Summary: On this Labor Day, WFUV catches up with New York City's night shift workers. In this segment, a sanitation worker sings his way through a very late -- or early -- shift.
Perhaps a model you can use at your station to introduce or reintroduce the value and strength of the audio post card -- content, mix, production, flow -- it's all there.
More importantly, for listeners -- this should provide a real joy, boost and kick. And look forward to the twist at about 2:19.
Through a light and straightforward approach, this piece places the listener alongside Andrew Macchio on the back of the garbage truck as he belts his way through the streets of New York City. The rotting smell of old garbage fades away into the air and you can't help but hum along with him. The lyrics "I gotta be me" echo throughout, reflecting Macchio's personal ethic that perhaps too few working people consider in their own lives. It's uplifting and well-produced-- listen to this piece right now if you haven't already!
This is a cute, little piece. The garbage man has a terrific voice and it does put a smile on your face to hear him. The piece feels a little long, even at 3:40, but that’s mostly because he doesn’t have that much to say. This is the sort of thing you don’t even think about, let alone hear.
This short piece features an inspirational garbage collector with an altogether winning personality. Cleanly produced and filled with rich sounds, it entertains even as it pokes holes in our stereotypes about glum proletarians at the bottom of the industrial food chain. This man seems to be happier and better adjusted than most of the smartly dressed executives who pass him on the streets every day. Plus, this guy can sing; he ought to get a contract out of this piece!
Delightful ! It's about singing and garbage and mental health and feeling good and civic duty and brotherly love. This is perfect for labor day, well, for any day actually but this man's approach to work is inspiring and irresistible. The editing shows a wonderful sense of humor without mockery - I'm still smiling hard, in fact, I think I'll go listen again.
Comments for Singing Sanitation Worker
This piece belongs to the series "On the Night Shift"
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David Srebnik
Posted on September 03, 2009 at 02:46 PM | Permalink
A Model Audio Post Card and Mix
Perhaps a model you can use at your station to introduce or reintroduce the value and strength of the audio post card -- content, mix, production, flow -- it's all there.
More importantly, for listeners -- this should provide a real joy, boost and kick. And look forward to the twist at about 2:19.
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Posted on April 12, 2006 at 10:51 AM | Permalink
Review of Singing Sanitation Worker
Through a light and straightforward approach, this piece places the listener alongside Andrew Macchio on the back of the garbage truck as he belts his way through the streets of New York City. The rotting smell of old garbage fades away into the air and you can't help but hum along with him. The lyrics "I gotta be me" echo throughout, reflecting Macchio's personal ethic that perhaps too few working people consider in their own lives. It's uplifting and well-produced-- listen to this piece right now if you haven't already!
Richard Paul
Posted on August 19, 2005 at 12:47 PM | Permalink
Review of Singing Sanitation Worker
This is a cute, little piece. The garbage man has a terrific voice and it does put a smile on your face to hear him. The piece feels a little long, even at 3:40, but that’s mostly because he doesn’t have that much to say. This is the sort of thing you don’t even think about, let alone hear.
Andrew Witmer
Posted on October 03, 2004 at 02:52 PM | Permalink
Review of Singing Sanitation Worker
This short piece features an inspirational garbage collector with an altogether winning personality. Cleanly produced and filled with rich sounds, it entertains even as it pokes holes in our stereotypes about glum proletarians at the bottom of the industrial food chain. This man seems to be happier and better adjusted than most of the smartly dressed executives who pass him on the streets every day. Plus, this guy can sing; he ought to get a contract out of this piece!
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Posted on August 27, 2004 at 06:10 AM | Permalink
Review of Singing Sanitation Worker
Delightful ! It's about singing and garbage and mental health and feeling good and civic duty and brotherly love. This is perfect for labor day, well, for any day actually but this man's approach to work is inspiring and irresistible. The editing shows a wonderful sense of humor without mockery - I'm still smiling hard, in fact, I think I'll go listen again.