There are 3 tracks of the Myst 3 score. And, yes I'm stretching the realm of paranormal tunes here on, well, Paranormal Tunes. why not include video games in with other media?
So, this one will be loaded... I have four selections for your listening pleasure here. First is the Main Title track. It is fantasy, mystical, epic like Lord of the Rings or Narnia in scope. It brings to the imagination fantasy creatures battling it out in an epic war of good and evil or something to that effect! Very haunting indeed. The next track, is #5 on the CD and is called Saavedo's Theme. It is an eerie techno chiller sounding theme. Great for the dead of night and sneaking around stealthily. Also has 'feed back' sounds like what you might get on an EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) recording... like metallic hinge squealing type sounds. Third up is track #12, Theme from Edanna. This track has a desert dwelling, mystical sound of Egypt meeting a Muslim/ Hindu prayer/poem being sung out! Very unique... kind Arabian Knights! Think of a mighty Djinn when you take this one in! And lastly, is a bonus track sung by composer Jack Walls wife. It has a 'James Bond' feel to it and is just a great track. So, here they are! BTW, no lyrics other than the bonus tack, but it's a bonus not necessarily paranormal, so no lyrical attachment here.
So, there you have some exciting haunting and amazing music from the PC game Myst 3: Exile composed by Jack Wall.
There are a lot of very mystical movie sound tracks and none are edgier than the classic Predator movies. Alan Silvestri composed the scores for the 2 original movies. Here I will present 2 tracks from the Predator 2 movie score.
The first track is the Main Title and the second is called El Scorpio. Between the two, El Scorpio is by far the more menacing of the two as it feels as if YOU are being stalked on safari.
The basis of Predator 2 is that voodoo posses are on the move in L.A. California, and the predator creature decides to help the carnage along! The tracks are very short and have no lyrics. On El Scorpio, the very beginning has the safari from hell feel, then a musical segue, then about 1:52 into it it jumps back into the 'I'm being stalked feeling. Hope this raises the hair on your neck!
Ok, so it gave a bonus song on the El Scorpio track with the track 'This is History' which makes this video 9 minutes long. Only the first part is the intended track here.
Lesiem is a studio group from Europe. Africa is on their second CD 'Illuminations'. It is all in Latin or some foreign tongue, but a beautiful song none the less!
This video includes lyrics, so I won't bother re-posting them here.
Africa!
This song captures the feel of the dark continent in a haunting and moving way! Enjoy!
This song is brought to us by the pop artist Amy Grant from her 1986 album 'The Collection'. This song has always been a favorite, in that it nails the dreamy, ethereal feel of days gone by perfectly! So, here we go with Stay for a while...
This song is simply amazing!
Long time since I've seen your smile
But when I close my eyes
I remember (I remember)
You were no more than a child
But then so was I
Young and tender
Time carries on
I guess it always will
Deep inside my heart
Time stands still
(chorus)Stay for a while
Well it's good to see your smile
and I love your company
Stay for a while
We'll remember the days gone by
for a moment it can seem
Just the way it used to be
Snow falls, phone calls, broken hearts
clear summer days warm and lazy
Long walks, long talks after dark
We vowed we'd never forget
Now it's hazy
Time takes its toll
time alters our view
It would be nice to spend some time with you
(chorus)Oh, stay for a while
well it's good to see your smile
and I love your company
(oh,oh) Stay for a while
and remember the days gone by
For a moment it can seem
Just the way it used to be
Stay (please stay)
Stay, stay, stay
won't you, won't you
(chorus) Stay for a while
Well it's good to see your smile
and I love your company
(oh, oh) Stay for a while
and remember the days gone by
Just the way it used to be
Stay for a while
oh it's good to see your smile
and I love your compny
Won't you stay with me
For a while and remember
the days gone by
For a moment it can seem
Just the way it used to be
The way it used to be (be-e-e-e)
(be-e-e-e) the way it used to be...
One of my all time favorite bands is Men at Work. I've met their lead singer, Collin Hay. This two for one deal comes from the 1983 release Cargo. They had two songs that are Paranormal Tunes. I'll present both here to ya.
