mastering_THE SQUONK

THE SQUONK The inspiration for this song comes from American lumberjack folklore, particularly the old tales from the forests of Pennsylvania. The Squonk is one of the strangest and saddest creatures among the legendary Fearsome Critters. A small, misshapen creature with wrinkled skin, so deeply ashamed of its appearance that it cries endlessly. Its tears leave a trail through the woods, making it easy to track. But when captured, the poor creature can literally dissolve into nothing but tears and bubbles. It was this unusual mixture of absurd humor, melancholy, and almost heartbreaking tragedy that inspired me to turn the legend into a song. Musically, I wanted to capture the atmosphere of those old lumberjack tales without simply recreating traditional folk music. Two female voices take turns telling the story, coming together in close harmonies for the chorus. A driving 6/8 rhythm carries the song, while Appalachian dulcimer, fiddle, cello, and earthy string instruments blend tr