Danny Elfman Breaks Down His Most Iconic Tim Burton Scores | GQ

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  • @SuperSnakePlissken
    @SuperSnakePlissken Рік тому +5902

    Tim Burton would not be Tim Burton without Danny Elfman. His music was the key to bringing Tim's quirky worlds alive.

    • @BloodthirstyAcademic
      @BloodthirstyAcademic Рік тому +20

      I thought you were dead!

    • @danashane
      @danashane Рік тому +12

      Yeah, he'd be Zsa Zsa Gabor

    • @jasoncarr8933
      @jasoncarr8933 Рік тому +6

      Fact.

    • @Kiss_lynda
      @Kiss_lynda Рік тому +3

      Ummm tim has more talent

    • @ogelsmogel
      @ogelsmogel Рік тому +19

      Tim Burton would still be Tim Burton. Maybe not the successful Tim Burton we all know and love, but still Tim Burton. I think.

  • @13bellhop
    @13bellhop Рік тому +5977

    Think how fortunate we are to have grown up with Elfman, Zimmer, and John Williams. what a time to be alive.

    • @gusandthetv
      @gusandthetv Рік тому +43

      the goats

    • @equusheart3344
      @equusheart3344 Рік тому +138

      Don't forget James Horner

    • @gusandthetv
      @gusandthetv Рік тому +103

      @@equusheart3344 and howard shore

    • @rome8180
      @rome8180 Рік тому +71

      Except for the Zimmer part. Pointless ambient nonsense. All sound design, no structure. No memorable themes. Put Thomas Newman in that list instead.

    • @equusheart3344
      @equusheart3344 Рік тому +2

      @@gusandthetv True

  • @davidrobinson9317
    @davidrobinson9317 Рік тому +2802

    I could listen to this guy talk about his craft for hours.
    Calling him a musical genius would be a massive understatement...

    • @chicogozosodecabellosedoso
      @chicogozosodecabellosedoso Рік тому +9

      So if he is not a genius what is he ?!!!!

    • @carolinamurtha3102
      @carolinamurtha3102 Рік тому +27

      I wanted this to go on for so much longer. There’s so many movies to cover: Pee we’d big adventure, Corpse Bride, Charlie and the chocolate factory, they have to do a part 2 at least.

    • @The_Cadaver
      @The_Cadaver Рік тому +9

      @@chicogozosodecabellosedoso He is simply a musical force of nature. Unmitigated creativity made flesh.
      (Real talk, he's just a really talented musician. When I think of musical genius I think of jazz nerds.)

    • @chicogozosodecabellosedoso
      @chicogozosodecabellosedoso Рік тому +2

      @@The_Cadaver Your favorite movie is Beetlejuice and don't deny it !!

    • @The_Cadaver
      @The_Cadaver Рік тому +1

      @@chicogozosodecabellosedoso ❤

  • @jonathanb1406
    @jonathanb1406 Рік тому +1341

    I've always found it impressive how close Jack's talking voice feels to his singing voice when it's two different people, feels like there's a really nice continuity there instead of breaking in to song and sounding wildly different.

    • @vegadeth
      @vegadeth Рік тому +157

      I was so confused when I found out Jack's talking voice was not Danny, and yet Danny did the singing. Both voices really did sound like the same person. So Seamless and perfect

    • @maicey_t.
      @maicey_t. Рік тому +43

      It confuses me even more when people say the two voices sounded nothing alike. I've heard people complain about it but I think it's pretty seamless.

    • @mightisright
      @mightisright 3 місяці тому +5

      I knew it because I was already a huge fan of Danny. At the time I wanted him to be the voice of Jack in the whole movie, but in reality Danny is not an actor. I believe he auditioned for the role and they realized he only worked for the singing voice. Also, I think the only role he ever played in a movie was as Satan in The Forbidden Zone, which was also entirely a musical role.

  • @HollowDolly
    @HollowDolly Рік тому +300

    His voice is really like butter. So deep, smooth, captivating and yummy at the same time. Just him speaking alone is already music to my ears.

  • @blankxeros
    @blankxeros Рік тому +1688

    it fills me with joy seeing how much childlike excitement and passion Danny Elfman still has for creating even at the age of 70.

    • @brandall101
      @brandall101 Рік тому +164

      That's nuts. The dude seems like he's 50.

    • @cineturon
      @cineturon Рік тому +104

      70?? Wow. He looks so young and he's full of energy.

    • @ogelsmogel
      @ogelsmogel Рік тому +43

      No way.. I was thinking 50's.

    • @chicogozosodecabellosedoso
      @chicogozosodecabellosedoso Рік тому +24

      70??!!! I thought this cool redhead was just a teen !!!!

    • @v90660
      @v90660 Рік тому +4

      I mean, look at John Williams

  • @traceydelfs2657
    @traceydelfs2657 Рік тому +1191

    He has an absolutely distinct sound. No matter what film genre or franchise theme, you can always pick out Elfman elements of whimsy.

    • @simonseis744
      @simonseis744 Рік тому +11

      Like the track little girls he wrote when he was in Oingo Boingo.

