"Do you ever find yourself haunted... not by ghosts... but by music? A melody that creeps into your mind... and just won’t let go? Something so eerie, so spine-chilling, that it crawls right under your skin?
"Here, we unravel the terrifying, the bizarre, and the oddly beautiful soundtracks from horror movies and video games.
Hosted by Ryan Leo Williams, the mastermind composer behind Dead Island 2, this show digs deep into the creepy tunes that makes horror music so unforgettable.
Expect breakdowns of killer soundtracks, and wild journeys into why these sounds mess with your mind.
If you love horror, music, or just want to know why that one creepy melody won't leave your brain, you’ve found your new obsession. Subscribe, and let’s get spooky with sound!
The Exorcist and Tubular Bells: The Unholy Union of Horror's Perfect Score.
Episode Notes
In this episode of Eerieworm, we dive into the chilling world of The Exorcist and its iconic theme, Tubular Bells. From the groundbreaking musicianship of Mike Oldfield to the cursed production stories that plagued the film, we unravel the connections between music, fear, and the supernatural. How did a 19-year-old compose one of the most haunting pieces of music ever recorded? And what dark forces seemed to follow the making of this classic horror film? Tune in for an eerie exploration of sound, storytelling, and cinematic history.
Listen to...
Tubular bells (Exorcist Theme)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj83ugShbic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj83ugShbic)
Lalo Schifrin rejected Exorcist score:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oAdXtYu9dk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oAdXtYu9dk)
30 Oct 2024
Man of Medan: The music of a Nautical Nightmare.
In this episode of The Eerieworm Horror Music Podcast, we explore the chilling history behind the SS Ourang Medan and its mysterious fate. Inspired by this ghostly tale, the game Man of Medan blends eerie storytelling with a haunting soundtrack by Jason Graves. We break down key tracks like “Ghost Ship” and “There’s a Storm Coming,” diving into how the music creates tension and fear. Plus, we discuss theories behind the ship’s eerie legend, from toxic gases to supernatural forces. Tune in for a deep dive into maritime mysteries and haunting melodies.
Listen to Ghost Ship (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEnxQhOglr4&list=PLBO2h-GzDvIaMqWCa-BCibY_cFAz-fP8k&index=4)
Listen to There's a Storm Coming (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm7nG0fvZ14&list=PLBO2h-GzDvIaMqWCa-BCibY_cFAz-fP8k&index=5)
Listen to the Man of Medan OST (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBO2h-GzDvIaMqWCa-BCibY_cFAz-fP8k)
17 Oct 2024
The Substance: The Music of Beauty, Decay, and Obsession
Episode Notes
In this episode, we focus on The Substance, Coralie Fargeat’s latest body horror masterpiece that critiques Hollywood’s obsession with youth, beauty, and perfection. We explore the banging soundtrack by composer Raffertie, analyzing how his music elevates the grotesque transformations and psychological horror on screen. Join us as we break down key tracks like "Elizabeth Sparkle" and The Substance", discussing how sound becomes as central to the horror as the visuals themselves.
Here are links to the music discussed in this episode.
Elizabeth Sparkle” by Raffertie (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apEtqIolkJI&list=PLxA687tYuMWhBHln8LvaibADPQ0HQAE7p&index=8)
The Substance by Raffertie (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi1nJyhMi-E&list=PLxA687tYuMWhBHln8LvaibADPQ0HQAE7p&index=9)
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The Substance Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNlrGhBpYjc)
Thank you tuning in to this episode of The Eerieworm Horror Music Podcast! If The Substance pushed your boundaries or left you haunted by its music, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop a comment, share your feedback, and let us know what scene or track gave you chills.
9 Oct 2024
Silent Hill: The music beyond the fog.
Beyond the fog: The Music of Silent Hill Episode Notes
Thanks for checking out the Eeriewom Silent Hill Podcast.
Below are the links to the OST's for Silent Hill 1, 2, and P.T.
Silent Hill 1 OST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdqNshgDwtQ&list=PLvknaMBlC64hztXIhZZf-ZQueCNLJAB6w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdqNshgDwtQ&list=PLvknaMBlC64hztXIhZZf-ZQueCNLJAB6w)
Silent Hill 2 OST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydOHnchttyI&list=PLOEAs04auvietkxFG-8hjc80IIVBItX2r&index=4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydOHnchttyI&list=PLOEAs04auvietkxFG-8hjc80IIVBItX2r&index=4)
P.T. OST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs6cVg_wOFQ&list=PLOEAs04auvicI4uq3YVqAx1se16sWmy27&index=3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs6cVg_wOFQ&list=PLOEAs04auvicI4uq3YVqAx1se16sWmy27&index=3)
Silent Hill 2 remake OST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-aGrbVE0Lk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-aGrbVE0Lk)
Kickass artwork by Alex Speed. Check out his incredible work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alex_speed_art?igsh=dmkxNnBqODh0NGRx (https://www.instagram.com/alex_speed_art?igsh=dmkxNnBqODh0NGRx)
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6 Oct 2024
Eerieworm Trailer
Episode Notes
Hello dear listeners, and welcome to the Eerieworm Horror Music podcast.
Here is where you will find links and extra information relating to content in the show.
Future episodes will be referencing sections of music directly, but because there are particularly tricksy copyright restrictions relating to embedding music we cant really get around, we encourage you to listen to tracks in the background or after the show.
We hope you enjoy the podcast.
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