The Nightmare Before Christmas: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]
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Album Description
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack features 10 ghoulishly delightful songs and score by renowned composer/songwriter Danny Elfman, lead singer of the popular rock group Oingo Boingo. Embracing the traditional musical structure of 10 songs and underscore, Elfman creates a musical landscape in which the story narrative is wholly integrated into each musical number. Allowing the film's fantastic characters to come convincingly to life, the songs set into "stop-motion" the fanciful tale of Jack Skellington with haunting melodies, vivid imagery, and spectacular wordplay. Supported by an evocative and suspenseful underscore, the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack is a dazzling marriage of music and innovative technique.The film's production numbers include: "This Is Halloween," the song that introduces the storyline; "Jack's Lament," in which Jack expresses his frustration with his life; "What's This?," Jack's exuberant testimonial to Christmastown; "Town Meeting Song," which introduces the denizens of Halloweentown; "Jack's Obsession," in which Jack realizes his newfound desire for Christmas; "Kidnap the Sandy Claws," which unveils Lock, Shock, and Barrel's plan to abduct Santa Claus; "Making Christmas," Halloweentown's off-kilter impression of Christmas; "Sally's Song," a tender ballad of unrequited love; "Oogie Boogie's Song," the evil demon's gloriously ghoulish tribute to himself; "Poor Jack," a song of self-awakening, in which Jack discovers he truly belongs in Halloweentown; and the finale reprise performed by Jack, Sally, and the citizens of Halloweentown. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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Average customer rating:
- The best movie soundtrack - ever
- One of the best soundtracks ever!
- Fantastic!!
- "This is Halloween" and More.
- Not my kind of music
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- The Corpse Bride
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- Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
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ASIN: B000001M1W
Release Date: 1993-10-12 |
Tracks:
- Overture - Orchestra
- Opening - Patrick Stewart
- This Is Halloween - Danny Elfman
- Jack's Lament - Citizens Of Halloween Town
- Doctor Finkelstein/In The Forest - Danny Elfman
- What's This? - Patrick Stewart And Halloween Cast
- Town Meeting Song - Danny Elfman
- Jack And Sally Montage - Danny Elfman And Cast
- Jack's Obsession - Patrick Stewart And Halloween Cast
- Kidnap The Sandy Claws - Danny Elfman And Cast
- Making Christmas - Danny Elfman And The Citizens Of Halloween Town
- Nabbed - Patrick Stewart And Halloween Cast
- Oogie Boogie's Song - Ken Page With Ed Ivory
- Sally's Song - Cathrine O'Hara
- Christmas Eve Montage - Patrick Stewart And Halloween Cast
- Poor Jack - Danny Elfman
- To The Rescue - Patrick Stewart And Halloween Cast
- Finale/Reprise - Danny Elfman, Cathrine O'Hara, Citizens of Halloween...
- Closing - Patrick Stewart
- End Title - Patrick Stewart And Halloween Cast
Album Description
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack features 10 ghoulishly delightful songs and score by renowned composer/songwriter Danny Elfman, lead singer of the popular rock group Oingo Boingo. Embracing the traditional musical structure of 10 songs and underscore, Elfman creates a musical landscape in which the story narrative is wholly integrated into each musical number. Allowing the film's fantastic characters to come convincingly to life, the songs set into "stop-motion" the fanciful tale of Jack Skellington with haunting melodies, vivid imagery, and spectacular wordplay. Supported by an evocative and suspenseful underscore, the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack is a dazzling marriage of music and innovative technique.
The film's production numbers include: "This Is Halloween," the song that introduces the storyline; "Jack's Lament," in which Jack expresses his frustration with his life; "What's This?," Jack's exuberant testimonial to Christmastown; "Town Meeting Song," which introduces the denizens of Halloweentown; "Jack's Obsession," in which Jack realizes his newfound desire for Christmas; "Kidnap the Sandy Claws," which unveils Lock, Shock, and Barrel's plan to abduct Santa Claus; "Making Christmas," Halloweentown's off-kilter impression of Christmas; "Sally's Song," a tender ballad of unrequited love; "Oogie Boogie's Song," the evil demon's gloriously ghoulish tribute to himself; "Poor Jack," a song of self-awakening, in which Jack discovers he truly belongs in Halloweentown; and the finale reprise performed by Jack, Sally, and the citizens of Halloweentown.
