Summary: An exploration of the subculture of "graffiti art": three teen taggers -- not gang affiliated -- talk about their love for climbing light poles and making their mark with a spray can.
When you think of graffiti it's, either "disrespecting a place" or "a piece or art". In this piece there is no discrimination against graffiti artists. It starts with a description of graffiti in an urban tone, then going goes into rap, and then transitions into the interview with turntable noises. This sets the perfect tone. The people interviewed share their story, creating a connection between speaker and listener. I've listened to pieces where this doesn't happen, but it does in here, and it does it well. People, especially teenagers, will connect with this piece because everyone has a passion and a story behind it them. The only complaint I have is how the producers did not explain a few terms here and there. This piece is just like the subject, an art form, so perfect that I wish there were more radio pieces like this. Ending it with the quote "I'll die with a spray can in my hand" leaves a powerful impression.
These are the stories of those, who participate in an art, which is for the most part misunderstood. Three unique individual?s takes us on a journey of self discovery via the use of Graf or better know as graffiti art... From humble beginning of kids coloring on walls, to using graffiti as a voice to speak out, these speakers invite us into their lives, and help us understand the importance of such a beautiful art. The narrator perfectly transitions from each storyteller in such a lyrical way that is makes it hard not to listen. Plus it is not the typical type of commentary normally used on this type of production, which is, a breathe of fresh air, and at the same time conveys the important of other forms of art. After you listen to this piece you should gain a new apercation for this art, and if not let the ink sink in.
Man, this is a really cool sounding piece. I like the music a lot and it comes in at just the right places, and then fades out again when the kids start to talk. I also really like the atmosphere of the piece, with all the slang-n-stuff.
I also like how it talks about how graffiti can be art... most people just see it as vandalism. This piece sort of exposes people to that point of view. On the other hand, I don't think tagging your handle all over stuff is so cool... it was good that this piece stayed pretty much impartial, what with the kid talking about how he is in a way "addicted" to tagging.
One part that I didn't like so much was how that one girl said graffiti saved her life, but then there was no explanation of how! I am pretty curious about that.
Comments for "Where The Ink Sinks In": Interview with Teen Graffiti Taggers
Produced by Curie Youth Radio
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Thao To
Posted on July 30, 2008 at 10:18 AM | Permalink
Review of "Where The Ink Sinks In": Interview with Teen Graffiti Taggers
When you think of graffiti it's, either "disrespecting a place" or "a piece or art". In this piece there is no discrimination against graffiti artists. It starts with a description of graffiti in an urban tone, then going goes into rap, and then transitions into the interview with turntable noises. This sets the perfect tone. The people interviewed share their story, creating a connection between speaker and listener. I've listened to pieces where this doesn't happen, but it does in here, and it does it well. People, especially teenagers, will connect with this piece because everyone has a passion and a story behind it them. The only complaint I have is how the producers did not explain a few terms here and there. This piece is just like the subject, an art form, so perfect that I wish there were more radio pieces like this. Ending it with the quote "I'll die with a spray can in my hand" leaves a powerful impression.
Warren Polk
Posted on September 22, 2006 at 12:07 AM | Permalink
Review of "Where The Ink Sinks In": Interview with Teen Graffiti Taggers
These are the stories of those, who participate in an art, which is for the most part misunderstood. Three unique individual?s takes us on a journey of self discovery via the use of Graf or better know as graffiti art... From humble beginning of kids coloring on walls, to using graffiti as a voice to speak out, these speakers invite us into their lives, and help us understand the importance of such a beautiful art. The narrator perfectly transitions from each storyteller in such a lyrical way that is makes it hard not to listen. Plus it is not the typical type of commentary normally used on this type of production, which is, a breathe of fresh air, and at the same time conveys the important of other forms of art. After you listen to this piece you should gain a new apercation for this art, and if not let the ink sink in.
Ben Lavine
Posted on July 14, 2005 at 07:56 PM | Permalink
Review of "Where The Ink Sinks In"
Man, this is a really cool sounding piece. I like the music a lot and it comes in at just the right places, and then fades out again when the kids start to talk. I also really like the atmosphere of the piece, with all the slang-n-stuff.
I also like how it talks about how graffiti can be art... most people just see it as vandalism. This piece sort of exposes people to that point of view. On the other hand, I don't think tagging your handle all over stuff is so cool... it was good that this piece stayed pretty much impartial, what with the kid talking about how he is in a way "addicted" to tagging.
One part that I didn't like so much was how that one girl said graffiti saved her life, but then there was no explanation of how! I am pretty curious about that.
Well, yeah, good job. I definitley enjoyed it.