Behind the Score: Edward Scissorhands

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Жыл бұрын

On this episode of Behind the Score, we dive into the magical world of Tim Burton - exploring the score for his 1990 fantasy film, Edward Scissorhands, composed by Danny Elfman. Including a look at the themes, orchestration, instrumentation, the key elements of the score, and more!
Composed by Danny Elfman
Arranged and MIDI Programmed by Ashton Gleckman
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@G3SM Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on being shared by Elfman himself! You have done amazing work here! Thank you for taking the time to truly honor this score.

@rebeccacampbell8020 17 сағат бұрын

I bought the soundtrack when I was in my late thirties )I'm 67 now). I used it to go to sleep. It worked like a charm every time. One day I took the CD with me on a long trip and listened to the whole thing, not realizing that there was one of the most romantic songs I have ever heard at the end of the CD, by Tom Jones - "With These Arms". I don't even like Tom Jones, but, I fell in love with him that day, lol. Since then, I've found videos of him singing with Janis Joplin, of all people.

@benmarleor 5 ай бұрын

The Edward Scissorhands soundtrack is the loveliest most celestial soundtrack I’ve ever heard

@denkinmusic Жыл бұрын

When I was young this is the movie that made me realise that I enjoyed the score as much as the visuals. I particularly remember the Ice Dance scene, massive turning point in my life realising how powerful film music can be.

@Soloist1983 Жыл бұрын

I literally played the Ice Dance theme when my daughter was born, it literally should be the first piece of music she ever heard.

@LightsandMotion Жыл бұрын

a timeless classic for a reason. so hauntingly beautiful

@therkadn Жыл бұрын

never loved movie music so much as a kid in the 90s until I saw this movie... then I researched Danny Elfman and found out he composed so many other themes I loved (Batman, Simpsons, Beetlejuice, Tales from the Crypt, Batman Returns), and so many more later on in life!

@AndrewsOpinion15 8 ай бұрын

great behind the score : - in edward scissorhands [1990] film !!!!

@athishayjain.m.k9257 Жыл бұрын

cue / score / suite 2:07 chapter 01 introduction 10:20 chapter 02 elements of score 20:25 chapter 03 the team 26:21 chapter 04 themes & track highlights 28:25 chapter 05 suite breakdown 34:27

@EricWatkins7 Жыл бұрын

Are you kidding me?! Your mock-up is incredibly accurate and just beautiful! Thank you SO much for doing this video. I'm only 6 minutes in and am flabbergasted, lol. Maybe one of my best finds ever on KZfaq.

@djlucas123 4 ай бұрын

Stumbled across this after seeing Edward Scissorhands at the theatre. Absolutely phenomenal breakdown of the score. Mind blown

@64guatemala Жыл бұрын

Good GOD, man!!!! You NAILED it!!!!!!! I have NEVER heard a synopsis of... well, dare I say it, my FAVORITE composer of all time. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!! SO much for sharing your phenomenal understanding of one of the all-time magnificent compositions ever made to picture! I mean that! Thank you 😊😊😊😊😊!

@jand.k.2897 Жыл бұрын

Glad that the "Behind the Score" videos are back. Learned so much by watching all of them. Thank you for sharing, Ashton!

@DarthHomercles Жыл бұрын

Some of my favorite music from one of my favorite movies. I love this. Thank you.

@franklesher4459 Жыл бұрын

A magical and marvelous composition of Danny Elfman. Of all the music soundtracks he created for a fiñm of Tim Burton, "Edward Scissorhands" is my favorite score, along with "Batman".

@crystlerosales9654 Жыл бұрын

I am so Blessed to see Danny Elfman in Hollywood Bowl in Oct and Banc Stadium in La year prior. His musical talent with Movies and his Career are something to brag about. I love Danny Elfman and I would love to see him every chance I can get.

@gregorymoore6794 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful presentation and breakdown Ashton! Very magical like the film and so enjoyable!

@jasonjrsp Жыл бұрын

Missed your documentaries my friend! Great work as usual! From one composer to another,Thank you!

@emanuel_soundtrack Жыл бұрын

This is one that i was looking for. Thanks for this Ashton!

@acevaptsarov8410 Жыл бұрын

Woooo! A fantastic episode, man! Thank youu!!

@rachelprighel4409 Жыл бұрын

I will agree with you on that point

@RicoDerks Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Tons of work! Presented really nicely, great job!

@bramvanoost Жыл бұрын

Fantastic dissection, thank you 🙏🏼

@JonAnderhub Жыл бұрын

Another great job. Thanks for doing this!

@bartoszstepkowski Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ashton for another great Behind the Score! Congrats on being noticed by Danny. PS: Nice beard man!😄Take care.

@anafilms3773 Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful themes all of us have ever listened. 🥹🥹

@Night360 Жыл бұрын

omg! That was amazing! Thanks so much for breaking this score down. I have watched this movie every year since it came out. I can't get enough of listening to it and you pretty much verified what I was hearing in the score. The different elements and not so obvious sounds (like the tambourine). Great video!

@lesterlovell Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Inspiring!