The first is a fun spoof on the horror classic 'Dr. Jeckyl and Mr.Hyde' where mad scientist Dr. Jeckyl does experiments on himself and finds himself transforming into another unsavory nightmare calling himself Mr. Hyde. Mr. Hyde is not a nice fellow. In Men at Works song, however,the mad scientist, Dr. Heckyll is a total nerd who wants to transform into a pop/ socialite by means of science and magic. Does it work? You be the judge. I think this song touches on the fundamental human experience of 'how do I, or can I fit in'. The ever elusive question of how do I get to be accepted. It's fun that it is set as a 'camp fire' tail here in.
We'll start here then go on to our next selection.
So, there is a bunch more on this particular video clip than just the video for Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive.
Here's the lyrics and then we'll be on to... Overkill.
Dr. Heckyll works late in the laboratory
Where things are not as they seem
Dr. Heckyll wishes nothing more desperately
Than to fulfill all of his dreams
Letting loose a scream in the dead of night
As he's breaking new ground
Trying his best to unlock all the secrets
But he's not sure what he's found
Dr. Heckyll is his own little guinea pig
'Cos they all think he's mad
set his sights on the search of a life time
And he's never, never sad
Whoa oh, it's off to work he goes
In the name of science and all it's wonders...
(Chorus) This is the story of Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive
They are a person who feels good to be alive
This is the story of Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive
Believes the underdog will eventually survive
Not long now till the ultimate experiment
He's breaking all the rules
He wants to cure all matter of imbalances
In this world of fools
He locks the door and looks around nervously
He knows there's no one there
He drinks it down and waits for a reaction
To all his work and care
Hey, hey he fumbles for what to say
He loves the world except for all the people...
(chorus) This is the story of Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive
They are a person who feels good to be alive
This is the story of Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive
Believes the under dog will eventually survive
Whoa oh, it's out at night he goes
He slips easily into conversation
Oh, hey, hey, he's cool in every way
Sometimes he loves to sing that old black magic
(chorus) This is the story of Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive
They are a person who feels good to be alive
This is the story of Dr.Heckyll & Mr. Jive
Believes the underdog will eventually survive (repeat)
Next on our list, from the same album is the song Overkill. This one is less humorous, but not overly heavy. It is just a very sexy haunting song that mentions that '... ghosts appear and fade away'. I've loved this song from the very first listen so many years ago. I'll include the Men at Work version, and the Colin Hay acoustic version.
The band, Men at Work, did not take to the song when it was presented to them by front man Colin Hay. It did, however, go on to be the biggest hit from the Cargo album and continues to be a popular song on the radio and in various domestic settings where pop music is heard (department stores, super markets etc.)
With out any further delay... Overkill
The acoustic version by Colin Hay has all the lyrics included, so I won't bother to be redundant and re post them all here. Anyway, no matter how you slice it, Overkill is a fabulously gorgeous song. In the original, the keyboards, sax and guitar solo are all driven by the powerfully presented vocals. In the more subdued acoustic version, it is just as intense, just more straight forward due to the vocal and guitars only.
I hope you enjoy this gem!
See you soon with more Paranormal Tunes!
Somebody's Watching Me is a self titled single EP from 1984and is by '80's Motown/ pop-rock artist Rockwell. It is as popular as it gets with a Paranormal Tune. The video is set in a haunted house/ Psycho type of theme, which is quite fitting for it. It is a carnival caricature of the classic horror movie genre.
The song features famed Motown artists (and brothers) Jermaine and Michael Jackson. It was remixed and released on Michael Jackson's post mortem album 'Immortal' in 2011. Also released as a remixed single on Beatfreakz in 2006.
It has been in many movies as well as a series of GEICO Insurance commercials.
