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Tennessee Monkey Trials (Cross post)
Cross posted from www.bababrinkman.com Last Wednesay Jamie and I performed the Rap Guide to Evolution for a group of 120 students and teachers at Union County High School in East Tennessee, and I’m proud but also sorry to say there … Continue reading
Response to a Concerned Teacher’s Comment
Recently a (very amusing) comment was posted on the video page for Natural Selection, which deserves a comprehensive response. Catherine Borgard writes: I loved this and I would really like to use a version of it in my high school … Continue reading
Tiktaaliks, kangaroos and hairy apes
Welcome to the Rap Guide to Evolution Blog! We will be taking a closer look at the science behind the lyrics and hopefully intrigue you. This is an interactive discussion, so if you have a comment, idea, spot a mistake … Continue reading
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Recent Comments
- Chip: Don't be too embarrassed Danno, Tennessee isn't the only place that is a little slow to catch on. I live in (and grew up in) NC, and, well,, need I say more? Baba just did our Rock Beyond Belief show here before going there and it was great. You just keep up the studies, pass on the knowledge, stay open minded. Peace!
- Ludo Hellemans (the Netherlands): It is very interesting and significant that Darwin and evolution have now obtained a permanent place in art and culture, including pop-culture. I think this proves that evolution has come to occupy a permanent place in the general worldview of citizens. I also think that your artistic approach and your great performances are more conducive to public acceptance of progressive ideas about science and society than many scholarly articles and speeches. Congratulations!
- Greg P.: KUTGW. A complimentary comment code I use when assessing student work: keep up the good work, Baba boy. It's incredible stuff.
- Danno: At first I was embarrassed to be American. Then I realized: "That wasn't America. It was Tennessee!" I feel better now. Keep up the great work Baba! DAMN, you're HELLA good!
- Barry Hoover: I love the song and video and personally wouldn't change it for it to meet my taste. But, my promotions and sales side of me says to keep it simple(as possible considering what your trying to do) and repetitive. I just think to make it more palatable to mass consumption to repeat the Chorus a few more times within the song and cut the song down a minute or so.. Remember, often people don't have the attention spans to keep up with the long stretches in your song. They need a chorus to catch up mentally with the lyrics. Not to mention, it helps to ensure the song gets properly stuck in their heads with a little extra repetition. I hope this helps. BHoov