    • @richierich8334
      @richierich8334 Рік тому +2

      Most composers do.

    • @langustajableczna
      @langustajableczna Рік тому +1

      @@simonseis744 yeah

    • @Ellie_xo
      @Ellie_xo Рік тому +12

      I remember re-watching spiderman years ago for the first time since i was a kid and when the menu page came up and the theme played i just went WAIT IS THAT DANNY ELFMAN!? iconic i don't think he has any score that i haven't enjoyed immensely

    • @decimustv4257
      @decimustv4257 9 місяців тому

      I didn't know that Eric Stoltz did composing

  • @Palehotdog
    @Palehotdog Рік тому +2304

    I truly hope he realizes these scores/songs molded our childhoods. We love you Danny ❤ thank you for the beautiful nostalgia

    • @Jazzyartgirl
      @Jazzyartgirl Рік тому +9

      Well put! Ditto!

    • @2863wonderland
      @2863wonderland Рік тому +4

      Well said!❤

    • @TJUC123
      @TJUC123 Рік тому

      He knows. He referred to his Batman theme as the only true Batman theme. Which is why I have grown to be disappointed with him. That was way too cocky and disrespectful to everyone who has created a Batman theme.

    • @TheHalloweenSpirit
      @TheHalloweenSpirit Рік тому +4

      Nightmare Before Christmas still is my favorite movie ever 💜
      I know all the lyrics of the soundtrack 😅

    • @TorQueMoD
      @TorQueMoD Рік тому +1

      @@TJUC123 I think he was probably meaning before they did the 89 movie. He probably wasn't meaning for all time.

  • @Plunkcown
    @Plunkcown 6 місяців тому +34

    I love how much Danny connects to Jack Skellington, his complicated relationship with christmas, him wanting out of what he had known to try something new. He's perfect for the role of composition and singer

  • @yellowskittle73
    @yellowskittle73 Рік тому +474

    I'm so happy there are people out there like Danny Elfman who have a sense of rebellion and continue to make their art even when at first people don't like it or understand it. He's such an icon ❤

  • @chasehedges6775
    @chasehedges6775 Рік тому +3072

    Danny Elfman is one of the best composers ever

    • @dark_emo1997
      @dark_emo1997 Рік тому +13

      Couldnt agree more sir😊😌

    • @Darkknight0777
      @Darkknight0777 Рік тому +63

      Him, John Williams, and Hans Zimmer are Gods. They evoke human emotion like no one else.

    • @johnchurch4705
      @johnchurch4705 Рік тому +15

      Don’t forget John Barry with the Bond film scores .

    • @Darkknight0777
      @Darkknight0777 Рік тому +1

      @@Elfo_Scuro please enlighten me. I know that sounds sarcastic, it’s not. Like who?

    • @Elfo_Scuro
      @Elfo_Scuro Рік тому +21

      ​@@Darkknight0777 three names are too few, you risk forgetting many other composers who have made history.
      You haven't even mentioned the likes of Ennio Morricone, Pino Donaggio, Howard Shore, Nino Rota, Henry Mancini, Jerry Goldsmith, Bernard Herrmann, Basil Poledouris, Vangelis, Trevor Jones, Alan Silvestri. I could go on all night, your "gods" are only relative to your subjective cinematic tastes.
      There are no gods, only great artists. Those who live by these absolutes lack of objectivity. Indeed, I think your holy trinity is just the result of your purely mainstream or "fashionable" cinematic tastes.

  • @ollysombrero8427
    @ollysombrero8427 Рік тому +1032

    I love him to death. His mind is the closest thing to actual magic.
    And I love that as he aged, he slowly turned into a combination of Iggy Pop, Carrot Top and all DC villains combined.

    • @eclar10
      @eclar10 Рік тому +53

      Dude's got a killer Joker smile.

    • @Theomite
      @Theomite Рік тому +22

      Iggy Pop + Carrot Top + Legion of Doom = Danny Elfman

    • @Personal-Trainer83
      @Personal-Trainer83 Рік тому +4

      Love how you so that love to "death" 😂

    • @ALLrobotsAreSad
      @ALLrobotsAreSad Рік тому +10

      Kinda looks like an early Jack White aged.

    • @TownieSimBuilds
      @TownieSimBuilds Рік тому +10

      Your comment cracked me up! 😆 But seriously speaking, his scores were iconic! I also loved him as the voice of Jack Skellington.

  • @Yikes702
    @Yikes702 Рік тому +947

    He wrote the greatest Batman theme.

    • @abramsullivan7764
      @abramsullivan7764 Рік тому +63

      Yes and some of Danny Elfman score is also in Batman The Animated Series.

    • @chasestankievech
      @chasestankievech Рік тому +17

      Chills every time I hear it

    • @Mitharan23
      @Mitharan23 Рік тому +34

      His Batman theme is musically what The Dark Knight Rises is to the characters. I feel like you can't find a piece of movies/tv/games of Batman and not hear his music influencing and guiding the new works.

    • @fnjesusfreak
      @fnjesusfreak Рік тому +25

      Elfman's theme is TEH Batman theme, like Williams' Superman theme is TEH Superman theme.

