Musinique

The Journey Through Oz" - A Poetic Retelling of Dorothy's Adventure | Part I
the cyclonea sky torn open—twisting high—dorothy lifted, house spun, goodbyeA twister spun Dorothy high, no warning, no sign,Landed her in Oz, where the skies didn’t align.
the council with the munchkinstiny feet in a land unknownthey called her queen, yet kansas called homeTiny voices, bright and clear, hailed her queen,But Dorothy’s heart was set on Kansas, unseen.
how dorothy saved the scarecrowstraw man limp, eyes full of plea,dorothy’s hand gave him thoughts, set him freeA man of straw hung limp on a pole,She gave him life, a mind, made him whole.
the road through the forestdarkness thick (no sun, no sound)they walked where no light could be foundThrough trees so thick, where shadows play,They walked, unsure of light or day.
the rescue of the tin woodmanrusted still, a heartless frame,with oil, dorothy whispered his nameA heartless man rusted stiff in the wood,Dorothy's oil can brought him back, as it should.
the cowardly lionhe roared so loud, but inside hida heart that fear itself had bidRoars loud, but a heart that’s torn,Bravery, he learns, can be reborn.the journey to the great ozemerald light so far ahead,they walked with dreams in every treadEyes set on the Emerald City bright,Hoping for answers, they push through the night.
the deadly poppy fieldsleep, sleep, the flowers sing,but courage woke, and so they clingSleepy blooms, red as fire, took their toll,But they pushed through, hearts made whole.
the queen of the field micesmall hands moved mountains unseen,mice carried hope through fields so greenSmall but mighty, the mice came through,Helping them cross when they knew not what to do.
the guardian of the gategreen-tinted eyes saw wonder’s glow,but truth behind was hidden lowGreen spectacles to see the glow,But is Oz the great, or just for show?
the wonderful city of ozstreets of emerald, towers high,yet behind the shine, there lay a lieEmerald streets, shining so wide,Yet secrets beneath the glitter hide.
the search for the wicked witchfearsome flight through skies of dread,but evil shrinks where love is ledThey searched for evil, through fear and fright,Facing the dark with courage in sight.
 
The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a lyrical journey through L. Frank Baum's beloved tale "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Through evocative couplets, this episode captures the essence of Dorothy's adventure, from the cyclone that whisks her away to her encounters with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion. Each verse paints a vivid picture of this timeless story, highlighting moments of courage, friendship, and the universal desire to find one's way home.
Origin
"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" was written by L. Frank Baum and first published in 1900. It has since become one of America's most enduring fairy tales, spawning numerous adaptations including the iconic 1939 film. Baum's original story was intended as a modernized fairy tale that embraced American values rather than the sometimes frightening morality lessons of European fairy tales. The book is now in the public domain, allowing for creative reinterpretations like this poetic rendition.
Episode Highlights
Poetic couplets capturing pivotal moments in Dorothy's journey
Exploration of the main characters' quests for wisdom, heart, and courage
The contrast between the glittering Emerald City and the hidden truths it conceals
Themes of home, belonging, and inner strength throughout the narrative
The power of unlikely friendships in overcoming obstacles
Discover more episodes at the Lyrical Literacy podcast: https://podcast.humanitarians.ai/
#WizardOfOz #DorothyGale #YellowBrickRoad #LyricalLiteracy #ClassicTales #LiteraryPoetry #EmeraldCity #FrankBaum
 
Nik Bear Brownhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0hSpFCJodAYMP2cWK72zI6?si=9Fx2UusBQHi3tTyVEAoCDQhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/nik-bear-brown/1779725275https://nikbear.musinique.com

