Cthulhu Cantata

Cthulhu in a Classical Vein

In its ongoing effort to provide HPLHS' customers with the most interesting and unusual Lovecraftian entertainment, we're delighted to present the Cthulhu Cantata. It's weird, it's classical. HPL would probably have loved it. We think you will too.
Composer Richard Thomas Hill (b. 1969) fuses a Baroque sacred music form with 21st century musical language using prose and poetry of H. P. Lovecraft as well as original lyrics by the composer and Charles Moore, Jr. The result is a piece of ritual music worthy of the cult featuring stunning vocal performances from professional singers well versed in Baroque and Classical music as well as modern techniques. Click tracks to hear samples

1. Introit
2. Loathsomeness Waits
3. Cosmic Intermezzo 1 (“Lighthouse In A Storm”)
4. Night-Gaunts
5. When The Stars Were Ready
6. Cosmic Intermezzo 2 (“The Colour Out Of Space”)
7. The Most Merciful Thing In The World
8. Cosmic Intermezzo 3 ("From The Depths")
9. The Bells
10. Efficiunt Daemones
11. Mystery Derelict Found At Sea (A Shanty)
12. Incantation

Performed by: The Arkham Virtual Chamber Orchestra
Soprano: Rachael Lipson
Alto: Javvieaus Stewart
Tenor: Shane Tapley
Bass: Jordan Barrett
Choral Director: John Walthausen
Saxophones: William Conn
Trombones: Chris Mele
Drums: Ritchie DeCarlo
Fiddle: Mollie Ducoste
Percussion: Dave Schonauer & Rich Hill
Electric and Acoustic Bass: Andrew Nelson
Strings: Four For Music, Ltd. Acoustic Guitar: Rich Hill
Electronics: Ritchie DeCarlo & Dave Schonauer

NOTE: the CD version of this product includes a free MP3 download of the album.