    • @akfreed6949
      @akfreed6949 Рік тому +8

      And it has no na na na na nas

  • @adrienne1981
    @adrienne1981 Рік тому +467

    In my opinion, Danny Elfman will go down as one of the greatest composers of all time. He is up there with the likes of Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, etc. He's a genius and so humble.

  • @walkermorgan1710
    @walkermorgan1710 Рік тому +1385

    Ive gone 33 years not knowing what Danny Elfman looked like.

  • @Krissy_Bunnie
    @Krissy_Bunnie Рік тому +577

    Danny Elfman is the punk rock rebel of the composer world

  • @Pholiage
    @Pholiage Рік тому +377

    Edward Scissorhands soundtrack is just about the best music ever made. Gives me goosebumps every time I hear the scores

    • @utopiachild71
      @utopiachild71 Рік тому +25

      It almost brings me to tears it is so beautiful. I agree

    • @howtoeataham
      @howtoeataham Рік тому +10

      Agreed. Ice Dance is so beautiful

    • @scalderiso
      @scalderiso Рік тому +10

      It's beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. The music fits the tragedy of Edward perefectly

    • @Ur2ez4me81
      @Ur2ez4me81 Рік тому +7

      It is beautiful

    • @penelopegrier5073
      @penelopegrier5073 7 місяців тому +3

      The music in that movie is absolutely my favorite. I didn’t even know who Danny Elfman was until about two years ago. Everything started making sense then, lol.

  • @TheEternalOuroboros
    @TheEternalOuroboros Рік тому +487

    Elfman going for his gut instinct really shows his level of artistic prowess. I admire him not just accepting the Prince deal and him having a vision of what the score SHOULD be for the film rather than what it COULD be for him.

    • @bumfricker2487
      @bumfricker2487 Рік тому +10

      and of course the result is a timeless iconic masterpiece

    • @fromagenoir7220
      @fromagenoir7220 Рік тому +7

      There were a lot of people who didn't like his "one Batman Theme" comment back in 2017, but when you hear how hard he had to fight to get the Batman gig in the first place, it's no wonder he's so proprietorial about it. And I happen to "mostly" agree with Danny. There ARE other Batman themes; Neal Hefti, Shirley Walker, and Elliot Goldenthal spring to mind, but none of them match what Elfman achieved (Shirley came close though).

    • @jeanetteemanuel1037
      @jeanetteemanuel1037 Рік тому

      Let's hope everybody adores Danny elfman because he's part of a cult called Scientology that hurts other people. If you love Danny elfman so much look into him for real!!!

    • @cecilyerker
      @cecilyerker Рік тому

      @@jeanetteemanuel1037I haven’t heard about Danny Elfman being a Scientologist but if he is, that’s incredibly disappointing and disturbing. Sad when bright and talented people lose themselves in a cult.

    • @fromagenoir7220
      @fromagenoir7220 Рік тому +2

      @@jeanetteemanuel1037 His Nephew and Niece-in-Law are scientologists, Danny is not.

  • @ambers9463
    @ambers9463 Рік тому +184

    I never realized these weird movies I loved growing up were all Tim Burton until I was older. But then later, I realized that pretty much every movie scored by Danny Elfman I love. Those Tim Burton movies without Danny Elfman would not be the same. His music is world building. Every opening song you feel like you are on a journey into this specific world. The syncopation, heavy low brass, the ethereal violins and choral additions. They don't follow the usual epic thematic rythyms and chord schemes. Each movie he puts a new thumbprint on it. I'm the biggest fan. I actually make it a point to watch movies he works on.

  • @TheRepty818
    @TheRepty818 Рік тому +286

    Danny Elfman has always seemed like this mythic character to me because of the magic he's able to formulate with his themes. It's so strange to watch this and see that he's human.

  • @GerryBiscotti
    @GerryBiscotti Рік тому +214

    0:27 Beetlejuice
    4:52 Batman & Batman Returns
    7:21 The Nightmare Before Christmas
    11:09 Edwars Scissorhands
    13:43 Wednesday

  • @JBeanz09
    @JBeanz09 Рік тому +1482

    This needs a part 2 and a part 3... probably a part 4... you know what? Just make it a 10-part series.

    • @Narsil1794
      @Narsil1794 Рік тому +19

      It’s coming. That’s all I can say.

    • @cameronthomas5773
      @cameronthomas5773 Рік тому +1

      Agreed

    • @OneDarkMartian
      @OneDarkMartian Рік тому

      Agreed!

    • @gunderalex
      @gunderalex Рік тому +6

      I know, how about he talks about his least iconic? I'm here for it.

    • @jaidendetering8734
      @jaidendetering8734 Рік тому +4

      ​@@gunderalexsame, he's had so many credits it'd be cool to see what lesser known movies he's scored

  • @LeedleLee457
    @LeedleLee457 Рік тому +491

    Batman, Spiderman, Hulk.
    Danny Elfman is one of the godfathers of superhero music.

    • @GabrielPingel
      @GabrielPingel Рік тому +39

      Don't forget Doctor Strange, because he did the score to the second one.

