Big Fish
Danny Elfman · 2003
61 min · 23 tracks · new wave · ska
A whimsical orchestral tapestry woven with playful melodies and poignant themes reflecting life's fleeting moments.
Big Fish is an album by Danny Elfman, released in 2003. A whimsical orchestral tapestry woven with playful melodies and poignant themes reflecting life's fleeting moments. 'Big Fish' received critical acclaim for its innovative score, leading to nominations for several awards including a Grammy Award nomination for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media. The album also contributed to the film's artistic success, enhancing its storytelling and emotional resonance, which solidified Elfman's reputation as a master of film composition. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Big Fish sound like?
A whimsical orchestral tapestry woven with playful melodies and poignant themes reflecting life's fleeting moments. Rooted in new wave and ska.
What makes Big Fish by Danny Elfman notable?
'Big Fish' received critical acclaim for its innovative score, leading to nominations for several awards including a Grammy Award nomination for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media. The album also contributed to the film's artistic success, enhancing its storytelling and emotional resonance, which solidified Elfman's reputation as a master of film composition. By the time 'Big Fish' was released in 2003, Danny Elfman had already established himself as a prominent film composer following his work on Tim Burton films like 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993). This soundtrack marked a significant moment in his career, showcasing his ability to blend traditional orchestration with contemporary styles while maintaining a narrative depth aligned with the film's magical realism.
How many songs are on Big Fish?
Big Fish has 23 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Man of the Hour Standout 3:45
- 2 Dinah 2:17
- 3 Everyday 2:09
- 4 All Shook Up 1:58
- 5 Five O’Clock World 2:10
- 6 Ramblin’ Man 4:57
- 7 Let’s Work Together 3:13
- 8 Pictures 0:45
- 9 Big Fish (Titles) Standout 4:32
- 10 Shoe Stealing 0:54
- 11 Underwater 1:53
- 12 Sandra’s Theme Standout 2:22
- 13 The Growing Montage 2:40
- 14 Leaving Spectre 1:59
- 15 Return to Spectre 2:12
- 16 Rebuilding 1:18
- 17 The Journey Home 2:10
- 18 In the Tub 1:18
- 19 Sandra’s Farewell 1:16
- 20 Finale 11:10
- 21 End Titles 2:41
- 22 Jenny’s Theme 1:45
- 23 Twice the Love (Siamese Twins’ Song) 1:49
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