Music 101 - Thursday

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

Dudes! Babes! Dudes and babes!

I MAY have had a little too much sugar this morning. Have you dudes, like, ever tried to eat Twinkies through your nose? *twitches uncontrollably for a moment, then returns to normal* Ever tried to do six of them in a row? Yeah, uh, I do NOT recommend trying it.

At least not during class. *empties bucket of junk food onto King Arthur's Round Table for the student-dudes to eat*

I hope you all had a most excellent Homecoming. I don't remember most any of it, but I've been told it was a totally outrageous party! OH. And if any of you dudes want backstage passes to a Wyld Stallyns' concert, leave me a voicemail and a Twinkie and you've got it dudes. And babes. Anything for my most triumphant students!

So. Class stuff. I don't feel so good today, because of the sugar and the headbanging and spending most of the morning trying to balance a guitar on my nose, so I'm gonna hand the class over to Professor Ludwig van Beethoven! All the way from.. uh.. where are you from again, dude?

Beethoven: *can't hear Ted, so looks around the room absently until he spots a keyboard. Beethoven perks up, hurries over and starts playing some most excellent classical music.*

Yeah! Listen to Professor Beethoven. If you need to ask him a question, wave at him or throw something soft at him. Hard stuff hurts, dudes. Talk about classical stuff and why it's cool!

Don't forget to sign the attendance sheet for yourself and for your slacker friends who didn't show up. That's what friends are for.

Homework: For next week, research music videos. I know the school gets VH1 and other music-type channels. But don't bother with MTV. MTV sucks now dudes. Watch some music videos and come ready to talk about anything that catches your eye!



CLASS ROSTER
Little Boy Blue Eyes Dude (whitedeathpod) - Teaching Assistant
Medieval Babe (aroseintime)
Polite Dudette (lauraholt) [2]
Other Medieval Babe (___lily_evans_)
Sexy Dark-Haired Babe (the4thsister)
Hyper Drummer Dudette (lane_drums) [2]
Heinous Scary Blonde Babe (psycho_barbie) [1] [was in weird catharsis musical land, just check in this time around. Ted thinks musicals are scary dude.]
Shifty-Lookin' Southern Dude (conathon)
Frood Dudette (soniabelmont) [1]
Lil' Pouty Babe (sogothcally)
Captain Pirate Dude (likeguidelines)
Mr Freaky Eyes Dude (master_of_fear)
Mr Talkative Excuse Dude (soldtoarmenians)
Pale Sharp Dude (scissors__)
Gate Crasher Dude (fullmetal_havoc)
Shiny Hair Dude (alchemy_4_arson)
Sharp Hair Dude (sunny_skyes) [1]


People Out Of The Class:
sharon_valerii
nightsmoonchild
joan_not_jane
(just voicemail me if you want back in, dudes, otherwise I won't bug you anymore)

People Who Have Missed 2 Classes:
lauraholt
lane_drums
(come baaaack!)

Comments

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Paige walks in, she's a total mess, it's looks like she's been crying all night (which she has) and could start again at any moment, when Beethoven starts to play she does start to cry again and puts her head on the desk shaking

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

Classical music's cool because it manages to evoke mood, setting, and vivid imagery through instruments alone. Some melodies become part of our everyday life. There's no need for screeching or overly sappy lyrics. Just the instruments and sheet music.

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

::raises her eyebrows::

Whoa. Good answer.

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Paige looks up from where she's sitting "yeah, it's beautiful."

[scissors--.livejournal.com]

"Buuuut...if you eat a twinkie through your nose, how do you chew it?"

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

"You don't dude. And THAT'S why Twinkies should only be snorted through your nose under adult supervision."

[aroseintime.livejournal.com]

Rose wanders into class and listens to the music. "That is quite a lovely sound."

[scissors--.livejournal.com]

Ed randomly grabs at the junkfood on the table. "say, ed, would you qualify as an adult?"

[conathon.livejournal.com]

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

What I enjoy about Classical Music is the wide range of emotions it expresses. Due to the this, the psychological effect of music on the human mind is fascinating to watch.