Who's watching
Tell me, who's watching
Who's watching me
I'm just an average man
With an average life
I work from nine to five
Hey, hell, I pay the price
All I want is to be left alone
In my average home
But why do I always feel
Like I'm in the Twilight Zone
(chorus) And (I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
And I have no privacy
Whooooa - oh - o
(I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
Tell me, is it just a dream
When I come home at night
I bolt the door real tight
People call me on the phone
I'm trying to avoid
But can the people on t.v. see me
Or am I just paranoid
When I'm in the shower
I'm afraid to wash my hair
'Cause I might open my eyes
And find someone standing there
People say I'm crazy
Just a little touched
But maybe showers remind me
Of Psycho too much
That's why
(chorus) (I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
And I have no privacy
Whooooa - oh - oh
(I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
Who's playing tricks on me
[Instrumental Interlude]
(Who's watching me)
I don't know anymore
Are the neighbors watching me
(Who's watching)
Well,is the mailman watching me
(Tell me who's watching)
And I don't feel safe anymore
Oh,what a mess
I wonder who's watching me now
(Who)
The I.R.S.
(chorus) (I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
And I have no privacy
Whooooa, oh-oh
(I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
Tell me, is it just a dream
(I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
And I have no privacy
Whooooa, oh-oh
(I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
Who's playing tricks on me
(Who's watching me)
(I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
Oooooh
Whooooa - oh-oh
(I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
So? Who can it be
(Who's watching me)
(I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
Whooooa -oh-oh
(I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
Who's playing tricks on me
(Who's watching me)
(I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
Can I have my privacy
Whooooa -oh-oh
(I always feel like)
(Somebody's watching me)
Who's playing tricks on me
This video is 100% Paranormal Tunes material!
On the Beat Freaks video... a strong PG-13, but done really well. If you are opposed to your children seeing legs and 'booties', ya might just want to cover the screen and listen to the song. It is a great techno rendition of this song. The 'Midget' Michael Jackson (not kidding folks!) is worth watching! Enjoy!
Ah ha! This is such a fun one from Weird Al Yankovic from his 1996 album 'Bad Hair Day'. It's a Weird Al original! Comes with his standard accordion and a great surf rock riff! Too much fun! I'd recommend watching the video first, cuz if you just go off the lyrics you read, it isn't half the fun and may not be as enjoyable.
I was driving on the freeway in the fast lane
with a rabid wolverine in my underwear
when suddenly a guy behind me in the back seat
popped right up and cupped his hands across my eyes
I guessed "is this Uncle Frank or Cousin Louie?"
"Is it Bob, or Jim, or Ed, or Bernie, or Steve?"
I probably would've kept on guessing
But about that time we crashed into the truck.
And as I'm laying there bleeding on the asphalt
Finally I recognize the face of my hibachi dealer
who takes off his prosthetic lips and tells me
(chorus) Everything you know is wrong
Black is white, up is down and short is long
And everything you thought was just so
Important doesn't matter
Everything you know is wrong
Just forget the words and sing along
All you need to understand is
Everything you know is wrong
I was walkin' to the kitchen for some Golden Grahams
When I accidentally stepped into an alternate dimension
And soon I was abducted by some aliens from space
Who looked like Jamie Farr
They sucked out my internal organs
And they took some polaroids
And said I was a darn good sport
And as a way of saying thank you
They offered to transport me back to
Any point in history that I would care to go.
And so I had them send me back to last Thursday night
So I could pay my phone bill on time
Just then the floating disembodied head of
Colonel Sanders started yelling
(chorus) Everything you know is wrong
Black is white, up is down and short is long
And everything you thought was just so
Important doesn't matter
Everything you know is wrong
Just forget the words and sing along
All you need to understand is
Everything you know is wrong
I was just about to mail a letter to my evil twin
when I got a nasty paper cut
And, well, to make a long story short
It got infected and I died
So now I'm up in Heaven with St. Peter
by the pearly gates
And it's obvious he doesn't like
The Nehru jacket that I'm wearing
He tells me that they've got a dress code
Well, he lets me into Heaven anyway
But I get the room next to the noisy ice machine
for all eternity
And every day he's screaming
(chorus) Everything you know is wrong
Black is white, up is down and short is long
And everything you used to think was so important
Doesn't really matter anymore
Because the simple fact remains that
Everything you know is wrong
Just forget the words and sing along
All you need to understand is
Everything you know is wrong
Everything you know is wrong
