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Danny Elfman - What’s This? (from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”)

Dec 15, 2021
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ANECDOTE

The Birth of Jack Skellington

  • Tim Burton presented the story of The Nightmare Before Christmas to Danny Elfman with drawings.
  • Elfman, already familiar with Burton's style, immediately connected with the character Jack Skellington.
ANECDOTE

Bedtime Stories for a Movie Score

  • Tim Burton's storytelling process involved narrating the story like a bedtime story to Elfman.
  • This allowed Elfman to visualize the scenes and compose music accordingly.
INSIGHT

Bit-by-Bit Storytelling

  • Elfman asked Burton to tell him the story bit by bit.
  • He'd then write notes and tell Burton to continue, fostering a collaborative process.
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