But the fire burns bright on our dear Lord's tree

[sovay]

Every year for Guy Fawkes Day, my mother watches V for Vendetta (2005). Not being at home this year, I seem to have spent the evening hanging out at auditions instead. I suppose that still has to do with masks. Have this song I love about burning. The internet tells me it's unknown whether it's a genuine folksong or a brilliant fiction, but I don't care: it's autumnal, and it chills me, and I associate it besides with Loki, which is appropriate to the release date at the end of this week. The first version is my favorite, but I offer them both for comparison.

The Devil's Interval, "The Bonfire Carol"

June Tabor & Oysterband, "Judas (Was a Red-Headed Man)"

Happy Fifth of November.

Comments

[selidor]

Every year for Guy Fawkes Day, my mother watches V for Vendetta (2005).
Huh, we do the same thing.

...It's really odd not hearing any fireworks tonight.

[ladymondegreen.livejournal.com]

The internet tells me it's unknown whether it's a genuine folksong or a brilliant fiction

That is bizarre and fascinating, particularly given the idea of a bonfire having a sweet savor to please the lord, echoing the idea of the temple sacrifices.

[asakiyume.livejournal.com]

Oh oh oh oh the harmonies in the Devil's Interval's version. Aaaaahhhhhh wonderful!

I am going to split myself into four and we are going to sing songs in harmony like this, and all four of me are going to be so delighted with the sound.

Thank you.

oh, and a funny story about guy fawkes day

[asakiyume.livejournal.com]

*all* the ninja girl's coworkers at Dunkin Donuts thought that this was a holiday that existed *only* in V for Vendetta. They were mindblown when she told them that it was a real thing. She was mindblown that they didn't know it was real.

[ap-aelfwine.livejournal.com]

I've enjoyed both those versions of that song for some time, having been given them by you. Thank you for the reminder to listen to them again, and for the fascinating background information.

[nineweaving.livejournal.com]

So shivery.

Nine