This piece is light and nimble, and it's great fun to hear the back and forth between the voice of the speaker and the voice of the answering machine. We hear from several wrong numbers, and each message gives us just a sliver of somebody else's life.
The piece even creates a slight bit of melancholy, as we listen to poor Herr Slickenmeyer forever waiting for a return call.
A fun New Year's greeting for all of us connected strangers out there.
Review of Hello, Mr. Slickenmeyer?
Sarah Levine
Posted on December 30, 2005 at 10:49 AM
This piece is light and nimble, and it's great fun to hear the back and forth between the voice of the speaker and the voice of the answering machine. We hear from several wrong numbers, and each message gives us just a sliver of somebody else's life.
The piece even creates a slight bit of melancholy, as we listen to poor Herr Slickenmeyer forever waiting for a return call.
A fun New Year's greeting for all of us connected strangers out there.