A selection of the spooky, macabre and uncanny. If you’ve got any suggestions, put ’em in the comments and I’ll add to the roll call.
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There’s some things in this world you just can’t explain….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rRCDjTgdaY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SslKMvv2F4A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTHBEbivfZI&list=PL5lmIbuJ_sMdsearaCl31bkW9ajZwl5wJ
Paul McNamee says
Hellhound On My Trail
https://youtu.be/p04Sk7l1Mxw
Paul McNamee says
Dark Was The Night, Cold Was the Ground
https://youtu.be/qasPCNQuo88
Paul McNamee says
The Day The End Finally Came
https://youtu.be/Lu70Ck_zogo
.lane batot says
Two Classical pieces that pop into mind instantly are the “Masquerade Waltz” and “Night On Bald Mountain”. I’m sure there are many spooky movie themes I’ve heard, if I can just recall from what……
Paul McNamee says
And, I’m not a synth rock guy, but John Carpenter’s first LOST THEMES album is helluva good bed music for writing horror tales. Maybe not traditional ghost stuff, but if you’re writing monsters and/or terror with a modern flair, it hits the spot.
Vortex
https://youtu.be/3YZ60mQA4Q8
Paul McNamee says
Dang! You’re quick with the appropriate artwork! 😀
JimC says
My Google-Fu is strong today…
Ugly Hombre says
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fzyhFawJGY
“(Ghost) Riders In The Sky”
An old cowboy went riding out one dark and windy day
Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way
When all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he saw
Plowing through the ragged skies and up a cloudy draw
Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel
Their horns were black and shiny and their hot breath he could feel
A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky
For he saw the riders coming hard and he heard their mournful cries”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeZeadbq_Vo
Cowboy ghost buster..
yipee kai yay!
Quixotic Mainer says
Great tunes Jim! I’ll leave this Iron Horse cover as my offering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SslKMvv2F4A&feature=emb_title There’s something about bluegrass or folk covers of Metal songs that just get me vibe.
Reese Crawford says
Hungry mother always has the creepy element for me. Nothing more terrifying than stalking a capable enemy in his own terrain.
https://youtu.be/resTiiHJrCc
Rick Schwertfeger says
from Mr. Arthur Brown:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GCSWEgZT94
Matthew says
Ghost Train by North Country Gentlemen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spMsCBc4jPU
J.F. Bell says
The Shankill Butchers seems appropriate.
I mean…it’s not specifically tied to Halloween, but it does have an Irish death squad stalking the darkened streets of Belfast. The original was by The Decembrists with a cover by the inimitable Sarah Jarosz. Of the two the latter is the superior version. Hard to think of a voice that could carry it better.
Quite possibly my favorite murder lullaby.
JimC says
Oh my. She is SO good. She was set to play at the Sisters Folk Festival in 17 when we had to cancel due to the Milli Fire. Ceili interviewed her. Such a bummer…
Quixotic Mainer says
Absolutely agreed! Ever since Pandora graced me with her “Annabelle Lee” song, I’ve been a big fan.
J.F. Bell says
Fun piece of trivia:
I was not previously aware that she was from Wimberly. Something of a surprised, being as I spent a decade of my mal-formative years in Dripping Springs.
She has a rare sound, that one.
Matthew says
Just listened to the Wendigo song which is fitting because about a week ago I read Algernon Blackwood’s “The Wendigo” probably the best camping horror story there is. Except perhaps for his “The Willows.”
Ugly Hombre says
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTHBEbivfZI&list=PL5lmIbuJ_sMdsearaCl31bkW9ajZwl5wJ
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dBbk1LpsY8Q/UIBDSv8o-gI/AAAAAAAAA00/6ux4ooPtC-w/s1600/witch-6244-1920×1200.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWvKvOViM3g
The classic Halloween party blues rock records.
Are you SCARE! yet? ???
GPeterson says
Jim Stafford; “Swamp Witch.” A classic from the early 70’s.
J.F. Bell says
It occurs to me that The Ghost of Old 83 might fit, too.
Plus, Dave Stamey.
Melodious Thunk says
Jeepers, creepers what’s wrong with The Theme Time Radio Hour ?, episode 26, it is methinks
no Screamin’ Jay Hawkins though, and BTW have a look at Libby Brooks: “There is power in them”, I think you’ll like that.
Rick+Schwertfeger says
SKINWALKER, Robbie Robertson
She broke down, on a highway
Miles from nowhere, it had no number
She was lost, a long way from home
She was fed up with the routine
She got trouble with her man
She blew town with a vengeance
Painted desert, peyote rain
Lord, don’t let me go insane
Skinwalker, skinwalker
Who am I, who are you
I was only passing through
Skinwalker, skinwalker
A strange encounter to be sure
He was wicked he was pure
Hear him calling, he’s calling for you
Come with me into the mystic
Come with me into the night
We can live, live forever
Painted desert, peyote rain
Lord, don’t let me go insane
Skinwalker, skinwalker
Through your eyes I can see
You have left your mark on me
Skinwalker, skinwalker
Painted desert, peyote rain
Lord, don’t let me go insane
Skinwalker, skinwalker
He takes you to a sacred place
And drinks a tear off your face
Skinwalker, skinwalker
Talk to the spirits
Talk to the wind
Skinwalker, skinwalker
Ceremony of the Cloud People
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Robbie Robertson / Patrick Leonard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkVW2UNtAxA