Once Upon a December
Added 2024-12-20 19:30:16 +0000 UTCHello dear patrons, the Yule season is upon us! I wanted to do something cozy and nostalgic this month, so I present to you my cover of Once Upon a December from Anastasia. Nothing strictly Bardcore here, since it's more of a faithful cover, but there is such a timeless quality to this song that sends me right back to childhood.
I had fun altering the art for this one, and discovered an artist whose work I now really admire. Michael Stennett was a costume designer who worked with The Metropolitan Opera, New York, The Royal Opera, and other prestigious companies. His illustrations went above and beyond the call of duty, not merely depicting the costume, but often capturing the setting and the mood as well.
I wish you all a beautiful holiday season, with more comfort than stress. I appreciate every single one of you—I'm sending you warm blessings for the solstice and the New Year. May it be jolly and bright!
Comments
Ah memories of watching this with my little girl!
Kermit the Hermit
2024-12-27 03:45:07 +0000 UTCLove love love it!!!
Eileen S
2024-12-23 14:20:20 +0000 UTCThank you Elisha, some things feel nice to cover without adding any extra thees and thous :P. Happy holidays to you!
Hildegard von Blingin'
2024-12-22 19:22:30 +0000 UTCI'm glad you enjoyed it, happy holidays Jessy!
Hildegard von Blingin'
2024-12-22 19:22:01 +0000 UTCThank you Farhad, have a lovely holiday season!
Hildegard von Blingin'
2024-12-22 19:21:38 +0000 UTCThanks Jenica! <3
Hildegard von Blingin'
2024-12-22 19:21:05 +0000 UTCThank you Cait, glad I could revisit a favourite of yours. Happy holidays!
Hildegard von Blingin'
2024-12-22 19:20:57 +0000 UTCThank you Elaine, have a wonderful New Year!
Hildegard von Blingin'
2024-12-22 19:20:30 +0000 UTCThank you so much Claire, that means the world! I think I still have the tape somewhere and will have to dig it out. I know I could stream it somewhere, but I feel like watching the VHS will add something. :P Happy holidays!
Hildegard von Blingin'
2024-12-22 19:20:14 +0000 UTCHaha, I totally understand, you have to be in the right mood for it. Thank you though, it's a range I never got to explore much when I was singing early music and light opera, but it's nice to play around with it now and then!
Hildegard von Blingin'
2024-12-22 19:19:06 +0000 UTCThanks Charles, have an excellent Yule!
Hildegard von Blingin'
2024-12-22 19:18:12 +0000 UTCThanks so much, and that sounds like an incredible trip! One day I'll have to go.
Hildegard von Blingin'
2024-12-22 19:17:48 +0000 UTCBeautiful! I introduced my friends to your music during a trip to New Zealand, and now they are fans! Your majestic voice was perfect to accompany the road trip through the breathtaking landscapes there 😊
eceneal
2024-12-21 12:12:31 +0000 UTCBeautiful. Happy Yule!!
Charles Kersey
2024-12-21 02:03:58 +0000 UTCHonestly, musical theatre is not my favorite style... but you sang it well and your voice is absolutely beautiful. I also like your chest voice a lot, maybe you can do that more often?
Julian Gonggrijp
2024-12-20 23:13:06 +0000 UTCNever seen the movie, but this song is beautiful, your rendition hauntingly evocative. Thank you and a wonderful solstice and New Year to you.
Elaine Currie
2024-12-20 22:49:10 +0000 UTCLove it. One of my absolute favorite tunes. Happy Yule to thee!
Cait Sinclair
2024-12-20 21:28:13 +0000 UTCLovely as always!
Jenica Jessen
2024-12-20 20:55:37 +0000 UTCAh, it's beautiful, I'm going to go watch Anastasia now. Merry holidays and Happy New Year to you, too, Hildegard, and to everyone!
Farhad Hakimov
2024-12-20 20:06:53 +0000 UTCThis was beautiful! I never got that into the movie, but this song has always stuck with me.
Jessy Wheeler
2024-12-20 19:52:08 +0000 UTCThis one hit me hard. This movie was one of the few VHS tapes we had as kids. I've watched it countless times. I could probably quote the entire thing from memory. This song brought back some core memories. Your covers transcend the meaning of covers, as they unfailingly enhance the source material. It seems more fitting to call them revivals or reimaginings. I'm so glad to be one of your patrons. Thanks again ❤️
Claire
2024-12-20 19:45:42 +0000 UTCSuch a beautiful cover and you’re right there is something so timeless about this song it doesn’t need to be bardified
Elisha
2024-12-20 19:36:31 +0000 UTC
