Black Horror Journal

A Brief Origin Story About The Saxophones Getting Louder
EPISODE 14 • SEASON 2 00:03:43
  • September 02, 2026
  • 12:22 AM
  • Starr Rocque
This is a brief episode exploring the origins of the "Saxophones Getting Louder" meme made popular using unnerving music from the 1991 film "Boyz N The Hood." It's being introduced to newer generations via social media. Saxophonist Kirk Whalum knew exactly what he was doing when he created the cacophony of riffs as the backdrop of a horrible scene in a classic movie. 

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https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5A8t0Bt8W/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101507/

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