ECHO TRAILS with LEO #05: HALLOWEEN EDITION
MUSIC SELECTION BY LEONE CIOCCHETTI Images generated by Leone CiocchettiTwice a month, Echo Trails brings you music that deserves more attention.
Leo, artist and producer, digs into his personal stash to share sounds that hit differently—always a bit off the radar, always worth your time.
Every month, a special guest will drop their own picks, adding something new to the mix.
If you’re looking for something outside the usual noise, this is the place.
Suspiria by Goblin
Suspiria by Goblin is a track from their iconic 1977 soundtrack for Dario Argento’s horror classic of the same name. The song combines haunting progressive rock with eerie, experimental elements, capturing the film’s unsettling and supernatural atmosphere. Goblin’s sound here is a blend of progressive rock and dark ambient, driven by haunting melodies and dissonant synths that evoke a sense of dread. This track, alongside others on the soundtrack, tells a chilling story, amplifying the film’s themes of terror and mystery, and immersing listeners in a hypnotic, otherworldly soundscape.
Edwena by The Residents
Edweena by The Residents is a track from their 1976 album The Third Reich ‘n Roll. The song showcases the band’s avant-garde style, blending surreal storytelling with experimental soundscapes that challenge traditional song structures. Known for their theatrical approach, The Residents create a sonic world where absurdity and darkness converge, reflecting their unconventional view of pop culture and society. Edweena, like other tracks on the album, embodies the band’s pioneering spirit, merging satire with eclectic instrumentation to craft a narrative that’s as unsettling as it is captivating.
The sermon by Lubos fiser
“The Sermon” is a composition by Czech composer Luboš Fišer, featured on the soundtrack of the 1970 film Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (Valerie a týden divů). This piece exemplifies Fišer’s distinctive style, blending haunting melodies with avant-garde elements to enhance the film’s surreal and gothic atmosphere. The soundtrack, including “The Sermon,” was released by Finders Keepers Records in 2006. Fišer, renowned for his film scores and chamber music, crafted compositions that evoke deep emotional responses, with “The Sermon” standing out for its evocative and eerie qualities.
The Salem Witch Trial by Kiria Crucible
“The Salem Witch Trial” is a track by Kiria Crucible, featured on her 2023 album Witching Hour. The song blends darkwave and gothic rock elements, reflecting the haunting atmosphere of the historical events it references. Kiria Crucible’s music often delves into themes of mysticism and historical intrigue, with this track specifically drawing inspiration from the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692. The composition combines ethereal vocals with brooding instrumentals, creating an immersive experience that transports listeners to the eerie ambiance of 17th-century Massachusetts. “The Salem Witch Trial,” along with other tracks on Witching Hour, showcases Kiria Crucible’s ability to intertwine historical narratives with contemporary musical styles, offering a unique auditory exploration of past events.
Nexus on the beach by Roberto Musci
“Nexus on the Beach” is a track by Italian composer Roberto Musci, featured on his 2016 compilation album Tower of Silence. The piece exemplifies Musci’s distinctive fusion of ambient, experimental, and world music elements, reflecting his extensive travels and deep engagement with non-Western musical traditions. The track’s ethereal soundscapes and intricate rhythms create a meditative atmosphere, inviting listeners into a contemplative auditory experience.
In My Head a Crystal Sphere of Heavy Fluid by Peter Christopherson
In My Head a Crystal Sphere of Heavy Fluid by Peter Christopherson is a deeply atmospheric track showcasing his talent for combining ambient soundscapes with industrial undertones. The piece creates an immersive sonic experience, blending ethereal, almost haunting elements with weighty textures. Known for his innovative approach, Christopherson brings an introspective and surreal quality to this track, reflecting his fascination with the boundaries of sound and perception. Originally part of the 1998 compilation album Foxtrot, the piece resonates with the experimental ethos that characterized Christopherson’s career.
Ashley’s War Part 2 (Two Lone Swordsmen Mix) by Kenny Hawkes
“Ashley’s War Part 2 (Two Lone Swordsmen Mix)” is a remix by the British electronic duo Two Lone Swordsmen of Kenny Hawkes’ original track. Released in 1999 on Paper Recordings, this version infuses the deep house foundation with experimental electronic elements, characteristic of Two Lone Swordsmen’s style. The remix offers a darker, more atmospheric interpretation, blending intricate rhythms with ambient textures to create a unique listening experience. This collaboration highlights the innovative approaches of both artists within the electronic music scene of the late 1990s.
Leone is a sound designer, sound engineer and producer based in Milan. Member of the post-industrial electronic duo Train To Eltanin, he recently collaborated on the production of the soundtrack for the film ‘Patagonia’, which won an award at Locarno 2023. Leone experiments with sounds as well as with psyche’s most hidden structures taking the absurdity of surreal digital landscapes and paradoxical oneiric scenarios to a whole new degree of abstraction and integration.