Magic Art of the Great Humbug |  Lyrical Literacy (Oz Sung)
The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a poignant musical exploration of the pivotal moment in "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" when Dorothy and her companions discover the true identity of the great and powerful Oz. This contemplative song captures their journey through the Emerald City, their confrontation with the man behind the curtain, and their reckoning with broken promises and dashed hopes as they realize the wizard is merely "a humbug" – an ordinary man using illusions to appear magnificent.
Based on L. Frank Baum's classic 1900 novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," this scene represents one of literature's most famous revelations about the gap between appearance and reality. The original story, now in the public domain, has become a cultural touchstone for exposing frauds and questioning authority figures who hide behind spectacle.
Explore more musical adaptations of classic stories at the Lyrical Literacy podcast https://podcast.humanitarians.ai/
 
Magic Art of the Great Humbug
We walk through green and goldEmerald walls where secrets holdA hum of wonder whispers nearTales unfold as we appear
For what was promised, we dare and seeBut shadows thin as air can beAnd does the mighty Oz even careWe came for what was promised, just and fair
With hopes and dreams, we dare—oh, we dareBut all we see are shadows, thin as air
We faced the wicked darkMelted her shadow, left our markNow we’re back to claim the sparkThe things we missed that leave us stark
Promises made, fair and clearShine bright then vanish hereIn this place of smoke and airDoes Oz even care
Silence holds us in that roomWaiting on the Wizard’s tuneHis voice echoes from the gloomHollow words that curl and bloom
Then he appears, no more than a manNot great, nor terrible, just a shamWe see through him, see his scamBut here we stand, as we began
Scarecrow says, I need a brainLion sighs, Help me shake the strainTin Man seeks a heart againDorothy dreams of Kansas plains
We came for what was promised, just and fairWith hopes and dreams, we dare—oh, we dareBut all we see are shadows, thin as air
The humbug laughs, he plays his partFake courage, brains, a mimic heartWe stand, we know, we’re worlds apartBut still, we hope for a brand-new start
We came for what was promised, just and fairWith hopes and dreams, we dare—oh, we dareBut all we see are shadows, thin as airDoes the mighty Oz even care
Nik Bear Brownhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0hSpFCJodAYMP2cWK72zI6?si=9Fx2UusBQHi3tTyVEAoCDQhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/nik-bear-brown/1779725275https://nikbear.musinique.com
 

 Little Light of Mine,  Michael Row the Boat Ashore,, Down by the Riverside and Oh Happy Day
 
The Musinique podcast presents a soul-stirring collection of traditional gospel and spiritual songs, creating a tapestry of hope and resilience. This episode features timeless classics including "This Little Light of Mine," "Michael Row the Boat Ashore," "Down by the Riverside," and "Oh Happy Day." Each song carries powerful messages of inner strength, peace, and spiritual journey, reimagined through the Musinique creative process. These studio sessions blend musical heritage with contemporary sensibilities, showcasing the enduring power of gospel music to inspire and unite. Musinique continues its mission of supporting independent artists and authentic voices through these thoughtful interpretations of spiritual classics.
 
#GospelClassics #SpiritualMusic #IndieVoices #MusiniqueCreates #ThisLittleLight #MusicForChange #SpokenWord #PeaceAndHope #MusicalHeritage #SoulfulSessions
About Musinique
Musinique creates AI tools to promote indie artists and indie voices. Their innovative software at https://www.musinique.com/musinique enables artists to create and edit lyrics collaboratively, as demonstrated in this episode. Beyond technology, Musinique operates as a record label and publishing company dedicated to supporting independent thought and artistic expression. They actively address industry pain points for struggling artists, particularly the practice of charging artists for playlist placement. Their upcoming playlists search tool will help indie artists find playlists with integrity and avoid exploitative "A&R" practices. Musinique's commitment to positive change is expressed through protest songs, believing in the power of music and compassion over hate. Their resident poet, Nik Bear Brown, creates spoken word compositions and interprets public domain poems (typically pre-1929). Additionally, Musinique produces language learning, music learning, and reading enhancement songs for the 501(c)(3) non-profit Humanitarians.
Musiniquehttps://www.youtube.com/@Musiniquehttps://musinique.com
 
 Little Light of Mine,  Michael Row the Boat Ashore,, Down by the Riverside and Oh Happy Day
 
