Sometimes humor only works in distinctive niches with particular background presuppositions. Whether it will land in this case, I'm not...

I made some key revisions to my translation/paraphrase of a beautiful Danish hymn lyric (nearly unknown in the US) and I have a not-too-terr

I am pleased to share a new English translation—or singable free paraphrase—of an iconic Danish hymn, Dejlig Er Jorden. This is the tune...

Let’s recall that we've embarked on 12 days of Christmas songs (unranked) and on the second day I premiered some new lyrics for a Swedish...

First things first: in this essay I introduce my new lyrics and adapted tune for an underrated song by the underrated British songwriter,...

As I said on Christmas Eve, I decided to experiment with a “12 days of Christmas” series on the blog this year. One song a day, some with...

Here, in honor of the solstice just passed, are some new lyrics for what may be the most beautiful song I know: Björk’s version of...

You who philosophize disgrace, and criticize all fear Bury the rag deep in your face, now's the time for your tears. In the strange world...