Playlists & MusicNo. 6785 · The 2026 edition
Halloween music
Spook up your Halloween party with these spine-chilling tunes!
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Discover the perfect playlist to set the mood for your Halloween celebration. From classic rock anthems to eerie electronic beats, we've got you covered with a mix of songs that will have guests dancing and shivering in delight.
About this
A Wikipedia overview of Halloween music as a music genre, covering how the genre is defined, its historical development from blues through doo-wop, rock and horror film scores, the musical techniques used to unsettle listeners, and patterns in its popularity. It also lists the instruments typically associated with the style and names key songs and film soundtracks regarded as Halloween music.
The list
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Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
Described as 'the perfect piece of Halloween music'.
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I Put a Spell on You
Cited as a Halloween song influenced by blues.
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Monster Mash
Example of a novelty doo-wop Halloween song from the 1950s-1960s era.
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Highway to Hell
Rock song often considered Halloween music; features blues notes and blues-inspired chord progressions.
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Sympathy for the Devil
Rock song often considered Halloween music; features blues notes and blues-inspired chord progressions.
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Thriller 1983
The most popular Halloween song in the United States, by Michael Jackson.
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The Exorcist (soundtrack)
Horror film score considered Halloween music.
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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, via its repeated notes.