This little light of mineI'm gonna let it shineThis little light of mineI'm gonna let it shineThis little light of mineI'm gonna let it shineLet it shineLet it shineLet it shine
Everywhere I goI'm gonna let it shineEverywhere I goI'm gonna let it shineEverywhere I goI'm gonna let it shineLet it shineLet it shineLet it shine
All through the nightI'm gonna let it shineAll through the nightI'm gonna let it shineAll through the nightI'm gonna let it shineLet it shineLet it shineLet it shine
Hide it under a bushel noI'm gonna let it shineHide it under a bushel noI'm gonna let it shineHide it under a bushel noI'm gonna let it shineLet it shineLet it shineLet it shine
Don't let anyone blow it outI'm gonna let it shineDon't let anyone blow it outI'm gonna let it shineDon't let anyone blow it outI'm gonna let it shineLet it shineLet it shineLet it shine
Michael row the boat ashoreHallelujahMichael row the boat ashoreHallelujahSister help to trim the sailsHallelujahSister help to trim the sailsHallelujah
River Jordan is chilly and coldHallelujahChills the body but not the soulHallelujahThe river is deepThe river is wideHallelujahMilk and brown-eyed queen on the other sideHallelujah
Michael row the boat ashoreHallelujahMichael row the boat ashoreHallelujah
I'm gonna lay down my burdenDown by the riversideDown by the riversideDown by the riversideI'm gonna lay down my burdenDown by the riversideI'm gonna study war no more
I ain't gonna study war no moreI ain't gonna study war no moreI ain't gonna study war no moreI ain't gonna study war no more
I'm gonna lay down my sword and shieldDown by the riversideDown by the riversideI'm gonna study war no more
I'm gonna put on my long white robeDown by the riversideDown by the riversideI'm gonna study war no more
I'm gonna walk with the prince of peaceDown by the riversideDown by the riversideI'm gonna study war no more
Oh happy dayOh happy dayWhen Jesus washedWhen Jesus washedHe washed my sins awayOh happy dayHe taught me how to watch fight and prayWatch and prayAnd live rejoicing every dayEvery day

Journey of the Magi - We Three Kings | Xmas Songs (Studio Sessions)
 
The Lyrical Literacy podcast explores the beloved Christmas carol "We Three Kings of Orient Are," bringing to life the journey of the three wise men bearing gifts for the newborn Jesus. This episode weaves through the symbolic meaning of gold, frankincense, and myrrh as royal tribute, divine acknowledgment, and mortal sacrifice. The timeless melody captures both the wonder of following the guiding star and the profound spiritual significance of the Magi's pilgrimage across desert lands to find the humble manger in Bethlehem.
Origin
"We Three Kings of Orient Are" was written by American clergyman John Henry Hopkins Jr. in 1857 for a Christmas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City. Hopkins composed both the lyrics and music, creating one of America's earliest Christmas carols that wasn't adapted from European sources. The carol dramatizes the Biblical story of the Magi from Matthew 2:1-12, who followed a star to bring gifts to the infant Jesus.
 
#ChristmasCarol #WeThreeKings #LyricalLiteracy #ChristmasTradition #MusicEducation #HolidayMusic #BiblicalStory #TheMagi #ChildrensLiteracy #ClassicHymns
 
Nik Bear Brownhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0hSpFCJodAYMP2cWK72zI6?si=9Fx2UusBQHi3tTyVEAoCDQhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/nik-bear-brown/1779725275https://nikbear.musinique.com

One... or two?Which is real?I do not know which to prefer—
 
This a a spoken word poem for a data visualization where AI generated and real images are shown next to one another and the user is asked:
 
One... or two?Which is real?

 
Vocal Riffs are just playing with sound. This often leads to something good down the road.
 
So I thank the Lord for giving me the things I need. A heart full of love is good, is good.
The one, one I never knew. So, so true, with beauty like the sea and the smile that...
The things I need: a heart full of love is good to me. But He, for God, the one thing I need— the one I never knew. So, so true, with beauty like the sea and the smile that...
Brown eyes, brown eyes. Eyes turn into winter, your brown eyes tell stories the world can't hold.

