Rockin' the Suburbs

2234: Halloween with John Carpenter and Goblin


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In celebration of Halloween, we explore the origins of John Carpenter’s iconic theme for the 1978 movie “Halloween,” as well as music that may have inspired it – a 1977 soundtrack by the Italian band Goblin. 

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
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