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Behind the lens: A dangerous world from a child's point of view

February 07, 2014 / 01:40

This episode features Richard Barber, director of the documentary film The Whole Gritty City, and his team including Jake Springfield and Andre Lambertson. The discussion highlights the experiences of band students from the Rob Wind High School Marching Band, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by drum major Scy, also known as Skully.

Skully shares his personal story, mentioning friends lost to violence, including My Le ex Joshua Jack. He reflects on the impact of his first band director, Mr. Sers, who played a crucial role in his development as a musician.

The episode also showcases the musical aspirations of band students, featuring instruments like the trumpet and trombone. The conversation emphasizes the connection between music and community, highlighting how these young musicians navigate their environment.

TLDR

Richard Barber discusses music, loss, and community with Rob Wind High School band students.

Episode

1:40
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I'm Richard Barber director of the documentary film the whole gritty City there in the background is Jake
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Springfield who did camera and sound and showing this band student how to use a camera is Andre lambertson who made the
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film with me Andre was behind the camera for most of the material in this film but there were a few band students who
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also had cameras she got old this is scy the drum major of the Rob wind High School Marching Band everybody call me
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Skully Scully has lost friends to the streets special special special rest in peace you feel me to My Le ex Joshua
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Jack you feel what I'm saying he got killed but is all good shouts out to him he also lost his first band director Mr
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sers the man that made it possible for me to be the drum AG this is is bear just learning to play
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trumpet there a church right there it's the neighborhood I don't like [Music] G this is my
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trombone this is jazz this is my [Music] trumpet these are my Dr scks but I want be when I go I want to
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be a [Music] musician

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Episode Highlights

  • Tribute to Lost Friends
    Scully reflects on friends lost to violence, sharing a poignant message of remembrance.
    “Special, special, special, rest in peace, you feel me?”
    @ 00m 32s
    February 07, 2014
  • Aspirations of a Young Musician
    A young band member expresses a desire to become a musician, showcasing dreams and hopes.
    “I want to be a musician.”
    @ 01m 31s
    February 07, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • Special, special, special, rest in peace, you feel me?
    Behind the lens: A dangerous world from a child's point of view
  • I want to be a musician.
    Behind the lens: A dangerous world from a child's point of view

Key Moments

  • Tribute to Friends00:32
  • Musical Aspirations01:31