A Very Lacunosa Christmas ~ NuzLok
Channel: NuzLok
Date: 2023-12-25

A little Christmas surprise!

This one’s been in my project folder for about two years now and only recently did i finally pick it back up and finish it (unfortunately too late to enter it into this years holiday megamix). It’s been hard to find both time and inspiration with all that’s going on with college, but i really wanted to upload something before the end of the year. Of course, what better a way to do that than with a Christmas remix?

So, without further ado, I present to you my holiday take on Lacunosa Town from Pokémon Black and White.

Some major themes guiding the creation of this piece:

The opening is reminiscent of the seasonal transition from fall to winter. I imagine myself walking along the stream near my house picking up kindling in preparation for the frigid winter. This transition is concluded with the introduction of the sleigh bells and a peppier cadence, signifying the childlike delight which always seems to accompany the first snow of the season. Of course, you can only stay out in the cold so long before retreating to the cozy, warm fire in your living room. Shut the door behind you, gather around with your family, play some music, and have some hot cocoa!

Okay, maybe you weren’t expecting this next part, but for some reason, i just really felt the need to bring in an electric guitar to this track. Something about its brash vibrancy mixed with the bold brass horns just screams an atmosphere of excitement and triumph which i always associate with Christmas day. And i also have a habit of mixing genres that complicate the heck out of the mixing process! 😅🥲 but also electric guitars are just cool! 😎 

The day settles, all the presents have been opened, and you take time to relax and fellowship with your family and friends (perhaps playing a bit with your new toys or testing out some new gadget). You listen to some nice, calming bossa nova (more akin to the actual Lacunosa Town track) with a familiar little tune to wrap up another wonderfully merry Christmas!

If you’ve read this far, you’re an absolute legend! Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to my ramblings about this piece! Have a very, merry Christmas!

God bless!

Artwork by me!