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The Sounds of Nightmares 9: Original Horror Score for Campfire Radio Theater

The Sounds of Nightmares 9 by Kevin Hartnell - cover art

The Sounds Of Nightmares 9: Music Composed For Campfire Radio Theater

Kevin Hartnell presents “The Sounds of Nightmares 9,” featuring 33 tracks of original music composed for the horror anthology podcast Campfire Radio Theater. This volume spans centuries of terror, moving from the neon-lit pulse of a modern crime city to the fog-drenched moors of 19th-century England.

This collection features scores from three distinct tales: “Blood Drive,” “Hollow Born,” and “October Gods.” My connection with Campfire Radio Theater continues to be a creative highlight, allowing me to explore diverse musical landscapes, from the sinister beats of a nightclub to the atmospheric dread of a haunted estate.

Please consider supporting the show by listening to the full episodes where these tracks appeared at Campfire Radio Theater.

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This release showcases the series’ ability to jump between sub-genres. “Blood Drive” required a driving, rhythmic score to match a sinister urban underworld. “Hollow Born” shifts to a gothic, classical texture suited for 19th-century survival horror. Finally, “October Gods” delivers pure seasonal folk horror with a hint of Burtonesque vibes, capturing the wrath of an entity lurking in a pumpkin patch.

Below, you can play the episodes 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.

Blood Drive

In the midst of a crime infested city, a lone uber driver’s late-night fare takes a terrifying turn when her passenger leads them to a dance club pulsing with sinister secrets.

Hollow Born

On the haunted moors of 19th century England, blood and legacy awaken something buried and long forgotten beneath the dreaded House of Whitmore.

October Gods

A rebellious teen defies the rigid rules of a small town’s mysterious pumpkin patch, unleashing a wrathful entity.

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The Sounds of Nightmares 7 by Kevin Hartnell

The Sounds of Nightmares 7: Music for Campfire Radio Theater

The Sounds of Nightmares 7 by Kevin Hartnell

The Sounds Of Nightmares 7: Music Composed For Campfire Radio Theater

Kevin Hartnell presents “The Sounds of Nightmares 7,” a massive collection of 50 tracks of original music composed for the horror anthology podcast Campfire Radio Theater.

This volume compiles the complete scores from three harrowing tales: “Ties of Blood,” “Desecrate,” and the claustrophobic thriller “The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.” From the supernatural dread of a graveside séance to the crushing pressure of a nuclear submarine, these tracks represent a deep dive into fear.

More episodes are available at Campfire Radio Theater.

Ties of Blood

A rash of abductions in the small community of Red Hill leads a young woman to suspect her mysterious nocturnal neighbor might be hiding a sinister side. Nikki’s inquisitive instincts lead her into a dangerously precarious situation as the mystery deepens.

Desecrate

On All Hallows’ Eve, a graveside ouija board session descends into a nightmare unveiling a web of lies and betrayal between longtime friends… and perhaps a doorway to something far more disturbing.

The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Wrestling with his own inner demons, the captain of a nuclear submarine must face the haunting prospect of a world perhaps beyond the brink of annihilation as well as a ghostly spectre tracking them in the abyss.

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The Sounds of Nightmares 6: Original Music for Campfire Radio Theater

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The Sounds Of Nightmares 6: Music Composed For Campfire Radio Theater

Kevin Hartnell presents “The Sounds of Nightmares 6,” featuring 38 tracks of original music composed for the horror anthology podcast Campfire Radio Theater. This volume explores a wide spectrum of fear, from historical survival horror to surreal psychological drama.

This collection features scores from three massive productions: “The Road Ends at the Sea,” “The Dreams of Wolves,” and the critically acclaimed “Last Resort.” My connection with Campfire Radio Theater continues to be a creative highlight, allowing me to pay tribute to the audio dramas that inspired me, such as the classic CBC series Nightfall.

Please consider supporting the show by listening to the full episodes where these tracks appeared at Campfire Radio Theater.

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The Sounds of Nightmares 6: what this volume covers

This release highlights the diversity of the series. “The Road Ends at the Sea” demanded a score drenched in maritime isolation, while “The Dreams of Wolves” required a period-accurate tension set against the backdrop of the Civil War. Finally, “Last Resort,” a story rooted in real-life events, required a surreal, dreamlike soundscape to mirror the protagonist’s descent into a personal hell.

Below, you can play the episodes 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.

The Road Ends at the Sea

Haunted by lost love, a successful writer revisits college friends manning a remote lighthouse on the Canadian coast, only to find a mysterious harbinger of doom waiting offshore.

The Dreams of Wolves

During the Civil War, a small band of Union soldiers seek refuge for the night within the confines of a southern plantation home inhabited by three frightened residents, unaware they are closely stalked by a predatory beast.

Last Resort

In the midst of a surreal dreamlike reality, a broken, flawed man relives the last drunken hours of his life in pursuit of an elusive perfect moment from his past as he hurtles headlong on a collision course with fate.

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The Sounds of Nightmares 5: Horror Scores for Campfire Radio Theater

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The Sounds of Nightmares 5: A Legacy of Fear

Kevin Hartnell returns with “The Sounds of Nightmares 5,” the latest collection of original music composed for the award-winning horror anthology podcast, Campfire Radio Theater.