    • @jdg20042001
      @jdg20042001 Рік тому +15

      Men in Black

    • @SallySkeleton
      @SallySkeleton Рік тому +1

      Sorry but what do you guys mean score?

    • @nic8577
      @nic8577 Рік тому +7

      ⁠​⁠@@SallySkeleton scoring a film means making specific music for a film. For example Danny did all of the scoring for Batman while prince made a few original songs.

    • @GabrielPingel
      @GabrielPingel Рік тому +8

      ​@@SallySkeleton Danny Elfman did the soundtrack for Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness. It just means he did the music for it.

  • @CarterJohnson-bw9sd
    @CarterJohnson-bw9sd 2 місяці тому +7

    The way Danny composes has the same vibe as when he talks. I don’t know how else to explain it but his voice and composing style fit so well together.

  • @britishkamikaze
    @britishkamikaze 10 місяців тому +24

    Love him. Oingo Boingo is always one of my favorite bands.

    • @AL3X1KUS
      @AL3X1KUS 2 місяці тому +1

      Lyrics in some of their songs are kinda not cool. Biggest example is their hit song "Little Girls".

    • @AimForMyHead81
      @AimForMyHead81 2 місяці тому +7

      ​@@AL3X1KUS Little Girls is a satire and criticism on Hollywood weirdness

  • @DocDarkness
    @DocDarkness Рік тому +134

    When you hear Danny's music you knows its his. When I heard the first few seconds of Wednesday I was like, thats Danny. His sound is so distinct and iconic. Love everything he does.

    • @lrizzard
      @lrizzard Рік тому +3

      thats what i love about his music

    • @RohannvanRensburg
      @RohannvanRensburg Рік тому +2

      It's mostly because he has a few tricks and has made an entire career out of reusing them. That's not necessarily a bad thing, it's just to say there's a reason you recognize his music.

  • @TheNotoriousKID
    @TheNotoriousKID Рік тому +424

    Elfman and Burton were a match made in weirdo heaven.

    • @NotSarahLee358
      @NotSarahLee358 3 місяці тому +5

      Yep. Depp and Helena too.

    • @vg2binkey884
      @vg2binkey884 3 місяці тому

      Lol but totally true for what they made and produced together and with Keaton also thru them too even :)

    • @kunpunko
      @kunpunko 2 місяці тому

      @@NotSarahLee358depp is a gross weirdo alright…

  • @kammymarie13
    @kammymarie13 Рік тому +261

    I've always loved Danny's music but when I saw him perform with the Colorado Symphony a few years ago I was absolutely blown away. You don't really notice all the intricacies woven through the music until you see it preformed live. He really is an incredible composer!

  • @ryujisama
    @ryujisama Рік тому +109

    I'm confident to say that Danny Elfman has written the OST for roughly 65% - 75% of everything I've watched in my life. His scores are iconic, and they all live in my brain rent-free.

    • @simonseis744
      @simonseis744 Рік тому +3

      On IMDB he's credited as the composer on 139 projects, let's assume you've seen them all. If 139 is 75% of your total watched films, you've watched 183 films. Considering the Marvel Universe is 32 films how *confident* are you that you didn't just make up that percentage?

    • @ryujisama
      @ryujisama Рік тому +11

      @@simonseis744 OK

    • @Chuck_EL
      @Chuck_EL Рік тому +3

      ​​​​​@@ryujisama
      My friend who's a diehard Simpsons fan like me , she had no idea he was the composer of the intro
      She's also a diehard Danny Elfman fan and knew about him composing the nightmare before Christmas and other iconic pieces he did
      It shows how much range and how talented he is

  • @LegionIvory
    @LegionIvory Рік тому +205

    'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' has such an underrated score. The Main Title sequence was so incredibly well written.

    • @M.Fallani
      @M.Fallani Рік тому +20

      I agree. I wish Danny Elfman talked about him scoring Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in this video

    • @opaljk4835
      @opaljk4835 3 місяці тому +1

      Did he write the Oompa Loompa stuff?

    • @M.Fallani
      @M.Fallani Місяць тому +1

      @@opaljk4835yes he did

  • @AnzaShadow
    @AnzaShadow Рік тому +194

    It's nice to see that someone as legendary as Danny Elfman who's been in the business for decades is still passionate about his craft. Such an inspiration!

  • @dawnmuse6481
    @dawnmuse6481 Рік тому +175

    I once watched Edward Scissorhands with Danny Elfman’s commentary going and it was absolutely incredible listening to him describe his process for how he created the music for selected scenes! I wish this video here were longer.

    • @JillKnapp
      @JillKnapp Рік тому +18

      OMG I didn't know this was a thing. I am going to find this and give it a listen; it sounds amazing!

    • @katieh8186
      @katieh8186 Рік тому +6

      I must go back and watch this! What a great idea

    • @missdarkravyn
      @missdarkravyn Рік тому +1

      Is this an anniversary release or something?! I need that.

    • @dawnmuse6481
      @dawnmuse6481 Рік тому

      @@missdarkravyn I saw it years ago on my own dvd. Not sure of the edition.

