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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Overture | |||
| 2. Opening | |||
| 3. This Is Halloween | |||
| 4. Jack's Lament | |||
| 5. Doctor Finklestein / In The Forest | |||
| 6. What's This? | |||
| 7. Town Meeting Song | |||
| 8. Jack And Sally Montage | |||
| 9. Jack's Obsession | |||
| 10. Kidnap The Sandy Claws | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. This Is Halloween - Marilyn Manson | |||
| 2. Sally's Song - Fiona Apple | |||
| 3. What's This? - Fall Out Boy | |||
| 4. Kidnap The Sandy Claws - She Wants Revenge | |||
| 5. This Is Halloween - Panic! At The Disco | |||
| 6. Making Christmas (Demo) | |||
| 7. Oogie Boogie's Song (Demo) | |||
| 8. This Is Halloween (Demo) | |||
| 9. Kidnap The Sandy Claws (Demo) | |||
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I got this CD for my boyfriend for Christmas last year, and he absolutely loves it!
Both of us are Tim Burton and "Nightmare Before Christmas" fans, so of course it wasn't long before I borrowed it for myself.
The first disc is basically the original soundtrack, so if you already have the standard version then you'll already know what tracks are there and how great it is to listen to. A wonderful addition is that the soundtrack has actually been re-mastered, so the music is clearer, and still a delight to hear.
The second disc is where it gets interesting. The first four tracks are songs from the delightful movie performed by well known artists. Here's the basic rundown.
"This is Halloween", performed by Marilyn Manson: he really does good impersonations of the various ghoul and ghost characters that sing in this piece. And of course, Mr Manson himself is the "prince of darkness" so the two really accommodate each other. The guitars in this song are not too heavy for non-fans of Manson to be thrown off listening to this track.
"Sally's Song", performed by Fiona Apple: her deep, husky voice and thought provoking performance really brings out an emotional depth that transcends the original version. The band performing with her really out do themselves as well. Easily my favourite on the 2nd disc.
"What's this?", performed by Fall Out Boy: Ok, they're not my favourite band, but they bring good energy into this up-beat song, and the intro is nicely done to drag you in. All in all a good attempt!
"Kidnap the Santy Claws", performed by She Wants Revenge: when I first listened to the song, I barely recognised it, I couldn't sing along with it because I failed to find the melody. The vocals are slightly monotone as well. I'm not a fan of She Wants Revenge anyway, which may have something to do with it. Fans may enjoy this rendition of it.
"This is Halloween", performed by Panic at the Disco: Personally I would've like this band to perform another song on the soundtrack, just simply because after hearing Marilyn Manson's version people will compare. Plus there are so many other great songs to choose from. But it was a creative attempt, using various instruments and again bring out the individual characters in the song in a whole new light. Yet again this band I don't listen to on a regular basis so my comments are slightly limited.
The last four are demos of four songs from the original soundtrack sung by Danny Elfman, it's great to hear all the additional lines that weren't added to the final version of movie and Danny sings as smoothly and superbly as ever.
This is a must have CD if you love the movie and don't already hold the soundtrack in your music collection. Even if you do have the original version the enhancement of the 1st disc and the additional 2nd disc is enough to make any fan rush to the check out with this in their basket.
If you love musical soundtracks, gothic under-tone music and/or a fan of Danny Elfman's work, this is a must.
The CD comes with a booklet containing lyrics, 2 discs of music and a 3D (holographic) cover. Please plus note that this is an import from America which is why the price is notably higher than the standard version.
Both of us are Tim Burton and "Nightmare Before Christmas" fans, so of course it wasn't long before I borrowed it for myself.
The first disc is basically the original soundtrack, so if you already have the standard version then you'll already know what tracks are there and how great it is to listen to. A wonderful addition is that the soundtrack has actually been re-mastered, so the music is clearer, and still a delight to hear.
The second disc is where it gets interesting. The first four tracks are songs from the delightful movie performed by well known artists. Here's the basic rundown.
