Dumbo

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Label: Walt Disney Records
Release Year: 2019
Barcode: 050087412050
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Danny Elfman

Tim Burton’s Dumbo (2019) is a live-action reimagining of Disney’s 1941 animated classic, expanding the original story with new characters and a deeper exploration of themes like exploitation and family. The film follows a struggling circus owner, Max Medici, who discovers that a baby elephant with enormous ears can fly. When Dumbo becomes the star attraction, he catches the attention of a wealthy entrepreneur, V.A. Vandevere, who seeks to exploit him for his extravagant amusement park, Dreamland. While visually stunning, with Burton’s signature dark yet whimsical aesthetic, the film received mixed reviews for its deviation from the simplicity and emotional impact of the original.

The Dumbo (2019) soundtrack, composed by Danny Elfman, blends nostalgia with a grand, orchestral score that captures both the wonder and melancholy of Dumbo’s journey. Elfman retains elements of the original’s themes while adding his own signature style, emphasizing sweeping melodies and emotional depth. The soundtrack includes a hauntingly beautiful rendition of Baby Mine, performed by Arcade Fire over the end credits, which serves as a poignant tribute to the original. While the score enhances the film’s magical and dramatic moments, it lacks the memorable singalong quality of the 1941 version.

Track Listing

Logos - Intro
Danny Elfman

Train's A Comin'
Danny Elfman

The Homecoming
Danny Elfman

Meet The Family
Danny Elfman

Stampede!
Danny Elfman

Baby Mine
Sharon Rooney

Dumbo's Theme
Danny Elfman

Clowns 1
Danny Elfman

Vandevere's Arrival
Danny Elfman

Dumbo Soars
Danny Elfman

Happy Days
Danny Elfman