In horror, it's what you don't see that is far scarier than what you do.

I think this is true for the music as well.

I far prefer the slow, quiet tracks to the louder ones. Not to say I don't like loud musical stings, roaring guitars, and squealing choirs, but something soft and gentle unnerves me more. And if you want to make any soft and slow horror track scarier, just splice in footsteps.

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