The music we keep in this area is closely related to Horror, but with tongue-in-cheek and perhaps a sense of the bizarre or quirky. This music can be chaotic or "wonky", like a creepy, odd machine, or it can have the style of a bizarre cabaret, or a weird and bizarre haunted house. The works of Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Corpse Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas) and Henry Selick (Coraline) are useful references. And of course, this music works great in all kinds of Halloween productions.
Tense orchestral track that starts ominously, suggesting something evil is lurking then suddenly it grabs you. Powerful and bone chilling perfect for horror, nature documentaries and Jaws sound-alikes. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 67 BPM]
Sci-Fi effects with dark, rich undertones , deep bass frequency evolving in infinite sound textures soundscapes. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A somewhat dark, pensive and mysterious, neo-classical / film soundtrack styled piece. Elegant, but edgy. Dark stirrings / Malevolent / Grotesque. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 104 BPM]
Like taking a ride on the ghost train at an abandoned fairground. Chillingly spacey, magical, enchanted, trippy, atmospheric & soft piece with faux wurlitzer guitar sounds and bass. Has a haunting, spectre-like 'other-worldly' feel to it. Would suit any horror/halloween/thriller projects. [Tempo: Slow / 129 BPM]
Dark, edgy, ethereal, spacey, menacing, cinematic suspense music with an air of foreboding & fear of the unknown. Magical, sinister & full of tension. Are you being followed? Or is your mind just playing tricks on you? Would suit horror / mystery / halloween / murder / serial killer / crime type projects. [Tempo: Very slow / 62 BPM]
An eerie, cold and subtle underscore track for thriller, crime or mystery. Slow / Suspicious / Questioning. [Tempo: Very slow / 0 BPM]
A quirky comedy music track made with orchestra and other various acoustic instruments. Darker in tone. Structure divided into several parts. Halloween / Dark / Comedy Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
A quirky and funny dark comedy music track made with orchestra and cartoon percussion. Structure divided into three parts (part A – B – A repeated with tutti). Quirky / Comedy / Dark Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Spooky and quirky comedy music track made with orchestral sounds and theremin. Eerie / Cartoonish / Quirky music. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Something foul is lurking. Slow dark jazz with some scary FX and pads. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Slow brush drums hitting softly with distorted long sounds and some scary sounds. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
Horror Mystery Soundtrack. Dark / Violent / Chaotic / Insanity / Twisted. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Horror Mystery Soundtrack. Unearthly / Mystical / Lurking / Increasing, growing, crescendo, climax. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Horror Mystery Soundtrack. First sneaky, then more urgent, desperate. Chaotic / Lost / Panic / Can't breathe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A magical mandolin hook waltzes through the supernatural dream-like imagery conjured up by this catchy and haunting melody. Guaranteed to raise a smile, it’s as humorous as it is creepy. Similar in feel to the Dream Valley Music tracks, ‘A Midnight Symphony’, ‘The Secret Path’ and ‘Dance of the Cherubs’. [Tempo: Medium / 168 BPM]
Magic and mystery in this slow-moving orchestral piece with piano arpeggios, harp and light orchestra. Thoughtful, pensive and with a certain darkness, but also kind of alluring and inviting, this piece will go well with fantasy, storytelling, mysteries and hidden clues. A bit dreamy, hazy, foreboding. [Tempo: Slow / 63 BPM]
A quirky and curious track in old 'grotesque' cabaret style. Mystical and playful. Mischievous, strange, odd. Curious old tales. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
One in a series of 10 eerie and mystical short cues, where Sci Fi meets Horror meets Dark Fantasy. Deep, disturbing, nightmarish sounds that curl, twist and attack the unsuspecting listener with razor-like precision. These short muisc cues are modern and visceral, eerie and cold, in the style of modern TV series and films. To find the other 9 pieces in this series, search 'Dream Valley 10 Horror Cues'. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Medium- to fast paced, high-intensity, adrenaline-fueled, chuggy monster guitar rocker. Dramatic, atmospheric & passionate combination of monster riffs, strings and hefty grooves. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
A somewhat mysterious / mystical and cinematic music composition featuring full orchestra along with percussion and ethereal-sounding piano. Kind of light-hearted, even though it has a mystery and intrigue. Great for magic, puzzles, fantasy and adventure, etc. A slight undertone feel like the music of Paris / France. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 148 BPM]
Huge stabs give way to twisted maniacal anguish and haunted voices. Tragic theme introduces a grim march propelled by determination and grit. The theme is presented at the end in a burst of triumph and heroism. Good for epic battle, fight to the finish, dark action. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Mysterious piano notes over high strings fade out to reveal an oddball, not quite right rhythm. Perhaps a detective is either stupid (think Pink Panther) or is taunting his suspect. The comedy and action ratchets up, with the pace quickening and intensity building. Something big happens at the end, with a punchline! Nice for a dark comedy involving a detective or someone out to solve a case. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
A witty, bouncy uptempo orchestral overture with twittering flutes, brassy horns and pizzicato cellos. A variety of happy and sad cues make it highly suitable for use with a humorous commercial/infomercial narrative. Reminiscent of post war comedies and Aardman Animation. Or the post irony of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Danny Elfman style film scores. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 119 BPM]
