Beetlejuice
Danny Elfman
" Crazy score captures some wicked moments, consider that good and bad "Written by Thomas Glorieux - Review of the regular release
Way back in 1988, Elfman was the hottest little composer of his time. Who can forget what Batman did for the crowd back then? And while we are at the subject of hand (namely darker movies), Elfman was always on board to give them the trademark Danny Elfman sound. Alongside Scrooged, it was Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice that stirred the crowd with an insane if perfect fitting score.
As the time went by, Tim Burton realized the impossible and Danny Elfman was there to make it magical. The movie is one of those over absurd (zany) productions that just connects through the excellent acting (Michael Keaton is hilarious), the incredible special effects (at the time) and just the right doses of Burton's zany mood. And all was made magical through Elfman's score.
Applauded by most, accepted by some, difficult at times for me. Beetlejuice is a fitting score all right. It holds a downright perfect sound, but there's no denying that the zany listening experience will make one sea sick from time to time! Of course, Beetlejuice can not become any zanier and wackier than this, and in all the mayhem Elfman still brings us his magical voice. Because "Main Titles" is definitely one of the best Elfman openers of all time. It has what we love about him, a perfect development of a theme, a wacky beat and an Elfman magic that makes it so damn astonishing.
Another track that does wonders in the movie is "The Incantation", a choral developed spiritual wave that brings more interest than the pope's Christmas speech. But of course, as I've told it before, the zany background may do wonders for the movie, it isn't that easy on disc. Accepting it is one thing, but enjoying it is another. And for me that is one of Beetlejuice's biggest difficulties.
However don't forget that there are 2 classics songs as well, sung by Harry Belafonte that work extremely well inside and outside the movie.
So, people might consider Beetlejuice to be one of Elfman's most adored creations, but I still manage to disconnect when I reach the harder moments. After all this is as zany as you can get them. So this is not for the Elfman newbie. But a thing that always helps is seeing the movie. After all it is one of Burton's most hilarious movies, and then you'll discover it is possible to have a good Day-O when listening to Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.
Tracklisting
1. Main Titles (2.28) Excellent track
2. Travel Music (1.07)
3. The Book / Obituaries (1.29)
4. Enter... "The Family" / Sand Worm Planet (2.49)
5. The Fly (0.48)
6. Lydia Discovers? (0.56)
7. In the Model (1.32)
8. Juno's Theme (0.47)
9. Beetle-Snake (2.08)
10. "Sold" (0.33)
11. The Flier / Lydia's Pep Talk (1.22)
12. Day-O: Harry Belafonte (3.04)
13. The Incantation (3.12)
14. Lydia Strikes a Bargain... (0.50)
15. ShowTime (1.07)
16. "Laughs" (2.32)
17. The Wedding (2.02)
18. The Aftermath (1.21)
19. End Credits (2.48)
20. Jump in Line (Shake, Shake Senora): Harry Belafonte (3.43)
Total Length: 37.00
As the time went by, Tim Burton realized the impossible and Danny Elfman was there to make it magical. The movie is one of those over absurd (zany) productions that just connects through the excellent acting (Michael Keaton is hilarious), the incredible special effects (at the time) and just the right doses of Burton's zany mood. And all was made magical through Elfman's score.
Applauded by most, accepted by some, difficult at times for me. Beetlejuice is a fitting score all right. It holds a downright perfect sound, but there's no denying that the zany listening experience will make one sea sick from time to time! Of course, Beetlejuice can not become any zanier and wackier than this, and in all the mayhem Elfman still brings us his magical voice. Because "Main Titles" is definitely one of the best Elfman openers of all time. It has what we love about him, a perfect development of a theme, a wacky beat and an Elfman magic that makes it so damn astonishing.
Another track that does wonders in the movie is "The Incantation", a choral developed spiritual wave that brings more interest than the pope's Christmas speech. But of course, as I've told it before, the zany background may do wonders for the movie, it isn't that easy on disc. Accepting it is one thing, but enjoying it is another. And for me that is one of Beetlejuice's biggest difficulties.
However don't forget that there are 2 classics songs as well, sung by Harry Belafonte that work extremely well inside and outside the movie.
So, people might consider Beetlejuice to be one of Elfman's most adored creations, but I still manage to disconnect when I reach the harder moments. After all this is as zany as you can get them. So this is not for the Elfman newbie. But a thing that always helps is seeing the movie. After all it is one of Burton's most hilarious movies, and then you'll discover it is possible to have a good Day-O when listening to Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.
Tracklisting
1. Main Titles (2.28) Excellent track
2. Travel Music (1.07)
3. The Book / Obituaries (1.29)
4. Enter... "The Family" / Sand Worm Planet (2.49)
5. The Fly (0.48)
6. Lydia Discovers? (0.56)
7. In the Model (1.32)
8. Juno's Theme (0.47)
9. Beetle-Snake (2.08)
10. "Sold" (0.33)
11. The Flier / Lydia's Pep Talk (1.22)
12. Day-O: Harry Belafonte (3.04)
13. The Incantation (3.12)
14. Lydia Strikes a Bargain... (0.50)
15. ShowTime (1.07)
16. "Laughs" (2.32)
17. The Wedding (2.02)
18. The Aftermath (1.21)
19. End Credits (2.48)
20. Jump in Line (Shake, Shake Senora): Harry Belafonte (3.43)
Total Length: 37.00