Storytelling in Song

Your writing made me chuckle and your piece definitely showed your hostiness. I appreciate the subtle changes in tone during your story that really supported what you were saying at the time...it did make me want to hear you break out into some kind of Garrison K-esque number...you strung me along good and I enjoyed every second. Thanks for the entertainment!

Vicki Flaugher
creator of http://www.SmartWomanGuides.com
Are YOU too sexy for the bus? Listen in:
http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/509

... of Sexy Rubber Ducky!

Nice submission--good luck!

Ari Epstein
http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/84

Janean, I was very entertained by your submission. The sexy rubber ducky cracked me up! It made me think of comedian Jim Breuer doing that bit about how Brian Johnson, lead singer for AC/DC, could make the Hokay Pokey heavy metal! If you've never heard this, it's very funny.

Good luck to you.
http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/1287

If for nothing else, the phrase, "Sexy Rubber Ducky"! Very wry and warm--lovely entry!

Yes, indeed - you go!

Rich Meitin
www.richmeitin.com
http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/1038
Please stop by!

Why didn't you at least hum a bar or two? I enjoyed it anyway. Your fellow contestant, Jade

(reX. enters the comments.. quiet.. then softly... clears his throat... and begin's his best 'babs'... )

"...with so many songs in my head..
i couldnt sleep.. i lay in bed..

approached did i a quest you see..
that left me thinkin'.. would it be.. meeeeeee?...

the public talent quest..
they say invite a guest..

to vote for the entry..
that might bring victory..

to the oooooNNNNNeeeeeee...

luCk.y.. lucky.. luCky..

oooooNNNeeeee..

will.. it..

beeeeeeeeeeeeee....

meeeeeeeee... ?"

(fade to dark)...

reX. booth
take it to realiTy!
http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/1679
www.rexsworld.com
rex@rexsworld.com

And oh, so many possibilities! This was a pleasure to listen to. Man, do I have some friends I need to point to your site.

Nice work, and good luck!

Courtenay

Since we have commented on podcasting, I never did comment on your show. I listen to it several times. I was on the borderline for 4-5 stars. I thought about it and gave it 5 stars because you have a great hosting voice and appropriate for the format. There is nothing wrong with your show. It runs smoothly and you got the passion and intention to make it work. The hold up for me was the Broadway part of the show. I know some know these plays, but I wouldn't know if the audience would realize it. But, I'm glad you mention storytelling because you can broaden this to bands since they're doing a concept album that the whole album is about a story. If you can go broader to the music and Broadway industry, you got a winner. Good luck, and to me, you're still in it.

It's the musical theatre story of my early childhood. The teenage years were spent with ideas explored in "Nothing," moving on to the Gilbert and Sullivan opera of my 13 year marriage...then the rebound relationship of "You Must Meet My Wife"...YIKES, WHAT?! and on to "Make it Another Old Fashioned, Please."

My life is a Kander and Ebb musical.

I loved your take! Great job, and much luck to you.

Yes, musical theatre tells every story.

"Give me chastity and continence, but not yet."
- Saint Augustine (354-430)

http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/7689
http://www.OurMissBrooks.blogspot.com

I really was entertained! You do have the ‘it’ factor for this medium (or hostiness). Meaning you intoxicate the listener from the beginning to end..that’s a good thing!

NPR I'm sure is taking note.

Steve (yeah, from CT) :)

http://publicradioquest.com/audio/user/1711

Yes! I want to hear an old fashioned radio program where the music is picked to say something rather than please the labels, rating orgs and other commercial interests. It helps that you have fab cords, too. I really wanted you to break out into that song, got chills when you said, "Hit it," in that big voice. Great job here.
Theresa
PS Thanks for the birthday haiku. I do love me some books.

Janean, I just realized I hadn't commented on your entry! And you were my first, how rude of me. Well you know how I feel about it, but I'll go ahead and tell the world. I love it! I think you got "you" down in this piece. And that is exactly what the judges, and your listeners are looking for. Good job. You're great.

elizabeth

Deftly accomplished with a nice flair! Kudos!

This was great!!

ADQ

Please and Thank You for your Vote:
http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/6914

Keep on rockin' in the free world.

Nuff said.

I break in to song all to time. Sometimes I even dance. No one ever joins in though :(

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May the girth be with you.
http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/5728

I really liked the writing of this piece. Alot. Especially the dynamic of introducing the husband that gives advice...and "it" was not the advice that lead you to the right choice.

Anyway! I loved the concept, and hear the potential for your ideas...

thank you for reading.... and listening...

BarbaraAnnKaarina Turning-McCord, R.N.

"Nurse BK has your chart and is on the case"
http://www.publicradioquest.com/user/4165
www.thirdcoastlive.net

Very charming.

Best,
Jzar
http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/2399

Very innovative and engaging.

tippyfig
http://publicradioquest.com/node/1514

Your presentation is, well, professional and even though I don't like musicals, I loved your ideas around the theme based shows.

Please take a listen:
http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/1174

Sing the rubber ducky torch song for us?

I've never really considered music's lyrics to be stories on par with others.

I like knowing you're my musical opposite. I listen to music and pretty much ignore the lyrics of even my favorite songs. Music deserves to have us representing both ends of the spectrum.

Aside: Did you ever see the play Sideman? While I am a fan of musicals, I was lucky enough to see Sideman with Frank Wood and think it's one of the greatest pieces of theater involving music.

I just want to say,
I think your on your way,
Your style is full of wit,
I can't complain a bit...

Sorry, I couldn't help myself...good luck!

Speechguy

I can't believe I've entered!
Speechguy says, "Please listen, vote and comment. Thanks."

http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/840

Great idea, great presentation. I'm sure that this is the kind of thing the judges are looking for. If they also like my my pitch, I'd love to have you as a guest!

Best of luck!

Really enjoyed this. As a musical lover myself, glad to know about your show as well. Jill

Sounds like you have a great radio show and great sense of humor! I love your clip! -Will, http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/5723

I hear where you're coming from.
You have a solid, strong and enjoyable entry.

-Rich

Watch More Radio
Have a listen to: The Radio Bug (my entry)
http://www.texasradiotheatre.com
http://www.myspace.com/texasradiotheatre

I really like your voice! It reminds me a little of Gwen Macsai (from WBEZ's Resound), you really know how to hold a listener's attention!
Good luck!

Oh, and I really like this concept for a program as well, definitely something I would tune in for.

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www.publicradioquest.com/node/1319

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