This beautifully crafted piece communicates information on many levels through the authentic voices of the residents of Brinkley. Program and news directors should put this on a CD and use it as as a model feature for teaching producers. It's a classic. There are no intrusive experts, just the authority of the people. Orginal music by Sujan Stevens an added plus. This piece gives definition to public radio; memorable, surely a 'driveway moment' that deserves repeating. NPR needs to have features like this on daily to give a change in sound and more importantly give listeners an experience that takes them to another place and is uniquely radio. It would be good if the false dichotomy between news and features could be put to rest by Dan's piece. Obviously it fit well on ATC.
Summary: An innovative story about the rediscovery of the Ivory Billed Woodpecker in Brinkley, Arkansas that blends interviews and an original song by Sufjan Stevens.
Review of The Lord God Bird
Bill Siemering
Posted on July 21, 2005 at 11:12 AM
This beautifully crafted piece communicates information on many levels through the authentic voices of the residents of Brinkley. Program and news directors should put this on a CD and use it as as a model feature for teaching producers. It's a classic. There are no intrusive experts, just the authority of the people. Orginal music by Sujan Stevens an added plus. This piece gives definition to public radio; memorable, surely a 'driveway moment' that deserves repeating. NPR needs to have features like this on daily to give a change in sound and more importantly give listeners an experience that takes them to another place and is uniquely radio. It would be good if the false dichotomy between news and features could be put to rest by Dan's piece. Obviously it fit well on ATC.