I probably shouldn’t admit this, but I’m butchering my interview with Mickey during this editing process. (This shouldn’t be shocking, given that it was a 35 minute interview and the podcast entry will end up around five minutes.) I originally planned to use the interview to show a newly-fashioned model of vocation. To do so, however, would require my constant interjections. They would ruin the story and not let everyone else see why I adore Mickey and his ministry. Now, after listening to the full interview twice, I’m trimming unnecessary sections, but keeping it in Mickey’s voice. It’s hilarious to see the hairs I’m splitting on some of these words to get the concise story out of a relaxed, candid discussion with Mickey.
And don’t get me started on the music for the background. I REALLY WISH I had the expertise to compose background melodies to go with the pace and rhythm of Mickey’s monologue. Since I don’t, I’m falling back on a sub-par recording of an amazing guitar player: Chris Weiss. Chris is South Elkhorn’s music minister. He composed the piece, Cave Run Lake Song, while he, Mickey and I were sailing around Cave Run Lake in Eastern Kentucky for a Saturday morning and afternoon. There was only one other time in the summer I kicked myself for not bringing my audio recorder. Chris played the song the next day during communion, but it didn’t have the magic of the combined optimistic melody and the waves rubbing the side of the boat.
I’m putting the pictures with the audio later tonight and then sending the final video to Mickey and Heidi (my girlfriend) for editorial advice before posting it onto this website! -A
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