[Easy Halloween Vibes] Perfect BGM and Theme Songs for a Halloween Party
Halloween has become a staple event in Japan, especially among young people.
Many of you are probably taking part in Halloween events at theme parks.
Others may be celebrating it as a school activity or throwing parties with friends and family! In this article, we’ll introduce the perfect BGM to help you easily get into the Halloween spirit.
We’ve gathered songs with Halloween-themed titles and lyrics, as well as theme music from movies and musicals—tracks that will make your Halloween even more enjoyable.
Be sure to check out these tunes to amp up your fun time!
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[Easy Halloween Vibes] Perfect BGM and Theme Songs for a Halloween Party (21–30)
Night on Bald MountainModest Mussorgsky
From the thrilling opening melody that feels like being chased to the frenzied climax where monsters run wild, this dramatic musical progression is perfect for creating a Halloween that’s not only fun but a little scary, too! Composed by the Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky, this piece depicts a midnight sabbath where witches gather.
It was also used in Disney’s classic film Fantasia, so many will remember its striking impact.
Since the premiere of Rimsky-Korsakov’s arrangement in October 1886, it has been widely beloved.
The structure culminating in the quiet arrival of morning with the tolling of bells is superb as well, making it an excellent choice as BGM to signal the end of a Halloween night.
Symphonic Scherzo “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”Paul Dukas
It’s a symphonic poem by the French composer Paul Dukas, one of his signature works.
A perfectionist, Dukas destroyed most of the pieces he didn’t like during his lifetime.
This work is said to be one of the few masterpieces that survived.
Known as Dukas’s breakthrough piece, it was used as the music for the story in Disney’s 1940 film Fantasia, in which Mickey Mouse appears as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, making it even more widely beloved.
Don’t you think its thrilling, comical tone—where clumsy imitation of magic leads to utter chaos—perfectly matches the exciting, heart-pounding atmosphere of Halloween?
[Quick Halloween Vibes] Perfect BGM and Theme Songs for a Halloween Party (31–40)
Ballet Music “The Sleeping Beauty”: Puss-in-Boots and the White Cat (Act III)Pyotr Tchaikovsky
How about a comical piece to heighten Halloween’s mischievous mood? It’s a work included in the ballet suite The Sleeping Beauty by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, who created many masterpieces of ballet music.
This piece brilliantly depicts, through music, two fairy-tale cats as they frolic and hiss at each other.
With phrases that mimic meows and rhythms suggesting agile movements, it feels as if costumed characters are dancing right before your eyes—just listening is enough to lift your spirits.
The ballet containing this piece premiered in January 1890, and its extraordinary wedding-celebration setting also suits the Halloween vibe perfectly.
Play it as background music for your party, and it will help create a strange and delightful night.
Go Go Ghost ShipYonezu Kenshi
A track by Kenshi Yonezu included on the album “Diorama.” Its lively rhythm seems perfect for creating a fun Halloween vibe! With Yonezu’s characteristically skillful wordplay, the lyrics draw you in deeper and deeper.
That feeling of being pulled in is as if you’re being lured into a Halloween world of ghosts.
It’s like being put aboard a ghost ship and whisked away somewhere—go, go! It’s perfect both for a cheerful Halloween party and for more mysterious events like a Halloween costume party.
Welcome To The Halloween TownHSMS feat. TERU
A track by HSMS, the unit formed by GLAY’s HISASHI and DJ Mass MAD Izm*, featuring TERU.
From the monster’s laugh at the beginning, you’re pulled right into a Halloween vibe.
The lyrics, sprinkled with familiar monster names, are memorable, and the GLAY-like blend of rock and pop makes it a joy to listen to.
The hand-drawn feel of the music video illustrations by Gogatsubyo Mario is super cute, so be sure to check that out too.
The oompa loompa songYume no Chokorēto Kōjō
When you think of a chocolate factory, many people might picture Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but there’s actually another film based on the same book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, called Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Both movies are very entertaining, but the background music in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory feels a bit eerier and has more of a Halloween vibe!
Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Gen
This song is used as the theme for the movie “Ghost Book: Obake Zukan.” With its pop sound and quirky lyrics, it’s a track that’s sure to capture children’s interest.
When you think of Halloween, many people imagine ghosts, right? This song is exactly about that—ghosts! The chorus is rhythmic and gives you the urge to dance.
It would be a blast to incorporate the official video’s choreography and add your own spin while dancing to it.
Definitely give it a try!