Excellent lyrics. I am a performance poet as well and enjoy Polk's lyrical tribute to Chicago. This appeals to a narrow audience: Chicagoans. However, the execution of this piece is nearly flawless. The one, glaring error of this piece is perhaps Polk's monotone voice. Although a listener can definitely hear what Polk is saying and can appreciate it for its artistic value, his poem falls short on what it tries best to do -- to evoke the feelings of living in a city much bigger than most know. If Polk varies his tone in the piece, it would be perfect.
Warren Polk did an outstanding job writing this poem. His attack on the city's "Hollywood" depiction is nothing short of inspiring. His delivery is precise and his understanding of the city's history is very accurate. Polk describes both the ups and downs of living in a large and overpopulated urban environment, and shows us that Chicago deserves a deeper look than your usual stereotypes.
For someone to speak so beautifully of where their from is absolutly breath taking. I really am almost speech less after listening to this piece.
Great job Warren. I can't find anything wrong with this piece.It's just simply my favorite on this entire website.
"A City Bigger Than" poetically creates powerful influence on the listener. The smooth and sorrowful rhythm captures minds, yet speaks to hearts about the struggles of living in the city of Chicago. The hopeful undertone is complemented by an excellent voice and a flawlessly chosen accompaniment.
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Minhal Baig
Posted on July 19, 2007 at 04:04 PM | Permalink
Review of A City Bigger Than
Excellent lyrics. I am a performance poet as well and enjoy Polk's lyrical tribute to Chicago. This appeals to a narrow audience: Chicagoans. However, the execution of this piece is nearly flawless. The one, glaring error of this piece is perhaps Polk's monotone voice. Although a listener can definitely hear what Polk is saying and can appreciate it for its artistic value, his poem falls short on what it tries best to do -- to evoke the feelings of living in a city much bigger than most know. If Polk varies his tone in the piece, it would be perfect.
Carlos Maeda
Posted on October 14, 2005 at 04:25 PM | Permalink
Review of A City Bigger Than
Warren Polk did an outstanding job writing this poem. His attack on the city's "Hollywood" depiction is nothing short of inspiring. His delivery is precise and his understanding of the city's history is very accurate. Polk describes both the ups and downs of living in a large and overpopulated urban environment, and shows us that Chicago deserves a deeper look than your usual stereotypes.
Russell Wright
Posted on June 13, 2005 at 08:18 PM | Permalink
Review of A City Bigger Than
For someone to speak so beautifully of where their from is absolutly breath taking. I really am almost speech less after listening to this piece.
Great job Warren. I can't find anything wrong with this piece.It's just simply my favorite on this entire website.
Emily LaFond
Posted on April 27, 2005 at 03:50 PM | Permalink
Review of A City Bigger Than
"A City Bigger Than" poetically creates powerful influence on the listener. The smooth and sorrowful rhythm captures minds, yet speaks to hearts about the struggles of living in the city of Chicago. The hopeful undertone is complemented by an excellent voice and a flawlessly chosen accompaniment.