ToTW 2/28/2010

Track of the Week: "S.O.P. Theme #1: Standard Operating Procedure" by Danny Elfman, from Standard Operating Procedure



If there is anyone who can do melancholy well, it's Danny Elfman. If you can forget for a moment that Standard Operating Procedure is about the Abu-Ghraib atrocities, Elfman's music is reminiscent of his work on Wanted in being menacing, weighty, and mysterious. Much like Debney's Passion of Christ, however, the subject material is forever associated with the music, which can be annoying when the emotional response to the score runs contrary to the movie. Whatever you're opinion of film, Elfman's work is still worth a listen, even if you have to conjure up something more pleasant in you're imagination to go with this music.

 - 'Till Next Time, Soundtrack Fans!

ToTW Catch Up: 11/08/2009

Track of the Week: "Crime Spree" by Danny Elfman, from Dick Tracy



I loves me some Danny Elfman, so even though his score for Dick Tracy may be rather derivative of his score for Batman, I find it enjoyable nonetheless. One of the stand-out cues from this score is the swingy, jazzy "Crime Spree," full of Elfman's trademark zany-ness. The main theme isn't half bad either, along with the rest of the Gershwin-influenced album ("Tess' Theme" is also one to listen to). If you're any kind of Elfman enthusiast, don't pass this one up!

 - 'Till Next Time, Soundtrack Fans!