Gay Horrorween

[Raimondin]

It's It's October and that means Halloween is just around the corner.
For most of us GLBT folks it means lots of fun (hopefully), food, festivites and of course, costumes.

For us this year we're going to invite some close friends for a "here at home" dinner complete with spooky music, decorations & lighting. Of course, hand out the Trick'or'Treat candy.

Any special way you're going to celebrate All Hallow's Eve?
Special events?

Also what's your favorite Halloween music, group or song?

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[revolution724]

Can't beat "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo.

I am hopefully going to dress in full regalia and go to a party hosted by a friend. I want/plan to be Willie Wonka. ^^

Last year, b/c I have short red hair and all, I went as Annie Lennox.

 

[Queersetti]

Ah, Halloween, the gay New Year.

I alwasy have the most Halloweened house on the block. I've got two big boxes of decorations, and I usually put out at least 4 ot 5 jack'o'lanterns.

I alwasy listen to some Raymond Scott on Halloween, it really fits the mood. There's some samples here if you don't know his stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001R3H7/ref=ase_raymondscottcom/103-5583676-2740661

 

[gypsywitch]

The areas of older homes in San Rafael and Pataluma are the best places to trick or treat. Really nice decorations and good times for the kid in all of us.

San Francisco knows how to do it up right. I'll be in Golden Gate Park for a Chet Helms Tribal Stomp on Sunday the 30th and then get back to the country before things get crazy over there. http://www.trps.org/Chet Tribal Stomp.htm

http://www.ram.org/pictures/sights/castro_halloween/hc38.jpg

 

[glamorilla]

the song "transylvanian concubine" by rasputina is perfect for this time of the year...as is nick caves "red right hand".

i've seen a movie advertised~supposedly a gay horror movie. i can't recall the title of it either. its playing a few blocks away and ive been meaning to check it out (i think its called "hellbent").

also the instrumental soundtrack to the blair witch project: the book of shadows is intense mood music.

 

[Raimondin]

Can't beat "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo.

Ah yes, Oingo Boingo. Thanks for reminding me of that one. I'm sure I have it as I have most of their CDs.

Last year, b/c I have short red hair and all, I went as Annie Lennox.

Send us some pics! Last year a friend of mine went as Bjork with her infamous Swan costume outfit. He was stunning.

That's Bjork, not my friend.
http://www.fremontyouthtoday.com/curr/images/bjork.jpg

 

[Raimondin]

the song "transylvanian concubine" by rasputina is perfect for this time of the year...as is nick caves "red right hand".

i've seen a movie advertised~supposedly a gay horror movie. i can't recall the title of it either. its playing a few blocks away and ive been meaning to check it out (i think its called "hellbent").

also the instrumental soundtrack to the blair witch project: the book of shadows is intense mood music.

Yes, I've heard alot about "Hellbent." Is it out on DVD yet? Supposed to be the first gay slasher movie.

Rasputina is perfect. One of my favorite spooky soundtracks is from the movie SUSPIRIA(Dir. Dario Argento).
The music is by goth-prog Italian group GOBLIN. Rare and hard to find in the stores. Try Limewire to download it. Very eerie stuff.

 

[Raimondin]

Ah, Halloween, the gay New Year.

I alwasy have the most Halloweened house on the block. I've got two big boxes of decorations, and I usually put out at least 4 ot 5 jack'o'lanterns.

I alwasy listen to some Raymond Scott on Halloween, it really fits the mood. There's some samples here if you don't know his stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001R3H7/ref=ase_raymondscottcom/103-5583676-2740661

Yes, absolutely our gay New Year! Yeah, we're low-key this year in the sense we're not going out, but definitely outrageous in our decorations in and out of the house.

Man, I'd forgotten about Raymond Scott. Thanks for the link. One of the most innovative musicians of the 20th Cent. He was a friend & collaborator with Bob Moog, (who recently died). Moog, of the famous synthesizers used most prominently by Wendy Carlos and Keith Emerson.
Yes, great stuff for the season. It's on the playlist.

Thanks Q.

 

[Raimondin]

The areas of older homes in San Rafael and Pataluma are the best places to trick or treat. Really nice decorations and good times for the kid in all of us.

Yes, I remember being up in Santa Rosa one year. There's a definite atmosphere in that whole strip from Petaluma on up. I used to have some friends from San Rafael.

