Krampusnacht - A Cautionary Carol Inspired by John Williams
Added 2023-12-17 20:02:51 +0000 UTCJoyous Yule, everyone! I'm sorry it's been a wee bit quiet here; I've been working away on a few things at once, but hope to post at least once more before the end of December.
Krampusnacht was on December 5th, but it's never too late to caution your children not to go wandering in the woods. This piece was inspired by "Double Trouble", which was written by John Williams using Shakespeare's words. I wrote the lyrics and tune for this as a sort of Christmasy companion piece, and called on my brother Friar Funk to add his countertenor voice to my choir.
A bit of history about Krampus: Krampus is a goat-like horned character from Central and Eastern Alpine European folklore. As the bad cop to Saint Nicholas's good cop, his name is invoked around Yuletide to scare children into behaving. On the night of December 5th, they visit each home, doling out gifts and punishment as they see fit. Well-behaved children receive toys and delicious goodies, while naughty children are punished with birch rods and given nothing but coal, or in some versions of the story, shoved into a sack or basket and carried away to hell.
I hope you enjoy and that you all are having a wonderful holiday season!
Comments
To be honest it doesn't quite stand on its own because it was on the edge of his range and rather squeaky. I feel like it wouldn't do his usual countertenor justice. :P But perhaps I'll include some of it in a behind the scenes video when Christmas rolls around again.
Hildegard von Blingin'
2024-06-01 04:11:51 +0000 UTCI have trouble distinguishing Friar Funk's voice from yours, which I guess is a compliment to his countertenor skill! Would you be willing to upload a track with just his voice separately?
Julian Gonggrijp
2023-12-20 19:20:05 +0000 UTCKrampus: A Tale of Winter's Light, In the heart of a quaint Bavarian town nestled in the snowy Alps, Krampus lives a double life. By day, he's the jovial postman, Kris Kringle, loved by all for his kindness and holiday cheer. But when night falls, he transforms into Krampus, the legendary Christmas demon tasked with punishing naughty children. However, unlike his menacing reputation, Krampus approaches his duties with a heavy heart, secretly longing for acceptance and friendship. One fateful Christmas Eve, a curious and spirited young girl named Lottie discovers Krampus's dual existence. Instead of fearing him, she sees the loneliness in his eyes and believes there's more to him than meets the eye. Determined to uncover the truth, Lottie embarks on a magical adventure to help Krampus embrace both sides of himself and find his place in a world that only sees him as a monster. As Lottie and Krampus journey through enchanting snow-covered landscapes and encounter mythical creatures, they form an unlikely bond that challenges the norms of tradition and perception. Along the way, they must confront Krampus's fears and confront the ancient forces that threaten the spirit of Christmas itself. Through courage, friendship, and the power of understanding, they discover that even a misunderstood demon can possess a heart brimming with kindness and goodwill.\
Kyle van Tol
2023-12-18 22:47:37 +0000 UTCGreat vocal harmony!
William
2023-12-18 01:43:58 +0000 UTCThanks pa. :P
Hildegard von Blingin'
2023-12-18 01:18:54 +0000 UTCCatchy little tune. Nice work Kiddo!
Kermit the Hermit
2023-12-17 22:49:54 +0000 UTCLove it! It’s perfect. Thank you.
Susan E. Fisher
2023-12-17 22:29:35 +0000 UTCyesssssss girl
sarah t.
2023-12-17 22:05:22 +0000 UTCAwesome as always! Love it!
Jon Skoog
2023-12-17 22:00:45 +0000 UTCIt's perfect!
Filobótica
2023-12-17 21:16:43 +0000 UTCHappiest of holidays to you as well, dear Hildegard! This carol has the same vibes as Tarja Turunen's two Dark Christmas albums and thus will eagerly and hastily join my holiday playlist.
Afon-Noria
2023-12-17 20:33:22 +0000 UTCBeautiful as always!
Don Proctor (lostagain)
2023-12-17 20:30:43 +0000 UTC
