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That’s the issue many have had lately — that music is not from Peter Pan. People including myself have listened through that score and that music is not to be found. If anything, it’s music that may have been in the movie and not on the CD, but I know I can’t bring myself to watch that movie again just to find that music. The search continues…
80’s isn’t new to me. I only got into his music about three years ago when I first heard the Spider-Man score. I wasn’t exclusively into film music at that time, but that score became stuck in my head and it had such a great sound. That’s when I stopped listening to regular “radio” stuff and listened only to film scores, weaning onto them with his work. I love his action scores the most because they’re exciting yet they have a lot of heart to them. When he goes all-out with brass, strings, and chorus, it’s just magic. For example, the finale to “Spider-Man” and the section of “Charlie” when there’s an aerial shot of the factory before the winners enter. I’m hoping he never stops scoring films and always maintains his unique style.
Wow, when Ryan’s stumped I’m worried. I didn’t think it sounded like Peter Pan, either. As a side note, I thought that movie was AWFUL. The score was decent but not JNH’s best.
There’s always Corpse Bride! Though we haven’t heard any of it yet, is there any doubt that it’s going to be fantastic?
Why did that scene with the boat tumbling down the river have the “Main Titles” over it? Maybe another case of the studio edits. Sony did that same thing on Spider-Man 2.
Bryan Singer, who is now working on the new Superman, worked with Kevin Spacey on “The Usual Suspects,” so they have a previous working relationship. The footage of the new movie shown at Comic Con SD was said to be amazing.
Okay, produced by Tim Burton. I’m curious as to whether he himself is directing any new movies after Corpse Bride.
He seemed pretty humble and cool when he was on VH1. I loved to hear that the kids from the movie were able to talk about the music as well, even if it was just about the intentionally annoying “Welcome Song.” Deep Roy was pretty cool too on the show. he just seems like an awesome guy.
He was one of my favorite parts of the whole movie. I thought he was awesome when I first saw him as Mr. Soggybottoms in “Big Fish.” That guy is one hell of a worker…just like an Oompa Loompa!
Thanks for the heads-up! They’ve really given Danny the respect he deserves over at VH1. Not only does he get a nice amount of speaking time, but his music is also featured prominently throughout the show as opposed to the generic rock stuff they usually superimpose over the entire programs.
I just realized after watching for a second time that some of the soundtrack materal isn’t even in the movie. I tried to listen for “River Cruise Part 2” but couldn’t find it. I would have better liked to hear some other cues from the movie rather than the similar-sounding “The Boat Arrives,” “River Cruise,” and “River Cruise Part 2.” The squirrel room music on the CD would have made me happy, as well as the music that was skipped in “The Golden Ticket/Factory” for when Charlie finds the money and the Golden Ticket. I guess less score is what we get for a CD with 5 songs on it, but I still wouldn’t abandon the awesome songs.
Planet of the Apes did that well on its opening weekend? Wow, didn’t know. Anyway, good for everyone who worked on Charlie, it really deserved to have done well. I’m about to head out for a second dose of Chocolate!
Actually I thought it was one of the weaker of his finales. I kind of wanted a more powerful piece, like “Sleepy Hollow” or “Edward Scissorhands.” It’s amazing when Danny goes all-out. Best examples within “Charlie” were :50 to 1:07 in “The Golden Ticket/Factory” and the incredibly brief 2:52 to 2:55 in “Wheels in Motion” (in the movie it was an aerial shot of New York City). Everytime he pulls one of those, I’m loving it. Probably why the Spider-Man scores have always been my favorites of his.
Aww, all that time trying to make the clip work and it’s the complete album, which I already own. Damn you, AOL! Actually, I do like when they have the complete albums available for a short time. They had that for one of the Harry Potter scores and I was happy about that.
Danny Elfman took excerpts from the songs written by Dahl himself and made them into amazing, diverse musical numbers. And sang every word and background voice himself, to boot! Sure, the songs in “Willy Wonka” are classic, but they’re dated and, like previously mentioned, why re-use them? The songs Danny wrote were amazing, as were his vocals. One question though, in “Veruca Salt,” it sounds like there is a female voice singing the ABBA-esque song, was that Danny too?! I’m still amazed by all of the layering and voice alteration he did!
The braces were an obvious Tim Burton trademark. He loves to have fantastic-looking devices and contraptions in his movies. Big Fish: the growing machine. Pee Wee: the breakfast machine (which, along with Danny’s music, made an appearance on last week’s “Family Guy”). Edward Scissorhands: well, pretty much the whole movie. When I first saw Willy Wonka brandishing a massive orthodontic contraption, I felt all excited. Also in my theater people gasped when Charlie found the ticket. The whole movie made me happy inside, and it was pretty funny too. Best line was either “I like grapes!” or “Sorry, I was having a flashback.” For those who have yet to see it, look for these, they’re hysterical.
The Boston Globe review made no mention of Danny’s music other than that the Oompa Loompas sing to each child’s demise. By “they don’t last long,” does that mean we won’t be hearing the enire songs in the movie like we do on the CD? I love the songs! My question will be answered in a few hours when I go see it.
Sorry I can’t boost that number. My mom’s afraid of internet shopping and I have to go out and buy stuff. I have my copy though, but it wasn’t easy to find.
My journey to find the soundtrack: Wal-Mart did not have it. Target did not have it. Strawberries, a local music/movies store had one copy which I was lucky to snag. I’ve just uploaded the CD to my MP3 player and I look forward to listening to it.
UPDATE: I just listened to the whole soundtrack twice, and I love it! It’s a blend of everything he’s accumulated over his musical career, and then some. I love the mechanical titles, the tribal Oompa Loompa stuff, the heavily stylized songs, and the use of the chorus. How on earth did he do all those vocals? It sounds like an entire band of vocalists plus chorus singing when it’s all just him and him alone! I especially love 0:50 to 1:10 of “The Golden Ticket/Factory.” Great soundtrack, I’m glad I bought it, and I can’t wait to see the movie tomorrow.
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He’s ironically running against Michael McCuiston, who often composes offshoots of Danny’s music for video games and cartoons, like the Spider-Man movie games and “Batman: Sub Zero.”
