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Up in the Belfry
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For the 2013 CBC Halloween Challenge. Listen with headphones in a dark room.
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Podcasts • Stories
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Peak #1
Peak in subgenre #1
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Larry Ludwick
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Larry Ludwick
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October 23, 2013
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MP3 15.9 MB • 320 kbps • 6:58
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I see you would climb to the top of Grim’s Tower On Halloween’s eve at the witching hour, But before you do I would have a word In the case that you have not the true story heard. Geoffrey Grim was a solemn and evil man As grim and unfeeling as any could be. True he married a maid, but it was but a plan For her money and power his secreted fee. The marriage was doomed from the very first days There were rumors of fights, of violence and tears. His wife threatened to leave after one of these frays Taking wealth and power vile Geoffrey’s worst fears. No one knows how he lured his wife to the Belfry But on a dark, moonless night she took her last breath. He claimed a loose railing when she leaned to look over That was recorded on her record of death. Geoffrey drew inward soon following the fall, He was often distracted; something wrong in his head. He looked to the Belfry as if hearing a call The voice of a person he knew to be dead. Each night he would climb the old twisting stairs He told others to mourn the passage of his wife. One night he fell from the same Belfry corner Was it a jump or a push that ended his life? Tonight when you climb to the top of this tower You’ll hear whispers I am sure mid the bells constant clangor Stay away from the railings, the winds have a power To touch like two hands forced through rage and through anger.
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AuDioChosis - Steven F. Allen - AuDio MiRage
Sep 19, 2017
Very Well Done! Glad to have had the opportunity to listen to this piece. Thanks!
Joe Hill
Nov 10, 2013
Excellent crafting of the story and the perfect vox for such a production!
Ziggophon
Nov 02, 2013
Great production and perfect storytelling :o)
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Nov 02, 2013
This Halloween story is way beyond excellent, Larry. Your total production is PERFECT from brilliant concept to superb narrative reading to background instrumentals to choral... This was one of the very best songs/stories for the CBC 2013 Halloween Monsters Ball. BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO to you as a masterful musician!!!!! Thank you for the pleasure of this dramatic song/story, and for the download.
Finnski
Nov 02, 2013
super sounds and talk...
The Smivets
Oct 31, 2013
Great story wonderfully read Larry - superb music too - love that synth! Cool bat noises - this is a real Halloween chiller. Bravo!
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Oct 31, 2013
Captivating storyline..Incredible spoken word performance...Brilliant sound track. Love the choir, erie sounds at the end. This is one of the best entries of the challenge. Marvelously well done
Oddger
Oct 31, 2013
Fantastic. Really spell binding narration. You build up the story perfectly and the music is emphasizing the uncanny mood. The outro with it's angelic choir sounds, whispers and bells is outstanding!
VMP (USA)
Oct 28, 2013
Dramatically AND sonically brilliant, the listener is on edge throughout, ultra-captivating, undoubtedly stood out as a favorite, thanks!
Drumnjon
Oct 28, 2013
BRILLIANTLY...SPOKEN WORK OF ART! What a work of ART! YOU ARE an AMAZING STORY TELLER SIR! Just love your works! JON:):):)
spinaceto
Oct 27, 2013
An interesting story telling track, underlined from marvelous music, clearly spoken and perfectly recitated! Halloween mood granted, great final....I was postive impressed from this work! Excellent delivery Larry!
Carlo D'Anna
Oct 27, 2013
Cool and scary atmosphere! I got caught up in the story.
Dollar Bill and the Unmentionables
Oct 27, 2013
The captivating story brilliantly provides the backdrop to make the instrumental ending take on more meaning and depth. As I listen it feels like I'm climbing the spiral stairs to my doom. The whispering voices calling you up, then chills when you hear the bells... Fantastic.
Michael Bennett
Oct 27, 2013
Wondrous work here, Larry! It has all the ingredients of a good witches brew and great production overall!
Musan Dera
Oct 27, 2013
A nice Halloween story here. I like the telling voice and the way it is surrounded by spiritual atmospheres and angels. Very well done!
FusionFall Project
Oct 27, 2013
Splendidly done Larry, the production, storyline, and delivery are all pro sounding :)