We caught up with the Captain and asked him to tell us what his favorite Halloween albums were, here is his response:
Ahoy! Yes, it is that time of year when a frosty breeze slips through the air bringing with it the fragrance of autumn leaves and cinnamon! Halloween is nearly upon us and during this month, I like to listen to some of my favorite Halloween Records!
5. What would Halloween be without Disney's THRILLING CHILLING SOUNDS OF THE HAUNTED HOUSE? This album really shook the old Cap'n when he was a mere cabin boy! The screams and moans of the undead punctuated with thunder, wind and rain! Frightening! AND introduced by a weird narrator? Man? Woman? Who knows?
4. MONSTER MASH AND SOUNDS OF TERROR! This old record was the first time the old Cap'n heard Jack the Ripper stabbing a victim to death! The echo-y screams on it became the soundtrack to my youthful nightmares! The cover of the song "The Monster Mash" is fine, but once the tune is over, prepare for some real audio TERROR!
3. DAWN OF THE DEAD soundtracks. Yes, nothing is unnerving quite as much as hearing Goblin's electronic soundtrack to George Romero's classic tale of zombies! It may be just me, but the visual images of this film were so embedded in my brain that the moment I hear the music cues, I'm transported right back into the theater, experiencing that terror all over again...And if you love this record may I recommend this:
2. GHOUL-A-RAMA - Instant Halloween...seriously. This comes in 2nd Place only because I prefer the song collection on the companion record:
1. SPOOK PARTY - Like Ghoul-a-Rama, this collection of songs, sound effects, and surprises could put you into the Halloween mood on December the 25th! I can't count the times I've listened to this collection and have been transported to a dark world of ghosts and monsters! Oh wait! I'm already here!
HONORABLE MENTIONS: Custom Collections sent to the Cap'n from two friends TRULY top the list. J.Michael Roddy's Halloween Collections that he sends out yearly are always an incredible Halloween Treat. As well as, the Haunting collections of former GHASTLY ONE member, Norman Cabrerra who is truly a Halloween Audio aficionado. Their collections play almost constantly around here all year long!
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| The Captain with J. Michael Roddy, director of THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING and the upcoming MONSTER KIDS |
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| Norman Cabrera working on HELLBOY! The man's got talent and LOVES Halloween! |
Your humble Captain,
Jonas McAllister
There you have it! Halloween Audio treats to get you into the spirit this season! Who knows, maybe one day someone will convince the Captain and crew to make their own Halloween Record?!
Until next time, I'll see you at the Harbor!
Shannon Shea
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