Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Sorry everyone... can I try again?
Hi everyone! So, after reading some comments, I realize I completely missed the ball this the last article- it wasn’t a feature. I was looking for “messy” and just got crap. It was scattered and needed more focus. I apologize to everyone who did read it.
I’m posting a new article. I’m sorry to make people read twice. This one isn’t so messy, but is a feature on a new band called Panic! At the Disco that was in Rolling Stone. I had never heard of them, but was intrigued to read the article because of it’s tag-line: “Panic! at the Disco went from a group of teenagers who'd written only three songs and never played a live show to the biggest new rock band in
Again, sorry for the last piece! But in case you still want to take a look:
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7 comments:
This is definitely the kind of story classmembers could report--access to rock bands aside.
By big, messy stories I mean complex, multi-sourced, heavily reported, difficult to structure pieces. The first story you posted didn't take any reportage, besides watching a movie, to write. The Rolling Stone piece took some hanging around with a set group of teenagers. Not exactly complex, but at least it's reportage.
Your link, by the way, jumps to the second page of the article.
I really enjoyed this piece; there is a good description of the group, the kind of music they play, their influences, there are also good scenes with the boys. There is a good lede with a complication that catches the reader’s attention: the piece shows how the band succeeded in seducing this “Internet generation”. The entire piece revolves around their band strategy, their techniques and shows how they became famous.
What I liked about this piece is the way it set the scene of the concerts. They are true performances, constructed and contrived. That contrasts with other notions of artistry and sort of mimicks the bands rise to success. I like that.
There are many references that Jenny Eliscu utilizes to bring a more personal understanding to a larger than life band.
First, the description of Panic! at the Disco's influences for their music and imagery helps provide imagery of these artists before they achieved fame and fortune.
Second, the reader is led to understand Panics obsession with discussing their shows. This imagery allows the reader to more easily draw a personal relation through mental imagery. The band can be seen sitting and talking when they have time to relax. Even a description of Spencer speaking to his Mother.
Third, quotes that highlight the mental preparation Panic goes through to provide a good show also provides personal relation.
The author does a great job making Panic! at the Disco, a larger than life band, appear as people that can be related to on the level of the fans.
Third,
My sister forced me to take her and her friends to see them in concert last summer.
It's interesting to see the story that goes behind it, considering I had no clue. Makes me much more inclined to read it..
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