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"I wouldn't dream of going into the [MARS ATTACKS!] session without a theremin. The score that started me [composing] was The Day The Earth Stood Still. That was the first film where I noticed the music and was aware as a kid that the music isn't just there by magic." Danny Elfman, [CINFANTASTIQUE, January/1996/Vol.28/No.7]
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While most fans were glad just to have MARS ATTACKS! finally
released on CD, the length of the actual score available left something
to be desired. So scaring myself with intrepid geekiness, I actually
sat down, with pen and paper and stopwatch in hand. Timing each
and every piece of music I could decipher. While this is a good
indication of how much music was actually written, it should not
be taken as an exact amount as times could vary. (I also
took the liberty of naming the cues). Included with
the complete listing is my original review for MARS ATTACKS!
which was included on this site in March, then last month made
an impromptu exit (my mistake). So if you didn't know it was out,
the CD for MARS ATTACKS! is out and here, in all it's glory is the
complete work. |
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MARS ATTACKS! (37:54)[DDD][1996]
Music: Danny Elfman
Tracks listed in MARTIAN RAY GREEN indicate music not available on CD.
1. Introduction (1:40)
MARS ATTACKS! CD (score) Length: 37:54** |
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*Indicates cues of most interest. Included is the music for the Martians first suiting up in an assembly line style, when the President authorizes nuclear capabilities to be unleashed on the Martians (a pounding cue very interesting that it was not used) and the much discussed music for "The President's Speech", which transitions into the cue for President Dale's demise. These four tracks would have made nice additions to the CD. Note: A bootleg recording of the complete MARS ATTACKS! score has circulated. The source was the isolated score track on the MARS ATTACKS! DVD.
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