HOM 154 - Skullcrusher Mountain (Jonathan Coulton) - A Psychopath in Love

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Comedia Musical

This week's theme Comedia Musical was chosen by @nancybmp and it will be interesting to see what people come up with; I have already seen a few interesting entries.

Skullcrusher Mountain

It was suggested to me that I should do a song by Jonathan Coulton, a singer-songwriter who appears to have become popular by using the internet as his platform for success.

The song has a bit of a love in a horror story, or vice versa. Horror is not really my genre when it comes to films, you can make me jump easily, and, as an animal lover, I was appalled by the second verse.. However, I have heard this song done by @Steevc for many years and have always loved the melody, which sounds rather innocent considering the song subject!

However, to put these two, supposedly opposing, themes together makes for an amusing (or twisted?) story.

My Version

Although I've known the song for some time, I have never played it myself and I had to change the key up a bit; I initially thought it might sound odd for a woman to sing this, but I suppose it works somehow.

The song has come with me on my recent jogging outings so I could learn the lyrics; it makes for an excellent pace control measure at the same time. However, as I still managed to stumble over some text lines I decided to read it during the recording. I've only got an hour for lunch.. 🙄

I apologise for the slight blur.. My camera didn't think I was worth focusing on.. 😁

Finally

I hope, you like this song, which, I have no doubt, might be new to a some of you.

As always: Thanks for listening!

You can find the lyrics here


Thanks for looking!
All images are property of @anna-newkey, unless otherwise stated.




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interesting topic you exist in your presentation

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Not normally my choice of topic, it is supposed to be comedy.. lol
Thanks for watching!

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Yes! Great to hear your take on this song. I think @steve-o2023 has done it before too. I need to look more into the Coulton songbook to see what else I could do. I have done a couple of his other songs already.

!LUV

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Thank you!
He has, it was his idea.. I'm really grateful, it's such a great tune and so much fun to play!
I'm sure there will be others that you could cover, he seems to write very clever stuff!!!

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Once again I have the joy of being the one to coincide with your musical work. I never tire of admiring you and highlighting your great talent. You are a model and musical example for everyone on the platform. I hug you again and wish you the best in your days dear Anke...

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Thank you so much, Jesús!
I get inspired by people I know, on and off Hive and I'm always happy to learn.
Thanks for listening, I really appreciate that!
Sending you hugs back, my friend!

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I'd never heard the original to this before hearing it performed by steevc, so it's nice to hear a different take from Scarface's mistress.
Nicely played and sung..

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As soon as I heard you, I recognized the song. I loved your version, it is made with the heart. You are an amazing singer. Congratulations.

!LUV

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You did? Excellent!
Yes, I do like to put my heart into it, that is what make songs for me.
That's so lovely of you to say, thank you! 😃

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I hadn't realised quite what a creepy song it is. Like you say, a very innocent sounding, sweet melody..extremely tuneful and not at all menacing. I enjoyed listening to your version.

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"I shouldn't kill you yet" didn't stick out to you? 😄
Thank you, it's fun to play!

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well...no. I'm a bit dense like that...😂

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😂 We know you're not.. you've gone away from blonde again.. Good for you! 🤣

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I must have made it sound more innocent all the times I sang it :)

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Yes I think you must have done..I totally missed the meaning of the song. I think it's because its got such a good tune and chords, that the lyrics simply passed me by...

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Not all of his songs are like that. Some are quite touching.

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Cool song with a nice melody.Ive never heard it before ,good choice for this week :).

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Thank you! It sure is cool and a lot of fun to play...
and not as creepy now as when I first heard it..
Not sure what that means for me.. 😄

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Fue una gran presentación me gustó mucho. Muy buena vibra transmite la canción.

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Hey there, thank you so much!
Great to see you here.. :)
Good vibes indeed, if you don't listen to lyrics too much.. lol
Thanks for stopping by, my friend! 😃

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Never heard this song but it does have an interesting tune and lyrics. You played and sang great as always Anke!

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Thank you, Chichi!
Glad you like it! Are you doing anything this week?
Hope, I haven't missed it.. I have been unusually early..
Have a loveley day!

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I haven't my friend. I can't think of any song that fits the theme. 😅
Have an amazing day too!

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Anke, this was amazeballs🤩...wow you really are a good performer...lovely voice✨, awesome guitarist🎸. It's always a pleasure listening to you 🤍

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😄 Thank you so much for that amazeballed compliment! 😄
I'm chuffed, sleemfit (that's not your name, right? haha)
Have a lovely day, my friend! 🤗

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Lol you're welcome my friend 😉
..Sleemfit is a nickname...My name is Sammy, so glad you're delighted ..Have a lovely day too🤍

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Ah, lovely! I much rather call you by your name, which is very nice indeed!
Take care, my friend!

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Awesome then 😉..take care my friend

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