
The Mare Presents 2025
The entire Mare Presents Musical Horror Anthology Season done for October 2025.
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25 songs
2:59

Horror Anthology intro theme, Synthwave with industrial undertones, Tempo: 88 BPM, steady and pulsing
Key: D minor
Instrumentation: Analog synths (Juno, Prophet), distorted bass, gated reverb snare, sub-heavy, Muted Saxaphone flourises
4:12

Romantic-era Bavarian opera with camp horror elements
Structure: Three-act operatic format with aria, duet, chorus, and recitative sections
Key: C minor with modulations to E♭ major for ironic contrast
BPM: 120, with tempo shifts for dramatic pacing
Instrumentation: Full Romantic orchestra—strings (tremolo/pizzicato), brass (horn, tuba), woodwinds (bass clarinet, contrabassoon), percussion (timpani, dry snare, glockenspiel), harpsichord, celesta, toy piano, and foley (scissors, stitching)
Vocals:
Baritone (Enbalmer): stylized phrasing, dry mix, theatrical delivery
Tenor/Soprano (Guests): expressive, rhythmically precise
Chorus (Past Guests): mechanical harmonies, spatial panning
Mix: Vocals forward and dry; orchestra wide; ambient textures layered subtly
Libretto: Rhymed couplets, stylized diction, no sentimentality
2:36

K-pop horror anthem with industrial synth-pop base, Mid-tempo (90–100 BPM), Intro chant with layered group vocals, followed by rhythmic verse with tight harmonies, Use shimmering synths, sub bass, and glitch textures, Pre-chorus lifts with eerie pads and vocal stack tension, Chorus hits hard with distorted vocal layers, rhythmic emphasis on “We told you, ” Bridge is spoken monotone over ambient distortion, Final chorus slows slightly, vocals unravel with glitch effects, Instruments: synth pads, sub bass, vocal chops, ambient noise, minimal percussion, Korean lines echoed in English, Tone: confessional, recursive, dry, Structure: verse–pre–chorus–chorus–bridge–final chorus
3:19

Genre: R&B with jazz flourishes, structured as a duet, Vocal Style: Male lead with R&B vocals, smooth, breath-heavy delivery with restrained vibrato and occasional falsetto slips, Female secondary lounge vocals, close-mic’d, low-register phrasing with minimal vibrato, layered behind or within male lead, Final outro uses formant-shifted male vocals to imply possession, Mood: Sensual, claustrophobic, seductive with underlying dread, Instrumentation: Upright bass (pizzicato early, bowed during bridge and final verses), brushed snare throughout, detuned Rhodes with sustain drift, sparse tremolo guitar for tonal unease, optional bowed ceramic percussion during bridge and outro, Mix Style: Dry mix—no reverb on vocals, minimal room tone, Vocals sit close and intimate, with stereo drift introduced gradually, Bass and keys slightly panned for spatial unease, Outro peaks with stereo drift and vocal formant shift
4:26

Cinematic fusion of 2000's era bro country with a cinematic feel, The narrator inserts drive the narrative forward, Each section about a character is sung by a different vocalist, All of the singers come together on the chorus, For instruments use instruments common to southern rock/bro-country, This needs to be performed with swagger in a major key
2:36

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4:19

Beijing Opera style vocals, The instrumentation is driven by Erhu and Piano, with other elements common to Beijing Opera, The actors/vocalists speak with an an Australian accent with inserts from Chinese vocalists, the performance should feel cinematic and build toward the bridge with instruments being added, Following the bridge instrumentation should decay to mirror resolution, The entire track should be performed in a minor key and have an eerie and haunting quality while keeping the instrumentation lush and immersive
2:42

Tropical house x trap fusion, Heavy 808 basslines, airy synth pads, and rhythmic bounce, Male vocals with dry, introspective delivery, Incorporate traditional Thai instruments into the intro and outtro to give a unique world texture, Male vocals with a masculine tenor, Incorporate vibrato and falsetto into the vocal sections to vary the texture
3:22

This quirky futurebass track should blend indie pop and unique sonic textures to give an upbeat feeling with a sense of paranoia and urgency, Strategically use echo's and lo-fi textures to give the track a dreamy quality, The instrumentation should be lush and atmospheric
2:22

This track should have a dark electropop ballad feel, I want it to have a cinematic soaring quality with soulful female vocals like the subject is truly in love with this character, keep the instrumentation somewhere between Torch Lounge, RnB, and Pop
1:46

A Male voice narrates the majority of the lyrics, a female voice speaks the segments inside ( ), The Foreword portion is spoken in a casual conversational tone, The instrumental interlude should be slightly eerie and incorporate weird musical sounds, The part labeled [Intro] should be delivered with a polished version of the announcer voice, with a fake British accent
3:45

Upbeat country instrumentation led by acoustic guitar and light pedal steel, with bright piano flourishes, Multiple vocalists trade verses and unite in rich, layered harmonies for the choruses, supported by a rolling rhythm section and tasteful fiddle fills to create a lively, inviting atmosphere
1:27

