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1.
Brewin' 01:09
Stories 'round the fireplace With s'mores and friends and family. We hope that you are taken there When you pick up Uncanny. So please read on Enjoy the illustrations and the poems And many thanks For welcoming this book Into your homes.
2.
Whim 01:26
Arty and Arlene Have waited ever patiently. Their baby boy will make A happy family of three. Bob Bewildered Hunched his back In awe a great big deal. He swore he saw the mythical albino leopard seal. Candy macaroni Has a flavor so distinct. They're sweet until their bitter end Demands you brush your teeth. "Delighted so I surely am Glad to have met you, dear." "But I'm a llama Hamster-man A llama Not a deer."
3.
Alter 01:36
Edgar's eye Will turn you into stone So don't you marvel. Look away Avert your gaze Or you'll turn into marble. Flamingos are the nosy type They gossip with the flock. Leave them be with news And hear them squawk and squawk and squawk. Gabe and Gary Cannot help but daydream of a girl. Her name is Grace Her pretty face Inspires bicep curls. Hands a-waving Running Screaming Havoc in the halls. I tried to speak politely But a shout poured out my jaws. Imagination never rests When run by awe and wonder. She studied hard and dyed her cap and gown Her favorite color.
4.
Swings 01:33
Jumping jacks are awkward When you don't have any limbs. Slugs and sharks are too embarrassed To go to the gym. Kevin teaches those to fly Who yearn and dream to soar. They practice 'til it's second nature Take off And explore. Logs and laces Eyebrow raises "What you lookin' at?" "I'm on a hike I fear I might Have veered too far off track!" Merry Monday Mornin' Morty sang a-top his lungs. Whisper near a kitten Or a cat may catch your tongue.
5.
Blurs 02:39
Nasal passage filled with snot It's slimy, gross, and green. This elephant "ah-chooed" The greatest sneeze in history. Orange season sends a scent of citrus in the air. Choco Donut cannot help But salivate and stare. Piper's chirps will perk you up If ever you should yawn. He tweets He howls Wakes the village At the crack of dawn. Quiet please Alarm clock 'Til my dream comes to its finish. I'll hit the snooze so I can sleep For nine more peaceful minutes. Randy's father was an eagle Mother was a wren. A woodpecker at heart He chisels to his heart's content.
6.
Stomps 02:55
A stussy fell into the ocean Straight out of the sky. No one knows its origins Not Eel Not you Not I. Trees sprout tall With branches wide To make the forest roof. Saplings draw their vision From the antlers of a moose. Up his boots go Beat Exhausted Heaving giant sighs. Little Paul and Baby Blue Will slumber through the night. The vastness of the sea Provides the fisherman his peace. Fish will fight with valor Man will wrestle And release.
7.
Portrait 01:46
Will and Wally told themselves That they would get in shape. Their New Year's Resolution Was to cut back on cupcakes. X-treme karate Kickin' bricks and butts with strength and ease. Sensei X and Rex will turn the heat up Ten degrees. Yo yo yo It's M.C. Worm He's hip and down to Earth. Twisting tongues and dropping jaws He spits the baddest verse. Ziggin' Zaggin' Dragon Staggers Agile in the breeze. Blink and miss her Leaves her whisper Rustling in the trees.
8.
Pillow 04:20
We're sure you had a blast, a laugh, a kick, a grand old time. Reading words with rhythms, stories, pictures intertwined. We hope that your perspective of the alphabet's renewed. It's time we say goodbye, farewell, now we bid you adieu.

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A companion to “The Uncanny Alphabet”, this album highlights the musicality in language. Best served with warm milk.

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released April 4, 2017

Narration/Piano - D.J. Caalaman
Bass - Will Lyle
Drums - Nikko Salvador

All songs (except Stomps) composed by David (D.J.) Caalaman

Artwork by Rendall Mercado

Recorded at Studio West and Therapy Studios

Engineered by Andy Guerrero

Mixed by Dillon Cahill

And a toast to everyone who supported our Kickstarter campaign!

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