I love Makinen's style, his sense of humor and his great fortune to have been there at magic moments to capture the real-speak and choreography of his subject in tango with the camera. Usually, with about 90% of YouTube I feel like screaming "Outlaw camcorders!", but with Ben's wonderful short films I renew my appreciation for the people's TV network. I'm keeping an eye on this cat!
Ben Makinen is slowly but surely crafting a niche of his own in the world of video ethnomusicology: films about real people who make the music that makes the world go round.
I love Makinen's style, his sense of humor and his great fortune to have been there at magic moments to capture the real-speak and choreography of his subject in tango with the camera. Usually, with about 90% of YouTube I feel like screaming "Outlaw camcorders!", but with Ben's wonderful short films I renew my appreciation for the people's TV network. I'm keeping an eye on this cat!
hwycine 5 years ago
Ben Makinen is slowly but surely crafting a niche of his own in the world of video ethnomusicology: films about real people who make the music that makes the world go round.
noneemac 5 years ago