3:39

The intro is spoken word in a male announcer voice that is slightly ominous, The Intro and remainder of the song is performed by a separate artist and the sound is that of a recorded 1930's performance of the song St, James Infirmary blues, performed by a clear baritone male voice with new Orleans style supporting Jazz instruments, The composition should be performed in a minor key, while remaining upbeat, Incorporate faint elements of turntabilism and have the sections in ( ) performed in a half-whisper by female back up singers
4:27

Sea Shanty, sponsored by 750ml of Ireland's finest, Irish drinking song, make it briny and spread the hooks out well, almost like they are anchoring the narrative, Throw in some deep house elements in to to make it accessible to younger audiences, Live performance with call and response stadium energy
1:14

Hauntology, spoken word narration between a group of producers alternate between male and female vocals
2:33

A melancholic hip-hop track with a slow tempo and a minor key, The instrumentation features a ukulele playing a simple chord progression, a subtle bassline, and a soft drum beat with a prominent kick and snare, A female vocalist delivers a rap in a clear, slightly melancholic tone, with occasional vocal ad-libs that are harmonized and layered, The production includes a reverb effect on the vocals and a gentle, atmospheric pad sound in the background, The song structure is verse-chorus with an instrumental break, The melody is simple and repetitive, emphasizing the melancholic mood, The overall mix is clean and spacious, allowing each instrument to be clearly heard
2:27

Nā Mele Paleoleo (Hawaiian Hip-Hop) with horror undertones, The lead vocals are feminine with a laid-back West Coast flow to simulate Pidgin—breath-heavy and emotionally surgical, Backup vocals are masculine and chant-infused in key moments, invoking kupua presence, Supporting instruments include tropical textures: slack-key guitar, ʻukulele, and ipu, A sterile gala layer is embedded using muted vibraphone, glass marimba, and orchestral harp—symbolizing luxury, fertility clinics, and performative marriage, These posh textures shimmer in the intro, detune and decay mid-song, and stretch into ghostly echoes by the end, The overall tone begins tired and ornamental, grows retributive and mythic, then fades into unresolved tension, The underlying bassline, instruments, and percussion evolve to match the emotional arc: starting lo-fi and sparse, growing percussive and ancestral, then collapsing into breath and silence
3:24

Hawaiian Hip-Hop with horror undertones, heavily infused with surf rock, Lead vocals are masculine with a laid-back West Coast flow to simulate Pidgin, Traditional Hawiian instruments are incorporated for ornamental effect, Baritone surf rock guitar drives the track: clean and reverb-heavy at the start, then distorted and aggressive by the bridge, It drops out completely after the collapse, Bassline is 808 and west coast surf rock driven and evolves from lo-fi and sparse to mythic and percussive, then fades near the end, Percussion begins minimal (rim taps, breath loops), then layers distorted snares and surf-style tom rolls, The overall tone is glossy at the start, retributive and mythic in the middle, and quiet and sparse near the end
2:15

Hauntology, Use very clear vocals, this is spoken not sung, instrumentation should be minimal, light VHS textures
6:18

The piece begins with a female speaker delivering a political speech, characterized by a powerful and emotive tone, Her voice is clear and projected, with a slight echo effect, suggesting a large venue, The speech is accompanied by a swelling orchestral background, featuring strings and brass, creating a dramatic and inspiring atmosphere, The tempo is slow and deliberate, emphasizing the gravitas of the speech, After the speech, the music transitions into a somber, cinematic orchestral piece, A male vocalist with a deep, resonant baritone voice begins to sing, accompanied by a string section, piano, and subtle percussion, The melody is melancholic and flowing, with a minor key tonality, The vocal delivery is expressive and narrative, almost spoken-word at times, conveying a sense of storytelling, The instrumentation builds gradually, incorporating more strings and a sustained, low brass sound, The production is clean, with a focus on the vocal clarity and the rich orchestral textures, The dynamic range is wide, moving from quiet, reflective moments to more powerful, emotional swells, The piece concludes with a sustained, resonant chord, leaving a lingering, unresolved feeling
4:27

Nā Mele Paleoleo (Hawaiian Hip-Hop) and RnB Fusion with horror undertones, Duet, Male lead, female supporting vocalist, Lead vocals: Male Vocals, laid-back West Coast flow, breath heavy, Backup vocals: feminine, airy and nonthreatening at first, gradually warping into a husky threatening tenor, Instrumentation: lush tropical textures, slack-key guitar, ʻukulele, ipu, layered with synthetic elements to evoke a dark Las Vegas parody of Hawaiian culture, Hawaiian Instrumental portions should feel ornamental, Bass: tuned 808 Sub with Harmonic Bloom, deep, warm, and slightly invasive, Overall vibe: sensual, wrong, and emotionally cursed
3:09

Nā Mele Paleoleo (Hawaiian Hip-Hop) mixed with traditional Hawaiian instrumentation, The vocals should be feminine, husky, melodic and joyous with a west coast flow to simulate Hawaiian Pidgin, Instrumentation: lush tropical textures, slack-key guitar, ʻukulele, ipu, The instrumental runs should be melodic and beautiful, The bassline should be supportive and minimal, Overall vibe: bright, upbeat and excited about the future, Major Key
2:49

Hauntology, Spoken Word, VHS textures, synthwave, minimal instrumentation
