Eloquent and insightful, this solid piece represents a view of skateboarders that most people don't get--the view that skateboarders have of themselves. The repetition of "Is it just me?" sets this piece up nicely; revising the questions, however, so this is not repeated more than two or three times might serve as an even more powerful opening. These questions are echoed perfectly with the quotes from other skaters; without answering the question with his own words, the producer tells us, "No, it isn't just me." I was also impressed by the skillful use of music, which was present without distracting the listener from the words.
Review of Is It Just Me?
Eilis O'Neill
Posted on May 23, 2006 at 07:16 AM
Eloquent and insightful, this solid piece represents a view of skateboarders that most people don't get--the view that skateboarders have of themselves. The repetition of "Is it just me?" sets this piece up nicely; revising the questions, however, so this is not repeated more than two or three times might serve as an even more powerful opening. These questions are echoed perfectly with the quotes from other skaters; without answering the question with his own words, the producer tells us, "No, it isn't just me." I was also impressed by the skillful use of music, which was present without distracting the listener from the words.