I'm really enjoying the SF/NY dialogue. At first I tried to figure out - is that just cause I'm constantly talking about this east vs. west issue? But I think it is relevant for the rest of the country (especially after reading the rest of the reviews) and actually, it really fits the Seattle vs. east discussion, too. The story does do a good job of broadening it to a life question, not just a city-specific question.
Knowing somebody who just moved from New York to San Francisco, and having lots of friends in each place who couldn't imagine living in the other, I found this a nice exploration of the topic. It could have used some more diverse voices to convey the differences between the cultures of both places - I kind of got the impression these were pretty much young, white professionals. But for what it was, it was nicely made, and the voices of the subjects were pleasant and used well. I enjoyed listening to the piece, and think it would run well in either SF or NY - though it probably wouldn't be popular in the "flyover" states.
Listening from Chicago about the difference in lifestyles between SF and NYC, I found this piece really well thought out and engaging. Very professionally done - I'd think that any station could use this piece, and be glad of it.
This piece touched me on a few levels. First, I've moved from NY to SF, and it struck me as true on alot of levels. While I grew up in NY, I've really come to love San Francisco on so many levels, and the people reviewed in this piece helped to express my feelings in ways that I've never been able to fully express.
This piece starts with a great hook and gives a wonderful focused look at San Francisco through the eyes of New Yorkers with brief moments of how NYC looks to a native SF woman. Having many friends who are tortured by this choice (my city of choice is SF, where people strip down and jump into hot tubs "more often than you'd expect," notes a New Yorker), I felt this piece was relevant to those of us who want to be in on a piece of the action here in America. Like Paris and Rome, SF and NYC are unique and pulsing with intense creative human energy. The piece could be tightened by focusing almost entirely on the thoughts of the New Yorkers who moved to San Fran. The music was grabbing in the beginning but somewhat distracting by the end. This piece would work well after a big winter storm when people in New York may be wondering what the grass looks like on the other side. (It's green and 65 degrees)
Interesting piece--good acts and tracks. I wanted to hear more comment about the differences between east coast/west coast mentalities. Thank goodness the narrator mentions (close to the end) that there is, in fact, a whole country of "other" places to live besides NY or San Fran.
This story would be perfect for the obvisous KQED or WNYC, but also other stations as well. Those of us who live in the vast "in between" are still acquaintened with the east vs. west quandry.
Comments for Different Worlds - Moving From NY to San Fran
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Sara Lerner
Posted on December 19, 2006 at 12:58 PM | Permalink
Review of Different Worlds - Moving From NY to San Fran
I'm really enjoying the SF/NY dialogue. At first I tried to figure out - is that just cause I'm constantly talking about this east vs. west issue? But I think it is relevant for the rest of the country (especially after reading the rest of the reviews) and actually, it really fits the Seattle vs. east discussion, too. The story does do a good job of broadening it to a life question, not just a city-specific question.
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Posted on July 30, 2005 at 10:04 AM | Permalink
Review of Different Worlds - Moving From NY to San Fran
Knowing somebody who just moved from New York to San Francisco, and having lots of friends in each place who couldn't imagine living in the other, I found this a nice exploration of the topic. It could have used some more diverse voices to convey the differences between the cultures of both places - I kind of got the impression these were pretty much young, white professionals. But for what it was, it was nicely made, and the voices of the subjects were pleasant and used well. I enjoyed listening to the piece, and think it would run well in either SF or NY - though it probably wouldn't be popular in the "flyover" states.
Matt Kaufman
Posted on August 11, 2004 at 12:03 PM | Permalink
Review of Different Worlds - Moving From NY to San Fran
Listening from Chicago about the difference in lifestyles between SF and NYC, I found this piece really well thought out and engaging. Very professionally done - I'd think that any station could use this piece, and be glad of it.
Lonni Friedman
Posted on August 09, 2004 at 07:02 PM | Permalink
Review of Different Worlds - Moving From NY to San Fran
This piece touched me on a few levels. First, I've moved from NY to SF, and it struck me as true on alot of levels. While I grew up in NY, I've really come to love San Francisco on so many levels, and the people reviewed in this piece helped to express my feelings in ways that I've never been able to fully express.
Rupa Marya
Posted on March 31, 2004 at 01:18 AM | Permalink
Review of Moving From NY to San Fran
This piece starts with a great hook and gives a wonderful focused look at San Francisco through the eyes of New Yorkers with brief moments of how NYC looks to a native SF woman. Having many friends who are tortured by this choice (my city of choice is SF, where people strip down and jump into hot tubs "more often than you'd expect," notes a New Yorker), I felt this piece was relevant to those of us who want to be in on a piece of the action here in America. Like Paris and Rome, SF and NYC are unique and pulsing with intense creative human energy. The piece could be tightened by focusing almost entirely on the thoughts of the New Yorkers who moved to San Fran. The music was grabbing in the beginning but somewhat distracting by the end. This piece would work well after a big winter storm when people in New York may be wondering what the grass looks like on the other side. (It's green and 65 degrees)
Adam Allington
Posted on March 29, 2004 at 05:32 PM | Permalink
Review of Moving From NY to San Fran
Interesting piece--good acts and tracks. I wanted to hear more comment about the differences between east coast/west coast mentalities. Thank goodness the narrator mentions (close to the end) that there is, in fact, a whole country of "other" places to live besides NY or San Fran.
This story would be perfect for the obvisous KQED or WNYC, but also other stations as well. Those of us who live in the vast "in between" are still acquaintened with the east vs. west quandry.