'The nuns were convinced they were possessed by demons': goth and metal stars select the scariest music ever made

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The article features a playlist of 21 songs that are considered scary and unsettling by various artists. Here are some of the most notable tracks on the list:

1. "Diabolical smile" from Avatar's soundtrack (1990) - a theme song for a Japanese anime TV series that was originally intended to be a children's show but had a darker tone.

2. "The Devils of Loud" by Krzysztof Penderecki (1969)

3. "Halloween" by John Carpenter (1978) - the soundtrack for the iconic horror movie, which is widely considered to be one of the most influential in horror cinema history.

4. "Shostakovich String Quartet No 8 in C minor" (1960) - a powerful and unsettling piece of music that evokes feelings of dread and fear.

5. "The Devils of Loud" by Krzysztof Penderecki (1969)

6. "Halloween" by John Carpenter (1978) - the soundtrack for the iconic horror movie, which is widely considered to be one of the most influential in horror cinema history.

7. "Shostakovich String Quartet No 8 in C minor" (1960) - a powerful and unsettling piece of music that evokes feelings of dread and fear.

The playlist also features tracks by other artists who are known for their dark and unsettling soundscapes, including:

* Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, who cites Halloween as one of his favorite horror movie scores
* Takiaya Reed, who has cited Shostakovich's String Quartet No 8 in C minor as a major influence on her music
* Johannes Eckerström, who was inspired by the Moomin soundtrack to create his own dark and atmospheric soundscapes

Overall, this playlist is a diverse collection of tracks that showcase the darker side of music, from classic horror movie scores to modern darkwave and industrial sounds.
 
I'm so skeptical about this playlist... like, what's next? A "playlist for anxiety" or something? 🤔 It just seems like a bunch of old songs that are meant to scare people out of their wits. I mean, who needs that in their life? And don't even get me started on the fact that it features tracks by artists who claim to be influenced by horror movies and dark music... sounds like a bunch of posers to me 🙄. And what's up with the repetition of certain songs... does it just mean they couldn't come up with anything new or interesting? 🎵 Not buying it.
 
Man, I love seeing playlists like this come out 🎵🕷️ it's like a trip down memory lane, you know? Remember those old VHS tapes we used to watch as kids with the super creepy soundtracks from movies like Halloween (1980) - that music just sends chills down my spine 😱. And now, all these years later, I'm loving how modern artists are still drawing inspiration from the same dark corners of the horror genre 🎥. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills should totally come to London, I'd love to see them live 🤘. But you know what's even more eerie? How some of these tracks have been out for decades and yet still manage to give me the heebie-jeebies 😳. Shostakovich's String Quartet No 8 in C minor... that piece is straight up haunting 💀. Anyway, I'm all about this playlist - keep 'em coming! 👍
 
I'm obsessed with Halloween! That John Carpenter score still gives me chills every time I listen to it 😱. But what's up with the two "Devils of Loud" entries? Same song, different Penderecki track... feels like a mistake to me 🤔. And Shostakovich's String Quartet No 8 is actually my go-to music for when I need some serious anxiety in my life 😂. Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills is on point with his dark rock vibes though - gotta check out more of that band! 👍
 
man I'm loving this playlist its so trippy I mean who knew that Avatar's soundtrack for a kids anime show could be so dark and unsettling? 🤯 it just goes to show how much our perceptions can change when we're exposed to new things like music, right?

and what's up with the repetition of tracks from John Carpenter and Shostakovich lol I guess you could say their music is just that good or something. but seriously though its cool to see how these artists are drawing inspiration from different sources like horror movies and classic anime shows. and the fact that they're making this playlist together like a big experiment in sound is really interesting.

I think its also worth noting that even though some of these tracks might be considered scary or unsettling, they can also be really beautiful in their own way. like Johannes Eckerström's music for example - it's like a dark cloud that you can't look away from 🌫️. and Spencer Charnas' stuff is like the emotional equivalent of getting lost in a haunted house 😱.

anyway I think this playlist is a great reminder that there's always more to explore and discover out there, even if it makes us feel uncomfortable or uneasy at times.
 
I'm loving this playlist! I mean, who doesn't love a good scare? Avatar's soundtrack is so underrated, you know? That theme song is like, super creepy but in a good way? And Krzysztof Penderecki's stuff is just masterful - the way he uses dissonance to create tension is genius. I'm also really into darkwave and industrial music, and it's awesome to see artists drawing inspiration from classic horror movie scores.

I think what I love most about this playlist is how it celebrates the complexity of scary music. We don't just want some bland, jump-scare-filled tracks - we need something that makes us feel like our skin is crawling. And honestly, this playlist delivers. It's not afraid to get weird and experimental, which is exactly what we need more of in music.

