Octopus by Goodloe Byron
What is a STE(A)M Song?
Imagine the love song of an invertebrate…or a glacier…or a drone.
In my new STE(A)M Song series, I’m using STEM-related concepts as metaphors for songs about love and life. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and when you add (A)rt, such as songwriting to STEM, you get STE(A)M.
- Listen to some of my STE(A)M songs.
- Download the lyrics/info sheet that explains the science metaphor behind each song.
- Find out about my songwriting workshops.
STE(A)M Songs
Quantum Physics
A love song using the metaphors of the uncertainty principle and the observer effect in physics.
To learn more about the science behind the song: Lyrics & info
Geology
A geology love song…in other words a rock song. Why should love songs be about hearts and flowers? A big old ordinary rock can be a symbol for love. Cover Photo by Stew Hickman.
To learn more about the science behind the song:Lyrics & info
Astronomy
A love song of an astronomer who is searching for life in the universe.
To learn more about the science behind the song: Lyrics & info.
The love song from the sun to us.
To learn more about the science behind the song: Lyrics & info
Marine Biology
A blues song written about an invertebrate (think Octopus). Cover art by Goodloe Byron.
To learn more about the science behind the song: Lyrics & info
A love song of the coral to its symbiotic partner, the algae.
To learn more about the science behind the song: Lyrics & info
Climate Change
The warning song of a glacier to us.
To learn more about the science behind the song: Lyrics & info.
Chemistry
A love song with imagery from the chem lab.
To learn more about the science behind the song:Lyrics & info
Engineering/Technology
The song of an unmanned aerial vehicle addressing its engineer. Cover art: Kathryn Brimblecombe-Fox Sky-Drone-Net (cropped) gouache on paper 30 x 42 cm 2016
To learn more about the science behind the song: Lyrics & info
More Info
I do songwriting residencies in schools.
See song samples and curriculum notes from a first-grade STEM Song residency.
See song samples and curriculum notes from a fifth-grade STEM song residency.
More songs to come soon. I’ll also be posting songs that are created by students in my songwriting workshops.
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