THE POLICE, “MURDER BY NUMBERS”: The final proper studio album by the Police, “Synchronicity,” may have produced the stalker anthem “Every Breath You Take” and the occasionally lyrically unsettling “King of Pain.” But the kicker is the closer of the record, where Sting leads a jazzy musical manual for serial killers.Ĥ. After Freddy kills Jazzy Jeff, he maniacally declares, “I’m your DJ now, Princie!”ģ. DJ JAZZY JEFF & THE FRESH PRINCE, “A NIGHTMARE ON MY STREET”: DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince’s 1988 album, “He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper,” is most famous for “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” but this song, placing Will Smith in the “Nightmare on Elm Street” movies, was also a monster hit, complete with a creepy synth-line and verses from Freddy Krueger. The soundtrack to “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” just received its first official release earlier this month.Ģ. But its calming flute, piano and guitar interplay provides a slightly dark tension to get you in the spirit of the season.

THE VINCE GUARALDI TRIO, “THE GREAT PUMPKIN WALTZ”: The theme to the landmark 'Peanuts' special is actually more soothing than frightening. Here are some picks your party guests are sure to love.ġ. Every year it is fun to go through your collection and assemble a fitting soundtrack for Halloween.

Playful spooky music