Danny Elfman | Follow his instinct… from Beetlejuice to Wednesday

Batman. Therefore, Edward Scissorhands, Good Will Hunting, Spider-Man, Alice in Wonderland, Silver Linings Playbookthe timeless theme of Simpson. Moreover, The notes of all these works are those of Danny Elfman. Similarly, The prolific composer will be honored by the Fantasia festival next week. For example, Summary of a fascinating conversation.

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We could have continued the list of titles for a long time. Furthermore, Danny Elfman wrote the scores of more than 100 films and the opening songs of a dozen series. Furthermore, At 72, the Californian is still very busy. Additionally, Furthermore, Last year, he notably returned to his old friend Tim danny elfman | follow his Burton for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Moreover, Almost 40 years earlier, their relationship and their careers have been launched with Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.

« Paul Reubens [qui incarne Pee-wee] had taken note of my name after seeing. For example, Forbidden Zonea film that I had made with my brother’s theater troupe a few years before. Moreover, When Paul suggested to me Tim to compose music, he replied: “He’s not a Rock’n’Roll guy? In addition, I know his group [Oingo Boingo]. In addition, ” We clicked out from our first meeting.

Even after collaborating on fifteen other films. In addition, on the series WednesdayDanny Elfman does not know precisely why their imaginations coexist so well. In addition, “When I met Tim, it was quite obvious that we pay similar backgrounds. Furthermore, We grew up with films of monsters, horror and fantasy. Moreover, We were also strange young people, on the sidelines. Consequently, I do not know if Tim would admit it, but I think he felt like me, ”explains the American musician.

Inspiration like a well – Danny elfman | follow his

Danny Elfman operates according to two principles when he composes for the big screen. Therefore, First, “the film dictates everything”. Moreover, “But I understood over the years that the same film can be carried by very different styles. Meanwhile, Thus. the most important thing danny elfman | follow his for a composer is to interpret musically what the director has in mind, “said the one who has been cited four times at the Oscars.

Sometimes inspiration comes quickly. ” For Mars Attacks !I saw a preliminary animated sequence of the arrival of flying saucers. I immediately heard a room in my head. I asked that we stop the projection so that I can take notes, ”recalls Danny Elfman.

Sometimes it’s more laborious. “” Big Fish, Batman, Edward Scissorhands have required a lot of experimentation. I worked for weeks on Big Fish Before finding what was at the heart of music. Danny Elfman compares the search for inspiration for water picking in a well. “We go down the bucket without knowing if there is water. The more we go down, the more we start to panic, we begin to fear to die dehydrated. Then, suddenly, we hear Splash! »»

After more than 40 years of career, Danny Elfman believes that this impression of blind quest will never cease. You just have to persist.

Classic by cinema

What also distinguishes Danny Elfman is his versatility. If his contributions to Tim Burton films danny elfman | follow his have common characteristics. he drew from various registers for the four Men in Blackthe trilogy Fifty Shades, Chicago, Justice League et Nacho Libre.

The winner of three prizes Emmy. a Grammy attributes his vast palette to his “learning” of classical music through cinema.

He also quotes Erich Wolfgang Korngold, John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith among his influences.

When it is pointed out to him the popularity of film music concerts, Danny Elfman wishes to tell us a story. “When I was ordered my first symphonic work. about 15 years ago, the conductor said to me:” Film music is classical music today. ” I replied: “No, classical music is classical music today. There is no distinction.” People move to hear the pieces ofEdward Scissorhands. Batman et Beetlejuice Because they love these films and want to remember their memory. »»

In Montreal

Next year, Danny Elfman and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra will together develop a trumpet concerto. “Writing for a concert that is not linked to a film remains my biggest challenge. because the public has no bearings to establish a link. People only come for music. It’s a challenge, but that I really like! »»

D’ici là, Danny Elfman sera dans la métropole le 24 juillet pour recevoir le prix Cheval noir de Fantasia honorant l’ensemble de sa carrière. « Je ne prends pas les trophées trop danny elfman | follow his au sérieux. mais quand ils sont remis par des festivals de films de genre, comme Fantasia, c’est toujours plus agréable et spécial, parce que ce sont les films que j’aime », indique le compositeur.

En plus de la remise de prix. jeudi prochain, Danny Elfman participera à une discussion sur la musique qu’il a composée pour le court métrage d’animation Bullet Time, d’Eddie Alcazar, dont la projection précédera la rencontre. Le tout commence à 15 h, au cinéma du Musée.

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Danny Elfman en trois réalisateurs et les Simpsons

Tim Burton

Depuis leur première collaboration sur Pee-wee’s Big Adventure en 1985, Tim Burton et Danny Elfman ont enchaîné les succès populaires : deux Beetlejuice, deux Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland, Dumbo… Le duo s’est séparé un moment à la suite de la production intense de The Nightmare Before Christmas, que Burton a produit, mais il s’est réconcilié pour Mars Attacks !.

Extrait d’Ice Dance d’Edward Scissorhands

Sam Raimi

Autre spécialiste de l’horreur étrange qui mélange comédie et épouvante, Sam Raimi a fait appel à Danny Elfman huit fois. La première, en 1990, pour Darkman. Les deux ont renoué pour d’autres films de superhéros : la trilogie Spider-Man et Doctor Strange in the Multiverse. of Madness. Ils se retrouveront pour Send Help, prévu en janvier prochain.

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Gus Van Sant

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Avec Gus Van Sant, Danny Elfman a exploré différents genres. La comédie noire (To Die For). le drame (Good Will Hunting, Promised Land), le drame biographique (Milk), le drame romantique (Restless) et la comédie dramatique (Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot). Son travail sur Good Will Hunting et Milk lui a valu deux citations aux Oscars.

Extrait de Main Title de Good Will Hunting

The Simpsons

« Lorsque j’ai rencontré Matt Groening [le créateur de la série]he showed me models drawn in pencil for the opening theme. I liked inspiration. animation style, but I thought he was not even going to last an entire season, ”says Danny Elfman, always amazed by the longevity of the longevity of the longevity of Simpsons. Thirty-six seasons later, he believes that there will be Homer’s face engraved on his tombstone.

Extract from the theme of The Simpsons