Danny Elfman - Dark Shadows (Original Score) (2012)
BAND/ARTIST: Danny Elfman
- Title: Dark Shadows (Original Score)
- Year Of Release: 2012
- Label: WaterTower Music
- Genre: Soundtracks
- Quality: 16-44100 FLAC +booklet
- Total Time: 00:52:54
- Total Size: 271 MB
- WebSite: Album Preview
The cult classic supernatural soap opera Dark Shadows has a rich musical history, including the show's Grammy-nominated "Quentin's Theme," part of Robert Cobert's groundbreaking score, which remains one of the best-selling TV soundtracks. While Tim Burton's 2012 film adaptation of the series was much more intentionally campy, Danny Elfman's score remains more or less true to the original's gothic grandeur while adding his own distinctive touches. It's not till the very end of the majestic "Dark Shadows - Prologue" that the towering strings and choir feel intentionally overwrought. Elfman uses classic musical horror tropes -- scrabbling strings, wistfully eerie solo vocals -- so skillfully and knowingly that his fans as well as fans of horror soundtracks in general will appreciate the mix of seriousness and playfulness in them. Elfman also nods to Cobert's score with tracks such as "Hypno Music" and "Deadly Handshake," which boasts a melody that recalls the original Dark Shadows theme song, replete with suspenseful vibraphone and murky, lingering woodwinds. Things get more interesting on "Shadows - Reprise," which is propelled by zooming analog synths that evoke the film's early-'70s setting in a completely different way. Throughout the score, Elfman balances horror, suspense, and the faintest wisp of romance cleverly, and with just enough camp to underscore that this is music for a (very dark) comedy. While it may not be as indelible as Cobert's music, Elfman's Dark Shadows is scary good fun for fans of the composer and the film.
Tracklist:
1-1. Danny Elfman - Dark Shadows Prologue (Uncut) (07:52)
1-2. Danny Elfman - Resurrection (02:55)
1-3. Danny Elfman - Vicki Enters Collinwood (01:21)
1-4. Danny Elfman - Deadly Handshake (02:15)
1-5. Danny Elfman - Shadows (Reprise) (01:08)
1-6. Danny Elfman - Is It Her? (00:43)
1-7. Danny Elfman - Barnabas Comes Home (04:18)
1-8. Danny Elfman - Vicki's Nightmare (01:26)
1-9. Danny Elfman - Hypno Music (00:48)
1-10. Danny Elfman - Killing Dr. Hoffman (01:14)
1-11. Danny Elfman - Dumping the Body (00:59)
1-12. Danny Elfman - Roger Departs (02:34)
1-13. Danny Elfman - Burn Baby Burn / In-Tombed (02:49)
1-14. Danny Elfman - Lava Lamp (02:17)
1-15. Danny Elfman - The Angry Mob (04:40)
1-16. Danny Elfman - House of Blood (03:39)
1-17. Danny Elfman - Final Confrontation (02:21)
1-18. Danny Elfman - Widows' Hill (Finale) (03:47)
1-19. Danny Elfman - The End? (Uncut) (02:43)
1-20. Danny Elfman - More The End? (01:55)
1-21. Danny Elfman - We Will End You! (01:10)
Tracklist:
1-1. Danny Elfman - Dark Shadows Prologue (Uncut) (07:52)
1-2. Danny Elfman - Resurrection (02:55)
1-3. Danny Elfman - Vicki Enters Collinwood (01:21)
1-4. Danny Elfman - Deadly Handshake (02:15)
1-5. Danny Elfman - Shadows (Reprise) (01:08)
1-6. Danny Elfman - Is It Her? (00:43)
1-7. Danny Elfman - Barnabas Comes Home (04:18)
1-8. Danny Elfman - Vicki's Nightmare (01:26)
1-9. Danny Elfman - Hypno Music (00:48)
1-10. Danny Elfman - Killing Dr. Hoffman (01:14)
1-11. Danny Elfman - Dumping the Body (00:59)
1-12. Danny Elfman - Roger Departs (02:34)
1-13. Danny Elfman - Burn Baby Burn / In-Tombed (02:49)
1-14. Danny Elfman - Lava Lamp (02:17)
1-15. Danny Elfman - The Angry Mob (04:40)
1-16. Danny Elfman - House of Blood (03:39)
1-17. Danny Elfman - Final Confrontation (02:21)
1-18. Danny Elfman - Widows' Hill (Finale) (03:47)
1-19. Danny Elfman - The End? (Uncut) (02:43)
1-20. Danny Elfman - More The End? (01:55)
1-21. Danny Elfman - We Will End You! (01:10)
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