"Who, who, who is it dares—!"
The filk song "Were-owl" takes the motif of a were-owl to produce "a tribute to the wild creature in each of us, to the uncertainty and danger of love, and to the wonder of loving someone who's a bit outside your ken" (per the artist's blog post on the song).
It's a lovely catchy tune, with an ethereal but earthy feel, reminding me of stories of wild fae and such. The song flows smoothly, with percussion and guitar and cello (and guest background vocals from the singer Michelle Dockrey from Escape Key). Everything blends perfectly, without drowning out the vocals.
Speaking of vocals, SJ "Sooj" Tucker's smooth voice likewise fits the song. I believe it's an alto, and it helps the earthy aspect. Her voice suits the emotion, and the cello accents it well.
Overall, it's a worthy example of an independent folk artist with filk influence if you want to give the genre a try. The lyrics are poetic, but best appreciated when listening to the song. The vocals suit perfectly, and Sooj has a great voice, even if it does annoy me a bit because I find it hard to sing along with. I highly recommend it.
Lyrics: 4/5
Music: 5/5
Vocal(s): 5/5
Overall: 9/10
Check out "Were-Owl
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