"This is Halloween", performed by Marilyn Manson: he really does good impersonations of the various ghoul and ghost characters that sing in this piece. And of course, Mr Manson himself is the "prince of darkness" so the two really accommodate each other. The guitars in this song are not too heavy for non-fans of Manson to be thrown off listening to this track.
"Sally's Song", performed by Fiona Apple: her deep, husky voice and thought provoking performance really brings out an emotional depth that transcends the original version. The band performing with her really out do themselves as well. Easily my favourite on the 2nd disc.
"What's this?", performed by Fall Out Boy: Ok, they're not my favourite band, but they bring good energy into this up-beat song, and the intro is nicely done to drag you in. All in all a good attempt!
"Kidnap the Santy Claws", performed by She Wants Revenge: when I first listened to the song, I barely recognised it, I couldn't sing along with it because I failed to find the melody. The vocals are slightly monotone as well. I'm not a fan of She Wants Revenge anyway, which may have something to do with it. Fans may enjoy this rendition of it.
"This is Halloween", performed by Panic at the Disco: Personally I would've like this band to perform another song on the soundtrack, just simply because after hearing Marilyn Manson's version people will compare. Plus there are so many other great songs to choose from. But it was a creative attempt, using various instruments and again bring out the individual characters in the song in a whole new light. Yet again this band I don't listen to on a regular basis so my comments are slightly limited.
The last four are demos of four songs from the original soundtrack sung by Danny Elfman, it's great to hear all the additional lines that weren't added to the final version of movie and Danny sings as smoothly and superbly as ever.
This is a must have CD if you love the movie and don't already hold the soundtrack in your music collection. Even if you do have the original version the enhancement of the 1st disc and the additional 2nd disc is enough to make any fan rush to the check out with this in their basket.
If you love musical soundtracks, gothic under-tone music and/or a fan of Danny Elfman's work, this is a must.
The CD comes with a booklet containing lyrics, 2 discs of music and a 3D (holographic) cover. Please plus note that this is an import from America which is why the price is notably higher than the standard version.
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40 of 44 people found the following review helpful
A steal if you don't own the soundtrack already....still a bargain if you do
3 Nov 2006
Format:Audio CD
I was iffy about purchasing this as I already owned a copy of the sountrack. The remastering, however, is top notch. Nothing more needs to be said of the great soundtrack itself.
The second disc is a mixed bag. There are two really good covers, one that's okay, and two that are just deplorable. Marilyn Manson and Danny Elfman is a match made in heaven (and I use that term VERY loosely). Manson's approach to the vocals encapsulates his own style while maintaining every piece of integrity of the original. I've never been a fan of Fiona Apple, but the emotional breadth given to Sally's Song deserves accolades. It's beautiful, taking the song to new heights. Fall Out Boy does a credible "What's This," which is fun, even if its nothing spectacular. She Wants Revenge, still trying to capitalize on the fame of Interpol and the newfound love of Post punk industrial is montonous in their version of Kidnap the Sandy Claws. I've concluded that all She Wants Revenge songs sound the same. Panic At the Disco give us a weird, overdramatic version of This Is Halloween. Its failure is that it is not fun, and it's a fun song.
Then there are the demos. These are fantastic, if for no other reason, then because Elfman does all the vocals himself. There is a note in the liner notes saying "All vocals by Danny Elfman" in regards to the demos. He does some amazing work, probably fooling with many synths and vocal layering. This is Halloween and Kidnap the Sandy Claws really show this. Of particular interest though are the cuts that were done to Making Christmas. It's fun to hear a version that was clearly a work in progress. Despite these being demos and Elfman probably only needing to provide a guiding vocal, he really has fun with these. While Oogie Boogie's Song is no match for the version that appears on the soundtrack, Elfman is clearly having a good time paying homage to one of his heroes, Cab Calloway. Overall, at less than 15 bucks, this collection is a steal.