San Francisco knows how to do it up right. I'll be in Golden Gate Park for a Chet Helms Tribal Stomp on Sunday the 30th and then get back to the country before things get crazy over there. http://www.trps.org/Chet Tribal Stomp.htm

Wow, sounds like a really lively time. Will you have enough energy left afterwards?

http://www.ram.org/pictures/sights/castro_halloween/hc38.jpg

Ha! great pics! Ah, The Castro! I miss those good 'ol days!

 

[revolution724]

Took a little figuring out, but I managed to put a pic of me as Annie in my profile.

 

[Wolfman1982]

Last year a friend of mine went as Björk with her infamous Swan costume outfit. He was stunning.

That's Björk, not my friend.
http://www.fremontyouthtoday.com/curr/images/bjork.jpg

Am I the only one who thinks that Björks swan dress fitted her ?

What about thinking she was making a tribute to the famous writer Hans Christian Andersen ?

Well most danes does not celebrate halloween.

But if i should come into the halloween mood i would play Fear Of The Dark with Iron Maiden.

 

[Queersetti]

Am I the only one who thinks that Björks swan dress fitted her ?

What about thinking she was making a tribute to the famous writer Hans Christian Andersen ?

Well most danes does not celebrate halloween.

But if i should come into the halloween mood i would play Fear Of The Dark with Iron Maiden.

Well, millions of people who didn't have a clue who Bjork was before the swan dress knew who she was after, so I'd say it was a big success for her.

 

[Raimondin]

Am I the only one who thinks that Björks swan dress fitted her ?

What about thinking she was making a tribute to the famous writer Hans Christian Andersen ?

Well most danes does not celebrate halloween.

But if i should come into the halloween mood i would play Fear Of The Dark with Iron Maiden.

I like Bjork and I agree with you that she was definitely making a non-musical statement in this case.
Yes, I don't think many could see past it's novelty which is unfortunate.
Her music is innovative and cutting edge if not challenging which is why I like her.

Yes, I'm finding out many do not celebrate Halloween in Europe which is interesting as it's roots are from there.

Wow, I haven't heard Iron Maiden in a long time.

 

[glamorilla]

Took a little figuring out, but I managed to put a pic of me as Annie in my profile.

that is a *fabulous* picture!

 

[revolution724]

Thanks! I learned, putting that costume together, that in actuality, I look absolutely nothing like Annie herself. Gave me a new perspective on bone structure.

 

[Wolfman1982]

revolution724: I think you look alot like Annie Lennox on the picture, and I must say you look stunning

 

[Raimondin]

Took a little figuring out, but I managed to put a pic of me as Annie in my profile.

"Sweet Dreams are made of this..."

 

[Raimondin]

Some of my favorite Halloween music.

1. I Love The Dead - Alice Cooper

2. Sick Things - Alice Cooper

3. Danse Macabre - Saint-Saens

4. Bach Is Dead - The Residents

5. The Electocutioner - The Residents

6. Tattoo Vampire - Blue Oyster Cult

7. Bruno Martino - Dracula Cha Cha Cha

8.Peter Tosh - Vampire

9. Little Demon - The Amazing Crowns

10. The Rite Of Spring - I. Stravinsky

11. Werewolves On Wheels - The Born Losers

12. The Munsters' Theme - Los Straitjackets

13. Strange Enchantment - Gil Evans

14. Swingin' At The Seance - Glenn Miller

15. The Ghost Of Smokey Joe - Cab Callaway

16. Bela Lugosi's Dead - Ziggy P.

17. Bruder des Schattens (from Werner Herzog's Nosferatu)- Popol Vuh

18. Rubicon & Phaedra (2 CDs)- Tangerine Dream

19. UmmaGumma - Pink Floyd

20. Mr. Ghost Goes To Town - Louis Prima

21 Werewolves Of London - Warren Zevon

 

[gypsywitch]

I wanna Bjork swan too!

Took a little figuring out, but I managed to put a pic of me as Annie in my profile.

Sweet!!

This weekend http://www.exoticeroticball.com/ here.
I've never been since my guy isn't into it at all. A few years ago I might have been actually scared to go. Kinda like being scared of Harley riders or some other nonsense like that.

 

[Raimondin]

Sweet!!

This weekend http://www.exoticeroticball.com/ here.
I've never been since my guy isn't into it at all. A few years ago I might have been actually scared to go. Kinda like being scared of Harley riders or some other nonsense like that.

Ah yes, the Exotic Erotic. I almost forgot about that. Never been to one. Did you go?

Hey, how about that full moon tonight. Today was kinda blustery, grey and wuthering over here.

