John Carpenter - Halloween Ends (Exclusive Pumpkin Orange Vinyl)

As 'Halloween Ends' marks the last chapter of the David Gordon Green trilogy, so it ushers the essential return of original director and composer John Carpenter to score the ironically hair-raising soundtrack alongside Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies.

Recorded in its entirety at Carpenter's home studio and Davies' studio, the unmistakable mix of software synths, vintage analogue equipment, and live instrumentation once again provides the signature sound of 'Halloween', one of the most distinctive aspects of the movie franchise to date.

The soundtrack was tracked scene by scene but the album itself plays like a standalone piece of music. The general atmosphere is one of dread, yet the record includes some groove laden moments reminiscent of 'Escape From New York' or some of Carpenter's other more danceable scores. Exquisite and delicate ambient pieces weave their way between some of the score's more arresting moments and yet maintain a subtle pop sensibility.

Exclusive PUMPKIN ORANGE vinyl produced by Sacred Bones in 2023. Gatefold sleeve.