Want some haunting Halloween harmonies? These ~ambient~ tracks don’t have any words — making them the perfect background accompaniment for any Halloween party.
- Miss Gulch
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Miss Gulch (AKA the Wicked Witch of the West) from The Wizard of Oz has possibly one of the most iconic themes ever. Since it’s not an obvious choice for a Halloween playlist, people will be impressed you thought of it (no worries, you can take all of the credit).
- Psycho Prelude
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I guarantee once this comes on, you’ll have at least three people mime stabbing in time with the music.
- Stranger Things Theme
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Besides just being a gorgeous theme, it really creates a ~mood~ that’s perfect for a Halloween party.
- Good Omens Theme
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This is another theme with some serious ambiance. My favorite part is the little choral interlude.
- The Night Before Christmas Overture
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Pretty much anything Danny Elfman has written for Tim Burton is ~peak~ Halloween music. The orchestral version of this PINNACLE of Halloween music is an excellent choice to add that special splash of spookiness.
- The Phantom of the Opera Overture
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Another orchestral version! This makes for good background music, and will have people using it as a karaoke track for their own Phantom impression.
- Hedwig’s Theme
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Less spooky than some of the other songs on this list, this creates excellent ~ambiance~ for any goulish bash.
- Introducing the College
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This is a little-known song that creates great atmosphere.
- Cassandra’s Waltz
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If you’re looking for a spooky, chill-inducing, yet lovely and calm song, this is perfect. Very ethereal. If you check out just one thing from this list, make it this one.
- I Did Knock
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This one has the added benefit of being several minutes long, so it’s an excellent song to throw on for some quiet ambient spook.
- A Prayer for Madame D
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This one starts out slow and quiet, then harmonizes with itself to create a truly chilling atmosphere.
- Prelude and Rooftop
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Anything from a Hitchcock movie is good for a Halloween party, but this one is one of my personal favorites. If you like this track, check out other stuff by Bernard Herrmann.
- Alice’s Theme
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Yes, yes, I know. Another Danny Elfman from a Tim Burton film. I like what I like, okay?!
- Cemetery Waltz
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Two Steps From Hell is a music company known for their excellent soundtracks. This one is no different.
- Aquarium
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This sounds a lot like the beginning of Beauty and the Beast. Hear this once, and you’ll have it on loop all October.
These cool caterwauls will keep your ghouls grinning all night.