SCARY SOUNDS- John Carpenter's Halloween

      Once again, the magic of October is upon us.  Yes kids, it's that time of year again.  The days of falling leaves and cool breezes.  Pumpkins on front porches and black cats lurking.  There's a faintly damp smell in the air, as the shadows grow long and days grow short.  Halloween.  The most awesome and magical holiday of the year- at least to me.  Of course I love Christmas, but Halloween is just the coolest of them all.  It was practically mythical in my eyes already as a small child, so by the time I first saw John Carpenter's "Halloween", it sealed the deal completely.  The two are so intertwined now that it's impossible to mention the month of October and not think of Laurie Strode screaming and Michael Myers stalking.

     Of course we're all familiar with the iconic score for John Carpenter's classic "Halloween".  It's one of the most instantly recognizable pieces of film music ever, and has firmly embedded itself in pop culture until the end of time.  The "Halloween" soundtrack is a must have for any serious fan of horror or film in general, for that matter, and is a perfect example of the power of music.  So lock your doors, bolt your windows, and turn out the lights... here are some chilling selections from John Carpenter's immortal and classic score for his immortal and classic slasher, "Halloween".