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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Original Score - "Main Title"

So nothing going on today at the Cemetery but the last of putting everything away for another year. Definitely a low energy day, and I wasn't even going to post anything today. Until I caught wind of this!

After TWELVE YEARS of working on this deal, Waxwork Records is FINALLY announcing the release of what horror score and soundtrack collectors (like myself) consider one of the true holy grails, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre original 1974 film score by Tobe Hooper and Wayne Bell!

I am beyond excited for this! And if the rest of the score is anything like this first track, it will be a mandatory purchase for horror and Halloween fans alike! Press play and 30 seconds in, you will know exactly what this is!

Enjoy!

Thom Yorke - "Suspirium"

Today, Thom Yorke, front man for mega indie legends Radiohead, released the first track to his film score for the upcoming Suspiria remake. Although I've been fairly neutral with all things Radiohead, I was actually quite interested to hear what a Yorke-penned film score would sound like.

And upon first listen, it sounds pretty much like a Radiohead song. But that may not be a bad thing. The track itself is hauntingly melancholic, with minimal piano and flute tracks to support Yorke's signature lyrical sound.

After a few listens, I began to wonder how this track would fit into what looks like an incredibly dark, tense and muted film. It should be very interesting to see how this helps set the tone, and I'm really interested to hear more.

Yorke's Suspiria (Music For The Luca Guadagnino Film) is available for pre-order now at XL Recordings.

The Return of the Living Dead - Original Film Score

So here I am, sick as a damn dog, trying desperately to finish my costume for the Midwest Haunters Convention Masquerade Ball. Which is this Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio. I've known about if for a solid 6 or 7 months, yet, here I am again, hammering away at the last minute with only 3 more nights to work on it.

But in my defense, I work really well under pressure and on a tight deadline. And I have an insanely cool film score to drive me along...

Oh, Trash! You minx!!

Time to burn that midnight oil! I have a few more projects to finish up before I head south on Friday morning. I hope to meet up with a few of you at this year's MHC, and hey, let's have a beer or two!

LV-426: Happy Alien Day

In space no one can hear you scream.

Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox.

Day on Acheron (formerly known as LV-426) was dim twilight, night was darker than the farthest reaches of interstellar space, because not even stars shone through its dense atmosphere to soften the barren surface with twinkling light.

"The Bride of Frankenstein" With The Cleveland Orchestra

If you're in the Cleveland area tomorrow (Tuesday, April 26) with nothing to do, why not check out this incredible show!

From The Cleveland Orchestra:
She's alive!!! The 1935 classic horror film with legendary film composer Franz Waxman's evocative score played live by The Cleveland Orchestra. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) and Dr. Pretorius go back into their laboratory, exhume more bodies, and convert a female corpse (Elsa Lanchester) into a bride for the Monster (Boris Karloff).

Purchase tickets here.

"Beyond The Black Rainbow" Soundtrack, 2014

I recently discovered the 2010 Panos Cosmatos-directed retro 80s science fiction film, Beyond The Black Rainbow, due in large part to the film's soundtrack being co-released on vinyl (hooray!!) by Death Waltz Records and Jagjaguwar.

While the film itself is a stunning visual feast for the eyes, the soundtrack is what really stands out. Sinoia Caves' minimalist, synth-driven tracks drive home the dystopian ambient undercurrent of the cold and sterile environment that envelopes the main characters.

I cannot recommend both the film and the soundtrack enough! Beyond The Black Rainbow is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Enjoy!

Listen to the entire soundtrack playlist here.

The Original 1954 "Godzilla" Film Score

Death Waltz Recording Company does it again, this time with Akira Ifukube's score to the original daikaiju classic, "Godzilla" from 1954. And for a limited time, you can listen to the entire score, courtesy of Empire Magazine.