#the curse of millhaven

[isab0t]

But if you come around just as the sun goes down

You can watch the whole town turn to gold

It’s around about then that I used to go a-roaming

[catnykit]

Its sad when everyone's discussing which is better when theyre both good in their own unique way cuz it turns out you ain't the only one :(

nothing more sobering than realizing you'd been assuming a cover of a song was the original...like oh phew if the wrong person found out about that i couldve been killed

[kneelbeforeyourdogbabylon]

Spooky writing music shuffle, Oct 20

Hard to choose just one, isn't it? :D

[prattleskidaddle]

I’ve got a pretty little mouth

Underneath all that foaming 

[unlikelytrashcreation]

Curse of millhaven part one

[its-to-the-death]

Villain Song Showdown Preliminary Round #20

Top two will make it into the bracket

Songs below the cut

In the Hall of the Mountain King - Villain: The Mountain King

Diabolical - Villain: Villainous HelsKnight

B.A.D. 4 - Villains: Choco Werehound, Poison Mushroom Cookie, Liquorice Cookie, and Red Velvet Cookie

The Curse of Millhaven - Villain: Loretta/Lottie

Two Planets Approach the Roche Limit - Villain: Fecto Elfilis/Chaos Elfilis

C-R-O-W-N-E-D - Villain: Magolor

Get In the Water - Villain: Poseidon

Ruthlessness - Villain: Poseidon

Yzmopolis - Villain: Yzma and Kronk

[itsnotmourn]

SONG RAMBLES | the curse of milhaven (skidad)

───── YOU DO NOT KNOW THE DAY NOR THE HOUR ...

if there's a song that captures the overall lore of spooky month and skidad as a manipulator and possible god complex, i think it's the curse of milhaven.

you might be familiar it by the band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds BUT i'm using the polish cover by Bartek Kulas & Katarzyna Groniec specifically (explained below)

───── ONLY GOD KNOWS THAT !

i want to note that the lyrics in the video are apparently a little inaccurate so i'm using this translation instead!

Millhaven is a small, colorless town Neighbours treat the cold-hearted with respect Though there are unnerving days When the golden evening sun Burns hearts with a caring kiss I warn against danger Reciting the Bible with devotion

An introduction to the town in Spooky Month and Skidad's feelings towards religion. He's dedicated.

I don't know if he grew up in the cult or joined in his adulthood (I think it's only implied that he met The Eyes as an adult) but regardless, he is dedicated.

You do not know the day nor the hour - only God knows that!

This repeats throughout the song and it's very important. Keep note of it for later!

I'm fifteen years old, though they assume I'm older

I don't actually have any specific opinions on this but I thought it's a fun line for people who think about the cult's motif of immortality; I kinda think Skidad will gain his immorality in the series, or has already gained it pre-series.

You've had to have heard that there's a curse on Millhaven ... Blake's son - Billy, disappeared somewhere ... Priest O'Rye has went crazy ... When someone found the Handyman's cut off head It was splashing around in the town's fountain ... Next, old lady Colgate's soul had left her And before she became one with God She wheezed out, with her last breath Loretta* killed me with her own hands

*Loretta is the MC/singer in the song btw; that's Skidad

All is not as it seems in the small town. There are a number disappearances and murders happening in the area, regardless of age or status. No one is safe.

It is finally revealed that Skidad has been involved or did the crimes above.

I was named the spawn of devil and the town's curse! But it was Millhaven that brought me bad luck ... All fall down to your knees! I know the easiest road to the Lord ... This inquiry is depressing and unfair How do you dare to punish me in the name of the law The earthly passions aren't for me I was the one that crossed the step to eternity I know very well that death is not a game Over the world rings the bell of despair So may God's hand protect you ... It was me that drowned Billy, and while stabbing lady Colgate I unfortunately hesitated for a moment But while I took care of the Handyman I was happy, because I saw The sunrays reflecting on the chainsaw I didn't crucify the dog, though* I always had an A+ for religion class!

Now, he is facing the consequences of his actions... but why are they consequences if he is doing God's work? He is angry; he knows what is right! These people in the court and town do NOT.

In the bold text, it emphases his path to immorality.

I don't exactly believe Skidad is directly involved in the disappearances or child sacrifices for the cult but he's somewhere there.

*Not necessarily related to the Spooky Month lore but this is an interesting thing to think about as, apparently, there's a number of religious believes of animals not having souls; or at least not the same souls as humans (I'm only familiar with Buddhism lol). If the dog was killed, was it not seen as a true murder...?