Customer Reviews:
The best movie soundtrack - ever.......2007-04-23
Setting aside that Danny Elfman (Oingo Boingo, The Simpsons, composer extraordinarie...) is "God," this album is one of his greatest masterpieces ever. His scores and songs truly bring Tim Burton's greatest movie masterpiece (with due respect to Beetlejuice) to life. The music of Nightmare is a full half of the magic of the film, the characters being the other.
Every song is faithfully set to order here and flows seamlessly from one to the next. Unlike other soundtrack albums, this gem stands on its own as an auditory representation of the film, but also a pleasant album to listen to in its own right. I am far from being a fan of musicals, but this album is one of the great exceptions.
One of the best soundtracks ever!.......2007-01-04
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a legendary movie in my house, and this soundtrack, of course, follows suit. Danny Elfman is a genius! These songs are so much fun to listen to and sing along with! I highly, highly recommend adding this brilliant soundtrack to your collection!
Fantastic!!.......2006-11-09
When will Elfman get his due credit? The man is one of the most versatile composers of his day, and has not been awarded a thing. Personally I think that Nightmare before Christmas was his best. But Corpse Bride was fantastic. He know how to fit into Burton's visions perfectly.
"This is Halloween" and More........2006-09-29
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS is a bizarre film with a charming (though somewhat morbid) sensibility. There are many parts that make movie whole, but one of the things I enjoyed most about the film was the musical moments when the characters burst into song. This soundtrack to the film includes the vocal arrangements from the movie as well as the score written by Danny Elfman. Some of my favorite tunes on the album are:
"This Is Halloween"--the song that defines the spirit of the film.
"Jack's Lament"--a beautiful and haunting, tragically personal ballad about wanting more out of life. Face it, we can all relate to the way the Pumpkin King feels now and again.
"Kidnap the Sandy Claws"--Lock, Shock, and Barrel are a troublesome trio and their mischievous ways are highlighted in this song of unimaginable trickery.
"Oogie Boogie's Song"--the Boogeyman has always been a frightening creature but never has he been more approachable than here.
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS is not an album that everyone will enjoy. Fans of the movie, Danny Elfman diehards, and Tim Burton admirers will probably enjoy the cd. Other than that, it's hard to say because the album, like the song is a mixed-up variety of holidays and more.
Not my kind of music.......2006-08-14
After reading such good reviews, I decided to buy the CD. Only to discover it is not my kind of music. This is like a kindergarten kind of music.
Average customer rating:
- The best movie soundtrack - ever
- One of the best soundtracks ever!
- Fantastic!!
- "This is Halloween" and More.
- Not my kind of music
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The Nightmare Before Christmas: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Danny Elfman
Manufacturer: Disney
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Movie Scores
| Soundtracks
| Styles
| Music
Movie Soundtracks
| Soundtracks
| Styles
| Music
General
| Soundtracks
| Styles
| Music
General
| Musicals
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
General Christmas
| Holiday
| Miscellaneous
| Styles
| Music
Disney Records
| Amazon.com Label Stores
| Stores
| Music
General Christmas
| Holiday Music
| Special Features
| Music
Similar Items:
- The Corpse Bride
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (Special Edition)
- Edward Scissorhands: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
- Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
- Beetlejuice: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
ASIN: B000001M7O
Release Date: 1993-10-12 |
Tracks:
- Overture
- Opening - Danny Elfman
- This Is Halloween - Danny Elfman
- Jack's Lament
- Doctor Finklestein/In the Forest - Danny Elfman
- What's This?
