First up today is Tiny Tim's "Stay Down Here Where You Belong". I had just recently discovered Tiny and I am really impressed with his art. This song is perfect for Halloween. The subject matter, the creepy organ and his quivering echoed vocals give this song all the right elements.
How about another Tim for the second pick? Here is Tim Buckley with "Song Slowly Song" from his debut album of 1966. That is my favorite album of his and the next one was up there as well. Beyond those two, things starting getting a bit avant garde for my liking. I can only imagine what sort of album he could have continued to put together in the late 60's and early 70's if he had stayed on course of the first two. Regardless, this song here is quite minimalist and yet unsettling. The minor key, tremolo guitar and heavily reverbed percussion instruments all excel in creating the effect.
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