There’s an old trick you can use when you’re watching a horror movie, and you’re terrified, about to cry genuine tears or cling to the person next to you: close your ears. That’s when you realize that 50% of a scary movie is the scary sounds — often created by very real instruments. Now, the best way to confront fear is to face it. So, let’s talk about some of the scariest and spookiest musical instruments ever.
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KUSC Staff
Classical KUSC, located in the USC building in downtown Los Angeles, broadcasts hand-picked commercial-free classical performances, expert music commentary and coverage of the arts in Southern California. The listener-supported station has been broadcasting for more than 75 years as a broadcast service of the University of Southern California at 91.5(FM) in Los Angeles and Santa Clarita, 88.5 KPSC in Palm Springs, 91.1 KDSC in Thousand Oaks, 93.7 KDB in Santa Barbara and 99.7 KESC in Morro Bay/San Luis Obispo. It is live-streamed at kusc.org, attracting listeners from around the globe.