Over the River and Through the Wood | Xmas Sing-a-Long
The Lyrical Literacy podcast explores a festive adaptation of "Over the River and Through the Wood," transforming Lydia Maria Child's 1844 Thanksgiving poem into a Christmas journey. This reimagined version retains the beloved sleigh ride to grandmother's house while introducing rich holiday imagery—twinkling lights, holly-adorned doors, hanging stockings, and the peaceful glow of church bells. The adaptation creates an immersive Christmas experience through eight verses that follow travelers across snowy landscapes toward the warmth of family celebration, capturing both the physical journey and the spiritual essence of the Christmas season.
Over the River and Through the Wood 
Over the river and through the wood  To Grandmother's house we go  The sleigh is packed with gifts and cheer  For Christmas lights are aglow  Over the river and through the wood  The carols and songs we hear  The melodies ring as the joy they bring  Fills hearts with Christmas cheer  
Over the river and past the trees  The starry sky shines bright  The warmth inside and the Yuletide tide  Make this a holy night  Over the river and through the snow  The holly's on the door  We gather around where the joy abounds  With Christmas love in store  
Over the river and to the fire  Where stockings hang with care  With stories to tell and the midnight bell  The Christmas spirit's there  Over the river and through the snow  The Christmas tree stands tall  Its twinkling lights in the frosty night  Bring joy to one and all  
Over the river, the sleigh bells ring  Their music fills the air  With laughter and cheer we draw ever near  To Christmas memories fair  Over the river, the church bells chime  Proclaiming peace tonight  We lift up our song as we ride along  To greet the holy light
 
#LyricalLiteracy #ChristmasClassic #OverTheRiver #HolidayTraditions #WinterJourney #SleighRide #ChristmasCarol #FamilyGathering #HolidaySongs #PublicDomainAdaptation
Origin:
"Over the River and Through the Wood" was originally written by Lydia Maria Child in 1844 as "The New-England Boy's Song about Thanksgiving Day." Published in her book "Flowers for Children, Volume 2," it depicted a sleigh journey to grandfather's house for Thanksgiving. Child was an American abolitionist, women's rights activist, and author. The poem was later set to music and became a popular holiday song. Over time, many adaptations shifted the focus from Thanksgiving to Christmas, as seen in this version which replaces harvest themes with Christmas imagery while maintaining the cherished sleigh ride framework.
 
Mayfield Kinghttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6vpw3aw6hEJRPHgYGrN3kX?si=_WzqjRRwSQa5AtEUEjyv4whttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/mayfield-king/1846526759https://mayfield.musinique.com
 
 

Over the River and Through the Wood | Xmas Songs (Nik Bear)
 
The Lyrical Literacy podcast explores a Christmas adaptation of the beloved American poem "Over the River and Through the Wood." Originally written by Lydia Maria Child in 1844 as a Thanksgiving poem, this Christmas version transforms the journey to grandmother's house into a festive sleigh ride filled with holiday imagery. The adaptation weaves together traditional elements like sleigh bells, holly, and stockings with the spiritual essence of Christmas, creating a warm narrative of family gathering and seasonal celebration. Nik Bear Brown's reimagining preserves the nostalgic charm of the original while enhancing its yuletide relevance, making it perfect for holiday gatherings and Christmas storytelling traditions.
 
