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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