You’ve set up the fog machine and lights, and positioned the cobwebs, dust and skeletons, which means it’s time for the sound effects! But rather than use the predictable eerie sounds, why not opt for something a bit more unsettling and frightful? Our Haunting Jazz playlist will hypnotize your guests into an experience like no other. These songs offer a darkly sophisticated twist on the Haunted House with chilling, atmospheric swing. The slow build-ups and deep rhythms will really get under the skin and create a deep, all-encompassing sense of dread.
Standing By the Window Waving Goodbye – Bill Cunliffe, Tim Horner & Martin Wind
Wave goodbye to the world of sanity and reality as you enter into the Haunted House with this mesmerizing song from Night is Alive’s album The Border Widow’s Lament. The methodical plucking of Martin Wind’s bass creates a spooky, tense vibe, like the slow drip of water from a faucet. Let the tension and anxiety build as you round the first corner and AHH! A zombie jumps out to grab you.
Deep In A Dream – John Di Martino, Harry Allen & others
Being inside of a haunted house feels like a dream, or maybe more like a nightmare . . . the rules of reality no longer apply and anything could happen. A huge spider could fall from the sky, a cat could arch its back and shriek at you, or a bloody corpse could twist and turn on an operating table. Let the dream take over, just like in this song from Night is Alive’s album The Border Widow’s Lament.
It’s so dark inside this haunted house, maybe you get lost, separated from your friends. Oh no! Where is that skeleton hand guiding you? Have you become a recluse, a loner inside this ghoulish space? I bet it’s scary to be all alone, which is a feeling portrayed in this song from Night is Alive’s album Inspiration and Gratitude.
The Gypsy – John Di Martino, Wayne Escoffery & others
Is that a gypsy or a witch performing dark magic in the corner of the haunted house? What is she doing? Be careful or you might just become possessed. Let the entrancing sound of Joe Magnarelli’s trumpet, in this tune from Night is Alive’s album Old New Borrowed and Blue wash over you as you plan your escape.
Are You Alright? – Janis Siegel, John Di Martino & others
It’s okay to be a little bit scared during this spooky time of the year. While you’re enjoying the haunted houses, just check in with yourself and make sure that you’re alright. Like the tender voice of Janis Siegel in this song, from Night is Alive’s country jazz album Cryin’ In My Whiskey, it’s important to take care of yourself!
Check out this music and more on Night is Alive’s albums page!
written by Jacqueline Knirnschild
Photo by Greg Panagiotoglou on Unsplash
