Midnight Syndicate: The Birth of Gothic, Horror, & Haunt Music

Midnight Syndicate: The Birth of Gothic, Horror, & Haunt Music

Author: Brian Foreman & Darryl Plunkie: Haunters, Scare Actors, Haunt Owners October 9, 2025 Duration: 1:42:04

Join the guys behind Midnight Syndicate, Edward Douglas & Gavin Goszka!  We ask them questions like: How to create your own haunt music? What inspires them to make music? Sound tips and tricks? Plus, we play the first 3 tracks from their NEW album Darkened Corners.

Midnight Syndicate is an American musical duo known for creating dark, atmospheric, and gothic-themed instrumental music. Their tunes and ambient sounds are used in themed attractions worldwide.

Since 1997, composers Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka have produced what they call "soundtracks for the imagination," blending orchestral scores with sound effects to evoke a sense of horror, mystery, and fantasy. 

Find their music: https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
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