This is a well intentioned piece and series. However, I was kind of like screaming in my head when the announcer told me we were going to hear the same song six times over. Does anyone know if this breaks those nasty RIAA rules? (That was a joke people!)
The goal of this show is to showcase how one great song can be reinterpreted by various artists to change the mood and nuance of the piece. Great idea, but by the 4th version, I was just worn out. All of the piece are classic jazz...I searched Lush Life on iTunes and was surprised to find no Rocker/Country or other versions.
I do appreciate the facts about the composer. They are insightful and round out the music well. I also love that a modern artist, not generally considered a Public Radio artist, is included. I think the host is grandfatherly and warm to the ear and that's a plus.
I guess I'm conflicted. Sure it's a great song and great idea...but will radio listeners sit there for 30 minutes and listen to the same song over and over again? I suspect not. I think folks who are there at the start of the show will tune out half way through. Folks do want knowledge, which this piece provides, but radio is about entertainment this piece, as any with just one song, wears thin.
Review of ONE GREAT SONG-#4 LUSH LIFE
Steve Yasko
Posted on July 31, 2006 at 04:29 PM
Well if One is Good---Six Must Better!
This is a well intentioned piece and series. However, I was kind of like screaming in my head when the announcer told me we were going to hear the same song six times over. Does anyone know if this breaks those nasty RIAA rules? (That was a joke people!)
The goal of this show is to showcase how one great song can be reinterpreted by various artists to change the mood and nuance of the piece. Great idea, but by the 4th version, I was just worn out. All of the piece are classic jazz...I searched Lush Life on iTunes and was surprised to find no Rocker/Country or other versions.
I do appreciate the facts about the composer. They are insightful and round out the music well. I also love that a modern artist, not generally considered a Public Radio artist, is included. I think the host is grandfatherly and warm to the ear and that's a plus.
I guess I'm conflicted. Sure it's a great song and great idea...but will radio listeners sit there for 30 minutes and listen to the same song over and over again? I suspect not. I think folks who are there at the start of the show will tune out half way through. Folks do want knowledge, which this piece provides, but radio is about entertainment this piece, as any with just one song, wears thin.