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Danny Elfman

Danny Elfman on his career in film, from his iconic collaborations with Tim Burton (Batman/Edward Scissorhands) to major Hollywood franchises (Men in Black/Fifty Shades of Grey).

Danny Elfman is one of the biggest names in film music. His numerous collaborations with Tim Burton include Batman, Edward Scissorhands, and Beetlejuice. He's scored Hollywood blockcusters Men in Black, 50 Shades of Grey, and Spider-Man, and been nominated for four Academy Awards. He's also worked extensively in television writing the themes for Desperate Housewives and The Simpsons.

From his home in Santa Barbara he talks to Matthew Sweet about starting out in the business, working with Tim Burton, and the challenges of 2020.

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Sat 16 May 2020 15:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Danny Elfman

    The Simpsons (Theme)

    Orchestra: Alf Clausen Orchestra. Conductor: Alf Clausen.
    • Elfman and Clausen: The Simpsons.
    • EMI.
    • 1.

  • Danny Elfman

    Batman (1989): The Batman Theme

    Orchestra: Sinfonia of London. Conductor: Shirley Walker.
    • Batman (Original Motion Picture Score).
    • Warner Bros. Records.
    • 1.

  • Danny Elfman

    Edward Scissorhands (1990): Main theme

    Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Nic Raine.
    • Classic Cinema. Part 2.
    • Sony.

  • Danny Elfman

    Forbidden Zone (1982): Journey Through The Intestines

    Ensemble: Oingo Boingo.
    • Forbidden Zone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Var猫se Sarabande.
    • 4.

  • Danny Elfman

    Dead Man's Party

    Ensemble: Oingo Boingo.
    • Dead Man's Party.
    • MCA Records.
    • 2.

  • Danny Elfman

    Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985): Breakfast Machine

    Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John Coleman.
    • Pee-Wee's Big Adventure / Back To School - Original Motion Picture Scores.
    • Var猫se Sarabande.
    • 2.

  • Danny Elfman

    Big Fish (2003): Titles

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Nick Ingman.
    • Big Fish (Music From The Motion Picture).
    • Sony Classical.
    • 9.

  • Danny Elfman

    Fifty Shades of Grey (2015): Shades of Grey

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Pete Anthony.
    • Fifty Shades Of Grey (Original Motion Picture Score).
    • Republic Records.
    • 1.

  • Danny Elfman

    Spider-Man 2 (2004): Suite

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Pete Anthony.
    • Spider-Man 2 (Original Motion Picture Score).
    • Columbia.
    • 12.

  • Danny Elfman

    MILK (2008): Gay Rights Now!

    Choir: Reigate St. Mary's Choir School. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Rick Wentworth.
    • Milk (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • DECCA.
    • 8.

  • Bernard Herrmann

    Psycho (1960): Prelude

    Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Bernard Herrmann.
    • Psycho (Complete Music For Alfred Hitchcock's Classic Suspense Thriller).
    • Unicorn-Kanchana.
    • 1.

  • Danny Elfman

    Hitchcock (2012): End Credits

    Conductor: Rick Wentworth. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Hitchcock (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Sony Classical.
    • 25.

  • Danny Elfman

    Piano Quartet (5th mvt. Die Wolfsjungen)

    Ensemble: Philharmonic Piano Quartet Berlin.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Danny Elfman

    Dumbo (2019): Train's A Comin' / The Homecoming

    Choir: Metro Voices. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Rick Wentworth.
    • Dumbo (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Walt Disney Records.
    • 2.

  • Danny Elfman

    Beetlejuice (1988): End Credits

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: William Ross.
    • Beetlejuice (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Geffen Records.
    • 19.

Broadcast

  • Sat 16 May 2020 15:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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