 

[veryblueeyes]

Some of my favorite Halloween music.

1. I Love The Dead - Alice Cooper

2. Sick Things - Alice Cooper

3. Danse Macabre - Saint-Saens

4. Bach Is Dead - The Residents

5. The Electocutioner - The Residents

6. Tattoo Vampire - Blue Oyster Cult

7. Bruno Martino - Dracula Cha Cha Cha

8.Peter Tosh - Vampire

9. Little Demon - The Amazing Crowns

10. The Rite Of Spring - I. Stravinsky

11. Werewolves On Wheels - The Born Losers

12. The Munsters' Theme - Los Straitjackets

13. Strange Enchantment - Gil Evans

14. Swingin' At The Seance - Glenn Miller

15. The Ghost Of Smokey Joe - Cab Callaway

16. Bela Lugosi's Dead - Ziggy P.

17. Bruder des Schattens (from Werner Herzog's Nosferatu)- Popol Vuh

18. Rubicon & Phaedra (2 CDs)- Tangerine Dream

19. UmmaGumma - Pink Floyd

20. Mr. Ghost Goes To Town - Louis Prima

21 Werewolves Of London - Warren Zevon

Alice - Steven

here i go again
up and down alone
all my friends went home
years ago
(mmmm mmmm)

all my toys are broken
and so am i inside mum
the carnival has closed
years ago
(whistle)

(boy)im a little boy
(man)no, im a great big man
(Boy)no, lets be little boys
(Spoken)a little while longer
maybe an hour
(man)no Steven we have to go back now
(both)isnt that our mum calling
(steven, steven, steven its time to come home)

I don't want to see you go
I don't even want to be there
I will cover up my eyes
And pray it goes away

You've only lived a minute of your life
I must be dreaming, please stop screaming

I don't like to hear you cry
You just don't know how deep that cuts me
So I will cover up my eyes
And it will go away

You've only lived a minute of your life
I must be dreaming, please stop screaming

STEVEN!
STEVEN!
I hear my name!
STEVEN!
Is someone calling me? I hear my name!
STEVEN!
That icy breath that whispers screams of pain!

I don't want to feel you die
But if that's the way that God has planned you
I'll put pennies on your eyes
And it will go away
See?

You've only lived a minute of your life
I must be dreaming

Steven....
Is someone calling me? No....
Steven....
I think I hear a voice--- it's outside the door!
STEVEN!
I hear my name!
STEVEN!
Is someone calling me? I hear my name!
STEVEN!
WHAT DO YOU WANT?
STEVEN!
WHAT DO YOU WANT? WHAT DO YOU WANT? WHAT-DO-YOU-WANT?

STEVEN!
STEVEN!
STEVEN!
I hear my name....

im down here in the basement
im so hungry and tired
i must be here sleep walking
mustn't i?

I get up from my easy chair
looking for my knife
following a trail of crimson spots
that lead into the night

suddenly with real eyes
i wake up and i realise
these crimson spots are
dripping from my head
ahh ooooohhhhhhhhh---

you make me feel like a man.

THE END

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Thank you for the links to the eroticball
http://www.rainbownetwork.com/images/img13952.jpg

 

[Raimondin]

Alice - Steven

Thanks for posting the lyrics to Steven.

I have it (Welcome To My Nightmare) on Vinyl Lp.

 

[John Doe]

The Monster Mash. I know it's corny and cliched, but I still like it. Not only does it have an intriguing contrast of vocal styles, but it has a nice rhythm and it even tells a story. What more could you ask?

 

[Raimondin]

The Monster Mash. I know it's corny and cliched, but I still like it. Not only does it have an intriguing contrast of vocal styles, but it has a nice rhythm and it even tells a story. What more could you ask?

Yes, it will always be the all time Halloween classic song. Well, even if it is corny & cliched, Bobby "Boris" Pickett definitely hit the right note. Now there are "techno" remixes of it. Nothing is sacred to these DJs'!
http://www.recordresearch.com/Album_Photos/images/Pickett_%20Bobby%20Boris.jpg

 

[John Doe]

Yes, it will always be the all time Halloween classic song. Well, even if it is corny & cliched, Bobby "Boris" Pickett definitely hit the right note. Now there are "techno" remixes of it. Nothing is sacred to these DJs'!
http://www.recordresearch.com/Album_Photos/images/Pickett_%20Bobby%20Boris.jpg

I hate it when they do that. They remixed a couple of Elvis songs and I almost flew into a murderous rage.

It's a fuckin' sacrelige.