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This is from SuperHeroHype. It’s about how Sam Raimi booked composer Vic Mizzy for the blooper reel on the Spider-Man 2 DVD. It seems that Sam Raimi’s composer interests have begun to move away from Danny Elfman. Here’s the article:
Fans may find themselves humming Danny Elfman’s melodies after watching Spider-Man battle Doc Ock in theaters this summer, but when the Spider-Man 2 DVD arrives in stores later this year they’ll likely be singing an altogether different tune. At the request of director Sam Raimi, legendary composer Vic Mizzy–writer of the “Green Acres” and “The Addams Family” themes, among others–has crafted a new motif for the celebrated superhero, blending a memorable melody and catchy “zoom-zoom, ba-da-ba-da-boom” hook into an uplifting celebration of Spidey’s amazing arachnid powers. The tune will be heard on the DVD playing over a section featuring the film’s outtakes and bloopers.
“They sent me a videocassette of the first picture, and just from looking at it I could see certain things that would be great,” says Mizzy, who also sings in the track. “Once people hear this song they’ll definitely remember it. It’s a catchy theme, and my lyrics really capture everything about Spider-Man. That’s what’s so great about it.”
Spider-Man 2 is the first movie Mizzy has contributed to in some time, focusing most of his energies in recent years on penning pop tunes. Late last year he released “Songs for the Jogging Crowd,” his debut non-soundtrack album, spotlighting ten entirely new numbers, written and performed by the renowned composer, including “Name Dropping,” which inventively lampoons the Hollywood ‘in crowd,’ and the bittersweet yet beautiful “When Your Dreams are Younger Than You.” During the 1960s and 1970s, his themes graced more than a dozen movies, including the classic Don Knotts comedies “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” and “The Reluctant Astronaut,” along with such TV fare as “Mister Ed,” “Petticoat Junction” and, of course, “The Addams Family” and “Green Acres.”
Further information on Vic Mizzy, his new Spider-Man 2 theme and “Songs for the Jogging Crowd” is available at VicMizzy.com.
>It’s about how Sam Raimi booked composer Vic Mizzy for the blooper reel on >the Spider-Man 2 DVD. It seems that Sam Raimi’s composer interests have >begun to move away from Danny Elfman.
I don’t see how hiring another composer to write music for a DVD blooper reel could possibly mean that Raimi’s “composer interests begun to move away from Danny Elfman”.
Elfman’s way too busy (Willy Wonka, Corpse Bride, Carnegie Hall) to write music for such a thing. Simple as that.
But I just love Vic Mizzy’s music – I’m curious to hear what he came up with for Spider-Man.>>Elfman’s way too busy (Willy Wonka, Corpse Bride, Carnegie Hall)
Wait…is he writing music for a movie called Carnegie Hall or is he playing Carnegie Hall?
If so please tell me, because I live in NY and I would camp outside the theater for tickets to an event like that.
he’s doing a concert work for some event that is going to be held at carnegie hall in january. that’s about all i know.
And we now have someone handy who can secretly record it for us. What luck!! Can I place my order now, TLSS? ;o)
Own view: if I were Danny (and his recent reported mood seems to indicate trouble), I’d be running as fast as i can in the opposite direction to Sam Raimi. Not only has music been taken from the first score or commissioned/altered by other composers, but it affects key scenes in the film. If any of this is DE’s own decision rather than force of circumstances, I as a fan of his music, should be willing him not to be tempted back a third time. I would say “good luck” to another composer, whether it’s Debney or Mizzy or Harrison Birtwistle, and let Danny return to composing original music again. Come back Burton, all is forgiven! :o)
And so endeth the lesson…
Blunt
Careful man.There’s a guy or girl on here who had the same kinda talk as you and got flamed for saying the same stuff you’re saying. I think you gotta be more supportive on this site. Elfman rules.
yeah, if your opinion isn’t the same as everybody else’s, then you SUCK!
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