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Live From Lincoln Center: Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton
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Live From Lincoln Center: Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton (2015)

Oct 30, 2015 1h 30m Music Documentary

Composer and performer Danny Elfman, Tim Burton’s prolific musical collaborator, descends on Lincoln Center with an 88-piece orchestra, 44-voice choir and a colorful assortment of fans and fanatics. Live from Lincoln Center will capture all the excitement of this cultural invasion, climaxing in performances of Elfman’s most beloved Burton scores from films like Batman, Beetlejuice, Alice in Wonderland, Big Fish, Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas, which features Elfman singing his iconic songs. Accompanying the music are film clips from select movies as well as original sketches and storyboards created by Tim Burton. We’ll also delve into the surreal spectacle behind the performance, offering a whimsical look at Elfman and friends as they arrive on campus and prepare for the show. It’s a stylish musical journey filled with nods to the extraordinary vision of Tim Burton and Danny Elfman.

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John Mauceri
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John Mauceri

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Danny Elfman
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Danny Elfman

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Tim Burton
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Tim Burton

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Ingrid Michaelson
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Thematic Analysis

Live From Lincoln Center: Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton represents a fascinating example of Music/Documentary cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on interpersonal relationships and emotional connections. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.

Released in 2015, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its critical acclaim reflects its artistic achievements and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Live From Lincoln Center: Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton took approximately 28 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 90 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 135 minutes long.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 7 months to complete.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 8 weeks before filming began.
  • The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.

Historical Context

  • In 2015, when this film is released:
  • Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
  • Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

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Details

  • Release Date: October 30, 2015
  • Runtime: 1h 30m

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