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When adults talk to teenagers, they often wonder, "Are they hearing ANYTHING I say? Are they going to remember ANY of this?" Seventeen-year-old Grace investigates.
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When adults talk to teenagers, they often wonder, "Are they hearing ANYTHING I say? Are they going to remember ANY of this?" Seventeen-year-old Grace investigates. This vox pop comes in two versions. Version A ends with a DeVotchKa song. Version B contains the word "piss ant" and ends with a Tori Amos song. Enjoy!
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Piece Description
When adults talk to teenagers, they often wonder, "Are they hearing ANYTHING I say? Are they going to remember ANY of this?" Seventeen-year-old Grace investigates. This vox pop comes in two versions. Version A ends with a DeVotchKa song. Version B contains the word "piss ant" and ends with a Tori Amos song. Enjoy!
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winner Is | DeVotchKa & Mychael Danna | Little Miss Sunshine. | Lakeshore REcords | 2006 | 03:05 |
| Winter | Tori Amos | Little Earthquakes. | Atlantic Recording | 1992 | 05:41 |
Additional Credits
Teacher: Sarah Bromer
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