Track Listing

1. Man Of The Hour - Pearl Jam
2. Dinah - Bing Crosby
3. Everyday - Buddy Holly
4. All Shook Up - Elvis Presley
5. Five O'Clock World - The Vogues
6. Ramblin' Man - The Allman Brothers
7. Let's Work Together - Canned Heat
8. Pictures - Danny Elfman
9. Big Fish (Titles) - Danny Elfman
10. Shoe Stealing - Danny Elfman
11. Underwater - Danny Elfman
12. Sandra's Theme - Danny Elfman
13. The Growing Montage - Danny Elfman
14. Leaving Spectre - Danny Elfman
15. Return to Spectre - Danny Elfman
16. Rebuilding - Danny Elfman
17. The Journey Home - Danny Elfman
18. In the Tub - Danny Elfman
19. Sandra's Farewell - Danny Elfman
20. Finale - Danny Elfman
21. End Titles - Danny Elfman
22. Jenny's Theme - Danny Elfman
23. Twice the Love (Siamese Twins' Song) - Danny Elfman

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #48068 in Music
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2003-12-23
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Customer Reviews

A treasure chest of pop gems and a classic film score
I saw "Big Fish" earlier this winter and loved the film. Tim Burton once again created a whimsical world of fantasy within reality. Next to the vibrant colors and incredible cinematography, the music also played a big role in the film. I am not a Pearl Jam fan, never have been, never will be but I just adored "Man of the Hour" which closed the film. I'm not really a fan of classic rock music either but I always loved The Allman Brothers Band's "Ramblin' Man". I remember first hearing Buddy Holly's "Everyday" in the classic film "Stand By Me". I always loved that song as well. When it comes to film scores, Danny Elfman is one of the most brilliant film composers in modern cinematic history. His work in "Big Fish" was incredible to say the very least. The intricate melodies took me back to the film. If you're expecting to find Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill" like in the film trailer for the movie, then you are going to be in for a big disappointment. The song is not on the soundtrack. And if that is the reason for wanting the soundtrack to "Big Fish", then you are missing out on a gem of a cd, if not the point of buying this delightful cd. The music throughout the film was wonderful. Who cares if "Solsbury Hill" wasn't on the soundtrack? As big fan of soundtracks, "Big Fish" is a real treasure.

Excellent Music from a Good Movie
Being a longtime Burton/Elfman fan, I was pleasantly rewarded by both the movie and the music. Actually during the movie, I thought that some of the weakest parts were the other songs used (not composed by Elfman) but I don't mind them being included on the CD. This movie showed that both Burton and Elfman can tone down the weirdness for a while and make a solid movie with a great, subtle score.

No, the song by Yes is not on here -- but it wasn't in the movie, so why on earth should it be on the soundtrack?? Heck, the Peter Pan trailers used Coldplay, but you don't see that on the CD -- this is because the people who design movie trailers are essentially salespeople, NOT the same people who make the movies.

For those interested: The instrumental music on the Big Fish trailer was from Black Beauty (the beginning bit) and Edward Scissorhands (the end bit) -- two other excellent scores by Elfman which I highly recommend.

SUPERB soundtrack for those who have seen the movie
if you have seen the movie, then you will respect this soundtrack for its full spectrum of emotions. this soundtrack complements the movie and is perfect for remembering the poignant film about a son finding truth behind his father's colourful stories.

if you buy this soundtrack for a song you hear during the trailer (NOTE: trailers frequently use the same music over and over), then i suggest you see the movie first before belittling this oscar-quality soundtrack and one of elfman's best scores.