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The Next Big Thing / April 09, 2004

The Next Big Thing

Friday, April 09, 2004
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  • Motorcycle Symphony ( Henrik Montgomery)
    Motorcycle Symphony ( Henrik Montgomery)

    The Game of Life

    Two new compositions - one for the cello, one for the Harley. Plus, we consider the implications of an art project that proposes the most terrible weapon imaginable. We peek inside the world of a couple that tests board games and find an unusual love story. Also: comedy that’s way out there.

Homeward Bound

Teddy British dog owner Julia Faulkes describes the amazing recovery of lost her Norfolk Terrier, Teddy.

&raquo More on Teddy

High Tech High Art

Jakob Jakob Boeskov is not a weapons dealer. But two summers ago, he and his artist friends came up with a project that took him deep into the heart of the international weapons trade, armed only with fake business cards and a poster of the most terrible weapon he could imagine – the "ID Sniper Rifle." His experiences at China Police 2002 which he shares with host Dean Olsher, form the basis of an upcoming art exhibit at The Thing, a gallery in Manhattan. Produced by Julie Subrin and Pejk Malinovski.

&raquo Click here to view a larger picture of Jakob
&raquo Jakob Boeskov's website
&raquo China Police 2002 report

Motorcycle Symphony

Swedish sound artist Staffan Mossenmark composed a symphony (of sorts) for one hundred Harley Davidson motorcycles. Not quite the classical ensemble, the orchestra was comprised of performers clad in sunglasses and black leather jackets, who lined up in the Stockholm town square, each playing their "instruments" according to Mossenmark’s direction. Produced by Pejk Malinovski.

&raquo View a video of the Harley Davidson concert in Denmark(Danish TV)

Playmates

Cube Maze We all know couples who have taken steps to as they say – "stop playing games" in their relationship. Blake Eskin introduces us to a couple, John McCallion and Robin King, who have taken completely the opposite approach. They’ve made games their life. Produced by Emily Botein.

&raquo Read some of John McCallion’s game reviews
&raquo Play one of John’s own games

Mars to Earth

After several weeks in the intergalactic spotlight, news from the red planet has been sparse. To bring us up to date, we commissioned an audio diary from the Mars rover, Spirit. Written by Laura Buchholz and Kathleen Boland and performed by Mary Purdy.

Rocky Mountain High

Jane Farrow in Utah Contributor Jane Farrow hits the slopes of Park City Utah, asking skiers how to hold on to that vacation feeling all year long.

&raquo Click here to view a larger picture

Home Alone

What happens when an older father is left alone with his four-year-old-son for two weeks? Writer Michael Greenberg recounts the memorable occasion in a commissioned collaboration between Greenberg and cellist Erik Friedlander. Erik Friedlander is touring in the Northeast from April 15 through April 25th. Produced by Amanda Aronczyk.

&raquo Listen to his recent contribution to the Next Big Thing, "Words into strings"
&raquo Visit Erik Friedlander's website