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“p.s. Elfman is not a hack. Your acting like a punk ass gangster by bad-mouthing a fellow composer. It’s all music and must be respected, be it to your liking or not. Don’t act so childish.”
— HAHAHAHHAHA!!!!!!!
j
p.s.s. I love Danny Elfman. I just think hes a hack.
Yeah, that makes sence.
Knight (Who probably stumped jeffro and that is why he will not reply muahaha)
Well, let’s see now…if *I* think someone’s a hack, I do not respect them…meaning that I do not like ’em or their work. (After all, how in the blazes can you like someone’s music if you do not respect them/their work)? I term someone a “hack” if I could write similar themes and fit them into the movie with little difficulty, and little change in the film’s overall mood. (Although I”m not a film composer, or any sort of composer for that matter, I do have a fairly decent knowledge of compositional techniques).
Although I’d consider Danny’s “Edward” theme to be “simple” in the fact that it is a conjunct melody with little rhythmic variation, I’d have a helluva time writing it. Why? That theme fits seamlessly within that film, without overpowering it (which is what Danny does quite well); something I could never do. Most anyone with general musical knowledge can write a theme – it’s what you do with that theme that counts – how it fits into the film itself that really matters. Elfman’s themes (with one exception, imo) fit flawlessly into the films…he is a fantastic example of near-perfect “scoring to film” techniques, as well as writing memorable themes. Those two aspects make Elfman the film composer I most admire. (Well…that, and I think he was pretty snazzy-looking from 85 – 89, but that came after I discovered Boingo…hahaha!)
J – What’s your definition of “hack,” and exactly how does Danny fit your definition?
-E (yeah, so the “Danny is saucy” comment negated my entire diatribe…oh well!)
my words have no power here, so study Elfmans music and come to the comclusion yourself like I did, not on an internet message board.
although Knights words are entertaining, they just arent worth my time. i have better things to do. this discussion is over, i have said what i wanted to.
– j
J – Cute. Best wishes, and maybe, if you’re still nice, I’ll make you a Bucky Bear Badge. You really think I come to conclusions on an internet message board? Well, think what you like. Looks like we’ve both said what we’ve needed to say, so cheers…have a fantastic life, man…
-Ejeffro: *yawn*
Knight (Who is glad that this stupid debate was over, because Danny Elfman is and always will be one of the most original and talented composers in hollywood)
in the WORLD
Thank you Robert
Knight (I would have to agree, Danny’s music has always stuck with me while other’s music has faded away)
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