Top 10 Geometry Songs

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My Top 10 Geometry Songs

 

I didn't realise when I listed my Top 10 Mathematics Songs that I would alienate so many 

enthusiastic (and belligerent) geometers. The hate mail I received! 

 "Maths is more than numbers!"

"Give shapes a chance!"

And something unprintable about f(x) my own derivative.

To redress the balance and to restore harmony to the Math-iverse, I have listed for everyone, 

from all walks of Mathematics, my Top 10 Geometry Songs.

10. Another Pyramid - Elton John

Musical genius-come-mathematician EJ exploring the third dimension. 

And what do you buy for the man who has everything? 

Another pyramid...

9. Arc of a Diver - Steve Winwood

An exhibition of magestic beauty

 - unless of course it's Greg Louganis in the 1988 Olympics, 

in which case it would be the "#$@! of a diver"

8. I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash

Don't think that Johnny ever walked in many straight lines but it is much easier 

to sing about than "I walk in a random, irregular fashion 

following no single purposeful direction"

7. Come Up and Be a Kite - Kate Bush

Not sure what Kate was getting at here but I'm pretty sure there 

would have been a funky dance to go with the song

6. Parallel Lines - Kings of Convenience

I've never heard of these guys but they are probably part of some underground alternative Geometry network, pursuing a passion for all things linear - and the song's not bad either

 

5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd

A classic psychedelic 70's prog-rock tribute to quadrilaterals

 

4. Straight Lines - Silverchair

An arty homage to Piet Mondrian that has been ruined by 

too many covers on "Idol" 

3. Will the Circle be Unbroken? - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

 Well, obviously it will be unbroken because otherwise it won't be a closed shape, 

ergo not a circle anymore.

Sheesh! State the bleedin' obvious and dress it up 

as homespun geometrical philosophy

2. Bizarre Love Triangle - New Order

 A classic 80's expression of passion for three-sided shapes. 

Nothing bizarre about that.

1.  It's Hip to be Square - Huey Lewis and the News

 The theme song from the sound track for my life