Author Topic: What are you litsening to? Ver.2009 (Read 122455 times)

DjinnAndTonic · « **Reply #150 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:51:17 AM »

Quote from: Ryogo on March 02, 2009, 08:31:26 AM

The Sailor Moon theme.

Because I'm awesome.

Because of this and his avatar, I decided to listen to the Lucky Star theme.

Because it's awesome. "Ii kagen ni shinasai!"

Before that, I was listen to 'Silver Will' from Falcom a lot. Addictive song, reminds me a lot of Chrono Cross' opening.

Ryogo · « **Reply #151 on:** March 03, 2009, 06:27:14 AM »

Quote from: DjinnAndTonic on March 03, 2009, 05:51:17 AM

Quote from: Ryogo on March 02, 2009, 08:31:26 AM
The Sailor Moon theme.

Because I'm awesome.

Because of this and his avatar, I decided to listen to the Lucky Star theme.

Because it's awesome. "Ii kagen ni shinasai!"

Before that, I was listen to 'Silver Will' from Falcom a lot. Addictive song, reminds me a lot of Chrono Cross' opening.

I was listening to the Lucky Star theme earlier today too. I love the song (It's damned catchy!) and my brother hates it. So whenever he asks me to put something on he wants to listen to, I switch to that just to be an asshole.

Muse - Plug in Baby

Sierra · « **Reply #152 on:** March 04, 2009, 12:18:31 AM »

Lucky Star music is an abomination and you are horrible, horrible people for liking it.

Panzer Dragoon Orta: Anu Orta Veniya

DjinnAndTonic · « **Reply #153 on:** March 04, 2009, 12:36:54 AM »

Quote from: El Cideon on March 04, 2009, 12:18:31 AM

Lucky Star music is an abomination and you are horrible, horrible people for liking it.

But it has PUNS! Godly.

And yeah, echoing Ryogo - it's not a good song, but damn is it catchy. It grows on you. Like a fungus.

Anyway, I have a request.

I want to incorporate some American (or just English-language) music into some of my classes. Perhaps even have the students -learn- some of the words to a song.

However, I'm having difficulty figuring out what would be best to use. Ranging from modern pop/rock to classic musicals, I'm really not sure which direction to start with these kids.

So, I'm wondering what kind of music you guys would want young, impressionable children to hear as representative of the English-speaking world. Name as many tracks as you can think of that might apply.

The only stipulation is that the lyrics need to be somewhat simple (or very simple and repetitive, your judgment call). Something you think would be appropriate and accessible to someone learning the language.

Make a difference in the lives of young Japanese students! Maybe they won't grow up all weird.

-DJ

Sierra · « **Reply #154 on:** March 04, 2009, 12:45:03 AM »

The obvious answer is The Beatles.

superaielman · « **Reply #155 on:** March 04, 2009, 01:06:02 AM »

I'm guessing Tupac's not an option?!

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The first thing I'd avoid besides graphic content is garbled speakers. You want it to be as clear as possible, so that likely elminates a lot of rock music. Country music would work well for this. Usually not too graphic, vocals are usually very clear, and it's a different style than what they're used to hearing.

Ryogo · « **Reply #156 on:** March 04, 2009, 01:44:43 AM »

I want to say show them an American version of a song they might know, one that was brought over here and was translated into English. If you can find one.
Ummm. Feist has some slower songs with easier words. "1 2 3 4" comes to mind.
The Beatles work well too, though I'm trying to think of newer music to use so they have more of an idea of what our music is like today.
Pink Floyd is slower and easier to pick out their words.
The Barenaked Ladies are the same too. Some slower songs, easier words, easier to pick them out.

Other than that, sadly, country music works well for the purpose that you're looking for. It pains me to say such a thing.

Also, what's the age range of your students? Just curious here. If I think of more music you might be able to use, I'll let you know.

Ultradude · « **Reply #157 on:** March 04, 2009, 01:54:12 AM »

http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?pi=1&ps=20&sf=&sa=0&sq=&dm=0&p=70F29028524A1D78#

Masaaki Endoh singing the American Power Ranger's theme in English.

