We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Jack O'Lantern

by What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?

supported by
Sooz
Sooz thumbnail
Agent Judy
Agent Judy thumbnail
waltodisney
waltodisney thumbnail
scissorsshrimper
scissorsshrimper thumbnail
adndsp
adndsp thumbnail
Lynn Little
Lynn Little thumbnail
davitf
davitf thumbnail
/

  • Streaming + Download

    Immediate download of "Jack O'Lantern" in your choice of 320k mp3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire. Money going directly to Mr. Fox to buy some new pumpkins.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

  • Full Digital Discography

    9
    releases

    Get all 9 What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? releases available on Bandcamp and save 35%.

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of He Was A Cloud, The Witness, Live On The Radio, Little Bit Of Blue, Humpty Dumpty Girl, Snowman, funny tree, Jack O'Lantern, and 1 more. , and , .

    Purchasable with gift card

      $19.49 USD or more (35% OFF)

     

about

THE STORY OF THE JACK O’LANTERN

Jack was a famous liar and thief. On one moonless night centuries ago he was caught stealing jugs of wine from the local pub and the villagers chased him deep into the woods. Jack was nimble, and just when he thought he had outrun them all, he ran straight into a strange dark creature, part man, part beast. Jack recognized him as the Devil himself.

“I’ve come for your soul,” the Devil whispered. But Jack had another plan. Knowing that the Devil loves a game, he said, “I have a wicked trick for you to play that you will like very much. Turn yourself into a piece of gold. And then I’ll give it to the villagers for payment for the wine I stole. Once I’m away, you can make the gold piece disappear, and the villagers will argue and accuse each other of stealing it, starting grudges that will eventually turn into wars.”

The Devil grinned, and instantly became a nugget of pure gold in the palm of Jack’s hand. Jack then slipped the gold piece into his purse, right next to a stolen crucifix, and sealed up the pouch. He knew the cross would render the Devil powerless.

“Now let’s make a deal,” Jack laughed. “If I let you go, you promise to never take my soul.” Jack heard a voice through the trees, “You’ve outwitted the Devil himself, my friend. And for that you may keep your wretched soul for eternity.”

Jack unfastened his purse and pitched the gold piece deep into the night.
But unfortunately, the villagers saw his movement, surrounded him, and strung him up on an old dead oak tree.

When Jack’s ghost came to the gates of Heaven, he found he was barred from that place because of all his wicked deeds. And when his spirit went to the doors of Hades, he found that the Devil kept his promise, and he was banned from Hell.

“Where can I rest?” Jack cried out.

“Poor Jack,” the Devil gibed. “I will turn your spirit into a small burning ember, and wherever there is a carved out gourd, you may rest there until it rots.
And then you must find another. And this will be your lot for eternity. And children will mock your terrible plight by carving hideous faces into the gourds, lighting up the night with your monstrous expressions forever.”

Jack accepted his sentence with surprisingly good humor, for he knew this would not be the end of his tricks and thievery. For wherever there is a lighted Jack O’Lantern, there are young innocent children to hear his whispers and carry out his devilish deeds.

credits

released March 1, 2010
Brian King: voice, wurly, sandpaper, drums, keys, clatter.
Nathan Cohen: violin, chatter
Craig Rich: percussion, chatter
Mother: chatter

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? image

What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? Boston, Massachusetts

Baroque pop meets neo-soul in a steamer trunk.


"Time has come for Mr. Fox" Boston Herald

"Catch him as his star climbs" Time Out NYC


Members:

3rian King - voice, guitar, keys

Nathan Cohen - violin, trumpet

Renee Dupuis - vocals, keys, melodica

Joe Cardoza - upright bass

Dennis Monagle - drums ... more

contact / help

Contact What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? recommends:

If you like What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Saxophonist Isaiah Collier chats about his new LP and the influence of Pharoah Sanders.
listen now