The Whomping Willows (Blog)

A. I received this question via twitter from @loveofstrings, and I have to admit that it threw me for a loop. My immediate reaction was “Yeah, he’s released like 8 of them already,” and then I remembered that The Whomping Willows is actually a collab between the Whomping Willow and the human he possesses (me). Before striking this deal to possess my body for live shows and recording purposes, the Whomping Willow performed music for Hogwarts students using the most powerful form of magic: music itself. Specifically, the music simply emanated from the Whomping Willow’s body. There were no instruments, no PA systems, just the tree and his music and a very limited audience (Hagrid, and mostly just when he was drunk). The Whomping Willow had no plans to release any albums — UNTIL he created a Myspace account and discovered Harry and the Potters. Hearing that Harry had started a band with himself inspired Whompy to take his music more seriously, and he knew that the only way to start a true career was to utilize muggle technology like musical instruments, computers, and compact discs.

In any case, it’s impossible for the Whomping Willow to release a solo album because he needs a human host through which to operate. And ultimately it’s impossible for any non-Hogwarts student to hear what Whompy truly sounds like, because Whompy is limited somewhat by the existing sound of his muggle host’s voice (and arguably also limited by his muggle host’s instrumental talent, as there is only so much Whompy can do with Matt’s pudgy fingers on guitar). The only thing Whompy has control over is the songwriting, and even that has been compromised by his host’s overbearing desire for creative control (see: Demons at the Helm).

In all seriousness, the real answer to this question is that all Whomping Willows albums and Matt Maggiacomo albums are coming from the same brain. If you support one, it behooves you to support the other. After all, if you do not wish to support a Matt Maggiacomo album based on the fact that it’s not wizard rock, then that kinda makes you a Death Eater who discriminates against muggles. Think about it. And then buy my album here. ;)