Big Fish [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [Soundtrack]

Danny Elfman (Artist), Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 23, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000YTPFC
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,508 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Man Of The Hour - Pearl Jam

2. Dinah - Bing Crosby

3. Everyday - Buddy Holly

4. All Shook Up - Elvis Presley

5. Five O'Clock World - The Vogues

6. Ramblin' Man - The Allman Brothers

7. Let's Work Together - Canned Heat

8. Pictures - Danny Elfman

9. Big Fish (Titles) - Danny Elfman

10. Shoe Stealing - Danny Elfman

11. Underwater - Danny Elfman

12. Sandra's Theme - Danny Elfman

13. The Growing Montage - Danny Elfman

14. Leaving Spectre - Danny Elfman

15. Return to Spectre - Danny Elfman

16. Rebuilding - Danny Elfman

17. The Journey Home - Danny Elfman

18. In the Tub - Danny Elfman

19. Sandra's Farewell - Danny Elfman

20. Finale - Danny Elfman

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Director Tim Burton's adaptation of author Daniel Wallace's bittersweet Southern Gothic novel has been billed as his first mainstream character drama, a notion that conveniently ignores the story's inherent fables and flights of imagination. But composer Danny Elfman understands their every dark nook and murky cranny with this magical, often deftly understated score. While the epic melodrama of his comic book scores (Batman, Spider-Man, The Hulk, et. al.) have made him a mainstream Hollywood music star, longtime fans know that the composer's true emotional range is seldom tapped as well as it is working with longtime collaborator Burton. His music here bridges the delicate pastoralism of Rachel Portman and restless, rhythmic mysteries of Thomas Newman, seasoned with twangy fiddles and bowings to the film's occasionally Gothic turns and concludes with the deliciously loopy "Twice the Love (Siamese Twins Song)." Anchored by Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam's wistful theme song "Man of the Hour" and a half-dozen pop chart nuggets than span half-a-century, Elfman's work here (as well as Pearl Jam's) received a much-deserved Golden Globe nomination. --Jerry McCulley

Product Description

MUSIC BY Danny Elfman. Sony. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure chest of pop gems and a classic film score, April 17, 2004

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Erica Anderson (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Fish [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Audio CD)

I saw "Big Fish" earlier this winter and loved the film. Tim Burton once again created a whimsical world of fantasy within reality. Next to the vibrant colors and incredible cinematography, the music also played a big role in the film. I am not a Pearl Jam fan, never have been, never will be but I just adored "Man of the Hour" which closed the film. I'm not really a fan of classic rock music either but I always loved The Allman Brothers Band's "Ramblin' Man". I remember first hearing Buddy Holly's "Everyday" in the classic film "Stand By Me". I always loved that song as well. When it comes to film scores, Danny Elfman is one of the most brilliant film composers in modern cinematic history. His work in "Big Fish" was incredible to say the very least. The intricate melodies took me back to the film. If you're expecting to find Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill" like in the film trailer for the movie, then you are going to be in for a big disappointment. The song is not on the soundtrack. And if that is the reason for wanting the soundtrack to "Big Fish", then you are missing out on a gem of a cd, if not the point of buying this delightful cd. The music throughout the film was wonderful. Who cares if "Solsbury Hill" wasn't on the soundtrack? As big fan of soundtracks, "Big Fish" is a real treasure.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Music from a Good Movie, January 10, 2004

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"jamon147" (Providence, RI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Fish [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Audio CD)

Being a longtime Burton/Elfman fan, I was pleasantly rewarded by both the movie and the music. Actually during the movie, I thought that some of the weakest parts were the other songs used (not composed by Elfman) but I don't mind them being included on the CD. This movie showed that both Burton and Elfman can tone down the weirdness for a while and make a solid movie with a great, subtle score.

No, the song by Yes is not on here -- but it wasn't in the movie, so why on earth should it be on the soundtrack?? Heck, the Peter Pan trailers used Coldplay, but you don't see that on the CD -- this is because the people who design movie trailers are essentially salespeople, NOT the same people who make the movies.

For those interested: The instrumental music on the Big Fish trailer was from Black Beauty (the beginning bit) and Edward Scissorhands (the end bit) -- two other excellent scores by Elfman which I highly recommend.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERB soundtrack for those who have seen the movie, December 26, 2003

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"indyspeckle" (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Fish [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Audio CD)

if you have seen the movie, then you will respect this soundtrack for its full spectrum of emotions. this soundtrack complements the movie and is perfect for remembering the poignant film about a son finding truth behind his father's colourful stories.

if you buy this soundtrack for a song you hear during the trailer (NOTE: trailers frequently use the same music over and over), then i suggest you see the movie first before belittling this oscar-quality soundtrack and one of elfman's best scores.