Bleep

Set in the dreary colours of 17th century Olde England, the high-drama of British 70s cult-horror ‘Blood on Satan’s Claw’ flaunts a strange spookiness through its dark score. Former National Theatre music director Mark Wilkinson’s uncanny hooks - never before released on record - accompanies the story of a countryside village being gradually overshadowed by an evil presence. Literally adopting the notorious ‘devil’s interval’ from chromatic scales, its diabolical tonalities project feelings of uncertainty with thrilling melodrama. Kitsch, brilliant and absolutely sinful, this issue by esoteric soundtrack specialists Trunk Records hits right on target.