginsberg at his cousin's bar mitzvah. The two developed an intimate friendship, and Ginsberg's influence as a mentor, friend, and writer is still ever-present in Matt's daily life. (PRI’s The Next Big Thing from WNYC)
Mind, Body, Soul
Gregory Whitehead - Performance Artist, Playwright, and Independent Producer
Gregory Whitehead interviews a performance artist whose “art” consists of consuming entire copies of the Oxford English Dictionary, Gray's Anatomy, and the King James Bible, page by page.
Featured Music:
E*Vax, Parking Lot Music (Audio Dregs)
Erock, Conscious (Audio Dregs)
The Books, The Lemon of Pink (Tomlab)
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More from Holy Soul producer Matt Power on being a writer and visual artist Behind The Scenes. |
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August 1 , 2004
(#12)
Tracking
Jaimita Haskell – Radio Rookie
Marianne McCune – Producer, WNYC Radio Rookies
Czerina Patel - Producer, WNYC Radio Rookies
As a sophomore, Jaimita Haskell was given the chance to take advanced classes at
her high school, an experience she found stimulating and rewarding. But then
she was dropped back into mainstream courses because of circumstances beyond
her control. So Haskell challenged her school's educational tracking system, an
action that inspired others to follow her lead. (WNYC’s Radio Rookies)
Interview with Jaimita Haskell
Gwen Macsai talks with Jaimita Haskell about what she's been up to since
graduating from high school and how her life has changed since she began
working in radio.
Hard-Hearted Hannah
Joni Murphy – Independent Producer
Growing up, Hannah Hose was the star of her family—literally. As “frontman” in
the family band, she toured Maine performing campy folk acts with her parents.
But by the tender age of 13, Hannah was already burnt out on the celebrity
life. (Salt Institute for Documentary Studies)
Dreaming in Farsi
Shirley Jahad- Chicago Public Radio
Shirley Jahad's family was prevented from visiting its native Iran for over 40
years by forces of revolution, war, and repression. So when it finally made the
journey, Shirley couldn't help but bring along her tape recorder. (Chicago
Public Radio’s Chicago Matters: Inside Housing, 2002)
Featured Music:
Emperor Penguin, Shatter the Illusion of Integrity, Yeah (Southern Records)
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