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Midnight Syndicate Interview: Behind ‘Monsters of Legend’ and ‘The Axe Giant’

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In this episode of HaunTopic Radio, Midnight Syndicate stops by to fill you in on what they have been up to over the last few months and you also might learn something about them you didn’t know. We also announce the 2 lucky winners of some cool props for the month of August Give Away and tell you what prizes we are giving away for September. You won’t want to miss these treasures!

For almost two decades, composers Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka have been known as Midnight Syndicate, creating symphonic soundtracks to imaginary films that facilitate a transcendental and adventurous escape into the secret dimensions of the mind’s eye. To many of their fans, they are Gothic music pioneers brewing a signature blend of orchestral horror music and movie-style sound effects. To others, they remain the first “haunted house band” that forever changed the Halloween music genre and became a staple of the October holiday season. And some know them as the duo that teamed up with Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast to produce the first official soundtrack to the legendary Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Their critically-acclaimed works are reminiscent of sweeping, complex masterpieces by artists such as James Horner, Danny Elfman, Black Sabbath and King Diamond and have been featured as a part of films, television shows, video games and at haunted attractions, amusement parks, and live performances worldwide.

Find More Midnight Syndicate and Buy Their Music!

The Winners of HaunTopic August Giveaway Are:

Michelle Montanaro

John Murray

Thanks To HauntNav.com for donating this Scary Peeper Prop:

Thanks to Stabbing House for donating this prop package:

The Prizes for September are: (11 Winners This Month)

A 7 CD package from Midnight Syndicate (1 Winner)

Halloween Ambient CD from Ken Elkinson (3 Winners)

Welcome to the Horror Show Downloads from Sam Haynes (5 Winners)

Music for Haunts Downloads (2 Winners)

How Do You Win? Become a Member of The Haunter’s Toolbox for FREE.

If you are already a member, reply to any email you have received from us with ‘CONTEST’.

Halloween & Haunted House Music for Your Haunt (Bonus Interview with Ghoul Show)

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In Episode 47 of HaunTopic Radio we mix a compilation of Halloween, Haunt, & Horror music from 10 different horror musicians and bands to add atmosphere to your Haunt. We also get Kyle Lester from Ghoul Show to describe his genre of horror music and we’ll play two of his songs along the way. You gotta listen to this!

Then we dive into a mix of other artists who bring the darkness through your ears and into the stem of your brain. We throw in a few individual tracks, some medleys of complete CDs, and even a couple of movie theme songs that you might recognize. Support these dark musicians by buying their songs on iTunes, Amazon, Sound Cloud, or your favorite place to buy music. This helps by keeping them around a little bit longer.

Our online seminar Scare Acting 101 with Allen Hopps from Stiltbeast Studios is on June 19th. Join us in this LIVE Webinar with video, audio, chat box, and real feedback from Allen Hopps. He will give acting tips, share his experience as a Scare Acting coach, and teach his techniques on managing and organizing actors. This online seminar is $20 and you can register here:

Register for “Scare Acting 101” with Allen Hopps on June 19th. (Online Seminar)

One winner will be chosen this month to win a copy of the NEW horror comic from 1031 Comics- “The Halls of Bedlam” 1031 comics are a Horror based production service that will create a personalized comic book for your Haunt theme or based on a certain favorite Haunt character in your attraction. These comic books can be sold in your gift shops, handed out as part of your advertising, or just made to make your Haunt look good as a comic book!

You have the chance to win a FREE comic book just by being a member of HaunTopic Radio. If you become a member by registering before June 24th you will be automatically entered. If you see this after June 24th, don’t be sad-we give away prizes each month!

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Links from the show. Preview and download music from your favorite artist:

Haunt Nation Mag: A FREE online magazine for Halloween and Horror Fanatics. WIN $2oo in Make-Up!! Read It Here
Ghoul Show: Horror music with a distinctive sound. We interview the musician Kyle Lester. Free Music
Midnight Syndicate: Ever heard of these guys? Buy Music
Hover: Nice ambient noises for your graveyard, mansion, or creepy place of your choice. Buy Music
Prelude to a Nightmare: The beginning of everyone’s nightmare…dark circus, Kiddie Land….:-O Buy Music
Virgil Franklin: Horror & Haunt musician who knows his music and has been around since the beginning. Free Music
Shadow’s Symphony: Creepy ambient sound with a touch of shadow. Buy Music
Verse 13: With an album called Memories From The Grave..what do you think? Buy Music
Michael Hedstrom: Boy were we glad to come across Michael’s stuff! Where have we been? Buy Music
Spooky Sound Experience: Crazy nightmares from a Horror House. Buy Music
Nox Arcana: Goth, Dark, Haunted, Climatic, Scary…Joseph Vargo has been around for quite some time. Buy Music

(A small percentage of each download purchased above will be donated to HaunTopic Radio. Thanks!)

Next episode we interview Chris Ainsworth from the Scarefest Convention in Canada!

Midnight Syndicate: Ed & Gavin Tell Their Story Behind the Music

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Do you love Midnight Syndicate music and have always wanted to know more about the creators behind the tracks? We interview Edward Douglas & Gavin Goszka from Midnight Syndicate and get them to open up a bit about their journey as Dark Composers.

If you have never heard of Midnight Syndicate then you have a few years of music to catch up on. They are the composers of some of the best Gothic, Halloween, Horror Music over the last 15 years. Their songs can be found in video games, movies, concerts, haunted attractions, home haunts, & some new places you may not know about. Here is a quote from their site:

“Often referred to as the first Haunted House band, Midnight Syndicate is the industry standard for the world’s top haunted attractions and amusement parks. From Siberia and Hong Kong to Europe and the United States, whether it’s a costume store, neighborhood celebration, Sirius XM’s Halloween Channel, or even a Halloween themed-cruise, Midnight Syndicate’s music has become synonymous with the many people’s celebration of the holiday.”

We also announce the rules for the July Give Away. If you want a chance to Win a 6 Pack of Midnight Syndicate Music (a $90 Value) then you must listen to the rules in this podcast and send in your answer to contest@hauntopic.com. You can’t win if you don’t play.

Find More Midnight Syndicate Here:

Midnight Syndicate Website

Midnight Syndicate Music Videos

Midnight Syndicate Facebook Page

What is your favorite track from Midnight Syndicate? Please leave your comment below.

Juneau Studios and Using CGI Props in Your Haunt

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Episode 2 of haunTopic Radio includes our interview with Jay Juneau of Juneau Studios about how he operates his successful prop and haunted house supply store online. Jay has worked on projects from The Batman Costume to custom projects for The Knotts Scary Farm. His CGI (Computer Generated Image) Props and Animatronics can be seen in Haunted Attractions and Home Haunts everywhere.

We also discuss the difference between Juneau Studios and Pale Night Productions. Both companies that build animated props that use computer technology to bring ordinary props beyond the WOW factor. Listen to our interview to find out more…

Here is a video of Jay’s Newest Prop “Shock Therapy”. Let us know what you think about this prop in the comments below.