  • @cazia9
    @cazia9 Рік тому +59

    How has Danny never won an Oscar? I’m genuinely baffled by it

    • @estonhall5364
      @estonhall5364 3 місяці тому +4

      Somehow, I don't think it bothers Danny that he hasn't won an Oscar... however much he really deserves one

  • @n.a.7723
    @n.a.7723 Рік тому +97

    He is such a visionary--- not everyone can keep rhythm or make up songs in their head and bring it to this matrix of life, he's totally one of my inspirations to stay crazy and wacky.

  • @SL4PSYM4XY
    @SL4PSYM4XY Рік тому +21

    Tim Burton and Danny Elfman are the dynamic duo. I’m not even a big fan, but I still love seeing two immense talents compliment each other so well.

  • @theabbster990
    @theabbster990 Рік тому +1124

    I’m always so bummed people never ask him about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. That’s one of his best scores! 😍

    • @louiesoto7374
      @louiesoto7374 Рік тому +31

      I don’t even think Danny Elfman liked that score

    • @jessenathan9346
      @jessenathan9346 Рік тому +86

      @@louiesoto7374 Nonsense! Danny himself said that it's one of the most fun projects he's been involved in.

    • @justinkantner
      @justinkantner Рік тому +58

      I think they skipped it bc it didn't become really popular as the other movies he covered. Which is a bit sad, as I actually like it - it has that particular Tim Burton charm.

    • @M311Y
      @M311Y Рік тому +20

      he did the Fable video game also that was really nice.

    • @jessenathan9346
      @jessenathan9346 Рік тому +7

      @@M311Y yeah, but this is a video focusing on Tim Burton scores

  • @rami_escalant
    @rami_escalant Рік тому +73

    The anecdote about the Batman score and Prince prooved how professional he is.

  • @robertdavis5495
    @robertdavis5495 Рік тому +62

    I think that the fact that Danny Elfman's roots are in performance art is an integral part of what gives his musical scores that magic we all remember for a lifetime. When the music is perfect it just tells the story so much better because it’s immersive and captivating

  • @spikey556
    @spikey556 Рік тому +116

    his quirky style is recognizable in nearly all his works, even Batman has a signature tinge to it I can't quite put my finger on, but is unmistakeably the Elfman sound. And for all the quirky off beat rythmic tunes he's produced, he also proved a masterful talent of "reading the atmosphere" so to speak, since his pieces always compliment the scenes they're used in. The Scissorhands score still chills my spine every time I hear it, makes me sad even.

  • @AcousticProfit
    @AcousticProfit Рік тому +6

    It really says something about him that he said "of course we'd have to hire a real singer" about Nightmare when he himself was and is a fantastic professional singer. His voice is so specific and wonderful.

  • @Graco451
    @Graco451 Рік тому +28

    He has a childlike energy that is so adorable!

  • @bestnarryever
    @bestnarryever Рік тому +44

    I’m a huge oingo boingo fan and tbh the fact that Danny was truthful about his feelings and wanted out and ended on a high note, made the band and himself the huge icons they still are ❤

    • @nuclearcatbaby1131
      @nuclearcatbaby1131 Рік тому +1

      He’s doing rock concerts again now though but with a new band

    • @bestnarryever
      @bestnarryever Рік тому +2

      @@nuclearcatbaby1131 oh I saw that! Sadly i can’t go cause they’re not coming here, but thanks for lmk

  • @matthewhibbard9807
    @matthewhibbard9807 Рік тому +41

    Danny Elfman is so vibrant. Kind of lends to the forever young in mind sentiment. You are how you feel. He looks great. Sounds like a kid in a candy store at age 70.

  • @Bryce8357
    @Bryce8357 Рік тому +24

    A beautiful relationship Tim and Danny have together. They understand each other at a level that is beyond friendship. And at the end, magic is made!

  • @alexacosta3655
    @alexacosta3655 6 місяців тому +10

    His voice is one of my favorite speaking voices, I could listen to him for hours

  • @aisforannihilation1662
    @aisforannihilation1662 Рік тому +58

    Danny & Tim were the dynamic duo I grew up loving. Both absolute legends with such gifts for their crafts.

    • @IamGenoBlack
      @IamGenoBlack Рік тому

      *Are a......Wednesday Addams bro

    • @aisforannihilation1662
      @aisforannihilation1662 Рік тому

      @@IamGenoBlack yes but in that sentence "were" is grammatically correct being that they "were" the duo I grew up loving. Been grown a long time now. Still love the duo & saw Wednesday but it's wayyy past my childhood. 😂

  • @dpclerks09
    @dpclerks09 Рік тому +107

    This was a great interview. Danny seemed very giving here. His success, and the emotional resonance of his art and the timeless quality it possesses makes so much sense. I could listen to him talk about music and pick his brain all day.

    • @victoriapich9477
      @victoriapich9477 Рік тому +4

      he’s also so self aware! it was nice to hear him be vulnerable about his thought processes and methods

    • @dpclerks09
      @dpclerks09 8 місяців тому

      @@victoriapich9477 I agree, and his self awareness contributes to the emotional resonance of his Art. It renders him relatable, and accessible. He accepts his "weirdness" to some degree.

  • @kevinleichman4749
    @kevinleichman4749 Рік тому +41

    I love how you can go into a movie blind and 9/10 can tell if it’s a Danny Elfman score he is one of if not my favorite composers of modern film the way he voices his orchestrations is unique and in my eyes not able to be replicated… at least the way he does it

  • @xglamourxghoul
    @xglamourxghoul Рік тому +32

    Pure raw talent here…I’m blessed that I’ve seen him twice in concert 🥲 I love how Danny Elfman and Tim Burton proved everyone wrong 🖤

  • @mothersuperior2014
    @mothersuperior2014 Рік тому +13

    i graduated high school in 1993, my entire high school band practiced dannys music for MONTHS and nailed it for graduation. thanks danny

    • @thedragonlee76
      @thedragonlee76 Рік тому +1

      Well,me too, back in the 90s.I graduated in 94, and I was in the band also.

    • @Notturnoir
      @Notturnoir Рік тому

      What did u play?

    • @thedragonlee76
      @thedragonlee76 Рік тому

      @Notturnoir I played the
      Saxophone

  • @vanessaheine8093
    @vanessaheine8093 Рік тому +206

    I sang on a lot of Danny Elfman’s soundtracks (Dark Shadows, Alice in Wonderland 1 and 2, Miss Peregrine, Mr Peabody, Dumbo) and he is so nice, a real hands in guy and really nerdy about music.

    • @aloisprevitera2906
      @aloisprevitera2906 Рік тому +3

      però Miss Peregrine non è di Danny Elfman

    • @lardkraken8231
      @lardkraken8231 Рік тому +2

      You’ve worked with the legend himself? Heck yeah!!!!

    • @NotSarahLee358
      @NotSarahLee358 3 місяці тому +2

      That's amazing!! 😍😍 What an honor. I always wished I could sing well! He seems so passionate and visual in everything he does. Idk the word to describe it... It's like you can see how his wheels are turning. Plus he seems like a great storyteller!
      What was I'll your experience recording for him? I'd love to hear more ❤

    • @vanessaheine8093
      @vanessaheine8093 3 місяці тому +1

      @@NotSarahLee358 hi! Thanks for your lovely question. 🥰 He has this joke with Tim Burton where he tries to slip lyrics into the background music and see if Tim notices. So we all sang “Alice aaaaah Alice” in the first Alice in wonderland film. See if you can hear it. His music is a joy to sing. So well written and so distinctively him.

  • @cliffhamilton2857
    @cliffhamilton2857 Рік тому +201

    Danny Elfman and John Williams are national treasures, so much love for their legendary masterpieces. It blows my mind that we live among geniuses like this. Thank you so much Danny for your contributions thus far.

    • @simonseis744
      @simonseis744 Рік тому

      Would you say Little Girls by Oingo Boingo is one of your favourite contributions.

    • @cliffhamilton2857
      @cliffhamilton2857 Рік тому

      @@simonseis744 That song is doodoo.

    • @nuevoLondo
      @nuevoLondo Рік тому

      @@simonseis744 best song

    • @BBPalmer420
      @BBPalmer420 Рік тому

      And Randy Newman

  • @PondOfGlue
    @PondOfGlue Рік тому +133

    Absolutely gutted and heartbroken he didn’t talk about Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. It’s one of my favorite scores of ALL time. Breakfast Machine is a MASTERPIECE.

    • @ZeeaJones
      @ZeeaJones Рік тому +8

      I can hear it in my head now. 😂

    • @Christineog11
      @Christineog11 Рік тому +6

      Absolutely love Pee Wee’s big adventure!!

    • @rocker76m88
      @rocker76m88 Рік тому +2

      Omg yes!

    • @cecilyerker
      @cecilyerker Рік тому +10

      Not only that but Paul Reubens literally introduced him to Tim Burton

    • @leilamat08
      @leilamat08 Рік тому

      I just watched that last night!

  • @TaraAnsley-f4k
    @TaraAnsley-f4k Рік тому +21

    Absolutely obsessed with him my entire life. What a gift we've all been given. He is a gem and a world treasure.

  • @teddyarcher3957
    @teddyarcher3957 Рік тому +9

    Fascinating guy, you could listen to him talk about his craft and films for hours... a true original.

  • @Zelepookins817
    @Zelepookins817 Рік тому +10

    Grew up as an Oingo Boingo fan. Have followed Danny all these years. He is an incredible composer!

  • @BackS1ap
    @BackS1ap Рік тому +198

    danny elfman and hans zimmer are responsible for so much of our childhood. much thanks to them

    • @lukeskywalker6809
      @lukeskywalker6809 Рік тому

      Zimmer is a hack.

    • @tauronval1404
      @tauronval1404 Рік тому +3

      Zimmer is more a sound designer in the last movies…

    • @GitsumSaus
      @GitsumSaus Рік тому +2

      Depends who's childhood you're talking about

  • @StopmotionStudios13
    @StopmotionStudios13 Рік тому +146

    Danny + Tim + Johnny is such a perfect combination of people.
    Dark and twisted in a way that they all compliment each other

    • @Theomite
      @Theomite Рік тому +15

      Don't forget Winona.

