- The first film's rendition of Felix Mendelssohn's "Athalia" (also known as "War March of the Priests"), played along to by an incredibly enthusiastic Vincent Price on a gorgeous Art Deco organ as the film opens (it would be impossible to play the organ with all the grandiose gestures he does, but that doesn't matter). There are two audio versions, the original one is an appropriately disorted rendition, and the second one that's featured on some DVD editions was clearly recorded on a classic pipe organ and played over the scene.
- The rendition of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" with Phibes singing it as he sails away with his wife, and the 'good guy' of the piece ages rapidly whilst pleading with the Doctor.
- Paul Frees' cover of 1920s hit "Darktown Strutter's Ball" during the frog mask death scene in the first film. At least poor Dr. Hargreaves got to go out in style.
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