A Musical Taste of our Science Teachers

Music is a universal art that is listened to throughout the world. It can tell us about cultures, religion, and even the state of society. While music is enjoyed worldwide, our science teachers have very particular taste. Much of it influenced by their childhood and the experiences they have garnered throughout their lives.

While known on campus for his striking fascination for science and a “tree hugger” persona, Mr. Molik enjoys a marriage of rock music.

Mr. Molik promptly exclaimed that his taste was generally alternative for it’s “plain and simple lyrics”. Although this led him to stumble upon other genres which also dearly caught his interest.

The Second British invasion that occured from the early to late 80’s was a big part of Molik’s musical aura. “ Some groups like New Order and Psychedelic Furs, that were ‘New Wave’ ” (sic) ,were amongst his favorites.

This was quite the contrary for popular opinion on campus had inferred Mr. Molik as an “ACDC - hard rock kind of guy”. Molik with an offshore grin responded “I like the instrumentals, but not the voice”.

Among all his favorite rock jams Mr. Molik holds a special place in his heart for the song “Take one me”, by a-h-a -- as it recalls his time transitioning to adult life.

There is always a specific song that reminds someone of the past. Whether it was a former lover, emo phase, or a youthful lifestyle of mere bliss.

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“I was 18 and was starting to get out on my own”. The song marks a time of independence and what was once a novel glimpse of liberty for our science teacher.

Another appreciated Science Teacher that was willing to share his musical interest was Mr. Deason.

The music he shared gave us not only a sense of his taste but his transitioning to maturity -- as a human being.

“My time has changed over time”, he briefly stated.

Deason recounted on his early days of pursuit and impulsivity with late 60’s - 70’s rock and roll; with the likes of Creedence Clearwater and The Doors essentials. A time of being young and free --jamming under a Western medium.

Jimmy Buffet ft. Acoustic Guitar

It was then in college where the significance of Jimmy Buffet set its tone, with his song “ He went to Paris”. Hanging out with his friends in the college dorms he noted “60 years from now I hope we can say that”. Referring to a line in the song -- “Jimmy, some of it's magic, some of it's tragic but I had a good life all of the way."

While the song appears as your everyday - genuine ode to a lover. Rather Buffet elucidates both the “magic and “tragic” of living life and pushes for people to appreciate the state of life and the enrichment of emotions when overcoming obstacles. It is of such special interest to Mr. Deason.

Today Deason has recently planted himself on jazz.

“It just speaks to me somehow”. Deason appreciates the spontaneous nature of the way it is played. He would often listen to it on his way to school, commuting with Mr. Eisen.

Music has a strong appeal to anyone who embraces the beauty of it, as our science teachers have.