I'm trying to interpret the film through the director's head, but it all comes out through me. So, a composer is kind of like a psychic medium.
I would have to say I might do some stuff, but it's the film that's appealing. I was raised on film. My musical experience is all via film, it's not … - Danny Elfman
I would have to say I might do some stuff, but it's the film that's appealing. I was raised on film. My musical experience is all via film, it's not …
- Danny Elfman
You'll never get me into a tux. Not until I'm dead and I have no choice because that's what the undertaker put me in. - Danny Elfman
You'll never get me into a tux. Not until I'm dead and I have no choice because that's what the undertaker put me in.
The idea of performing some of Jack Skellington's songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas live for the very first time is immensely exciting. - Danny Elfman
The idea of performing some of Jack Skellington's songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas live for the very first time is immensely exciting.
This is Halloween, everybody make a scene Trick or treat till the neighbors gonna die of fright It's our town, everybody scream In this town of Hallo… - Danny Elfman
This is Halloween, everybody make a scene Trick or treat till the neighbors gonna die of fright It's our town, everybody scream In this town of Hallo…
You have to write a good score that you feel good about. At least, you're supposed to. But, if the director hates it, it ain't going to be in the mov… - Danny Elfman
You have to write a good score that you feel good about. At least, you're supposed to. But, if the director hates it, it ain't going to be in the mov…
It often feels like a tremendous amount of work is required to get an idea moving forward, like pushing a train uphill. But at a certain point, the t… - Danny Elfman
It often feels like a tremendous amount of work is required to get an idea moving forward, like pushing a train uphill. But at a certain point, the t…
If there's one thing I really love... it's sad music. - Danny Elfman
If there's one thing I really love... it's sad music.
In Tim's films, more than most, if you miss the tone, you don't get the film. - Danny Elfman
In Tim's films, more than most, if you miss the tone, you don't get the film.
You hear the beginning of a melody, you should kind of know it's going to lead down this path. It should start feeling like a friend, like familiar. - Danny Elfman
You hear the beginning of a melody, you should kind of know it's going to lead down this path. It should start feeling like a friend, like familiar.
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