Halloween, Music & Frequencies: Why Sound Shapes How We Feel

Halloween isn’t just costumes, sweets and pumpkins — it’s a whole vibe. And one of the biggest parts of that vibe? Music.

From eerie film soundtracks to pounding party anthems, sound is what makes the season so memorable. But underneath it all, it’s the frequencies in the music that truly shape how we feel.

Hiding Behind the Pillow

When I think back to Halloween as a child, the first image that comes to mind is me curled up on the sofa, clutching a pillow like my life depended on it.

My elder cousin absolutely loved horror films — the scarier the better. The TV would blare with creepy music, footsteps in the dark, sudden screams. She’d sit there wide-eyed, laughing or shrieking with excitement, soaking up every second.

Me? I hated it. I never enjoyed that heart-racing fear, the sudden jumps that made my stomach lurch. The noises were too much. That cushion became my shield — the one thing that made me feel safe while she got her thrills.

It wasn’t just horror films either. At the funfair she’d be first in line for rollercoasters, loving every drop and twist, while I’d stay firmly on the ground, happy with a toffee apple. We were complete opposites.

Even back then I knew — I wasn’t built for fear.

Why Do Some Love Fear?

It always puzzled me: why did she enjoy the things that made me want to hide?

As I got older, I learned that some people’s brains thrive on adrenaline. Horror movies and scary rides trigger a surge of chemicals that can feel like a rush. For others, though, that same surge is overwhelming, leaving us anxious, unsettled or drained.

Neither is “right” or “wrong” — it’s simply how we’re wired. My cousin loved the rollercoasters of life, while I searched for steadier ground.

The Yin & Yang of Halloween

Now I see Halloween differently. Beyond the costumes and candy, it symbolises the dance between dark and light. The fear, the mystery, the shadow side — all balanced by laughter, community and the comfort of knowing it’s just for fun.

Spiritually, it’s a reminder of yin and yang: we can’t know light without shadow. Facing what scares us is often how we grow stronger.

Even though I still don’t enjoy horror films or heights, I’ve learned that embracing my sensitivity is part of my gift.

From Pillow to Music

That childhood sensitivity never went away. I still don’t like the jump scares or dizzy rides — but instead of hiding behind a pillow, I found another safe place: music.

Music became my way to process the world. Where fear once made me feel small, sound gave me a way to feel expansive. I discovered that frequencies — the building blocks of music — could shift my state of being.

And that’s what I share now. Not spooky soundtracks designed to make you jump, but soundscapes designed to soothe, calm and reconnect. My work with healing music is really just an extension of what that little girl behind the pillow needed: a place to feel safe, held and at peace.

Why Music Is Magic

Halloween reminds us of the incredible power of sound. Just a single note, a low rumble or a sharp screech, can change everything — how fast your heart beats, whether you feel tense or relaxed, whether you want to run away or lean in.

Music is magic because it shapes not just our mood, but our energy and our sense of connection.

If you want to experience the power of real feel-good music with positive lyrics, you’ll love discovering my music albums. You’re in for a treat, here’s a preview.

Both albums are available in Digital format and Hard Copy (physical, with an autograph), discover all the info here.

Stay Connected 💫

Do you love spooky thrills, or are you more of a pillow-hider like me? I’d love to hear your story, come and share with me on Instagram or Facebook @elysemusicuk.

And if you’d like to keep following my journey from childhood pillow-hider to frequency creator you’ll also find me on YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn → @elysemusicuk

With love & frequencies,
Elyse 🎤