Risking Hostiness

Please drop by and give a listen to this post-Quest mashup:

http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/2377

There's a vulnerable charm beneath the strength of your conversational and very convincing delivery. Good luck with the challenges of Round 2.
Jim Barfuss
http://www.publicradioquest.com/user/2824

“The Hubble telescope now lets us see into the distant past. If we turned it around, could we see into the future?" Seymour B. Moore

I'd be happy to hear more classical announcers have fun with the music rather than treat their broadcasts like going to a museum. You could do it. Good luck.

-Leo van Loon

I'd be happy to hear more classical announcers have fun with the music rather than treat their broadcasts like going to a museum. You could do it. Good luck.

-Leo van Loon

just wanted to say i think your piece is great!!!

Just that one segment convinced me that the fine line between announcer and host (and I've been both) is worth crossing, no matter the outcome.

I was enthralled. I wish you well.

Mike Wright

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Be kind, it took longer than necessary...

http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/1808

For the musical side, check out my playlists at

http://www.bohemiaafterdark.net

I'm jealous. Simply knowing that Synesthesia exists makes me feel trapped by my five, non-overlapping senses. Oh well :(

What sort of synaesthete are you?

...what else is there to say? You've got the whole package. Best of luck in your new and better-paying job, wherever it turns out to be...

I appreciate your entry because it reveals a bit your personality in a seamless and unapologetic way.

Julie
http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/9028

You are so right about classical music shows. One must be calm and SOUND like they know what they are talking about. You sound like you know what you're talking about. No problem.

I used to work in an office where we listened to Blue Lake Public Radio all day over the intercom. I loved it. My favorite part of the day was when they played Dome Epais from Lakme, with Leslie Garrett in overdub. It always felt like that moment in The Shawshank Redemption when Duetta-Sul Aria was playing over the public address system and everything came to a dead stop because it was so beautiful.

If you ever get a chance, please check out Foley Schuler in the afternoons on Blue Lake. He's amazing, and you'd love his voice. Yours is fantastic.

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

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

Thank you, Jennifer, for bringing me to a small corner of beauty in the world.

-Robert

Thank you for making this Talent Quest work.

This is one of my favorite entries, Jennifer. Listening to it feels like reading a poem. You don't know where you're going, but are not really concerned about it, because the beauty and richness of the language compels you to keep reading, or in this case, listening. Like her voice, the way you describe the strange allure of Hilary Summers is striking. You have the gift to do what all great music show hosts do: attract listeners to the music, which is ultimately what it's about. And your voice is really something, too. Beautifully done. Best of luck to you!

Steve

Jennifer don't dumb-down yourself for anyone. Do continue to be creative and thought provoking.
You have the "hostiness" quality that many people crave but cannot attain. When I was in commercial radio, I was stifled in most every attempt at creativity. Now that I am in public radio, I have no desire to return to the "dark side." My creativity is accepted and encouraged. I urge you to stay creative, don't allow yourself to be held back. I wish you well in the Talent Quest for you have are already won.

You've got a great voice, Jennifer. Don't water yourself down for likability and keep up on intriguing us with ideas of voice-staring and monkey-banging --- you're an original! Good luck!

~laurel

http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/6371

*A first kiss, a dental emergency, identifying the Big Man on Campus and talking back to Punky Brewster.

Jennifer, your thoughtful and insightful comments remind me of my brother, who has done more than anyone in my life to introduce me to different kinds of music and help me to appreciate things I never would appreciate without his pointing the way. What would we be without people who inspire us to try new things and see the world differently? I think you're one of those people, and I hope the judges recognize your talent.

Good luck.

Mary

Thoughtful, engaging, articulate, and what a voice. Thank you for this. I hope you know just how good it is.

Schup57

This is one of the most sophisticated entries I've heard---yet still really easy to listen to.

Five stars from me.

ADQ

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

Keep on rockin' in the free world.

We are all a roomful of monkeys in your presence. I would love a show where you actually COULD say that between pieces. Highbrow with a wink. Now that would draw a diverse audience! Something totally different would be great, too... with you as host.
Jim Barfuss
http://www.publicradioquest.com/user/2824

“It is not success to succeed at being something you are not.”

Yes. Yes I am. But I'm not talking about Hillary. Very, very fine submission, Jennifer. What you showed me was that while you may consider yourself "only" an announcer (I get your point, but shame on you for saying that), I'll bet that if I walked the streets of the commmunities that hear your voice, your listeners think of you as much more. You host their mornings or evenings or whatever time of the day you're on. You shape their day. You set the stage for the day to come, assist them through or help strip away what was. More often than not, whether you express your opinions or not, I'm betting you help create "a small corner of beauty in the world." We need so much more of that. Best of luck - patrick

Good clip. Good luck. For a twist on talk radio check out http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/6076
"Everyday holds the possibility of miracles."

From that demo, I think you want to do something and you want to go to an area that you're appreciated. You do have a host sound. Also, they're many announcers that became hosts. All you need is a format that will fit you.