Summary: In 1999, radio producers Paul Ingles and Joe Warnes went in pursuit of an interview with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown at a tour stop in Albuquerque. As they pursued a private audience with Brown, they managed to capture his essence by talking to fans and handlers and by taking listeners inside the arena for a taste of a James Brown show. Offered here in a 29 minute doc and a 6:30 excerpt. A Bonus Music Sweep is added for Stations Needing 53:00 or 58:00 Hours.
Engaging and upbeat is an understatement. It's James Brown! Lovely lovely piece. It will be perfect to air on New Year's Day. That is- the 6:30 piece. So smart of you all to make pieces of so many different lengths. This story is basically just fans talking about the man (The Mr. James Brown, of course); then hearing what it's like in the concert; then fans reactions after. But with great writing and description about the concert and James Brown. And for people like me, who have been listening to James Brown for so long but never went to see him play, this piece gives you a taste of that experience.
Paul Ingles is one of public radio's most promising producers, he combines traditional radio reportage with NPR-style reportage in this great tribute to the Godfather of Soul that any radio station looking to pay tribute to James Brown soon not miss. As an added bonus, in addition to taking you behind-the-scenes, you get to hear excerpts from the show itself. A fitting tribute to one of the greatest performers of our time.
Comments for In Search of James Brown: An Appreciation (58:00 / 53:00 / 29:00 or 6:30 Feature)
Produced by Paul Ingles / Joe Warnes
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Sara Lerner
Posted on December 29, 2006 at 08:33 AM | Permalink
Review of In Search of James Brown: An Appreciation (58:00 / 53:00 / 29:00 or 6:30 Feature)
Engaging and upbeat is an understatement. It's James Brown! Lovely lovely piece. It will be perfect to air on New Year's Day. That is- the 6:30 piece. So smart of you all to make pieces of so many different lengths. This story is basically just fans talking about the man (The Mr. James Brown, of course); then hearing what it's like in the concert; then fans reactions after. But with great writing and description about the concert and James Brown. And for people like me, who have been listening to James Brown for so long but never went to see him play, this piece gives you a taste of that experience.
Mik Davis
Posted on December 26, 2006 at 11:42 AM | Permalink
Review of In Search of James Brown: An Appreciation (29:00 and 6:30 Feature)
Paul Ingles is one of public radio's most promising producers, he combines traditional radio reportage with NPR-style reportage in this great tribute to the Godfather of Soul that any radio station looking to pay tribute to James Brown soon not miss. As an added bonus, in addition to taking you behind-the-scenes, you get to hear excerpts from the show itself. A fitting tribute to one of the greatest performers of our time.