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The weather has turned cooler, the leaves have begun to change, and pumpkins and ghoulish creatures are decorating department store shelves. Fall is in the air, and with it comes the anticipation of one of America’s favorite holidays—Halloween. The 31st of October may be known mostly for its sights, smells, and tastes (hello candy!), but Halloween can also be a treat for your ears as you listen to these 5 festive favorites.
It’s finally October, and as the leaves change and the air turns colder, we’re getting in the mood for the beloved fall holiday Halloween. Although you may have already curated a list of spooky tunes for yourself, you might be interested to know that the tradition of spooky music goes back for centuries to a plainchant written in the 1200s. This haunting melody, known as the Dies Irae, has frightened and enthralled listeners for centuries, establishing itself as a harbinger of death and doom from Medieval times until today.
