Playlists & MusicNo. 4943 · The 2026 edition
Halloween music
Set the perfect spooky vibe with our ultimate Halloween music playlist.
Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at en.wikipedia.org.
Discover a curated selection of eerie tunes and classic horror soundtracks to make your Halloween party unforgettable.
About this
A Wikipedia article surveying Halloween music as a loosely defined genre tied to the horror themes and seasonal popularity of the Halloween holiday. It traces the style's roots in blues and doo-wop, its later spread into rock and horror film scores, the musical techniques used to unsettle listeners, and data on when and by whom the music is most listened to. It also names many of the songs and soundtracks most associated with the holiday.
The list
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Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
Bach organ piece described as "the perfect piece of Halloween music"; a 38-second audio clip accompanies the article.
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I Put a Spell on You
Halloween song cited as influenced by blues music.
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Monster Mash
Example of a 1950s-1960s novelty doo-wop Halloween song; musically hard to tell apart from ordinary doo-wop.
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Highway to Hell
Often considered Halloween music; features blues notes and blues-inspired chord progressions.
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Sympathy for the Devil
Often considered Halloween music; features blues notes and blues-inspired chord progressions.
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The Exorcist (soundtrack)
1970s-1980s horror film score considered Halloween music; helped popularize instruments such as the theremin and ondes Martenot.
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The Shining (soundtrack)
Horror film score considered Halloween music.
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Halloween (soundtrack)
Horror film score considered Halloween music.
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Jaws (theme)
Famous example of ostinato used to create suspense through repeated notes.
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Thriller 1983
By Michael Jackson; the most popular Halloween song in the United States.
