Music 101 (for Thursday)

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

Music 101


[OOC: If you don't show up for classes 3 weeks in a row, I'm just going to assume you don't want the class anymore and I'll take you off the enrolment list. No biggie, but just letting you know! This class is very laid back because Ted is very laid back. If it was me (the mun) teaching I'd run you all ragged. But all Ted expects you to do is show up and make a single comment. You can argue, agree, start a food fight, anything so long as you comment to show you have shown up to class. This class is played slow-time, so provided you comment by the time the next class post comes along you're counted as attending.]

Afternoon dudes!

*The classroom is set up so that there's a central round table with all of the chairs around it where the students can sit. It's best not to ask if Ted stole it off King Arthur.*

*Ted drops a new stash of junk food and cans of soda in the middle of the table where everyone can reach.*


This week we're gonna talk about what you little dudes and babes were supposed to do for homework. You all took a tape from the basket near the door, and I asked you dudes to listen to it and then come to this class and talk about what you thought of it. Hopefully this'll start some discussion. If not, I'll uh think of something!


This Week's Class Task: This week I just want you to say what you thought about the tape you picked. If you think someone's wrong about their tape, or if you agree, say so! Get talking. How many classes do you get where the teacher will let you talk all you want? Except Speech classes [OOC: Pick a song from the 70s or 80s and comment on it.]

Homework: Next week's gonna be about music in movies. So watch your favorite movies and come prepared to talk about soundtracks, background music and theme music. [OOC: Really, pick a movie, any movie.]




Current Class Roster
[OOC: if you have a number next to your name that means you've missed that many classes in a row. If you show up to one class it gets reset. Again, let me reiterate that I really don't mind whether you show up to this class or not. The numbers are just so YOU can keep track. :) If you don't want to be in this class anymore, comment and I'll take you off the roster.]

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Kinda Freaky Smiling Dudette (sharon_valerii) [1]
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Sexy Dark-Haired Babe (the4thsister) [1]
Red (nightsmoonchild) [1]
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Heinous Scary Blonde Babe (psycho_barbie)
Shifty-Lookin' Southern Dude (conathon) [1]
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Lil' Pouty Babe (sogothcally)
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Mr Freaky Eyes Dude (master_of_fear)
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Comments

[likeguidelines.livejournal.com]

I be pullin' a cassette from Metallica, who I already be a fan of fer their rendition of "Whiskey in the Jar." Fer class I be listenin' to their mighty fine ditty "Unforgiven."

I do be lovin' their drivin' beats and their interestin' 'n insightful lyrics. Did anyone else listen to Metallica?

[fullmetal-havoc.livejournal.com]

Uhm... I grabbed a "Prince" tape, and had to listen to When Doves Cry all week. What the hell was that guy ON?

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

I snagged Duran Duran's Hungry Like the Wolf. While I thought the use of the fastly paced rhythm was very toe tapping, the thought of knowing someone out there might be THAT hungry scares me a little.

And Simon LeBon has a really big nose.

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

::clears throat::

I listened to "The Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats.

They apparently believed in dancing whenever you want. And how your friends should all dance. And if your friends don't dance, well then apparently they aren't friends of the band.

...I didn't understand it. At all.

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

*vaguely grumpy*

I listened to some group called Cheap Trick, I Want You To Want Me.

It was very...peppy.

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

I listened to "Take On Me" by A-Ha. It was....pretty good. Very catchy, definitely something I would love to listen to if I were going on a road trip. And the lyrics were good.

Yeah.

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

[ooc: And don't forget the midgets dancing around the maypole!]

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

[ooc: The icon. So. Very. Awesome.]

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

*throws note at head*

Wearing your stupid shirt (http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/9838/stupidshirt8gz.jpg). Happy?

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

THAT is not the shirt I designed!

*fumes*

But you're very pretty in it.

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

*rolls eyes*

*plots dye-based revenge*

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

::laughs::

It's still the exact same shirt, Crichton.

[soldtoarmenians]

Dude, sir. Please tell me somebody spiked your bucket o' tapes? Because I got Tiffany. I Think We're Alone Now.

Please, even if it's a lie, just so I can maintain my deep respect for you.

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

You got what? Duuuuuuuude. That totally wasn't me.

*picks up phone, dials a really long number and waits for the other end to pick up*

Bill, you medieval time-travelling dickweed! No, it's not funny dude! DUDE. You're so not getting my Megadeth collection anymore. Dude. Fine, bye dude.

