The Sounds Of Nightmares 3: Music Composed For Campfire Radio Theater
Kevin Hartnell presents “The Sounds of Nightmares 3”, featuring 45 tracks of original music composed for the horror anthology podcast Campfire Radio Theater. This volume focuses on four stories with distinct tonal demands, from dread-soaked suspense to sudden, violent shocks, and the score is designed to support that range without losing cohesion.
This collection features scores from four tales of terror: “Death and Alchemy,” “Monster’s Game,” “Incident On and Off a Mountain Road,” and “The Resurrectionist.” It has been a great pleasure working on music for Campfire Radio Theater, especially because the show consistently gives the music room to breathe. When a scene is built on pacing, restraint, and performance, the score can do its best work.
If you are listening for the first time, use headphones. Many cues in this release rely on low-level texture, stereo movement, and careful dynamics. Those details can disappear on small speakers, but they matter when the story turns and the tension locks in.
Quick navigation
- Death and Alchemy
- Monster’s Game
- Incident On and Off a Mountain Road
- The Resurrectionist
- Listen to the Scores
The Sounds of Nightmares 3: what this volume covers
Each episode in this set required a different scoring approach. Some scenes called for cold ambient pressure that sits behind dialogue and keeps the listener uneasy. Others needed rhythmic motion to push momentum forward without distracting from the performances. Across all four stories, the priority was the same: reinforce the emotional intent of the scene, clarify the arc, and give the transitions a sense of inevitability.
Below, you can play the episode directly on the page. If you prefer to jump straight to listening to the scores, use the Spotify and Bandcamp embeds at the bottom. Bandcamp is also the best option if you want to support the work directly.
Death and Alchemy
An obsessive doctor unleashes dark elemental forces in a mad quest to resurrect the dead in Victorian London.
Monster’s Game
A young man battling schizophrenic demons from his past, hears a sinister new voice in his earbuds with murderous intentions. Will a blossoming romance with a mysterious neighbor be his salvation or lead down a darker path?
Incident On and Off a Mountain Road
On the run from a bad relationship, Ellen is pursued into a moonlit wilderness by a freakish pale brute forcing her to utilize dormant survival skills in a bloody game of cat and mouse.
The Resurrectionist
A spiritual medium recalls harrowing experiences as a young girl traveling cross-country with her trucker father pursued by a mysterious cult. Along the way, they gain allies and enemies, both living and deceased.
Listen to the Scores
If you prefer uninterrupted listening, use the full-album players below. Spotify is convenient for streaming and playlists. Bandcamp is ideal if you want high-quality playback and direct support. If you are sharing the release, linking to this page is also useful because it keeps the episode scores and album players in one place.
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