Dark Ambient and Cinema: Anthology Resource Vol. I and Everywhere, an empty bliss

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08/03/20 • 43 min

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews

Dark ambient could not exist without movie soundtracks. The quiet moments of dread in a horror film sparked something in musicians and listeners alike - who craved more of these soundscapes of dread before the monster appeared. In this episode we look at two albums that are clearly linked to cinematic masterpieces of fear. They are also some of the high water points of the genre, reaching slightly more mainstream audiences than most dark ambient albums ever get.

Albums Discussed
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Anthology Resource Vol. I by Dean Hurley
Everywhere, an empty bliss by The Caretaker

Credits
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Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
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Birk on Twitter
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Albums Discussed
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Anthology Resource Vol. I by Dean Hurley
Everywhere, an empty bliss by The Caretaker

Credits
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Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Follow Night Clerk Radio on Twitter for updates

Previous Episode

Introduction to Hauntology

What do we mean by the term "haunted music?" This phrase is rooted in the concept of Hauntology, a philosophical concept that refers to how we relate our memories to the past, whether that past is real or imagined, and how elements of those memories persist and "haunt" us today. Join us as we discuss how Hauntology relates to vaporwave and how it can be a useful tool for examining media more generally.

Relevant Links
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Ghosts of My Life by Mark Fisher
Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisher
Babbling Corpse by Grafton Tanner
Specters of Marx by Jacques Derrida
Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor (Official Video)

Credits
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Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Follow Night Clerk Radio on Twitter for updates

Next Episode

Horror Video Games with Bridget!

This episode we are joined by our good friend Bridget to discuss the music and sound design elements that go into making horror video games. Great games, like those we discuss, create an atmosphere of dread and anticipation while keeping the player engaged without becoming fatigued. The developers, working alongside composers and sound designers, must carefully balance these cycles of tension and release. Join us as we explore how three classic survival horror games nail this balance.

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Music Discussed
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Resident Evil 3 - Nemesis Theme
Silent Hill 2 - A World Of Madness
Silent Hill 2 - The Darkness That Lurks In Our Mind
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented - Projection Room
Resident Evil - Safe Haven
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented - Head Builder
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented - Reika
Akira Yamaoka - You're Not Here
Amano Tsukiko - Koe