[sunny-skyes.livejournal.com]

Sora is still listening to his tape. "I got a group called Queen, which is kinda weird cause I think they were all guys. But I really liked all their music, specially Bohemian Rapsody it was totally cool the way that they were singing like it was a story and junk!... " He trails off and pauses a moment thinking. "And for some reason I started banging my head to it and got a bag neck ache" Rubs his neck.

[scissors--.livejournal.com]

ow meh, i wanted to say a-ha...now i have to come up with something new :S

[alchemy-4-arson.livejournal.com]

I ended up with "Cheeseburger in Paradise" by Jimmy Buffet. The song appears to be an ode to some kind of meal, as well a metaphor for something. But I don't know what a cheeseburger is so I think the metaphor went over my head. Do they serve cheeseburgers in the cafeteria?

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

Probably dude, but I don't think eating anything from the cafeteria is such a good idea. The diner might sell them. Or you can come over one day and I'll totally make you and Jean a most triumphant cheeseburger.

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

Don't worry, Lil' Pouty Babe. I don't think anyone ever understood that song.

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

*Ted's eye twitches a little at the mention of the song*

[alchemy-4-arson.livejournal.com]

Good point.

The next time the cafeteria really frightens me I'll probably take you up on that, thanks.

[scissors--.livejournal.com]

((OOC: i actually had to google this cause when the 80s ended i was...3 or so 0.o))


Well, i listened to nick cave and the bad seeds, the song was called 'the mercy seat'. I thought it was an...odd song. Kinda. And the tape was not really cooperating with me. 0.o

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Don't worry, I'm a young'un too. I just had 80s pop culture intensive parents growing up!]

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

*notices Ted twitching*

Uh...teach, you okay?

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

Huh?

*snaps out of it* Yeah, totally. *goes to wolf down some more Twinkies to get him through class*

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

I listened to Alice by Sisters Of Mercy, part of the gothic movement, I don't know quite what to say. It was brilliant and made me want to do the 2-step (ooc- classic goth dance if you aren't up on the scene)

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

::grumbles:: How come I couldn't grab a tape like that?

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige smiles* What did you get?

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats.

It was... confusing. But it was kinda funny, I'll give it that.

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige laughs* Yeah I think I've heard that one, I kinda picked through the box for something that looked good and well I didn't see any Depeche so figured Sisters of Mercy would do

(ooc- I have the safety dance in my head now :/)

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

See, you had a distinct advantage... I have no idea what sort of groups you guys have around here, or anything. I just sorta had to grab one at random, rather than pick one I knew I'd like.

::laughs:: Cheater!

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige laughs back* Well if we have to do it again I'll pick something for you ok? I'm Paige by the way, you were at my party last week right?

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Yeah... I think so. I don't remember a whole lot about that night, though, ::nervous laugh::

I'm Cally... I'd offer to shake right now, but... ::raises her heavily bandaged hands:: I really shouldn't. ::smile::

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige frowns* Shit, what happened?

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Second-degree burns. Flamethrowers get a little hot, when used. ::embarassed laugh::

Then I went and broke open most of the blisters Monday. ::face scrunches::

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

right that doesn't sound good *she lowers her voice* I might be able to heal you you know? If you want me to try?

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

You know what? I am so sick of having to need Joan's help getting dressed in the morning. And knocking on doors with my forehead.

Please... if you think you can help.

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige smiles* I'll try, I'm not totally sure what makes my powers work, but I'll give it a go. I'll need to take the bandages off first though ok?

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

::nods:: Okay... you think Ted would mind doing it here, or should we wait until after class?

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Yeah maybe we should do it in my room, or yours if you'd prefer, I think I'll do better without distractions

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Alright... I'm up in Room 213 (http://www.livejournal.com/users/sogothcally/5007.html). I'll meet you there after class, okay? ::smiles::

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Cool I'll see you there

(ooc- have to disappear for an hour ish, will come heal Cally then)

[aroseintime.livejournal.com]

I got a hold of "Alive" by Pearl Jam. Eddie Vedder's voice is fantastic! You can really hear the emotion when he sings. Also, that guitar solo toward the end is brilliant!

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Let's see, I got... *looks at notes* "School's Out," by, erm, Alice Cooper? I don't think I've ever seen a man named Alice.

The song vas...

Um.

It vas...qvite different.

He has a nice voice, either vay.