Where Can I Find The Ballad of Maxwell's Equations Sung to Take On Me?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for a specific musical parody that combines the themes of Maxwell's Equations with the song "Take On Me." Participants express nostalgia and curiosity about the existence of this parody and its lyrics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant recalls a parody that includes lyrics referencing Gauss and Faraday, expressing a desire to locate it.
  • Another participant humorously notes the juxtaposition of the 1880s scientific context with the 1980s pop culture of the song.
  • A third participant critiques a different version of the parody, suggesting it lacks quality and is not associated with John Lennon.
  • A link is provided to a Google search for more information on the parody, indicating an attempt to find related content.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the existence or quality of the parody, and multiple opinions about its merits and relevance are expressed.

Contextual Notes

There are no specific limitations noted, but the discussion relies on personal recollections and subjective evaluations of the parody's quality.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the intersection of science and music, particularly those who enjoy parodies related to physics and pop culture.

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Hi folks, I know that this exists. I used to be able to find it. But not anymore. It goes something like "Gauss and Faraday, had a lot of thing to say about magnetic fields" and on and on. I hope that it still exists but I have not been able to find it anywhere.

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Tom
 
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Take on Me? Maxwell's Equations? The 1880's meet the 1980's?
 
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