I'm quite content on the daily the doctor helps me When I fall into depressive states sometimes Electric shots or hypnosis the golden medicine for everything - Prozac And I can imagine my euphoric plans again I dream about fast recovery

A dramatic change from the violent words from before, these ones are soft and soothing, as if to manipulate or gaslight someone... (looks at Lila).

When I get out, I'll show you all

This foreshadows Skidad's eventual arrival in the series; "out" of death's grip.

You do not know the day nor the hour - only I know that

Finally, I can finally talk about the importance of this specific phrase. Throughout this song, Skidad has always been saying it piously; only God knows this and that.

However, with this one, it's finally confirmed that he has had a God complex all this time. He is the God.

[forthegothicheroine]

Top 13 narrative songs?

This was hard because I really really like narrative songs! Trying to do different artists for each one, and trying to avoid classic folk ballads or songs from musicals. Time for some specific-ass situations!

Lake Pontchartrain by Ludo

The Mariner's Revenge Song by The Decemberists

What's He Building in There by Tom Waits

The Curse of Millhaven by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner by Warren Zevon

The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton by the Mountain Goats

Pour 'Em Kinda Strong by Corb Lund

The Mechanical Girl by Aurelio Voltaire

Evil Eye by Slackeye Slim

1952 Vincent Black Lightning by Richard Thompson

Farewell Kabarista by Vagabond Opera

Man in the Long Black Coat by Bob Dylan

Loreley by Blackmore's Night

[isab0t]

she's got a pretty little mouth underneath all the foamin'🏏

posting oc art because i love her .. everyone meet clarissa

(as usual process below the cut ↓)

[sibelin]

Continuting with the tag games! I've been tagged by @saintofdaggers this time, thank you <3

shuffle your on repeat playlist and list the first 10 songs, then tag 10 people

Böse Lugen (Body Mix) - Riki

Tunnel Lights - Chelsea Wolfe

Destroy Everything You Touch - Ladytron

Ist Ist - Einstürzende Neubauten

Anubis - SepticFlesh

The Curse of Millhaven - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Into the Night - Bleib Modern & M!R!M

Kacis - Le Roy se Meurt

Night - Aux Animaux

Sheer - Rendez Vous

If some you want to do this, i'm tagging @jeffament @rivetgoth @testure-1988 @bonewhiteglory @mycotoxine @musicandmasochism ! Wishing you all a fantastic day too :)

[madfishmonger]

The people who believe all media is based in reality should listen to the album Murder Ballads by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

it's a little sad that people expect songs to always reflect the lives of the lyricist and not a sign of the lyricist's strong imagination.

you don't know mitski. you don't know hozier. kate bush did not witness a murder of a hammer horror star and take their role as the hunchback of notre dame (it would be fun if she did though)

[the-enjoyerrr]

listened to too much "the iron maiden and the dreaming princess" and "the curse of millhaven" (by katarzyna groniec specifically) and i've come to the conclusion that goob would kill people and still smile about it like he didn't

[mellifiedman]

Low-key losing my mind because my local bar is playing the Nick Cave album Murder Ballads and I can't think of anything more obscurely narrowcasted at me in particular. Like who the fuck is bumping "The Curse of Millhaven" on a Saturday night

[guavabat]

do you think she effectively utilized girl power

[thetoxicvault]

Columbarium is a heavy Doom combo from Zwevegem / Belgium - as our good friend William Nijhof from funeral doomband FAAL stated: 'A great combi between brutal and miserable!' ...

'The Morbidious One' is the bands debut full album. It includes two guest vocalists: Michelle Nocon (Of Blood And Mercury, ex-Bathsheba, ex-Death Penalty, ex-Serpentcult) has written and performed the chant on 'Barefoot On The Moon' and Tabasco Esmee (Tyrant's Kall) has contributed to 'Eyes Bleed Black'

Credits: Releases September 29, 2023 on ARGONAUTA RECORDS

Written, performed & recorded by Columbarium Mixed & Produced by Lander Cluyse at Hearse Studio, Heule, BE Cover design by Vladimir Chebakov Logo design by Bram Bruyneel The first single "Rivers Of Blood" was released as an cassette single by "Dust and Bones", an underground DIY label from Belgium, dedicated to help and release local bands no matter what genre. They previously released bands such as; Grotto, Splendidula, Moa, Tephrosis, Left Eye Perspective, Low Mad, The Curse Of Millhaven, Sleepwulf, Panphobia, Mark My Way, Crowsview...

COLUMBARIUM

The Morbidious One (2023)

Argonauta Records

Zwevegem / Belgium 🇧🇪

#columbarium #the morbidious one #doom death metal #doomed #doomed & stoned #metal #doom #doom metal #Zwevegem #Belgium #Dust and Bones #Argonauta Records #2023

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