The second disc is a mixed bag. There are two really good covers, one that's okay, and two that are just deplorable. Marilyn Manson and Danny Elfman is a match made in heaven (and I use that term VERY loosely). Manson's approach to the vocals encapsulates his own style while maintaining every piece of integrity of the original. I've never been a fan of Fiona Apple, but the emotional breadth given to Sally's Song deserves accolades. It's beautiful, taking the song to new heights. Fall Out Boy does a credible "What's This," which is fun, even if its nothing spectacular. She Wants Revenge, still trying to capitalize on the fame of Interpol and the newfound love of Post punk industrial is montonous in their version of Kidnap the Sandy Claws. I've concluded that all She Wants Revenge songs sound the same. Panic At the Disco give us a weird, overdramatic version of This Is Halloween. Its failure is that it is not fun, and it's a fun song.
Then there are the demos. These are fantastic, if for no other reason, then because Elfman does all the vocals himself. There is a note in the liner notes saying "All vocals by Danny Elfman" in regards to the demos. He does some amazing work, probably fooling with many synths and vocal layering. This is Halloween and Kidnap the Sandy Claws really show this. Of particular interest though are the cuts that were done to Making Christmas. It's fun to hear a version that was clearly a work in progress. Despite these being demos and Elfman probably only needing to provide a guiding vocal, he really has fun with these. While Oogie Boogie's Song is no match for the version that appears on the soundtrack, Elfman is clearly having a good time paying homage to one of his heroes, Cab Calloway. Overall, at less than 15 bucks, this collection is a steal.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Clearer Mix
25 Oct 2006
Format:Audio CD
I bought this edition for the bonus disc and the 3D cover, but I am also pleased to say that the new mix of the original soundtrack is cleaner, more clear, more fun to listen to. Maybe it is too subtle a difference for casual listeners, for me it is newly fresh.
The bonus disc is great especially for the Elfman demos.
The bonus disc is great especially for the Elfman demos.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful Treat For Halloween or Christmas
30 Oct 2006
Format:Audio CD
I've fallen in love with the music from The Nightmare Before Christmas, this is always my weakness of mine when it comes to my favorite movies. I never really watched The Nightmare Before Christmas when it first came out, I was only 2 years old. Though, I do remember a few things in it. I wanted to actually see it, so I decided to go see NBC 3-D. It blew my mind, this movie was perfect for 3-D! Just amazing! Yes, well enough of my life story.
Of course the first CD, the original soundtrack, is fun to listen to, but I do have favorites like "Kidnap the Sandy Claws" and "Oogie Boogie's Song".
But the second CD I was a little weary of and excited because:
A. I don't listen to those artists
B. I was looking forward to Danny Elfman's demos
I was completely in shock of what I heard! Although I love the originals, the bonus tracks were good, too. The track that really stood out was Fiona Apple singing "Sally's Song", her voice was perfect for it, so chilling and haunting. Fall Out Boy, who I really depise, did a good rendition of "What's This". But why did She Wants Revenge go and completely mutiliate my favorite song "Kidnap the Sandy Claws"? That's the only horrible track.
The Danny Elfman demos were a complete treat. I liked his version of "Oogie Boogie's Song", although I like the deepness of Ken Page's voice in the original.
Overall, this CD is one of the best soundtracks you could buy, I highly recommend it for fans of the movie.
Of course the first CD, the original soundtrack, is fun to listen to, but I do have favorites like "Kidnap the Sandy Claws" and "Oogie Boogie's Song".
But the second CD I was a little weary of and excited because:
A. I don't listen to those artists
B. I was looking forward to Danny Elfman's demos
I was completely in shock of what I heard! Although I love the originals, the bonus tracks were good, too. The track that really stood out was Fiona Apple singing "Sally's Song", her voice was perfect for it, so chilling and haunting. Fall Out Boy, who I really depise, did a good rendition of "What's This". But why did She Wants Revenge go and completely mutiliate my favorite song "Kidnap the Sandy Claws"? That's the only horrible track.
The Danny Elfman demos were a complete treat. I liked his version of "Oogie Boogie's Song", although I like the deepness of Ken Page's voice in the original.
Overall, this CD is one of the best soundtracks you could buy, I highly recommend it for fans of the movie.
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