Horror Mystery Soundtrack. Eerie / Cold / Malevolent / Uneasy. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Classic, almost stereotypical horror. This light package contains 2 versions of a theme, and 2 related tracks. Using a combination of eerie synth pads and SFX, and piano with orchestral textures, these tracks can be used on their own or as a suite. They are fragmented and therefore easily editable, and contain many different moods. Good for horror, teen horror, thriller. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Cello-led with cinematic orchestral with violin leads and string accompaniment. Versatile, thematic in nature, steady track with lots of movement and motion sonically. Raw, naked, film noir, chamber orchestra sound. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]
A dark solo piano piece that has an underlying feeling of menace, danger and horror. Piano sounds like a beating heart at the end as the suspense grows but resolves. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A somewhat quirky and intriguing underscore for film or other media. Led by a musical box / toy piano with trumpet and solo violin joining in later. Good for use in film soundtracks, this track has a sense of mystery and mindfulness. [Tempo: Slow / 86 BPM]
Classic horror flick type material, with mystical chords and stabbing rhythms. Hypnotic feel. The creepy crawlies are out to get you! [Tempo: Slow / 84 BPM]
A mixture of electronic synths, percussion and strings are used to generate a sense of risk. The continuous pulsating guitar, heavy percussive hits, low piano notes and high string trills create an apprehensive mood, making this ideal for game shows with elimination rounds. [Tempo: Slow / 64 BPM]
A lonely music box melody builds to a full orchestra before ending as it begins. Dark, tense and climactic but not too scary, family oriented horror. Good for trailers, video games, cartoons, halloween, quirky Tim Burton type films and even commercials. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Hip hop beat with a sense of danger, action, chasing, foreboding. Build with strings, synthesizers, great percussion and an organic drum groove. A slight ethnic vibe. Good for espionage, stakeout, sneaking, stealth mission, bank robbers. Mystery, crime, thriller. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
A modern classical piano piece that is both haunting and thoughtful. [Tempo: Slow / 79 BPM]
This cue begins with a dark, droning music bed, but becomes whimsical and magical. It has a slightly mischievous undertone, and It's fun & campy mood would work well for cartoons, toys or films or footage with ironic twists & turns. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]
An eccentric, haunting melody hook is accompanied by intensional scratchy, swirling sounds that give an extra layer of oddness & charm to this quirky, offbeat tune. Darkly comical music and yet strangely uneasy, this has a unique futuristic quality that is equally alluring & LOL funny. In a similar style to Circuits Of Beauty, Carnival Of Magic & The Hands Of Time. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 147 BPM]
An action soundtrack featuring organ, heavy electric guitars, drums and orchestra, with a big dose of vampirism and evilness thrown in. Darstardly and dark. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
Mysterious cinematic piece of music with a deep and dark feel featuring orchestral strings, bell-like synth sound, big drums / timpani and scary sound effects. Suitable for dramatic suspense movies and videos. [Tempo: Slow / 132 BPM]
Dark ambient, Horror underscore. Mystery / Eerie / Creepy / Cold. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
A busy, whimsical and mischievous orchestral cue. Playful, but a bit naughty or evil. Good energy level. A fun, filmscore, orchestral romp! Inspired by Tim Burton / Danny Elfman. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 161 BPM]
A quirky, dark and staccato, almost broken-up piece of orchestral fantasy music, inspired by the styles of Tim Burton & Danny Elfman. Playful in a playfully dark, wicked way. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 102 BPM]
Fun, light, mischievous, slightly comical orchestral track with a great sense of intrigue, mystery & waggling tongues. Atmospheric, animated, magical, joyful, humorous & whimsical. Would suit Desperate Housewives / dramatic / documentary / comedy type projects. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]
This cue offers suspense and horror in a driving, modern orchestral, avant garde productio. Cellos, violins, Violas all create dissonant sound effects for the mood of this track. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 118 BPM]
Sparse, dark and ominous ambient track. Good for film noir, dark thriller, horror, sci-fi or spy mystery. Pensive strings, deep bass, reverberant congas. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Haunting and disturbing mood. Ideal for Halloween videos and scary stuff. [Tempo: Very slow / 0 BPM]
Spooky but charming, this is a fun and a little bit scary, Halloween-style royalty free music track combining rock and orchestral sounds. About half way through there is a nice "breakdown" section that cuts down to a few sparse sounds with spooky clarinet. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Wacky and action filled, almost slapstick, with a spooky mood... and lots of fun. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
Creepy and eerie horror musical soundscape. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
An Eastern European holiday. Dreamy and far away, beautiful meadows of golden grass waving in the summer breeze. Somewhat mournful yet optimistic. Harmonium, bouzouki, sitar, slide guitar, ruan, Rhodes piano and upright bass. [Tempo: Slow / 57 BPM]
Fresh and funky, mid-tempo Hip Hop track. Strong beat, juicy synth- and orchstral licks. Hiphop R&B Similar to Eminem etc. Urban, funky, groovy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 91 BPM]
A short comedy track/cue. Pompous, brash, swaggering. Real live orchestra recording. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]