Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I grew up going to a Christian church and a Christian school that both condemned Halloween’s pagan roots (I wonder why, on the other hand, most Christians choose to conveniently ignore the Christmas holiday’s pagan roots; what’s good for the goose is good for the gander, after all). To me, though, Halloween was mostly just about the costumes and the candy, as I’m sure it still is for most American kids. It was also about the change in the weather, especially in Miami. Halloween is always a marker for the beginning of the time when the oppressive heat and humidity gives way to significantly milder, more comfortable weather.
As far as Halloween music goes, there are some classics. “The Monster Mash” and John Carpenter’s “Halloween Theme” immediately come to mind. There are others. But the last October night’s holiday song list is not as extensive as its late December counterpart. So, how else can a songwriter like myself remedy the situation? Of course, write A Halloween Song! So, that’s what I did.
I wrote A Halloween Song way back in 1997, and I remember it coming together pretty smoothly, as most good songs should. The best songs are the ones that start with a simple idea. Then, they take you along for a ride. All the songwriter really does is document the ride itself, with all its twists and turns, so that others may enjoy it as well.
Ever since I wrote A Halloween Song, I’ve played it in public only once (at a hipster spot years ago where people were too cool to pay any attention to the performance). I remember performing it while wearing a mask I made myself with a built-in mini-bullhorn for a mouthpiece. I’ve also played it over the years for a number of kids in my family, and they always seem to get a kick out of it, especially when they get to the part where they can howl like a wolf along with the song.
So, this official worldwide release is both long overdue and right on time. As we get closer to the last October night of 2012, I present to you... A Halloween Song!
As far as Halloween music goes, there are some classics. “The Monster Mash” and John Carpenter’s “Halloween Theme” immediately come to mind. There are others. But the last October night’s holiday song list is not as extensive as its late December counterpart. So, how else can a songwriter like myself remedy the situation? Of course, write A Halloween Song! So, that’s what I did.
I wrote A Halloween Song way back in 1997, and I remember it coming together pretty smoothly, as most good songs should. The best songs are the ones that start with a simple idea. Then, they take you along for a ride. All the songwriter really does is document the ride itself, with all its twists and turns, so that others may enjoy it as well.
Ever since I wrote A Halloween Song, I’ve played it in public only once (at a hipster spot years ago where people were too cool to pay any attention to the performance). I remember performing it while wearing a mask I made myself with a built-in mini-bullhorn for a mouthpiece. I’ve also played it over the years for a number of kids in my family, and they always seem to get a kick out of it, especially when they get to the part where they can howl like a wolf along with the song.
So, this official worldwide release is both long overdue and right on time. As we get closer to the last October night of 2012, I present to you... A Halloween Song!
A Halloween Song
(Words & Music by Ramon Veunes)
© 1997-2012. All Rights Reserved.
(Words & Music by Ramon Veunes)
© 1997-2012. All Rights Reserved.
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