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Seth Glier

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Featured Song: “‘Til Further Notice” – Seth Glier

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Snapshots

Short question videos to use in the classroom to start new conversations in a modern “Stories” format.

SNAPSHOT ACTIVITIES

These short games can be used with the Snapshot videos for a quick activity in the classroom.

Students try to match answers to with the students who wrote them.

Students move to a specific spot in the room, and stand together to show answers to a prompt.

Students ask and answer a series of set questions in pairs.

Students compete to remember gestures and sounds created for common vocabulary.

Students compete to make small groups as quickly as possible.

Video Activities

Introduction

Meet Seth Glier, part of the Wordplay lyrics project.

Seth’s Inspiration

Learn how John Prine influenced ‘Til Further Notice.

Songwriting Process

Learn how Seth wrote his song ‘Til Further Notice

Metaphor

Seth explains the lyric “Keep the wick of hope lit”

Idiom

Seth talks about the common phrase “Reap what you sow”

Live Performance

Seth performing ‘Til Further Notices without lyrics on-screen.

About The Artist

Grammy-nominated Seth Glier is a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. NPR describes his voice as “otherworldly” while praising him as “an engaging performer and storyteller.” His critically acclaimed, emotionally dense catalog of work often draws upon traditional roots music, experimental instrumentation, and moody atmospheres that result in soulfully intelligent stories that can alternatively fight the power or break your heart.

“The music of Seth Glier veers towards being indefinable.” – Paste Magazine

With five albums, five Independent Music Awards, and even a U.S. State Department-sponsored international tour under his belt, Glier has also played with a diverse list of artists such as Ani DiFranco, Martin Sexton, James Taylor, Ronnie Spector, and Marc Cohn. He’s currently on tour and is debuting new music, including his two latest songs “If It Wasn’t For You” and “Stages”, both releasing in 2020. Inspired by Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, “If It Wasn’t For You” echoes the young activist’s own concepts about the transformative power of turning one’s trauma into gratitude and awareness. “Stages” captures the magic and secret joy that’s shared when close relationships evolve using the universal art of ritual. Both singles are available on exclusive, collectible 7″ vinyl in a very limited run offered only at his live shows. Glier plans to put out more music throughout the year while continuing to connect with audiences using his eclectic, often humorous, and always insightful artistry.

“Also a producer and multi-instrumentalist, Glier is recognized for his intelligent storytelling, moody atmospheres and emotive soulful vocals that tug at the listener’s heart.” – Earmilk

“‘Stages’ rides a steady, low-key beat with vibrant tones escalating by degrees until you’re hit with the song’s potent emotions.” – Popdust

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