Music is known for its history involving the seasons and is a perfect way to elevate the festivities of any holiday.
Not only can music set the tone for the holidays, but it can also bring people together during the changing times. Songs like “Dancing Queen” and “Single Ladies” are songs almost anyone could be able to sing along and dance to, whether a fan of the artists or not. But what songs are able to do this for students during a spooky time such as Halloween?
Classical/Jazz songs are very popular amongst many crowds, including diverse age ranges. Singers like Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, and Bing Crosby all share a similar element in their music, which is that their music is most likely to be sung in a holiday environment.
Classical and Swing singers such as these bring you back in time to the past, a past where people are rejoicing and dancing. The eventfulness from these songs immediately makes you want to think of another eventful time such as Halloween.
Fran McVerry (12) says that she is enjoying listening to “Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits such as ‘Luck Be a Lady.’”
Holidays like Halloween have been a tradition for a long time, as well as these singers have been. It is peaceful to keep traditions going, as it seems like you are taking a step back into the good old days.
This genre of music is not the only way to go if one is curious as to what to listen to during this season. A balance is needed among things, which is why indie pop/rock is also a popular genre of music to listen to this season!
Sania Mirarefin says “‘My Girlfriend Is a Witch’ is a great Halloween song to get in the spirit!”
To contrast the jazzy and sensual genre of music for the season, songs like “My Girlfriend Is a Witch” are a great example of other great pieces of music to get you ready for horrific festivities!
Along with this pop and rock genre, Michael Jackson also has some famous hits specifically brought up during the spooky holiday season, one of the most popular being “Thriller”. This song is one you could ask anyone to sing the harmony to and they would be able to! Including the dance for that matter.
Songs like these should not only get folks in the mood for the season, but also bring strangers together, compliment dancing skills, and invoke pure joy and excitement into the holidays.
