The producer uses an interesting narrative technique of describing the rescue of two Mongolian children who've overdosed on pills to spin off profiles of two shamans. His story is told from a personal point of view, weaving in how shamanism is changing and prospering in an evolving society.
The sound is full and particularly rich as he captures shamanistic rituals. The weak link in the narrative chain is the set up and inconclusive ending about the sick children he went to find. There's not enough information about how the kids were ultimately cured. Although he talks about being in search of shamans, he doesn't clarify how he was traveling or how his companions (medical personnel) were involved. This may seem like a small point, but it's good to wrap up all loose ends so the story has context.
The producer's technique reminds me a little of magical realism, but it still needs clear facts to leave listeners fully satisfied. It is an engaging piece,though.
Review of Shamans
Yolette Garcia
Posted on February 26, 2006 at 06:41 PM
The producer uses an interesting narrative technique of describing the rescue of two Mongolian children who've overdosed on pills to spin off profiles of two shamans. His story is told from a personal point of view, weaving in how shamanism is changing and prospering in an evolving society.
The sound is full and particularly rich as he captures shamanistic rituals. The weak link in the narrative chain is the set up and inconclusive ending about the sick children he went to find. There's not enough information about how the kids were ultimately cured. Although he talks about being in search of shamans, he doesn't clarify how he was traveling or how his companions (medical personnel) were involved. This may seem like a small point, but it's good to wrap up all loose ends so the story has context.
The producer's technique reminds me a little of magical realism, but it still needs clear facts to leave listeners fully satisfied. It is an engaging piece,though.