"You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween" is a song by English rock band Muse, released as the sixth track from the band's ninth studio album Will of the People. It was also released as a standalone single alongside a music video. The song has a horror theme, with a music video referencing popular horror media such as IT and The Shining.[1][2]
| "You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween" | ||||
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| Single by Muse | ||||
| from the album Will of the People | ||||
| Released | 26 August 2022 | |||
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| Length | 3:00 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Matthew Bellamy | |||
| Producer(s) | Muse | |||
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| "You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
editThe music video, directed by Tom Teller, features a group of masked figures sneaking into a house only to discover that it is haunted. The video features many references to horror media such as IT, Friday the 13th, Poltergeist, The Shining,[3][1][4] and a nod to Corey Taylor's Slipknot mask, who was an influence on the new album.[2][5][6] Band members Matt Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme, and Dominic Howard appear as framed paintings in the background.[3]
Composition
editThe track has been described as electro-rock,[7] dance-rock,[8] alternative rock,[9] tech-rock,[10] space rock,[9] and pop.[9] The synthesizer work on the album has been described as "ominous" and John Carpenter-esque.[7] The track also experiments with "frazzled, spooky distortion",[11] and features organs throughout.[10][8] Lyrically, the song is about "the claustrophobia of an abusive relationship".[12]
Personnel
editMuse
- Matthew Bellamy – vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards
- Dominic Howard – drums, percussion
- Chris Wolstenholme – bass guitar
Technical
- Matt Bellamy – production, engineering
- Dominic Howard – production, engineering
- Chris Wolstenholme – production, engineering
- Serban Ghenea – mixing engineer
- Bryce Bordone – mixing engineer
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Andy Maxwell – studio assistant (Abbey Road)
- Tommy Bosustow – studio runner (Abbey Road)
- Chris Whitemyer – technical assistant
- Paul Warren – technical assistant
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] | 32 |
| UK Singles Sales (OCC)[14] | 3 |
| UK Physical Singles (OCC)[15] | 1 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 41 |
References
edit- ^ a b Skinner, Tom (2022-08-26). "Muse share horror film-inspired video for 'You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween'". NME. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ a b "Muse premieres spooky "You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween" video alongside 'Will of the People' album | ABC Audio Digital Syndication". digital.abcaudio.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ a b Paul Brannigan (2022-08-26). "Muse's spooky You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween video is a horror movie geek's wet dream". louder. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "Muse release horror-themed music video 'You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween' from new album 'Will of the People'". Classic Rock 96.5. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ Schaffner, Lauryn (2022-08-26). "Muse Channel Slipknot in New Horror-Themed Video for 'You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween'". Loudwire. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "Watch: Is Muse Paying Tribute To Slipknot's Corey Taylor In New Music Video?". The Pit. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ a b "Muse release new album 'Will Of The People' and share horror inspired video for new track 'You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween'". R o c k 'N' L o a d. 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ a b "Muse - Will Of The People". DIY. 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ a b c "ALBUM REVIEW: Muse comes full circle on expansive 'Will of the People'". RIFF Magazine. 2022-08-22. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ a b Beaumontpublished, Mark (2022-08-26). "Muse capture the the[sic] head-spinning chaos of the age on Will Of The People". louder. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ ClashMusic (2022-08-26). "Muse - Will Of The People | Reviews". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "Album Review: Muse - Will Of The People | Gigwise". www.gigwise.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "HOT 40 SINGLES". Recorded Music New Zealand. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Official Physical Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Muse Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 June 2023.