Indeed, the soft jazz and soulful tones of Miller reflect how the occasion was largely a family affair, still contained within the boundaries of the home. It was a simpler time back then and Halloween lacked the commercial edge it’s now known for. This chart topping tune originated in Hollywood, ending up in the vinyl collection of the more sophisticated Halloween observer. ‘That Old Black Magic’ – Glenn Miller and Orchestra, 1943 People also started having halloween parties at this time, and what’s a party without music? Cue the start of Halloween music as we know it today. Between 19 the holliday really took off, becoming the second largest commercial holiday in the US after Christmas (obviously). With them, they brought the old Irish and English traditions, eventually morphing into a more secular celebration. Halloween was popularised though migration to America in the latter half of the 19th century, mainly through Irish immigrants fleeing the potato famine. Songs in those days were largely handed down in rural communities and have been buried in the passages of time. However the unfortunate truth is nobody really knows when the first music specifically for halloween was written. Music in these times was influenced by the origins of the festival, limiting itself to traditional folk songs. It wasn’t long before ‘all saint’s day’ merged with these folk traditions, spawning hallowed eve’ – later known simply as Halloween. In the eighth century Pope Gregory III declared the 1st of November a time to honour all saints. Marking the beginning of Gaelic winter on Medieval calendars, this was a time where people would get together, dress up, and light bonfires in an attempt to ward off spirits crossing over into the afterlife. Halloween music has a long and storied past, dating back to traditional pagan festivals in Western Europe. A warning in advance though, this isn’t one for the faint hearted. That’s right, it’s Halloween, and what better way to celebrate than putting together the ultimate party playlist? So turn on your spookiest mood lighting, brace yourself yourself and get ready to delve into the ultimate history of Halloween music. The only time of year where it socially acceptable to give sweets to children and dress up as Miley Cyrus’s wrecking ball.
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