Creepy "Hillbilly" Music

[Novawurmson]

Soon, my players will know the horror that is the Pathfinder Ogre. However, two of them recently let it slip that what really scares them is sounds. To get them in the mood for cannibal, inbred, monstrous ogrekin, I want some appropriately creepy music. I'm basically looking for the bluegrass equivalent of Tom Waits. This Devil's Workday (warning: profanity) might be another reference, though more bluegrass-y than New Orleans.

Any ideas?

[Anxe]

Dueling Banjos.

[SleepyShadow]

Dueling Banjos.

+1 this

You will not find a better piece of music to set the scene for creepy hillbillies. Especially if you watch the movie first.

[Novawurmson]

+1 this

You will not find a better piece of music to set the scene for creepy hillbillies. Especially if you watch the movie first.

I should probably point out that I (and all my players) were raised in West Virginia, and have heard dueling banjos a thousand times - occasionally live. While I probably will use it, I was hoping for some other ideas, too

[Pokonic]

I second Dueling Banjos, but also know that, if your playing that little game in particular, than there will be more than just Hillbilly ogres (and kin). There will be undead, and plenty of it. As such, something like this could hammer in that there are bad, bad things ahead. Ambience tracks are nice, to, and if you must fall back on Banjo music, Deliverance and such are your best bet.

[Novawurmson]

this

PCs: "What...what's going on?"

Ogre: "Oooooh...you made Mama aaaaaaangry!"

[Pokonic]

PCs: "What...what's going on?"

Ogre: "Oooooh...you made Mama aaaaaaangry!"

"Everyone, meet Argorth. Argorth, meet PC's."

[Novawurmson]

"Everyone, meet Argorth. Argorth, meet PC's."

Do the players actually fight one? I thought they were included "Just in case."

[GolemsVoice]

You could try Those Poor Bastards, they really have the evil country folks vibe nailed down. But it's with lyrics, so it's probably less atmospheric.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3xvO06iG-I

[Pokonic]

Do the players actually fight one? I thought they were included "Just in case."

Hmm, I thought so, but perhapes not. I dont actualy have the thing with me, but I could have sworn they had to at least avoid it for some time or another.

[Novawurmson]

You could try Those Poor Bastards, they really have the evil country folks vibe nailed down. But it's with lyrics, so it's probably less atmospheric.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3xvO06iG-I

It's...like...Murder by Death, with a banjo. Yes. Yeeees. Yeeeeeeeeeees. Perfect >:D

[Novawurmson]

Strawfoot looks promising.

[some guy]

SI'm basically looking for the bluegrass equivalent of Tom Waits. This Devil's Workday (warning: profanity) might be another reference, though more bluegrass-y than New Orleans.

First, let me congratulate you on your sense of music.

Second, I couldn't found the songs I was looking for, but the Hackensaw Boys might be something.
Blue Run
Other songs from them, which I couldn't find non-live versions of, but are worth mentioning; Cannon Ball/ Whiskey, Momma/ (or when 1 of the pc's bites the dust: Box of Pine).

Or maybe some 16 Horsepower? Straw Foot is pretty great / Clogger is also something worth a listen. Other songs: Black Soul Choir / Haw.
Personal note: 16 Horsepower was the first concert I've ever went to.

Maybe some Drive-By Truckers?

[Science Officer]

Your players have probably heard it, but the Left 4 Dead 2 theme probably belongs here.

Also, I guess there's a genre devoted to this sort of thing...

[Xuc Xac]

Also, I guess there's a genre devoted to this sort of thing...

In addition to "gothabilly", there's also "death country".

[DeltaEmil]

I like this one, although it's probably more thematically fit for inbreed swamprats instead of inbreed hillbillies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEBLv...ure=plpp_video

[Novawurmson]

Well, one of my players is now in the house, so I don't want to tip them off by playing all of this, but from what I've heard, everything is great :D

[Bhu]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwj5_SNWYc8

[Cahokia]

I quite like Black River Killer by Blitzen Trapper. It's not exactly "Hillbilly," but it has that wonderful twang. Satin in a Coffin might be a good alternate Modest Mouse song to go with.

[SarahV]

Or maybe some 16 Horsepower? Straw Foot is pretty great / Clogger is also something worth a listen. Other songs: Black Soul Choir / Haw.

I'll second 16 Horsepower. You've got the dark banjo music, and his singing is really creepy too. Hutterite Mile, Alone & Forsaken, Wayfaring Stranger, Horse Head Fiddle... they did some very haunting stuff.

The second to last time I saw him in concert, his drummer was using a circular saw blade instead of a cymbal. Drumsticks were broken, blood was drawn. And the police came in and interrupted the show. Y'know. The usual sort of thing.

[some guy]

The second to last time I saw him in concert, his drummer was using a circular saw blade instead of a cymbal. Drumsticks were broken, blood was drawn. And the police came in and interrupted the show. Y'know. The usual sort of thing.

Oh wow. That sounds amazing. Maybe inspiration for the OP? Ogrekin playing music on stupidly dangerous instruments and just not caring?

[Novawurmson]

Oh wow. That sounds amazing. Maybe inspiration for the OP? Ogrekin playing music on stupidly dangerous instruments and just not caring?

I can fudge the -2 CHA penalty to make an Ogrekin bard, I think

Perform: Razorwire Banjo.

Edit: I'm saving Ghost Opera for my BBEG Necromancer Bard in another campaign.

[Novawurmson]

Well, I now have quite a playlist, as well as several bands I genuinely enjoy. More suggestions are always welcome!

[SarahV]

Perform: Razorwire Banjo.

Played with sharpened/weaponized finger-picks, of course. Love it!

[Traab]

THIS Any time I hear it I run away screaming in terror.

[Novawurmson]

THIS Any time I hear it I run away screaming in terror.

Apparently, you've never seen THIS (WARNING: May cause insanity/summon the Old Ones).

Or you have, and it's triggering flashbacks.

[Bearpunch]

this.

The scariest thing I have ever heard, and its from a pretty cool movie, too.

[Ryu_Bonkosi]

Your players have probably heard it, but the Left 4 Dead 2 theme probably belongs here.

Also, I guess there's a genre devoted to this sort of thing...

+1

I would just peruse youtube for l4d2 music if you want that creepy banjo kind of sound.

[HeadlessMermaid]

The Dead Brothers would be great for this, but they are rather obscure.
The Drunkard's Dream (the album version would be better, if you can find it.)
Bela Lugosi's Dead (heh)
I couldn't find on YouTube Ramblin' Man (for more banjo), and Farmer Boy (for more stomp).

Reverend Glasseye are highly recommended.
3 ton chain (would also benefit from the album version)
Seventeen Lashes

16 Horsepower have done some interesting covers, too.
Wayfaring Stranger
Sinnerman

William Elliott Whitmore isn't creepy, but this is spooky.
Diggin' my grave

As for Murder by Death, I find You don't miss twice (when you're shaving with a knife) very appropriate.

Final note. It's not what you asked for, but have you considered psychobillly? Here's Red Riding Hood and Southern Boys.

[Otomodachi]

Both the Deadwood and Carnivale tv show soundtracks would be very apropos, especially the incidental music.

Specific example: the track Iguazu from Deadwood http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfusxHokCDg