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THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

 ABOUT THE SOUNDTRACK

Composer: Danny Elfman
Label:
Walt Disney Records
Release Date: October 12 1993
Links:
www.disneymusic.disney.go.com

www.disneypictures.com


 

 



TRACK LISTING
1
Overture
2
Opening
3
This Is Halloween
4
Jack's Lament
5
Doctor Finkelstein/In The Forest
6
What's This?
7
Town Meeting Song
8
Jack And Sally Montage
9
Jack's Obsession
10
Kidnap The Sandy Claws
11
Making Christmas
12
Nabbed
13
Oogie Boogie's Song
14
Sally's Song
15
Christmas Eve Montage
16
Poor Jack
17
To The Rescue
18
Finale/Reprise
19
Closing
20
End Title

SOUNDTRACK REVIEW:

There was a time soundtrack albums contained songs and scores which are central to the movie’s theme. And they are so brilliant; they still make you smile when you play it 10 years later.

This soundtrack to the 1993 Tim Burton-produced cult classic about Halloween meeting Christmas is one great example.

Burton’s long time collaborator Danny Elfman takes on multiple roles here, by composing the score, writing the lyrics and producing the motion picture soundtrack album to the first full length stop motion animated musical.

Oh, did we mention that he provides the singing voice of various characters on the disc as well? Not only does he sing to tell the soulful story of the central character Jack Skellington, he belts out songs sung by other supporting roles as well.

It is evident from this 62-minute album why Elfman remains one of our favourite contemporary composers of all time. The delightful lyrics penned by him just screams to get your attention. Sample these few lines to get an idea why we chuckle every time we listen to the album.

“And since I am dead/ I can take off my head/ To recite Shakespearean quotations.”

“Kidnap the Sandy Claws/ Throw him in a box/ Bury him for ninety years/ To see if he talks.”

We also love the ten songs that integrate very well into the movie’s mood. From the joyfully ensemble “Town Meeting Song”, to the scarily madcap “Making Christmas” and the affectingly heartbreaking “Sally’s Song”, these are tunes that you will never get tired of listening to.

The underscore composed by Elfman captures the mythical spirit of Halloween without losing the fun of Christmas. “End Title” wraps up the album nicely with a summary of all the main themes from the disc.

Those who are accustomed to bubblegum pop songs on their soundtracks may not exactly like this album. But that’s only their loss, as this soundtrack promises a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience, especially during this festive season.

Also released recently as a special edition, you can find this album coming with a 3-D cover (read: marketing ploy), and an extra disc featuring songs performed by “alternative” artistes like Fiona Apple, Panic! At the Disco, and horrors of horrors, Marilyn Manson.

Now, that’s one scary thought.

ALBUM RATING:

Review by John Li


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