Hearing is Believing

This is a nice change of pace as far as the readings go. I really like how this actually requires you to pay attention and if you don't you miss everything. I also really like how Phil is reading/talking so it feels exactly like were in class. Another good thing he did as far as active learning goes is incorporating real music into the essay. Teachers who use music or items that catch a students intreast really get the point across and the students have a better chance of remembering what that lesson was about. Phil has a good point about how a song that sounds dirty or just the overall has a general feeling can impact people emotions. I know from personal experience that songs really can effect your mood. When people listen to bands such as Metallica or Pantara they tend to want to be the crap out of somebody but when they listen to The Fray they want to just relax and take stock of their life. The part about the radio show painting a picture and listening to those sound effects that paint a picture is ever so true in today's society. The main reason anyone listens to the radio anymore is because there is nothing else available or their Ipod is dead. One of the most prominate bands that is good at painting a picture not only with music but with lyrics is the band Pink Floyd. If anyone ever has the chance to listen to thier music, see them in concert, or even watch a video on YouTube I highly encourage it. I recently saw The Wall and it was one of those "life experiences" that everyone should see because I feel it makes you a better person.