Eerie, horror, and creepy music?

[MatchesMalone]

Probably not the right section for this, and if not, feel free to move it to the correct one.

Does anyone do horror-based games pretty often? What music do you use? I've got some players going into the Forest of Mir soon and they're going to be locked into a section of it. Need that really eerie, creepy, horror sound to get the right feel for it. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[Human Paragon 3]

Yes!

Nothing is better than the original Alien soundtrack.

Music from David Lynch movies and shows are also good.

[Specter]

This is what you want. Tried and tested in Curse of Strahd. "Please stop that music, I can't think straight."

Gesaffelstein - MARYLAND (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack): http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP_VUa4tU9wwQIqic1MXebbEjT5pTScHd

[Dr. Cliché]

Try this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIrt5MkGpy0&t=230s


Also this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmAigNs72Ro


Possibly this as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo7npE4L3-o&list=PLcon8sW-xOBD1Zv78oVpWFPBVOdMWZvnd

[Bohandas]

Not relevant to the specific scenario at hand but WoTC's website used to recommend the music of Darkest of the Hillside Thickets for Call of Cthulhu games. I don't think that article's still up though.

[X3r4ph]

We listen to a lot of Atrium Carceri. Can be found on YouTube.

For a more Ravenloft feel the Dracula and Sleepy Hollow movie soundtracks are pretty spot on.

[Lombra]

When I sing, many scream in terror. But maybe that's not what you intended :biggrin:

[VariSami]

Gesaffelstein - MARYLAND (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack): http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP_VUa4tU9wwQIqic1MXebbEjT5pTScHd

Uuuh, thank you for that.

Since this is still D&D we are talking about, some dark combat music might also be in order. My favourite sources thus far include Darkest Dungeon OST (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sniwnwK1_W4&list=PLGOvv8Bziniqak1ebzd6njY9S27GdxPRL) and Berserk OST (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEvtnqh5OsE&list=PL9146BDACDA5C450A). Bloodborne and Dark Souls are on the list to try.

[Madbox]

When you wanna scare someone, play something by Throbbing Gristle. Works every time.

[EvilAnagram]

I'm going to recommend the soundtracks to Resident Evil, RE2, REN, and the remake. They are masterful at building tension, and they're designed to be listened to for a long period of time. I ran my players through a massive horror dungeon, and the remake's mansion theme was perfect.

[Specter]

I'm going to recommend the soundtracks to Resident Evil, RE2, REN, and the remake. They are masterful at building tension, and they're designed to be listened to for a long period of time. I ran my players through a massive horror dungeon, and the remake's mansion theme was perfect.

The one that has anextensively long title with 'mountain' in it? It is indeed good!

[EvilAnagram]

The one that has anextensively long title with 'mountain' in it? It is indeed good!

Precisely that one! After a replay, I decided to do some research on the design of the manaion, and that led to my creating a sprawling dungeon based on the design philosophy of the RE mansion. Naturally, Long Mountain Name was my go-to music when I ran it.

[Thrudd]

Look up "Midnight Syndicate". I've used some of their stuff as ambiance for Halloween Haunts.

[PraxisVetli]

Nox Arcana

[Sigreid]

I do, but since I play online with people in other states, the music would just make communication more difficult.

[ThurlRavenscrof]

I also really enjoy using
http://rpg.ambient-mixer.com
Layered over the music I choose or by itself in quiet moments. There are many creepy mixes premade