![]() While it might feel out of place to have Beyoncé in the land of the Crucible, I promise its not. If you want to feel confused and called out at the same time, this is for you. While obscure, this track along with most of Okay Kaya’s work is brutally honest. You’ll want some headphones for this one to feel the full spooky ethereal vibes that the Cocteau Twins are known and loved for. ‘Sea, Swallow Me’ – Cocteau Twins, Harold Budd In this one the artist claims to be a witch. Originally by Screamin’ Jay Hawks, it has been covered by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Nina Simone, Annie Lennox and more. ‘I Put A Spell On You’ is the type of song that excites me for the fact that if you ask a group of people who they think it’s by, you’ll likely get a variety of answers. Florence Welch can see herself as both an angel and the devil, possibly feeling a pull and responsibility to balance the expectations of others for neglecting her own comfort. ![]() ![]() ‘Dream Girl Evil’ – Florence + The MachineĪccording to Genius, this track is a satirical response to the expectations that society places upon women. Here are some tracks for you this Crucible Season. It sure does look like history repeats itself, whether it’s Salem in 1692, Washington in the 50s or in 2022, when things just happen every day. At this time, he was married to Marilyn Monroe, and she risked her career by accompanying him to Washington and speaking on his behalf, arguably helping to keep him out of prison. While Miller answered the Committee’s questions honestly, he refused to the share names of others, resulting in his 1957 conviction for Contempt of Congress. They clearly saw the bigger picture that Miller was trying to convey and resulted in him being summoned to Washington for a hearing before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. The US government, however, did not find it boring. Without the context of what was going on at the time and thinking critically about the social commentary, I can see that. Miller traveled to Salem to do research and wrote “The Crucible.” While it can now be considered a staple in some school curriculums, the play was poorly received as viewers found it boring and flat. Miller was an established playwright at this time and seeing this firsthand reminded him of what took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692. ![]() ![]() While accusations were widespread, there was a concentration on people in Hollywood. Given the definition of subversive I feel like it’s safe to say that anything folks in positions of power considered to be a threat to their “ideal” way of life could be brought into question, which is what Miller noticed. So imagine it’s the late 40s, into the 50s in the US Senate. In summary, the second Red Scare has been referred to as ‘McCarthyism’ due to US senator of Wisconsin Joseph McCarthy, fueling fears of treason, communism and anarchy, partially stemming from the Soviet Union and the nuclear threats that were taking place.Īccording to Merriam-Webster, McCarthyism is defined as a “political attitude characterized chiefly by opposition to elements held to be subversive, and by the use of tactics involving personal attacks on individuals by means of widely publicized indiscriminate allegations, especially on the basis of unsubstantiated charges.”Īnd another definition for you is ‘subversive.’ This means seeking or intending to change or disrupt in some way an established system or institution. Whether back during the Salem Witch Trials, into the 50s or now people who have different opinions can find themselves being labeled as ‘other,’ ‘scary’ or ‘bad.’īelow are 15 songs that are perfect to listen to when you are accusing a woman who has an opinion of witchcraft. “The Crucible” is Miller’s creative take on the Salem Witch Trials, serving as a metaphor for the ‘witch hunt’ that was taking place during the Second Red Scare after World War Two. When October comes around, people often declare it ‘Spooky Season.’ For whatever reason, my mind goes with ‘Crucible Season’ in reference to Arthur Miller’s 1953 play that I first read in my high school literature class. ![]()
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