Danny Elfman - Dark Shadows (Original Score) '2012

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       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) 

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