Monday, May 26, 2008
Rock Stars of Physics
I've decided that after my PhD I should become a rock star. So I'll need to learn how to sing (Experimental College). I think after I pass my orals I'll take piano lessons (Experimental College). And, well, yeah, I'm gonna be a rock star. I'll probably have to practice writing lyrics. Carley and I were trying to figure out what bands sing about. She came to the conclusion that some songs tell whole stories, but most songs just present a vignette of a story. For instance, the Beatles in "Hello, Goodbye" etc etc. Songs are cool. I bet being a physics grad student gives plenty of poetic material. Anyone want to join?
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I will start your fan club! =D
For Alex and Tia Marie:
Lyrics are whatever you want them to be. Some bands write whole poems, some write songs that tell fictional stories, some are autobiographical journal entries, and others just sing nonsense because they'd look stupid just humming. Old songs like Louie Louie and Hello Goodbye are just gibberish that don't get in the way of the music behind you, while John Lennon's later career was screaming at you for voting for the Tories.
I encourage you to read Lady Gaga lyrics--her songs are bumpin' even though her lyrics are rhyming nonsense.
Wow, this blog is old, and I vaguely remember you talking about this too.
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