It has been nearly eight years since Hartnell joined the show as lead composer. This new volume brings the total number of released tracks to 214, showcasing a diverse range of styles from teeth-chattering dark ambient textures to melancholic orchestral arrangements.

“The Sounds of Nightmares 5” features the complete scores for three specific episodes of the audio drama. You can listen to the full episodes below to hear how the music drives the narrative.

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The Ghost of Lori Keegan

This episode features the track “The Serpent.” The story follows Angela, who is haunted by the vengeful spirit of Lori Keegan, a girl with asthma who was bullied to death. The music reflects this tragic rage, blending sorrow with a suffocating, supernatural intensity.

The Bones of Saint Nicholas

A terrifying holiday tale where a single mom faces a bitter divorce and a mall Santa who is much more than he appears. The score shifts from traditional holiday motifs (“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”) to dread-inducing soundscapes fitting for a Christmas nightmare.

Abominations

Scored for a story about a carnival medium and a “chainsaw facelift,” this section features tracks like “Carousel 1 in F Minor” and “Oil and Ashes,” capturing the gritty, twisted atmosphere of a dark carnival.

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The Sounds of Nightmares 2: Original Music for Campfire Radio Theater

The Sounds Of Nightmares 2: Music Composed For Campfire Radio Theater

Kevin Hartnell presents “The Sounds of Nightmares 2,” featuring 38 tracks of original music composed for the horror anthology podcast Campfire Radio Theater. This release captures the expanding sonic palette of the series, moving from atmospheric dread to high-octane terror.

This collection features scores from four distinct tales: “Woods Ferry,” “Rites of Autumn,” “Abduction At Willow Woods,” and “Ravenous.” My connection with Campfire Radio Theater has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career. My love for audio drama began as early as my interest in music, so contributing to this art form feels like coming home.

Please consider supporting the show by listening to the full episodes where these tracks appeared at Campfire Radio Theater.

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This volume represents a deeper collaboration with the show’s creator, John Scott Ballentine. In addition to composing the score, I took on full production duties for the episode “Ravenous,” which offered a unique opportunity to shape the sound design alongside the music. Whether it’s the Halloween nostalgia of “Rites of Autumn” or the sci-fi intensity of “Abduction at Willow Woods,” each score in this set was built to enhance the specific tension of the script.

Below, you can play the episodes 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.

Woods Ferry

Weekend explorers on a quest for antique treasures stumble upon a lost town at the end of a long dirt road and soon uncover the unspeakable truth behind the decades past evacuation of Woods Ferry.

Rites of Autumn

A young boy spends an autumn afternoon with his grandpa who passes on a few very unique Halloween traditions.

Abduction at Willow Woods

Two old friends unearth lost secrets from their youth when they revisit the wooded site of an otherworldly encounter. (A 3D binaural audio experience! Headphones/Earbuds recommended!)

Ravenous

Investigating the disappearance of a colleague, BBC journalist Albert Titus lands the scoop of a lifetime in the Scottish coastal village of Redmayne as he unravels a terrifying mystery perhaps tied to a sinister cannibal clan of legend.

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The Sounds of Nightmares: Music Composed For Campfire Radio Theater

The Sounds of Nightmares by Kevin Hartnell - Cover Art

The Sounds of Nightmares: Music Composed For Campfire Radio Theater

Kevin Hartnell presents “The Sounds of Nightmares,” the very first collection of original music composed for the horror anthology podcast Campfire Radio Theater. This volume compiles over 40 tracks from the series’ earliest hits, establishing the sonic identity of the show.

This collection features scores from four classic tales: “Ghosts of Flannan Lighthouse,” “Night Delivery,” “Whispers From Hell,” and the Jack the Ripper thriller “RIP.” It features a diverse range of styles, from the synthesized dread of the 1980s to the fog-drenched atmosphere of Victorian London.

Please consider supporting the show by listening to the full episodes where these tracks appeared at Campfire Radio Theater.

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The Sounds of Nightmares: what this volume covers

As the debut volume in the series, this release captures the early evolution of the Campfire Radio Theater sound. The music shifts rapidly between genres to match the anthology format—one moment delivering cold, maritime drones, and the next, driving synthwave pulses or gothic orchestral stabs. The priority was always to serve the story, whether that meant terrifying silence or bombastic horror.

Below, you can play the episodes 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.

Ghosts of Flannan Lighthouse

A chilling mystery unfolds in 1900 off the Scottish coast as Joseph Moore arrives at the Flannan Island Lighthouse to find it cold and abandoned… its keepers vanished. Will a blood-stained journal reveal a clue to their dark fate or resurrect an ancient long-dead curse?

Night Delivery

A rookie late night radio DJ is entangled in the web of a beguiling young beauty in red and devilish reverse rock lyrics as a dark wave of violence sweeps 1980s Atlanta.

Rip

Newlyweds on the final eve of their honeymoon are haunted by the ghosts of old Whitechapel as a mysterious pub patron breathes terrifying new life into the bloody terror that gripped the streets of Victorian London.

Whispers From Hell

Harmless pranks turn dark as a young woman fears a voyeuristic predator may be stalking her from the shadows of peaceful suburbia where a dreadful secret lies in the cemetery next door.

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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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