SoundTrackGeek reviews the Kattenoog OST

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Kattenoog – Het Geheim van de Grizelclub is a 2015 Belgium television series starring Kurt Rogiers, Ian Thomas Hoelen & Nathan Naenen. The fiction series takes place in ‘Kattenoog’, a small and characteristic village at the edge of a mysterious lake. The members have the duty to protect the village and its inhabitants for witches, vampires, werewolves and other scum that is out on the ‘Kattenoog’, a mysterious witch stone with magical powers hidden on the lake. Shudder with a wink, humor and friendship are central to the series. Ian plays as Max. The score is composed by Joris Hermy.

I’m a big fan of supernatural movies and TV series, but I had honestly never heard of this one before I got the score from Kronos Records. It’s probably not so surprising since I don’t think it’s being aired very much outside of Belgium. Should be very interesting to hear the score though. The score opens with the opening credits theme ‘Kattenoog Opening Titles’, which is OK, but nothing fantastic. It has that “mystic” thing going for it and I think the percussion is supposed to be a click ticking away. It has some nice female voice over it as well giving it a more creepy sound. Now for the score itself. I always put a lot of emphasis on the first actual cue, maybe it’s just me but I think it sets a tone for the rest of the score. I’m always extremely excited to hear it. ‘The Magical Stone’ is indeed magical sounding and very dark, but I’m starting to wonder who the audience of the show is? This sounds a bit like Eerie, Indiana and Goosebumps, do you know what I mean? It doesn’t sound like Supernatural for example. It has that slight “childish” sound. Nothing wrong with that, but it’s important to know that before you decide to purchase it.

The very comical ‘Previously’ is obviously to a “previous on the show” montage. It’s overly comical in fact, and a bit gothic as well which is the style they are going for. Yeah this show has a lot of sneaking around, I can feel it based on this music. It also has a lot of comedy and a show like this could be fun just to watch without getting too heavy like other shows. The music should be listened to with this premise and just enjoy the silliness of it. It is actually quite a nice and refreshing listen. The score is quite unique compared to what is released this day. It might be compared to the music from R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: The Cabinet of Souls which was released last year. Look, it was never going to be a television classic, but I enjoyed it even though I wouldn’t necessary put any cues on my rotating playlists. Treat it for what it is and you might have a good time as well.