- Town Meeting Song
- Jack and Sally Montage
- Jack's Obsession
- Kidnap the Sandy Claws - Danny Elfman, Catherine O'Hara, Paul Reubens
- Making Christmas - Danny Elfman
- Nabbed
- Oogie Boogie's Song - Ed Ivory, Ken Page
- Sally's Song - Catherine O'Hara
- Christmas Eve Montage
- Poor Jack - Danny Elfman
- To the Rescue
- Finale (Reprise) - Danny Elfman, Catherine O'Hara
- Closing
- End Title
Album Description
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack features 10 ghoulishly delightful songs and score by renowned composer/songwriter Danny Elfman, lead singer of the popular rock group Oingo Boingo. Embracing the traditional musical structure of 10 songs and underscore, Elfman creates a musical landscape in which the story narrative is wholly integrated into each musical number. Allowing the film's fantastic characters to come convincingly to life, the songs set into "stop-motion" the fanciful tale of Jack Skellington with haunting melodies, vivid imagery, and spectacular wordplay. Supported by an evocative and suspenseful underscore, the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack is a dazzling marriage of music and innovative technique.
The film's production numbers include: "This Is Halloween," the song that introduces the storyline; "Jack's Lament," in which Jack expresses his frustration with his life; "What's This?," Jack's exuberant testimonial to Christmastown; "Town Meeting Song," which introduces the denizens of Halloweentown; "Jack's Obsession," in which Jack realizes his newfound desire for Christmas; "Kidnap the Sandy Claws," which unveils Lock, Shock, and Barrel's plan to abduct Santa Claus; "Making Christmas," Halloweentown's off-kilter impression of Christmas; "Sally's Song," a tender ballad of unrequited love; "Oogie Boogie's Song," the evil demon's gloriously ghoulish tribute to himself; "Poor Jack," a song of self-awakening, in which Jack discovers he truly belongs in Halloweentown; and the finale reprise performed by Jack, Sally, and the citizens of Halloweentown.
Customer Reviews:
The best movie soundtrack - ever.......2007-04-23
Setting aside that Danny Elfman (Oingo Boingo, The Simpsons, composer extraordinarie...) is "God," this album is one of his greatest masterpieces ever. His scores and songs truly bring Tim Burton's greatest movie masterpiece (with due respect to Beetlejuice) to life. The music of Nightmare is a full half of the magic of the film, the characters being the other.
Every song is faithfully set to order here and flows seamlessly from one to the next. Unlike other soundtrack albums, this gem stands on its own as an auditory representation of the film, but also a pleasant album to listen to in its own right. I am far from being a fan of musicals, but this album is one of the great exceptions.
One of the best soundtracks ever!.......2007-01-04
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a legendary movie in my house, and this soundtrack, of course, follows suit. Danny Elfman is a genius! These songs are so much fun to listen to and sing along with! I highly, highly recommend adding this brilliant soundtrack to your collection!
Fantastic!!.......2006-11-09
When will Elfman get his due credit? The man is one of the most versatile composers of his day, and has not been awarded a thing. Personally I think that Nightmare before Christmas was his best. But Corpse Bride was fantastic. He know how to fit into Burton's visions perfectly.
"This is Halloween" and More........2006-09-29
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS is a bizarre film with a charming (though somewhat morbid) sensibility. There are many parts that make movie whole, but one of the things I enjoyed most about the film was the musical moments when the characters burst into song. This soundtrack to the film includes the vocal arrangements from the movie as well as the score written by Danny Elfman. Some of my favorite tunes on the album are:
"This Is Halloween"--the song that defines the spirit of the film.
"Jack's Lament"--a beautiful and haunting, tragically personal ballad about wanting more out of life. Face it, we can all relate to the way the Pumpkin King feels now and again.
"Kidnap the Sandy Claws"--Lock, Shock, and Barrel are a troublesome trio and their mischievous ways are highlighted in this song of unimaginable trickery.
"Oogie Boogie's Song"--the Boogeyman has always been a frightening creature but never has he been more approachable than here.
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS is not an album that everyone will enjoy. Fans of the movie, Danny Elfman diehards, and Tim Burton admirers will probably enjoy the cd. Other than that, it's hard to say because the album, like the song is a mixed-up variety of holidays and more.
Not my kind of music.......2006-08-14
After reading such good reviews, I decided to buy the CD. Only to discover it is not my kind of music. This is like a kindergarten kind of music.
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