This is a fun, sound-rich, well-produced piece that gets at one of my favorite topics: subcultures. I love the multiplicity of voices, and the choice of what music to post in the clear, and how quickly Amber gets to the first yodel! Her writing and read are appropriately amused and respectful and support the scenes rather than dominate them.
I agree with the guy from Queens. Accordions wll be portrayed as un-cool, unless someone cool plays it. And generally people do associate playing the accordion to certain stereotypes. I was suprised to learn that more and more younger people are playing and performing the accordion nowadays. The piece had musicians demonstrate varying styles that helped me understand the versatility of the instrument.
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Rekha Murthy
Posted on May 24, 2005 at 09:58 PM | Permalink
Review of The Accordion Files
This is a fun, sound-rich, well-produced piece that gets at one of my favorite topics: subcultures. I love the multiplicity of voices, and the choice of what music to post in the clear, and how quickly Amber gets to the first yodel! Her writing and read are appropriately amused and respectful and support the scenes rather than dominate them.
Emon Hassan
Posted on May 21, 2005 at 10:46 PM | Permalink
Review of The Accordion Files
I agree with the guy from Queens. Accordions wll be portrayed as un-cool, unless someone cool plays it. And generally people do associate playing the accordion to certain stereotypes. I was suprised to learn that more and more younger people are playing and performing the accordion nowadays. The piece had musicians demonstrate varying styles that helped me understand the versatility of the instrument.