Danny Elfman is a man without whom the beloved films and cartoons of humanity would not be such. The American composer subtly feels the line between mysticism and the real world. Masterfully conveys all the magic that lies in the mysterious moments.
early years
Robert Danny Elfman was born on May 29, 1953 in Los Angeles. His mother, Blossom Elfman (Bernstein), worked as an ordinary woman and wrote her own works. One of her novels, entitled “I Think I Have a Child,” won an Emmy Award. Father, Milton Elfman, was a United States Air Force professor.
The boy grew up in Baldwin Hills - an area known for the diversity of representatives of all sorts of races and nationalities living in it. This moment left a distinctive imprint in the guy's subconscious. The boy liked to spend all his free time in the local cinema. While watching, he paid special attention to the musical accompaniment and the emotions that it evokes. He became interested in the work of Franz Waxmann and Bernard Herrmann.
In the early seventies, Danny decides to stop school and flies to his older brother in Paris - the romantic capital of France. The brothers join the little-known theater and music group The Great Magic Circus. The team goes on tour throughout Europe. Elfman later travels to Africa, where he develops malaria.
Composer's path
Upon returning from Africa to the United States, Danny got a brilliant idea. The young man creates his own eclectic theater and music group "The Mystical Knights of Oingo Boeing." The unusual composition, new instruments and music did not captivate all listeners for the masses. The melodies evoked fabulous associations and indescribable sensations in everyone.
One of the fans of Danny Elfman's music turned out to be director Tim Burton. The acquaintance of two talented personalities led to a long and fruitful cooperation. So, Danny wrote music for almost all of Burton's works.
Work with the film “The Big Adventure of Pee Vee” and the cartoon “Beetlejuice” opened the door to Hollywood. Now he is recognized as one of the best composers in the history of cinema. Danny is the owner of three Oscars, two Golden Globes and one BAFTA Award.
Wow, the way from the boy in the cinema to the legendary composer is like a real fairy tale. The thing is that Danny Elfman himself writes music for his incredible weekdays.