[lane-drums.livejournal.com]

Lane picks up a twinkie and offers it to Edward, as it looks likes he's having difficulty getting a hold of one.

[http://users.livejournal.com/___lily_evans_/]

Lily is daydreaming too much too be properly shocked by the presence of Beethoven. She enjoys the music, wishing her piano skills were that advanced.

[scissors--.livejournal.com]

"Oh thanks" ed says. He smiles at Lane and happily holds the twinkie.

[lane-drums.livejournal.com]

"You're welcome. Ed, is it?" Lane watches him hold the twinkie. "Uh, do you want me to open it, so you can eat it?"

[scissors--.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, it's Ed. And you're...Lane, right? I've seen you around". Edward looks at the twinkie, and the wrapper. "If you don't mind...yeah, i'd like you to open it for me" He smiles shy, and hands over the twinkie, careful not to hurt Lane with his scissors.

[soldtoarmenians]

"NO, I HAVE NEVER TRIED TO EAT TWINKIES THROUGH MY NOSE," Xander lies. Loudly. "I hear it hurts like a bitch. Especially the orange-filled Halloween ones. Something in that dye stings like a motherfu- uh. That is, that's what they say."

[likeguidelines.livejournal.com]

Barbossa closed his eyes, listened and smiled. Not exactly sea chanties, mind, but definitely something he could get used to.

Not that he didn't find Metallica most excellent, too.

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia hears Beethoven's music from down the hall, and hurries the rest of the way towards class, wondering who could be playing. She stops dead in her tracks in the door, and wanders half-dazed towards the piano, where she stands in awe listening to Ludwig's music.

She almost forgets herself, lost in the music, but quickly regains her thoughts enough to find a seat and take a few notes from Ted's lecture, though her eyes never leave the piano.

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia, after snapping out of her reverie while listening to Beethoven, notices Paige looking rather haggard. She quietly approaches the desk, and gently places her hand on the girl's shoulder.

"Paige...are you alright?"

[OOC: I've been off- and online over the past few days, and know *something* happened with Paige, but let's just pretend Sonia didn't know, right?]

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

[OOC: No problemo!]

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Paige looks up "I did a spell so I wouldn't miss Geoff so much, but it backfired and I kissed someone. Oh god, don't tell him will you Sonia? I'm going to talk to him about it but..." She puts her head back on the desk

((no problem, unless Paige has discussed it with he character no one knows, but she's told a lot of people!))

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia nods slowly, and gently rubs Paige's shoulder. She knows the girl missed Geoff, but she hadn't realized quite how bad it was. She kneels down beside her and lowers her voice to almost a whisper.

"Oh, Paige, of course I von't tell him! How could you have known vhat would happen? Don't vurry about that. But... the effects, they are completely gone now?"

She pauses a moment. "Vould...vould you like some extra help around the shop? I don't know how busy things are there right now, but I could be in for most of the day tomorrow. Um, if you vant a break, or just some company." She gives Paige a weak smile.

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Paige nods, "I remember everything now, how much I love, how much I miss him, everything. But yeah company would be nice Sonia if that's ok, the shop's quiet, so there isn't much to do."

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Dude. Can we NPC Beethoven? *gets ideas*]

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Totally! Go for it.]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

"Did Geoff mention when he vould be back? I shouldn't think he'd be gone too much longer... And no, it's not a problem at all! I have class in the morning, but I can stop in afterwards. And let me know if you need anything, in the meantime." She smiles again, and offers Paige a tissue.

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Paige takes the tissue, "I think he'll be back soon, I don't know why I can just feel it."

She wipes her eyes. "I have classes too, but I'll be back at Geoff's before twelve. Thanks Sonia."

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Rock. :D]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Beethoven looks grumpily at the girl who managed to interrupt his concentration. He grumbles something that might be High German, or might be incoherent gibberish.

