Eerie tunes for Halloween with a witchy feel can be the perfect addition to any spooky gathering or haunted house. These songs are designed to create an atmosphere of mystery and enchantment, transporting listeners to a world of magic and mayhem. One hauntingly beautiful song with a witchy vibe is "Season of the Witch" by Donovan. Released in 1966, this psychedelic folk song paints a picture of mystical powers and supernatural occurrences. Its eerie melodies and cryptic lyrics make it a favorite choice for Halloween playlists. Another spellbinding tune perfect for Halloween is "Witchy Woman" by The Eagles.
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The eeriness may also be helped by the fact that Reznor recorded this song at the same place where Charles Manson s family murdered Sharon Tate in the 60s. On the other hand, Frankie Teardrop checks the other boxes with cold synthesizer ambience and the story of a man who kills his family, but what puts you on is the extended break in the middle of the song.
Another spellbinding tune perfect for Halloween is "Witchy Woman" by The Eagles. This classic rock anthem combines sultry vocals with a sense of sorcery, capturing the essence of a bewitching enchantress. The haunting guitar riffs and mysterious lyrics add to the song's occult charm.
13 Songs to Get Witchy to on Halloween
For me, experiencing the richness of this season entails brewing spicy teas, gathering with other nature spirituality practitioners, meditating and listening to lots of witchy music.
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When Halloween season arrives, I love to be immersed in all things spooky and mysterious. The holiday coincides with Samhain, a pagan celebration honoring the ancestors and the onset of winter. It is the pagan New Year and a time in which, many say, the "veil between the worlds" is thin and magic runs high.
For me, experiencing the richness of this season entails brewing spicy teas, gathering with other nature spirituality practitioners, meditating and listening to lots of witchy music.
AdvertisementI'll say right off the bat that I can't qualify what makes these songs "witchy." None of the musicians are self-proclaimed witches, as far as I know, and nothing unites the songs other than a sense of mystery and excitement they engender in me. Many of them are playfully spooky, which real witches obviously don't have to be. But it's a quality I enjoy and feel inspired to make magic to.
Without further ado, here are 13 of my favorite witchy songs to get magical to this Samhain/Halloween:
"All Soul's Night" by Loreena McKennitt
Loreen McKennitt is a total goddess in my eyes. I grew up listening to her. Samhain and Halloween are both related historically to All Souls' Day, a Catholic holiday commemorating the dead.
Advertisement"Gallows" by CocoRosie
There is always something that says "witchy" to me about CocoRosie. As it turns out, Bianca Casady's art magazine 'Girls Against God' just put out an issue all about witches and feminism. So maybe I'm on to something.
"Empty Bones" by The Growlers
This band is wonderfully spooky. They call their style "gothic surf," which I think is apt. The lyrics to this song in particular suggest a kind of dreamlike amnesia in which it's hard to tell what's what.
"Season of the Witch" by Donovan
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For a more modern take on witchy tunes, "Seven Devils" by Florence + the Machine is a must-listen. With its haunting vocals and brooding instrumentals, this song evokes a sense of darkness and otherworldly power. The lyrics are filled with references to witchcraft and the supernatural, adding to its eerie appeal. One instrumental track that captures the witchy feel of Halloween is "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach. This organ composition is often associated with horror movies and creepy scenes, making it a perfect addition to any spooky playlist. Whether it's through haunting melodies, cryptic lyrics, or bewitching instrumentals, these eerie tunes with a witchy feel are sure to set the mood for a Halloween celebration like no other. So grab your broomstick and get ready to dance to the rhythm of the supernatural..
Reviews for "Hocus pocus hits: Eerie tunes for a spellbound Halloween"
1. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with this album. I was expecting eerie tunes for Halloween with a witchy feel, but all I got was a collection of cheesy, generic Halloween songs. None of the tracks had any depth or atmosphere that I associate with witchy vibes. It just felt like a cash grab, trying to capitalize on the Halloween season without putting any real effort into creating a truly witchy experience.
2. Michael - 1/5 stars - This album was a complete waste of my money. The tunes were not eerie at all, but rather annoying and repetitive. They lacked any semblance of a witchy feel and felt more like a collection of children's songs. I was hoping for a spooky and atmospheric soundtrack for my Halloween party, but I ended up having to scramble for a different playlist at the last minute. I would not recommend this album to anyone looking for witchy tunes for Halloween.
3. Emily - 2/5 stars - I was really looking forward to some eerie tunes with a witchy feel, but this album fell short. The tracks were uninspired and lacked the haunting atmosphere I was hoping for. It felt like the songs were thrown together without much thought or consideration for creating a cohesive experience. Overall, I was disappointed and would not recommend this album to those seeking a truly witchy Halloween soundtrack.