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Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands

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abel: MCA Records
Release Year: 1990
Barcode: 0881101332
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Danny Elfman

Edward Scissorhands (1990), directed by Tim Burton, is a dark fantasy romance that tells the story of Edward, a gentle artificial man with scissors for hands, played by Johnny Depp. Created by an inventor who dies before completing him, Edward is discovered and taken in by a suburban family. His unique appearance and talent for sculpting plants and cutting hair make him both admired and feared by the town. As he falls in love with Kim (Winona Ryder), he struggles with acceptance and ultimately retreats into isolation, leaving behind a bittersweet legacy. The film explores themes of individuality, societal rejection, and love through its gothic yet whimsical aesthetic.

The film’s soundtrack, composed by Danny Elfman, is a hauntingly beautiful and ethereal score that perfectly captures the film’s fairy tale-like atmosphere. Featuring a blend of orchestral and choral elements, the music enhances both the whimsical and melancholic tones of Edward’s journey. Tracks like Ice Dance and Introduction (Titles) are especially memorable, evoking a sense of wonder, sadness, and magic. Elfman’s signature use of soaring choirs and delicate melodies makes the score one of his most iconic works, adding emotional depth to the film’s storytelling.

Track Listing

The Story Of Edward Scissorhands

Part One: Edward Meets The World....

Introduction (Titles)
Danny Elfman

Storytime
Danny Elfman

Castle On The Hill
Danny Elfman

Beautiful New World / Home Sweet Home
Danny Elfman

The Cookie Factory
Danny Elfman

Ballet De Suburbia (Suite)
Danny Elfman

Ice Dance
Danny Elfman

Etiquette Lesson
Danny Elfman

Edwardo The Barber
Danny Elfman

Part Two: ....Poor Edward!

Esmeralda
Danny Elfman

Death!
Danny Elfman

The Tide Turns (Suite)
Danny Elfman

The Final Confrontation
Danny Elfman

Farewell....
Danny Elfman

The Grand Finale
Danny Elfman

The End
Danny Elfman

With These Hands
Tom Jones

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