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Promotional / bootleg albums

A very basic listing from dodgy websites and the even dodgier people on the EZ messageboard, covering promotional albums, DVD-rips and session recordings. Please note that this is neither a shopping list or a trading centre for what are mostly non-legal items.

Spider-Man Themes 101

In answer to criticisims of Elfman's scores for their lack of thematicism, Duncan Bohannon lists (with midi illustration) those he found in his favourite scores. Let that be a lesson to you!
(Added to the site March 2004)
See also Blunt's Spider-Man main title music analysed by ear
 

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Batman Returns

Ian Davis takes an academic and in-depth look at the inner-workings of Elfman's sequel score to the 1989 blockbuster. Features in-depth coverage of the leitmotifs and examines the score's mix in the film, the composer's thoughts on the matter, and other recordings of the music of Batman Returns.
A must-read for all Elfman fans.
(Added to the site Winter 2000)

Summer School

An Elfman Zone Exclusive! Now you can hear Danny Elfman's score to this 1987 Carl Reiner comedy. These cues have NEVER BEEN RELEASED! Clips by Pascal Knoerr.
(Added to the site Fall 2000)

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Mars Attacks! - The Complete Score

The Groovy Yak takes an in-depth look at Mars Attacks!- the film, the score, the soundtrack, and the bootleg. Don't run!
We are your friends!
(Added to the site Summer 2000)

Completing Edward

A brilliant article by The Texas Ranger. The most complete account of the Edward Scissorhands score to be found on the internet. A must-read.
(Added to the site Summer 1999)

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The Good Will Promo

A great commentary on the music of Good Will Hunting as heard on the Good Will Hunting Promo by Josh James. Read this before shelling out the big bucks for a copy of the promo. Also included are realaudio samples of the score.
(Added to the site Summer 1999)

Music for a Darkened Knight

The Groovy Yak's account of the music from Tim Burton's Batman films. This feature is a bit dated- it will be updated soon.
(Added to the site late 1996)

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Elfman on the Small Screen

Team Yak (Ian, Tex, and the Yak) take a look at the majority of Elfman's television work.
This page is now part of the regular filmography section. Keep an eye out for updates!


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Lastly, two commentaries have been written my the Groovy Yak and Ian Davis on Elfman's two compilation albums-
Music for a Darkened Theater Volume One and Music for a Darkened Theater Volume two.
Both have been added to the site in 1998. It's a must-read if you are a new Elfman fan.