John Williams vs. Danny Elfman

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   Going with Danny because he's quirky and because JW is going to win anyway (or maybe I am wrong?).  JW is brilliant but his scores for a monster movie like Jurassic Park and a comedy like Home Alone both sound similar.  I think somewhere he got 'typecast' and was asked to keep repeating that symphonic sound irrespective of whether the film really required it.

Poll Question: Who is your favourite soundtrack composer between the two?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
John Williams	9	[69.23%]
Danny Elfman	3	[23.08%]
Neither	1	[7.69%]
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rogerthat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2006 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 9869	Post Options Post Reply Quote rogerthat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 30 2021 at 09:52
	Going with Danny because he's quirky and because JW is going to win anyway (or maybe I am wrong?). JW is brilliant but his scores for a monster movie like Jurassic Park and a comedy like Home Alone both sound similar. I think somewhere he got 'typecast' and was asked to keep repeating that symphonic sound irrespective of whether the film really required it.

Shadowyzard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 24 2020 Location: Davutlar Status: Offline Points: 4506	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shadowyzard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 30 2021 at 08:39
	Two prolific and accomplished composers. I'll go with John Williams as I think he is a real genius. I love Danny Elfman and his otherworldly soundtracks immensely too, though. No "both" option, sorry. Your pick? Edited by Shadowyzard - March 30 2021 at 08:50