The fact that artists are drawing inspiration from Shostakovich's String Quartet No 8 in C minor is also really cool - it shows just how powerful and influential his work can be. And Johannes Eckerström's Moomin soundtrack-inspired soundscapes? Mind blown.
 
omg like i was listening to some old avengers movies last night and suddenly "diabolical smile" started playing in my head lol what's up with anime soundtracks being so dark tho? i mean i know its meant to be a kids show but the music is soooo spooky 🎵 i've been trying to find more like krzysztof penderecki's stuff on spotify but it's super hard to find his songs lol did you guys see that new avengers movie with the diabolical smile song at the end?
 
omg u guys I just made a playlist like this on Spotify 🎵 and it's been getting so much love! I added "Disturbia" by Rihanna (2007) and "Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare-All)" by Type O Negative (1993) which are both super creepy vibes 💀 but also added some chill tracks like "Clair de Lune" by Claude Debussy (1890) to balance it out 🌙 I'm thinking of calling my playlist "Dark Sides of Soundtracks" and I'd love for u all to follow it! 🎧👻
 
man, i love how this playlist takes you on a journey through the scariest corners of soundtracks 🎵👻 but what really gets me is the fact that some artists are drawing inspiration from these same tracks to create their own dark music... like, spencer charnas's ice nine kills songs are literally the soundtrack to my nightmares 😂 and takiaya reed's music is so hauntingly beautiful it gives me chills every time 💀
 
🤔 This playlist looks legit but I'm surprised they didn't include any modern tracks that actually fit the theme. I mean, "The Devils of Loud" by Krzysztof Penderecki is duplicated... did they not fact-check? And what's with the inclusion of the Moomin soundtrack? That's some weird stuff for a playlist about scary music 😂. Spencer Charnas and Takiaya Reed are cool, but I need to see more sources on how Johannes Eckerström was influenced by it. Can someone share that documentary or interview? 🎵
 
Wow, what's up with this playlist? It's got a sick mix of old school horror vibes like Halloween and some crazy Polish composer dude Penderecki... Interesting how Spencer Charnas is into that spooky stuff too! And I'm intrigued by Johannes Eckerström's connection to the Moomin soundtrack, who knew that could inspire some darkwave goodness?
 
🎵 So I'm listening to this playlist and I gotta say, it's giving me major chills 🕷️! Did you know that Krzysztof Penderecki's "The Devils of Loud" is considered one of the most influential pieces of music in horror cinema history? It's no surprise why, the way it sends shivers down your spine 😱.

And can we talk about John Carpenter's "Halloween" soundtrack? 🎃 That song has been remixed and reinterpreted so many times, but the original still holds up today. I've got a stat for you: 75% of horror movie fans consider the Halloween soundtrack to be one of their favorite horror movie scores 🎵.

I also love that Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills is on this playlist 🤘! His music is so dark and industrial, it's like he's channeling the spirits of old-school goth bands 🔴. And have you heard Takiaya Reed's music? It's like she's taking Shostakovich's String Quartet No 8 in C minor and giving it a modern darkwave twist 🌑.

Anyway, this playlist is definitely a must-listen for fans of horror movie scores and darker soundscapes 🎶. Here are some stats to prove it:

* 92% of playlist listeners reported feeling scared or uneasy while listening to the tracks
* The most popular song on the playlist is "Halloween" by John Carpenter, with over 12 million streams on Spotify alone 📈
* The average listener spent an average of 45 minutes on this playlist, with some users even reporting they couldn't stop listening after finishing it 😴
 
🎵 This playlist is so creepy 😱! I love how it features both old-school horror classics like John Carpenter's Halloween score 🕷️ and some more obscure pieces by Krzysztof Penderecki 💀. The way the playlist flows from these intense soundtracks to more modern darkwave tracks by artists like Spencer Charnas is genius 🔥. It's cool to see how all these different artists are influenced by each other, even if it's just through their love of horror movies 🎬. And can we talk about Shostakovich's String Quartet No 8 in C minor for a sec? 😲 That piece is like music for the apocalypse 💔. Seriously though, this playlist is perfect for anyone who loves dark, unsettling vibes and wants to explore some new sounds 🔊.
 
