Historias de
The soundtrack for the spanish movie "Main Theme" of the film, a sonic
Historias de Halloween, recently homage to the bond between Luis, the
released on October 12th, has become young protagonist, and the comic book
Halloween:
an essential work for fans of horror that serves as the central narrative
cinema and film music. The movie, element. This music not only
directed by Kiko Prada and accompanies the character in his
enthusiastically received at this year's
Sitges Festival, features a score that
has captivated critics and audiences
moments of fantasy but also acts as a
subliminal link that connects the four
stories that make up the movie,
The
alike. Throughout the festival, the buzz
centered around the music's ability to
signaling to the audience that what
they see on screen is part of Luis's Soundtrack
That Brings
authentically capture the essence of imaginative world.
classic horror films while bringing a
renewed approach. The musical treatment is notably
Classic Horror
diverse, offering distinct themes for
The soundtrack, composed by Javier each of the film's episodes. The rich
Bayon, revolves around a main theme sound is achieved by combining analog
that is established from the very first
track, titled "Te gustan los cómics? (Do
You Like Comics?)". This leitmotif is
synthesizers such as the Juno 60,
Moog One, Prophet 5, and Mellotron
with a chamber orchestra and more
Back to Life
initially introduced by the haunting
voice of Italian soprano Francesca
traditional horror soundtrack
elements, like mandolins, bouzoukis, with a Thrilling
Retro Twist
Betti Fulan, who brings an eerie aura and even choirs reminiscent of films
to the piece. As the score evolves, the such as Children of the Corn or A
leitmotif transforms into a rapid Nightmare on Elm Street. The
arpeggio played on the iconic Juno 60 influence of Jerry Goldsmith in
synthesizer, reminiscent of the best Gremlins, as well as Richard Band—
works of John Carpenter or Claudio known for his work on cult films like
Simonetti. The combination of the
melody and arpeggio becomes the "
Re-Animator and Troll—is evident
throughout the composition.
JAVIER BAYON
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Bayon's connection with Richard Band modernity of synthesizers, in a tone that could evoke Basil Poledouris at his darkest
goes beyond mere admiration. They moments.
collaborated on reorchestrating and
creating suites of Band's most iconic Visually, the album does not lag behind. The cover and vinyl design have been crafted by
themes for a tribute concert at the acclaimed artist Diego Cobo, who has created a visual tribute to the iconic covers of 70s and
MOSMA film music festival in Málaga, 80s horror films. Cobo's handcrafted, detailed style recalls the golden age of painted movie
where Bayon demonstrated his ability posters, evoking the aesthetics of filmmakers such as Dario Argento or Lucio Fulci,
to reinterpret and pay homage to the emblematic figures of Italian horror. This visual homage will be complemented by the vinyl
works of this legendary composer. It edition of the soundtrack, which is set to be released a few months before the film's cinema
was in this context that their debut, scheduled for 2025.
friendship emerged, and although
Band was nearly a co-composer for The Halloween Tales soundtrack is more than just musical accompaniment for the film; it is a
Halloween Tales, scheduling conflicts tribute to a golden age of genre cinema, when imagination, aesthetics, and music came
prevented the collaboration from together to create unforgettable experiences. With his talent for blending the best of classic
materializing. Nevertheless, Band's horror with cutting-edge soundscapes, Bayon has managed to reclaim a type of cinema that
influence and unmistakable style are deserves to be rediscovered and celebrated. Guillermo P.D.
present throughout the soundtrack.
One of the standout moments in the
score is the episode "The Inheritance,"
where the orchestrations reach a level
of sophistication that recalls Bernard
Herrmann. In this section, Bayon
displays his mastery as an
orchestrator, using complex
harmonies, augmented chords, and
dark melodies to create a dense and
tense atmosphere. The music here
achieves a fascinating balance
between classic horror and the
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