Djinn! You must!

... does Coldplay have anything simple enough? 3 Doors Down also has pretty clear annunciation in their music, though that's by my standards, I'm not sure if it's good enough.

Cmdr_King · « **Reply #158 on:** March 04, 2009, 02:10:28 AM »

Song Ideas to Mess Up Japan in the Opposite Direction
by CmdrKing

Eleanor Rigby, the Beatles
Enter Sandman, Metallica
The Unforgiven, also Metallica
Jolene, various, esp Dolly Parton
Closer, Nine Inch Nails
Basketcase, Green Day

Spot the worst idea, win a bonafide No Prize.

DjinnAndTonic · « **Reply #159 on:** March 04, 2009, 04:00:40 AM »

Quote from: Cmdr_King on March 04, 2009, 02:10:28 AM

Song Ideas to Mess Up Japan in the Opposite Direction
by CmdrKing

Eleanor Rigby, the Beatles
Enter Sandman, Metallica
The Unforgiven, also Metallica
Jolene, various, esp Dolly Parton
Closer, Nine Inch Nails
Basketcase, Green Day

Spot the worst idea, win a bonafide No Prize.

Oddly enough, despite none of them knowing what it means, tons of Japanese teens know Bastketcase.

I'm teaching a large range of kids, from 5year-olds to 15-year-olds. So having a few options is a good idea.

Enter Sandman I might just do with my Elective English kids (the ones who like English enough to take EXTRA periods of it).

The Beatles are also surprisingly abundant in Japan, so I'll probably snag some of them as well. The other ideas so far I'm still seeking out the tracks and trying to determine if they're simple enough (and age-appropriate enough) for them.

Keep in mind what Japanese kids watch on TV regularly. If they can handle Naruto and Bleach (which, say what you will about the quality of these shows, they still handle some fairly 'adult' problems), they can handle a song about (insert X issue here that kids in America are always shielded from).

-DJ

Grefter · « **Reply #160 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:03:44 AM »

If they can handle Greenday's insanely thick singing accent and slur then you have a pretty wide berth here.

David Bowie. Pick anything really, but Man Who Sold the World is a good album if you want some funny Engrish to happen. Otherwise, go with classics like Space Oddity, pretty low use of Bowie's vocal range, spoken parts, clear lyrics.

Alternately because it is Japan and you need some 80's, Devo. Smart Patrol/ Mr DNA if you want the Engrish. Beautiful World if you want an easy song.

Yoshiken · « **Reply #161 on:** March 04, 2009, 05:26:12 PM »

...I'm inclined to say songs like Eyes on Me & Melodies of Life (FFVIII & IX respectively) would be good, but maybe that's just the association with Japan.
Otherwise... Some Queen couldn't go wrong, methinks. I'd imagine Don't Stop Me Now could be a good song for them to learn. And... maybe some Lost Prophets? It's generally pretty fast, but pretty clear as well. I'm specifically thinking Last Train Home here, but others would work too. (Or at least the ones I know would...)

At topic: Mitsurugi Reiji ~ Great Revival - Gyakuten Meets Jazz (Great Revival ~ Miles Edgeworth - Phoenix Wright Jazz Album)

Jo'ou Ranbu · « **Reply #162 on:** March 04, 2009, 07:48:12 PM »

Quote from: DjinnAndTonic on March 04, 2009, 12:36:54 AM

Djinn English teacher stuffs

Needs more Simon & Garfunkel. *Nodnod.* They're also pretty crystal clear on their pronounciation, so that's a nice bonus.

DjinnAndTonic · « **Reply #163 on:** March 05, 2009, 02:41:15 AM »

Quote from: Yoshiken on March 04, 2009, 05:26:12 PM

...I'm inclined to say songs like Eyes on Me & Melodies of Life (FFVIII & IX respectively) would be good, but maybe that's just the association with Japan.

Finding songs by Japanese artists in English isn't as hard as you might think...

However, I'm looking for songs that are culturally significant in some way to the Western world because it's also my job to expose these kids to Western culture.

