It does seem like a crime against the holidays that I didn’t post yesterday for Festivus, but I assure you, o gentle readers, that grievances were still aired. A perfect storm of computer woes, battling the advance of a Christmas cold, and the usual holiday chaos conspired to keep me off Facebook. But I am humble enough, in this season of miracles, to grasp that the world keeps on turning, and it’s not all about me. Peace on earth, you filthy animals.
Tag: Grievances
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Festivus Grievances & “Karolju”
December 23rd. Happy Festivus! Let the airing of grievances begin.
Then enjoy this postmodern, pandenominational, mid-winter concoction by Christopher Rouse, called “Karolju.” The title, fabricated by the composer, puts an Old World spin on the word “carol.” The “ju” is merely because, as Rouse states, he happens to like words that end in “u.” The text is totally pidgin, and the musical allusions to Orff, Tchaikovsky, Vaughan Williams, Prokofiev, and others only add to the fun.
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