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From a technical stance, one could argue the merits of the show. Moby really made very little musical contribution to the music; except for the punk intervals, much of the music came from pre-recorded DATs, which the musicians played over. Technical skill, however, is not how the virtue of Moby's music should be judged. Moby operates on a more directly emotional level. His goal is simply to induce euphoria, which he does with ease by putting a very human spin on the music...
...them with five basic resources we believe they need to make it in today's America. These are: an ongoing relationship with a caring adult; safe places and structured activities from which to learn and grow during nonschool hours; a healthy start and a healthy future; a marketable skill through effective education; and an opportunity to give back through community service...
...welcome divergence from the atonality of the first two pieces. In 24 variations for orchestra and piano, the musicians crisply passed the theme from one section to another with the vitality and enthusiasm that made the first HRO concert so appealing. The orchestra attacked each new alteration with unfailing skill, making the transition from treacherous pizzicato and spiccato sections into lingering waltz-like melodies seem deceptively easy...
...main problem seems to be atrophy. In this specialized age, Johnny's folks spend more than half their waking lives at limited and repetitive jobs, learning little beyond a narrow skill set. Throw in dinner and "Must-See" TV, and it's no surprise that the Jefferson of the modern age is George, not Thomas...
...look past all of the potential p.c. faux pas and can interpret Keillor to be wistful rather than patronizing, the novel's heart truly comes through. "The stream of insults that life directs at you cannot be vanquished by skill or cunning," John comments. "You can't fight your way clear. You can't outsmart life. The only answer is to be loved so that nothing else matters so much." Such honest, simple wisdom can rarely be argued with. Keillor may preach and he may be politically biased, but the man is still talented, hilarious, and a damn good story...