-Djinn

Anthony Edward Stark · « **Reply #164 on:** March 05, 2009, 03:56:04 AM »

Electric. Avenue. It synchs up perfectly with the zombie dance sequence from Thriller, you know.

DjinnAndTonic · « **Reply #165 on:** March 05, 2009, 04:25:45 AM »

Quote from: Rob the Stampede on March 05, 2009, 03:56:04 AM

Electric. Avenue. It synchs up perfectly with the zombie dance sequence from Thriller, you know.

Actually... yeah. That really might be perfect for a class song/dance/cultural experience...

It's a little dorky, but... I'm thinking 3rd/4th graders would love it... Somewhat up-beat, easy lyrics, distinctly not a nursery rhyme song, repetitive. It makes it easy to learn and easy to cut it off in different places depending on how much time I have for class activities.

Also, well-known enough in America that I don't feel like I'm just teaching them useless things. If they ever go to America, there's sure to be a few people who know it, at least. Which is one of the main reasons I wanted to avoid most country music.

And yeah, I might make them learn the Thriller dance, too. For 3rd-grader dancing-zombie awesomeness.

-Djinn

Anthony Edward Stark · « **Reply #166 on:** March 05, 2009, 05:11:15 AM »

Are we talking about the same Electric Avenue here? Cause I'm no slouch in the English department and I don't understand what he's saying in any of the verses. Just the chorus.

DjinnAndTonic · « **Reply #167 on:** March 05, 2009, 06:22:06 AM »

Quote from: Rob the Stampede on March 05, 2009, 05:11:15 AM

Are we talking about the same Electric Avenue here? Cause I'm no slouch in the English department and I don't understand what he's saying in any of the verses. Just the chorus.

Just talking about the chorus, incidentally.

I don't think I'm going to be able to keep 3rd graders attention on song lyrics in a foreign language long enough to even attempt a full verse that doesn't get repeated at all.

That's why I'm making them dance to it, too. My plan is flawless.

-Djinn

Anthony Edward Stark · « **Reply #168 on:** March 05, 2009, 06:32:24 AM »

Takes me back to when I took Japanese, it does.

TranceHime · « **Reply #169 on:** March 05, 2009, 08:49:53 AM »

Lix - Geometric City (Metropolis Mix)

Grefter · « **Reply #170 on:** March 05, 2009, 12:43:34 PM »

Sepultura - Cutthroat.

Shooting the shit with Super, I remembered this one Djinn, should give it a spin. Edit - Oh yeah for Engrish option, BIOTECH IS GODZILLA for all your prepackaged Engrish needs.

Rio summit, 92
Street people kidnapped
Hid from view
to save the earth
Our rulers met
Some had other
Secret plans

No...no...no...no...

Biotech
Biotech
Biotech
Say what?

Strip-mine the amazon
Of cells of life itself
Gold rush for genes is on
Natives get nothing

Biotech
Biotech
Biotech
Is godzilla
[Edit 2 - This fails to not a "Godzillaaaaaa Rarrrrrrrr" backing vocals here which is the personal highlight of the song.]
Mutations cooked in labs
Money-mad experiments
New food + medicine?
New germs + accidents!
Like cubatao
worlds most polluted town
Air-melts your face
Deformed children all around

Bio-technology
Aint whats so bad
Like all technology
Its in the wrong hands

Cut-throat corporations
Dont give a damn
When lots of people die
from what they've made

Biotech
Biotech
Biotech
Is a.i.d.s.?

Stop!!!

superaielman · « **Reply #171 on:** March 11, 2009, 01:53:20 PM »

John Murphy- In the house, in a heartbeat

Grefter · « **Reply #172 on:** March 11, 2009, 01:55:10 PM »

The Doors - Hello, I love you.

ThePiggyman · « **Reply #173 on:** March 11, 2009, 09:54:26 PM »

Betweem the Buried and Me - Backwards Marathon

Yoshiken · « **Reply #174 on:** March 11, 2009, 11:18:12 PM »

Metallica - Whiplash.

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