It is proposed, however, that Nichols’ concept of modes is also applicable at a micro level. Nichols’ mode taxonomy is generally used to broadly describe the predominant mode present throughout a film and therefore operates at a macro level. īill Nichols’ “modes” theory of classifying documentary films by describing them in terms of poetic, expository, observational, participatory, reflexive and performative “modes” is well established as an analytical model. IAFOR Journal of Media, Communication & Film, 2(1). Mapping Nichols’ Modes in Documentary Film – Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry and Helvetica. The comments are property of their posters, all other content © Sea of Tranquility SoT is Hosted by SpeedSoft.Citation: Natusch, B., & Hawkins, B. Please see our Policies Page for Site Usage, Privacy, and Copyright Policies.Īll logos and trademarks in this site are property of their respective owner. If you have questions or comments, please Contact Us. There is no mistaking the musicianship within these tight riffs, which at times can wow you, but overall there just isn't enough variety to make you want to spend your money here.įor information regarding where to send CD promos and advertising, please see our FAQ page. Way too much of this CD sounds like one recording session where songs were developed on the fly, one after the other. The Judas Priest influences can not be ignored, but "Silhouette" and "Westbound Train" shows a side of what the band could do if it stretched a little. We must remember that Slik Helvetika is a debut CD, but it is from the veteran rocker Mikhail Myers. Every time I want to lambaste them, a little guitar solo, or other feature makes me take notice. Every time I want to compliment a section of music, they do something to ruin the moment. Slik Helvetika have created the most uneven CD I think I have ever reviewed. Posted by Steve Ambrosius, SoT Staff Writer on 20:10:01 Standard of musicianship that ought to be exploited more. Two 30-second interludes and the lead solo on "Silhouette" demonstrate a "September" is an appealing power ballad, and the acoustic guitar work on the "Westbound train", an unconventional piece with a passage of clever guitar work. Of the record, and the good stuff is nearer the end. The less imaginative old-style songs tend to be concentrated toward the front There's nothing progressive, imaginative or modern here, Tight riffs, a fast pace, a rock-solid rhythm section and a NWOBHM-like wailing Voice is very effective for the genre he's so tightly embraced. But it's very well played, production is good and Myers's Judas Priest how-to book of metal, punctuated with the influences of Motley CrueĪnd Guns 'n Roses. The style is straight from the Iron Maiden / Just CH.) The band is a project of Mikhail Myers (Destroyer) whose singing and Official name of Switzerland is 'Confoederatio Helvetica', often abbreviated as Slik Helvetika is from Philadelphia, not Europe, as you'd expect. '80s is still correct, but there are some real gems here. On subsequent spins you'll probably realize that the first impression of the Scene is indelible and the lessons we learned are important, but there's no need The metal of the 1980s has been and gone, its influence on the music On first spin, you might find that you really don't want to listen to this CDĪgain.
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