    • @erincedillo8554
      @erincedillo8554 Рік тому +12

      Don't forget Helena

    • @sketchur
      @sketchur Рік тому +2

      And now it's Danny + Tim + Jenna.
      🤩
      They have a thing for J actors/actresses, don't they? :)

    • @sastaassh1112
      @sastaassh1112 Рік тому

      ​@@sketchurtrash jenna

  • @KupoCafe
    @KupoCafe Рік тому +20

    edwards score is just heavenly... it transports me to another world whenever i hear it. i love Tim and Danny

  • @knifeknerdreviews4609
    @knifeknerdreviews4609 Рік тому +22

    What an absolute legend... And he's so enthusiastic about his craft to this day... He sounds like a kid in a candy store recalling his career highs...So much love for Tim and Danny.

  • @Danny_Delorean
    @Danny_Delorean Рік тому +46

    Danny Elfman is honestly in my eyes one of the greatest composers ever his music has such a delicious fantasy theme it’s impossible to stop listening to them

  • @MusicFromAnotherTime
    @MusicFromAnotherTime Рік тому +17

    I love how he casually drops that he has a collection of hands.

  • @Ru0000
    @Ru0000 Рік тому +56

    He is a genius. The Ice Dance is one of my favorite scores ever. Its so celestial and heartbreaking at the same time ❤

  • @daviddiaz1983
    @daviddiaz1983 Рік тому +25

    I love how punk rock he still looks. Amazing talent, amazing guy.

  • @DanielVerberne
    @DanielVerberne Рік тому +12

    It's incredible to think of how many impactful movies were scored by Danny Elfman. He sounds like he's a fascinating, exciting and satisfying career and the balls he showed have clearly paid off.

  • @noelno4688
    @noelno4688 Рік тому +5

    Mr. Elfman is so sweet, I'm glad you interviewed him🥳🥳🥳

  • @anthonys.8569
    @anthonys.8569 Рік тому +27

    This guy has written the scores of our childhoods. An absolute legend.

  • @carlitocool8393
    @carlitocool8393 Рік тому +49

    The score for Batman is timeless and one that will forever be engrained in my mind. Thank you Danny for all you've done for film. Looking forward to Beetlejuice 2

  • @createvil
    @createvil 3 місяці тому +6

    Danny Elfman is one of the best composers, artist and overall weird genius the we could have in our generation(s). This guy is a gem.

  • @christopherjamesboudoir
    @christopherjamesboudoir Рік тому +15

    I didn't realize that Danny was the singing voice for Jack. I really thought it was Chris Sarndon because it sounds so much like him and being a more classically trained actor. And the score for Beetlejuice is legendary. I watched it recently and all the little flourishes it has throughout the movie are just phenomenal.

  • @DonPasquale_
    @DonPasquale_ Рік тому +11

    No idea how this only has 18k views so far. One of the most iconic "Iconic" series guests ever

  • @therealheszha
    @therealheszha Рік тому +5

    The music at the end of Edward Scissorhands when she's dancing in the snow always makes me emotional...Danny is amazing

  • @HIGHTS
    @HIGHTS Рік тому +46

    Danny is SO cool. What a legendary resume

  • @MrXon
    @MrXon Рік тому +3

    Danny Elfman is one of the greatest ever! Used to play in a band, scored some of the best films ever made, married Bridget Fonda, hes had an awesome life and continues to do so as he loves his craft!

  • @carterbroadway39
    @carterbroadway39 6 днів тому +1

    I have always been in complete admiration of his singing voice. Amazing.

  • @nicolas.grisanti
    @nicolas.grisanti Рік тому +152

    Not a Burton movie, but obviously the Simpsons theme is his most famous, but my favorite is The Batman 1989, and a very underrated Big Fish. He is a genius!

    • @TheFinalFarewell
      @TheFinalFarewell Рік тому +15

      So happy to see Big Fish mentioned. It's my mission in life to get as many people to see that film as I can, everything about it is amazing and I feel like it's severely underrated as it's some of Burton and Elfman's most moving storytelling and composing

    • @itssarahbeth
      @itssarahbeth Рік тому +1

      ​​@@TheFinalFarewelly husband introduced me to the film big fish and I just love it, It's such a beautiful story

    • @fatzy9500
      @fatzy9500 Рік тому +3

      I love Big Fish. I was surprised when it made me cry.

    • @milicagosic
      @milicagosic Рік тому +1

      ​@@TheFinalFarewelli loved big fish too!! 🎉

    • @canaisyoung3601
      @canaisyoung3601 3 місяці тому

      I keep forgetting he did the theme to The Simpsons. Despite its long downhill turn, "The Simpsons" should still be recognized as an American comedy classic.

  • @MDStallings7
    @MDStallings7 Рік тому +19

    The fortitude it takes to turn down the opportunity to collaborate with Prince is crazy. Mad respect 🙏🏾

  • @wishingonthemoon1
    @wishingonthemoon1 Рік тому +35

    2010 Alice in wonderland was phenomenal. He really knows how to write magic. You can here the Prokofiev influence on his darker music.

