Search - Various Artists :: Halloween Horror

Lots of sound-effects collections winnow their contents into discernible--and sample-worthy--nuggets, which is great for short blasts. But for those occasions when you need a seamless excursion into frightful noises and disembodied howls, Halloween Horror is a treat. There's enough strange organ backing on these 73 minutes to make the CD sound like a modern journey in scary composition. And with all the twists and turns lumped into one long track, Halloween Horror is ideal for the living room at a fright-night extravaganza or for the front porch as the moon rises. There's a constant collage feel: a heart pumping as a tiger roars, a chorus of screams amidst swirling cascading organ, a cat fight as winds swirl. It's an expert job, a tangle of sounds that's unique and surprising at each turn. --Andrew Bartlett