@michelo6571 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work Ashton, as always. Could you share the midi file to download please? It would be great to see the schedule. Please.

@drewrosecrans9728 Жыл бұрын

Been a fan since 1990 hell yeah 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@mariana.bojorges Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias por hacer este análisis 🎉❤ hermoso, lo disfruté muchísimo!

@scottglasgowmusic Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and breakdown!

@velinaband Жыл бұрын

This is incredible! Thank you for breaking this down and sharing with the rest of the class! 🥹

@drewrosecrans9728 Жыл бұрын

The music is beyond awesome and Danny elfman total genius 💯🤘🤘🤘🤘🎻🎻🎻🎻🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

@jazzdude7014 Жыл бұрын

its a great pleasure to watch you grow up, Ashton! Thanks for sharing your Life with us.... Your Mom and Dad must be very proud of you! I miss a bit the BTS downloadable Cubase Files which forced me to get into all the Orchestral Composing stuff recreating your Mockups with different Libraries. Atonement was my favourite! Thanks again for all you did the last years!

@Themineman101 Жыл бұрын

You are a class act @jazzdude. Thanks for your kind words. And yes, we are proud of this “kid” and beyond grateful for all of the amazing people like you that have supported him both musically and with his film projects. Have a kick ass day!!

@jazzdude7014 Жыл бұрын

@@Themineman101 well i am a proud dad too! Best wishes from Heidelberg, Germany! And say hello to your wife!

@jennifergleckman3854 Жыл бұрын

Hello! It has been a complete joy watching Ashton evolve over the years. Grateful for all the people who appreciate his work! How kind of you.

@bensmirmusic Жыл бұрын

Welcome back Ashton

@Julzantoine Жыл бұрын

Such a great video! Thank you so much! Could we have a list of the libraries used in this mock up? Thanks!

@brorberglund6686 Жыл бұрын

Awesome as always! Edward Scissorhands is easily one of my all time favorite soundtracks, and your programming really makes it come alive. Knocking it out of the park yet again! :D Could I ask what Kontakt patch you’re using on those tracks called «HZ Strings»? :)

@elgreccobar 9 ай бұрын

I would love to have this MIDI it is my favorite theme wONDERFULL WORK Ashton really emotional version of a great theme and film

@rossquaresmini5834 Жыл бұрын

Sempre grandissimo (;=))

@thisislance Жыл бұрын

Yeahhh, I'm just going to go ahead and Like this one before I even watch it.

@cringysarah 10 ай бұрын

i would love an in depth video about the cookie factory its such a interesting song with so many elements

@daniaiwa Жыл бұрын

Ay love all of your content. Can you do one episode for Casper by james horner please. That score means a lot to me. Thank you for your incredible videos

@vittoriovaglienti1606 Жыл бұрын

Congratulation and all of thanks for share your work ! I m interesting how type of Virtual Instrument do you use for strings ? Thank you so much If you will answer at my question

@WillWilson Жыл бұрын

Great work Ashton, any chance of a Midi export?

@emanuel_soundtrack Жыл бұрын

45:20 this Db/f is the neapolitan chord, a very especial chord for this style, because it makes the bridge from classical to modern tonal music. This happens because this chord was one of the first to force composers to chromatic mediant relationships. It is a substitute for the subdominant and its intensified form, this is why you have the G after this . 1:01:00 The modulation to chromatic mediant is common romantic technique, it is beautiful, but nothing incredible. Regarding the inversions, of course one has to use inversions in classical music, hard is not to do it? . Russian romantism is a very important influence there in the ST. Tchaikovsky and Co.

@cyrusmikhaildy-lim7569 11 ай бұрын

IM CRYINGGGG 7:14

@barbspiercing3350 Жыл бұрын

This si sucursal a key piece in cinema 🫶

@malllllkaii Жыл бұрын

Can you do Babylon or La La Land?

@Kwoon Жыл бұрын

Your RVB are sooo per fect. Which ones do you use Ashton ?

@AshtonGleckman Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s QL Spaces and Blackhole from Eventide

@Kwoon Жыл бұрын

@@AshtonGleckman Thank you so much man. Keep on doing cool stuff

@richardchaffer3461 Жыл бұрын

Hi, great analysis! Please could you say which version of Logic and which additional plug-ins you are using for the instruments and choir in this video please?

@AshtonGleckman Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The choirs are Liberis from 8dio for the children's choir and Lacrimossa for everything else, mainly women's choir. For Logic, I believe its version 10.7 or 10.8.

@richardchaffer3461 Жыл бұрын

@@AshtonGleckman Thank you :)

@johand_utopia Жыл бұрын

@@AshtonGleckman What orchestral libraries did you use? It sounds incredible and so real. Kudos for your MIDI-skills.

@amandapike2477 Жыл бұрын

It might resemble 50s or 60s suburbia but it's not. Jim's father has a VCR. Personal four head VCRs didn't exist until the late 70s.

@AshtonGleckman Жыл бұрын

I was referring to the aesthetic of the neighborhood and the production design, not the time the film is set. The rich solid colors of those ranch houses is super 1950s/60s styled. 🙂