These spare and elegant snapshots are both dramatic and poignant. Although the voice acting can be uneven, the writing is consistently sharp, often cutting to the very heart of the human condition. It's a jolly good show, so pour yourself a brandy and curl up by the fire: Joseph Dougherty has put Ira Glass on notice.
I would agree with Paul that, in terms of story, there's not much there, there. But this is a fantastic use of panning stereo and echoing voices that provides an intriguing cascade of aural snapshots.
Utterly charming. Requires and rewards both patience and attention. And when the cows finally do come home, answering the farmer's haunting call, the sounds of their hooves over the loose floorboards bring them out of the barn and straight into your living room. (note: this recording is binaural, so be sure to use headphones)
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Chris Boulton
Posted on July 23, 2006 at 01:12 AM
Review of Handwritten Theatre (deleted)
These spare and elegant snapshots are both dramatic and poignant. Although the voice acting can be uneven, the writing is consistently sharp, often cutting to the very heart of the human condition. It's a jolly good show, so pour yourself a brandy and curl up by the fire: Joseph Dougherty has put Ira Glass on notice.
Comment for "The Coney Island Pier"
Chris Boulton
Posted on June 10, 2006 at 01:32 PM | Permalink
Review of The Coney Island Pier
I would agree with Paul that, in terms of story, there's not much there, there. But this is a fantastic use of panning stereo and echoing voices that provides an intriguing cascade of aural snapshots.
Comment for "Lili Day at the Farm"
Chris Boulton
Posted on January 04, 2006 at 04:56 PM | Permalink
Review of Lili Day at the Farm
Utterly charming. Requires and rewards both patience and attention. And when the cows finally do come home, answering the farmer's haunting call, the sounds of their hooves over the loose floorboards bring them out of the barn and straight into your living room. (note: this recording is binaural, so be sure to use headphones)
Comment for "Andrew Bird"
Chris Boulton
Posted on December 18, 2005 at 05:25 AM | Permalink
Review of Andrew Bird
lovely, etherial, and humble. somehow avoids pretension in pursuit of sincerity.