• You may have the décor and the right costume picked out to set the mood at your next Halloween party but don't forget appropriately themed background music to add to the ambience. There's plenty of Halloween music available that can get your party sounding the way you want and help your guests get in the mood.
  
  

Rock/Pop

• Undoubtedly, the world of rock and pop has some nice Halloween offerings, such as Boris Pickett & The Crypt Kickers' famous (and appropriate) hit from the '60s "The Monster Mash," a spooky narration of monster party that spawned a dance of the same name. The late Michael Jackson's 1984 hit "Thriller" from the album of the same name will add some rhythm to your get together, while the creepy "Don't Fear the Reaper" from Blue Oyster Cult, Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London," and The Who's "Boris the Spider" will add a little rock.
  
  

Movie Themes

• Most people will recognize the minor key intro to the theme from the "Halloween" series of movies, or you could lighten it up with "This Is Halloween" from Tim Burton's "A Nightmare Before Christmas," a fun musical tune made a bit better with Marilyn Manson's cover of the song. The cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" spawned many memorable hits, like "Time Warp," and Ray Parker, Jr.'s theme from "Ghostbusters" will add some fun.
  
  

TV Themes

• The two best Halloween-themed songs from TV are both from the 1960s, "The Addams Family" and "The Munsters" intro themes. TV offers more ideas, especially to those who were into cult favorites like "Dark Shadows" or the more recent "Angel" or "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" intro songs.