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Something wicked this way comes!

Both the tune and lyrics intrigued me the first time I saw the Hogwarts choir sing this on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Back in the muggle school I attended the English Lit prof wasn't into paranormal stuff so she understandably didn't discuss this part of Macbeth. Thanks to convenient research nowadays. Finding out that this was the witches' brew in the cave was a lazy flick of the wand. I wish the croaking of the frogs wasn't omitted, but I'm glad I no longer have to babble each time I want to chant along.


~ Musical Monday is brought to you by Diane ~

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Anonymous said…
I love this. I've never heard it before but it is so appropriate for this time of the year. :) It reminds me of myself for some reason...Go figure. Have a wonderful Monday and a great week ahead :)
26 October 2009 at 08:13
Jayne d'Arcy said…
I loved the song in PoA. I do like that this had the lyrics, though. I knew some of the words, but not all of them. Interesting that the Hogwarts school song centers around potions. Snape must be pleased!
26 October 2009 at 10:10
Diane said…
terrific! love it! thanks for joining in each week!!!
26 October 2009 at 17:54
Anonymous said…
Marvelous! I LOVE this, and also didn't know all of the words.
26 October 2009 at 18:52
sweet_shelo said…
You are interested in magic and potions sis? .. LOL the formula are all weird...
26 October 2009 at 19:16
sweet_shelo said…
You are interested in magic and potions sis? .. LOL the formula are all weird...
26 October 2009 at 19:16
Hazel said…
nah...lol! just the verbal exercise, and strictly for entertainment only.
26 October 2009 at 19:40
Amy said…
I do not watch Harry but this is very fun and I like it. Thanks.
26 October 2009 at 19:43
Amanda Moore said…
Funny I would not have thought of Harry for Halloween but buy does this fit well! Fun to listen to Hazel Thanks!
26 October 2009 at 20:28
Anonymous said…
i love harry potter! good choice!
26 October 2009 at 21:58
Anya said…
I swing always on monday when I visit you ...... LOL
:-)
26 October 2009 at 22:21
Anonymous said…
I love it! Love Harry Potter, too. Oh and Macbeth. Good stuff.
26 October 2009 at 23:05
Maria @ Conversations with Moms said…
Great choice for musical Monday. I enjoyed the video.
26 October 2009 at 23:34
Run DMT said…
How cool!

My DD#1 loves Harry Potter. I need to add this to our Halloween playlist. Her b-day is this Sunday and she wanted a Harry Potter party. (Try saying that 3 times fast! LOL)

I've got wizards this week too! Come check it out.
27 October 2009 at 00:04
If I Could Escape . . . said…
This is a great choice -- love Harry Potter!

Happy MM!
27 October 2009 at 00:32
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