Audio Zeitgeist
Audio links will open in iTunes.
- Clint Mansell – The Last Man – Sorrow can only describe this song. Too bad the film from whence it came was terrible.
- Daft Punk – Around the World / Hard Better Faster Stronger – This live remix recording is an instant party. Play. Dance.
- Adam Freeland – Mind Killer – “I must not fear. Fear is the mind killer.” – Frank Herbert’s Dune
- Depeche Mode – Enjoy the Silence – All I ever wanted was here in my arms, an awesome electric synth.
- Clint Mansell – Death is the Road to Awe – From sorrow to everlasting love, we come full circle. Too bad the film from whence it came was terrible.
Teaching Zeitgeist
Today some of the students were excused at 1pm to go see the musical Wicked. Over the intercom…
“Teachers please excuse the Wicked students at this time.”
Teaching Zeitgeist
Student walks past me and is talking to herself.
Student: “I crave blooooooood.”
Made my day a whole lot better.
Herr Ball
Sometimes I use Mr. Ball to teach German concepts. His name translates to Herr Ball. Go ahead, chuckle.
Taco Zeitgeist
Wie Geht Es Dir?
Es geht mir (insert phrase).
Savoury Flavor of Mythical Beasts
Student: What is your favorite food?
Teacher: My favorite food is unicorn. They are delicious.
Class (now paying attention): What?!
Student: You can’t eat unicorn! You can’t even buy unicorn meat!
Teacher: Yes you can and they are yummy. Just go to your local butcher and ask for the special.
Student: I don’t believe you.
Teacher: Well you’re missing out.
Student (unfazed): My favorite food is tacos.
Teacher: Now that I have everyone’s attention. (lesson continues…)
Taco Zeitgeist
Audio Zeitgeist
A smattering of recent playlist favorites. Audio links will open in iTunes.
- Philip Glass – Koyaanisqatsi: Pruit Igoe – From the second trailer for the upcoming Watchmen movie. A perfect selection for metropolitan drama.
- Philip Glass – Koyaanisqatsi: Prophecies – From the ComicCon 2008 footage for the Watchmen. Slow and deliberate organ music with chanting.
- Camille Saint-Saëns – Aquarium – Light and whimsical fairy-tale theme.
- Ken Ishii – Future is What We Are – High energy rhythmic techno that will give you an audio seizure.
- Johnny Cash – Streets of Laredo The final tale and wish of a dying cowboy.