🎵💀 I'm kinda fascinated by how some artists are into that super dark stuff even though it's not necessarily for everyone. Like, Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills is really into Halloween as a score, and that's actually pretty cool...I mean, it's not every day you hear someone saying they're inspired by horror movies like that. 🤔 And Takiaya Reed's connection to Shostakovich's String Quartet No 8 in C minor is wild too - it's like she's tapping into this deeper emotional vibe or something. It's interesting to see how different artists are drawing from the same dark well, you know? 😎
 
I'm lovin' this playlist! 🎵 You know what's crazy? Shostakovich String Quartet No 8 in C minor is like, super underrated! 🤯 It's been streamed over 12 million times on Spotify since 2020 and it's also gained a ton of views on YouTube with over 1.5 million views just from the one video I shared last month 😲

And have you seen the correlation between horror movies and music? 🎃 The data says that the most popular songs for Halloween are like, total throwbacks to the classics! 🎵 "The Devils of Loud" by Krzysztof Penderecki has been streamed over 4 million times since 2020 and it's also gained a ton of traction on TikTok with over 10 million views!

I think what's dope about this playlist is that it showcases how music can be used to evoke emotions and create tension, which is like, totally essential for horror movies! 🎥 The artists featured in the playlist are all super talented and they're pushing the boundaries of darkwave and industrial sounds. And can we talk about how Spencer Charnas's favorite horror movie score is Halloween? 🤯 That's like, total genius!

Anyway, I'm gonna go listen to this playlist on repeat because it's giving me LIFE! 💀
 
🎵 ugh I'm getting chills just thinking about this playlist 🕷️ I mean who needs this kinda stuff? but at the same time it's so cool how some artists are inspired by scary movies and old russian music lol like Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, I love his song "A Grave Mistake" 👻🎸 and Takiaya Reed's music sounds so hauntingly beautiful...like a dark dream or something 😳 what's with all the darkness tho? can't we just listen to some upbeat tunes for once? 🤣😂
 
I'm loving this playlist 🎵👻! The way it weaves together classic horror movie scores with newer darkwave and industrial tracks is just genius 💡. I mean, who wouldn't want to listen to "Diabolical smile" from Avatar's soundtrack or Spencer Charnas' music from Ice Nine Kills? 😱 It's like the playlist creators took all the best parts of the darker side of music and mashed them together into one epic playlist.

I also love that it features tracks by lesser-known artists, like Johannes Eckerström. You know, sometimes you stumble upon something amazing while browsing through music forums... 🤓 It just goes to show that there's always more to discover on this wild internet rabbit hole 🐰!

Anyway, if you're a fan of dark and unsettling tunes, this playlist is definitely worth checking out 👍. Trust me, it'll give you chills 😱!
 
😒 I'm not sure why anyone would want to listen to 21 scary songs in one go... like, isn't that just gonna give you nightmares for days? 🤯 And what's up with all the repeats on this playlist? "Halloween" by John Carpenter is a classic and all, but can't they choose something else for track 6? 🙄 It's like they're trying to torture us or something... 😓 I mean, I guess some of these songs are pretty iconic in the horror scene, but do we really need to hear them on repeat? 🎵 And what about the other artists on this playlist? Are they just gonna be a bunch of pretentious wannabes copying off Shostakovich and Penderecki? 🤔 I don't know, man... this whole thing just seems like a weird experiment gone wrong. 👎
 
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I'm like totally intrigued by this playlist, you know? It's got a mix of old-school horror vibes 🎃👻 and some newer darker stuff that's just straight up unsettling 🤯. I mean, who doesn't love a good Spinal Tap-inspired "Diabolical smile" 😈 or a haunting Shostakovich String Quartet No 8 in C minor? 💀 The connections between these artists are fascinating too - like how Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills is totally into Halloween and Takiaya Reed draws inspiration from Shostakovich... it's all just so cool 🎵. And that Johannes Eckerström guy, he's got this atmospheric sound that's just perfect for a dark night in 😴.

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For me, though, the real magic happens when you start to think about what makes these tracks scary and unsettling. Is it the melody? The harmony? The tempo? 🤔 It's like trying to map out all the different emotions that music can evoke... but hey, that's a whole other conversation 🔍.

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man.. think back to when we were kids and used to watch old VHS tapes for scariest night... remember how that "Diabolical smile" song would give us chills? now it's on some playlist of scary songs 😳🎵 it's crazy how music can evoke such strong emotions. i mean, shostakovich's String Quartet No 8 in C minor is like a cold shower for your soul 🥶 and that Krzysztof Penderecki track is like something out of a Soviet-era sci-fi movie 🔥 but you know what? it still sounds so hauntingly beautiful. i'm not surprised to see John Carpenter's Halloween soundtrack on there - it's like the OG horror score 🎃 and speaking of which, have you seen those old Moomin cartoons? Johannes Eckerström's music is like a dark, atmospheric cousin to those Finnish classics... anyway, just think about how far we've come in terms of music and technology. it's wild to see how art can be so timeless 😮
 
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