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The Dead Matter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Midnight Syndicate · 2010

75 min · 26 tracks · classical music

A haunting blend of orchestral and electronic elements that conjures an eerie atmosphere perfect for the horror genre.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Dead Matter Main Title — Opening the album, this track sets a dramatic tone with its orchestral swell and unsettling motifs, embodying the film's overarching themes.
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    Seance — This piece effectively captures a tense moment with its suspenseful build-up and eerie sound textures, reflecting the film's supernatural elements.
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    Death Is the Answer — With its minimalist yet haunting arrangement, this track reinforces the film’s dark themes while maintaining a sense of foreboding throughout.
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    Finale — Serving as a climactic conclusion, this track combines thematic motifs from earlier pieces into a powerful orchestration that encapsulates the emotional resolution of the story.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting soundscapes for introspection
  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • immersive experience for film lovers
  • ideal for late-night listening
  • atmospheric backdrop for creative work

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat or lively tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over suites

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, The Dead Matter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack marks Midnight Syndicate's continued evolution within the horror music niche, following their previous album, The 13th Hour, which solidified their reputation. This soundtrack aligns with their established style while showcasing new compositions tailored for the film's chilling narrative.
Stylistic neighbors
Nox Arcana· Lustmord· Dead Can Dance

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 "The Dead Matter" Main Title 1:20
  • 2 Dangerous Meeting 2:58
  • 3 Entering the Dusk 1:54
  • 4 Unexpected Company 1:19
  • 5 Hollows Point 3:37
  • 6 Ian McCallister 1:00
  • 7 Seance 1:47
  • 8 Sebed Suite 4:18
  • 9 Gretchen and Mark Pym 2:24
  • 10 Late Night Snack 3:04
  • 11 Possession 1:44
  • 12 Death Is the Answer 1:24
  • 13 Trilec Labs 7:08
  • 14 You're So Funny Frank 1:42
  • 15 Sleep 1:44
  • 16 Finale 6:00
  • 17 End Credit Suite 2:34
  • 18 Lost 3:55
  • 19 The Graveyard 3:20
  • 20 Shadows (Haunt Rocker remix) 3:12
  • 21 The Dead Matter 3:34
  • 22 The Girl Upstairs 3:41
  • 23 Noctem Aeternus (Masquerade remix) 2:35
  • 24 Graveyard (Dead and Buried remix) 3:50
  • 25 Ritual 4:06
  • 26 Sean Is in the Ground 1:35

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