Over the river and through the woodTo Grandmother's house we goThe sleigh is packed with gifts and cheerFor Christmas lights are aglow
Over the river and through the woodThe carols and songs we hearThe melodies ring as the joy they bringFills hearts with Christmas cheer
Over the river and past the treesThe starry sky shines brightThe warmth inside and the Yuletide tideMake this a holy night
Over the river and through the snowThe holly's on the doorWe gather around where the joy aboundsWith Christmas love in store
Over the river and to the fireWhere stockings hang with careWith stories to tell and the midnight bellThe Christmas spirit's there
Over the river and through the snowThe Christmas tree stands tallIts twinkling lights in the frosty nightBring joy to one and all
Over the river, the sleigh bells ringTheir music fills the airWith laughter and cheer we draw ever nearTo Christmas memories fair
Over the river, the church bells chimeProclaiming peace tonightWe lift up our song as we ride alongTo greet the holy light
 
#LyricalLiteracy #ChristmasCarol #OverTheRiver #HolidayTraditions #PublicDomainAdaptation #ChristmasClassic #FamilyGathering #WinterWonderland #SleighRide #HolidaySongs
 
Humanitarians AI https://music.apple.com/us/artist/humanitarians-ai/1781414009 https://open.spotify.com/artist/3cj3R4pDpYQHaWx0MM2vFV https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC5PUIUdDRqnCoOMlgoAtFUg https://humanitarians.musinique.com https://www.humanitarians.ai/
Over the River and Through the Wood
Rewritten or adapted by Musinique's resident poet, Nik Bear Brown (https://www.musinique.com/nikbearbrown)
Historical Background:"Over the River and Through the Wood" was originally a Thanksgiving poem written by Lydia Maria Child in 1844, titled "The New-England Boy's Song about Thanksgiving Day." It was first published in Child's book "Flowers for Children, Volume 2." Child was an American abolitionist, women's rights activist, and novelist who also wrote popular cookbooks. The poem was later set to music and became a popular holiday song, with many variations adapting it for Christmas rather than its original Thanksgiving theme. The song describes a sleigh ride to visit grandparents for a holiday celebration.
Original Version:The original poem/lyrics by Lydia Maria Child are in the public domain and can be found in many traditional songbooks and historical archives. The original version speaks specifically about Thanksgiving and mentions grandfather's house rather than grandmother's. Many adaptations exist, making it one of the most flexible holiday songs in American culture.
 
 
 

Cuphead | Lyrical Literacy Project
Lyrical Literacy Project because sometimes get a kid in engage in reading, singing and learning involves making a simple song about her favorite video game.
Check out the good work that the Lyrical Literacy Project does here https://www.humanitarians.ai/lyrical-literacy
The Cuphead song was cut short to fit the YouTube shorts formet here the full song hereor here https://podcast.humanitarians.ai/or here https://podcast.musinique.com/
The Lyrical Literacy podcast delivers timeless stories and poems through the science-backed power of music. Music, poems and stories are exercise for the brain. Each episode presents carefully selected fairy tales, myths, poems, and lullabies from around the world, enhanced through innovative audio techniques based on neuroscientific research.
Developed by Humanitarians AI, this research-based program leverages the fact that music engages more brain regions simultaneously than almost any other activity, creating multimodal learning experiences that target specific cognitive and linguistic skills. Our unique approach combines traditional storytelling with strategic musical elements to maximize comprehension, retention, and neural connectivity in developing minds.
Each production is meticulously crafted using humans + AI. AI-assisted techniques to optimize pacing, musical accompaniment, ideation, and emotional resonance—all designed to foster deeper language processing while maintaining high engagement levels. Perfect for parents, educators, and children seeking content that entertains while developing critical literacy foundations.
#Cuphead#CupheadGame#StudioMDHR#MugmanAndCuphead#RunAndGun#CupheadMusic#1930sAnimation#LyricalLiteracy#MusicAndReading#LiteracyThroughMusic#EducationalMusic#HumanitariansAI#MusicForLearning#NeuroscienceOfMusic#StorytellingWithMusic#AIAssistededucation#MultimodalLearning#CognitiveDevelopment#CupheadLyrics#GameMusicLiteracy#LearningThroughGaming#MusicalStorytelling#ReadingSongs#GameBasedLearning

The Caterpillar Spins  - Studio Sessions (Nik Bear)
Nik Bear Brownhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0hSpFCJodAYMP2cWK72zI6?si=9Fx2UusBQHi3tTyVEAoCDQhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/nik-bear-brown/1779725275https://nikbear.musinique.com