Halloween Music for a Haunted Eve

A Halloween party isn’t complete without great Halloween music. Celebrations’ Yelena Johnson has the top mixes for kid-friendly parties and all-age bashes.

Kid-friendly Halloween party:
Playing truly spooky tunes at your party might scare kids, so pick up the following CDs for Halloween music that’s no trick and all treat:

• Andrew Gold’s Halloween Howls: This record has received rave reviews and is a sure-fire family favorite. These great originals with clever lyrics will be sure to set the mood for a fun Halloween.
• Boo, Cackle, Trick Or Treat: Halloween Songs for Children: Fun songs about bats, bones, ghosts, and pumpkins will delight your younger guests. The CD even features sound prompts that encourage youngsters to mimic the sounds and sing along.

All-ages Halloween party:

• Halloween Hootenanny: With songs like “Werewolves on Wheels” and “The Creature Stole My Surfboard,” this rousing set of Halloween music is guaranteed to get the party started. Adults will love this all-ages compilation as much as kids!
  
• “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Soundtrack: No one can resist “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The spirited soundtrack tells the story and will add a perfectly eerie touch to your party.

Haunted movies:
To complement your Halloween party’s ambiance, set your TV to play a scary film on mute throughout the evening. Here are some good picks:

• For Kids: Try Disney Channel’s Halloween specials or “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
• For Adults: “The Addams Family” movie, “The Ring” or old classics like “Frankenstein.” Avoid gory fare like “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”

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