[OOC: Ack, sorry about the multiple commenting! LJ's doing funny things.]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia quirks an eyebrow at the man, and retorts in a short, clipped sentence. Anyone listening who doesn't know German might get the idea that he's insulted her.

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Beethoven continues playing while conversing with the girl. He can't hear her, but he can read her lips, and can *definitely* read the expression on her face. He grumbles, punctuating his words with accents on the piano.

[Vell, I apologise for any insult. I did not realize zhat any of you vould underztand me.]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia's expression softened, just a bit, placated by Ludwig's playing.

[Vell, zhat is no reason to *insult* anyvun, especially vhen zey are standing right in front of you. But your apology is accepted.]

She leaned forward on the piano a bit, watching his hands move as he played.

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

[OOC: And, perhaps, could NPC-ing include hijacking Ludwig for a few days? You know, have him follow Sonia around like a lost puppy until he gets sent home? I'm not planning on doing anything permanent to him, just imagining a few interesting situations that might arise from having a deaf, grumpy German man in tow. :D]

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

[OOC: I had Bill take him home in a later post when the Deep Thoughts Club showed up. Buuut...idea. Maybe Beethoven didn't want to go home yet and faked the message on the board. Ted's too dense to tell the difference, and too dense to notice him hanging around! So go for it!]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

[OOC: D'oh. But it's cool with you? Thanks! Ooh, this could be interesting. ...Although, maybe I should check with one of the admins, to make sure it's okay? Really, the poor guy is deaf and doesn't speak much English- he's more like a grumpy pet than another player. :D]

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

[OOC: You can if you want, but he's not really an actual character hanging around, he was just brought in for a guest lecture.. so as long as he doesn't stay more than a day, I don't see the harm.]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Ludwig continues playing after the strange girl leaves to take her seat. He runs through a few bars of the Appassionata, all the while taking in the atmosphere of the classroom. The students, the school...all greatly intrigue him.

He suddenly has little desire to go home right away.

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

As class draws to a close, Sonia gathers her things and heads for the hallway. She senses someone following her, though, and turns to find Ludwig close behind. He pauses, bows low, and adjusts his waistcoat, looking a bit nervous.

[Ja?]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Ludwig clasps his hands behind him, all the while glancing about him at the students that are passing on the way to their next courses.

[I vonder if the lady vould oblige the vishes of an old man, and show me more of zis...school.]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia raises her eyebrows in surprise, not quite sure how to answer. She stammers for a moment, but quickly gains her composure and answers the man.

[Me? You'd like me to show you around? Erm, zat is... Ja, it vould not be a problem. But...aren't you vanting to go home?]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

[Yes, I do, else I vouldn't have asked! And vhy should I have to explain my reasons to you? I vant to stay, you vill show me zis place, ja? Gut? Gut.]

He straightens up, and begins walking briskly down the hall past Sonia, then turns back and glares at her impatiently.

[Vell? Vhy do you just stand there? Let's go outside!]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia stares as his retreating back, somewhat in shock, moreso in anger at his condescension. Throwing her hands up in frustration, she grumbles and curses the man, thankful that he cannot read her lips, and follows after him.

[Fine, I vill show you. But if ve're going to be around each ozzer for some time, it vould be qvite helpful if you could, you know, try to be a little nicer? I know zis must be odd for you, but zhat does not mean you can treat me like a fool. Zis applies to other students and especially zer teachers around here, as vell.]

She stops and turns to him, crossing her arms and waiting for an answer. [So? Do ve haff an agreement? I show you around, and you show some respect.]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Ludwig glares down at her, then softens his expression a bit.

[Alright, ja, ve haff an agreement. I...apologize for my outburst. Now tell me...is there somevhere in zis town I might find a drink?]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia nods, and gives him a small grin.

[Zere. Zhat vas not so hard, vos it? Let's see...I believe zere's a pub in town, but zhey don't open for a few more hours. Zer best I can offer you right now is coffee or tea. If you follow me zis vay?]

She indicated Ludwig to follow her, and they continued along the pathway leading outside and to the dorms.