    • @daniellavaladez7820
      @daniellavaladez7820 Рік тому +4

      Agreed!!! I’ve always considered Alice in Wonderland to be among his best scores!!!

  • @deco9863
    @deco9863 Рік тому +11

    A master of his craft. He along with Henry Selick deserve much more credit for being the genius behind The Nightmare Before Christmas.

  • @HomerMcPoT101
    @HomerMcPoT101 Рік тому +12

    Almost every piece of music shown here is embedded in my heart and soul ! Thank you Mr. Elfman for composing the soundtrack to my childhood!

  • @Born2beSPRA
    @Born2beSPRA Рік тому +15

    I’ve never seen Danny and I can see how him and Tim were great friends. It checks out and my dude is a glorious composer

  • @noahfecks7598
    @noahfecks7598 Рік тому +11

    Danny Elfman is the kind of dude that tells you he has a hand collection and it doesn't seem all that strange.

  • @krisskywalker6368
    @krisskywalker6368 Рік тому +19

    His Spiderman theme is beyond amazing

  • @aurynwestwield1682
    @aurynwestwield1682 Рік тому +6

    This guy is an absolute legend, my favorite film composer that ending score to Edward Scissor hands never fails to bring me to tears...

  • @adrianreyes4702
    @adrianreyes4702 4 місяці тому +4

    This guy is so obviously a genius, both intellectually, and musically. Such an interesting guy. He is the kind who should have his own talk show, except he would be far more interesting than any guest.

  • @Theomite
    @Theomite Рік тому +35

    The EDWARD SCISSORHANDS soundtrack is one of the most fantastic, ground-breaking, track-switching scores ever written. You never heard anything like it before, but heard it everywhere after. I don't think there was anything that did the same until Zimmer's THE DARK KNIGHT score. And then he one-upped himself with DUNE.

  • @tricuspa
    @tricuspa Рік тому +6

    One of my favorite composers, and I can see why. Many of those feelings are shared, skeptical but playful, with play being more important.
    Thanks GQ and Danny for making this!

  • @carlossosa2907
    @carlossosa2907 Рік тому +7

    The MASTER, I remember crying of excitement back in the 90s when the Batman score came in... all his pieces give me goosebumps and I find a deep connection with the raw beauty and darkness of it all

  • @truckingwithtobee
    @truckingwithtobee Рік тому +5

    His music is what has made me love Tim Burton and why I’ve been a nightmare before Christmas fanatic for over 25 years!

  • @Hannah_Banana4
    @Hannah_Banana4 7 місяців тому +2

    Here’s the timestamps! ❤
    Beetlejuice- 0:29
    Batman & Batman returns- 4:53
    The Nightmare before Xmas- 7:22
    Edward scissor hands - 11:07
    Wednesday - 13:45

  • @robbatten1226
    @robbatten1226 Рік тому +20

    To think he started in a pretty awesome alternative band and is now one of the greatest composers to walk the planet...

    • @DanielThureskog
      @DanielThureskog Рік тому +2

      I can see that also in Mark Mothersbaugh, who started with Devo and continued on as a film composer.

  • @jeneenr33
    @jeneenr33 Рік тому +88

    Danny Elfman and Tim Burton make magic! What a great interview. I’m a huge admirer ❤

  • @CoryYaboi
    @CoryYaboi Рік тому +14

    Danny is such an unsung hero in movies. I was just talking about of these scores to a group of friends the other day and how great he is. Now I can force them to hear me talking about him again when I show them this. Luv u Danny 💐

  • @DEADisBEAUTIFUL
    @DEADisBEAUTIFUL Рік тому +10

    I love Danny Elfman. He is “music-made magic” for me. If a television in another room begins to play music and it’s Danny’s music, I immediately recognize it and that’s always a bit of a thrill for me. And, come on, he’s just so goddamned cool. The hair, the fashion sense, the personality, the insane talent…what’s not to love?

  • @ET-en8gi
    @ET-en8gi 3 місяці тому +1

    This is truly amazing hearing Danny talk about his process and the history of his scores. A score is half the film. You could listen to a movie blindfolded and instantly be able to tell if it's Danny music. I've been singing along with Nightmare Before Christmas my entire life!❤

  • @JordanNMovies
    @JordanNMovies Рік тому +30

    I love his story about the Batman theme. His score for Batman: The Animated Series is amazing.

  • @Abysomething1
    @Abysomething1 Рік тому +17

    Loving it, totally agree this should be a 10 part series. I also feel so fortunate to have grown up with the musical genius Danny Elfman.

  • @careforashow
    @careforashow Рік тому +6

    What I love, is that the studios were always surprised by the audience’s reaction. Is it an outcast/ strange niche group? It’s wonderful. Absolutely marvelous.

  • @michaelantonyaustin
    @michaelantonyaustin Рік тому +6

    A fascinating insight into Danny’s thought process - but now I’m hungry to know more! Please GQ consider a longer in-depth interview on his entire career. D.E is one of the most inspirational and unique film and TV composers of the last 35 years…

  • @mikeyJstiffler
    @mikeyJstiffler 9 місяців тому +2

    Cool to see Danny still incredibly passionate about what he does and has done