Serenada Schizophrana
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| Serenada Schizophrana | ||
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| Studio album by Danny Elfman | ||
| Released | October 3, 2006 | |
| Recorded | The Newman Scoring Stage at Fox Studios | |
| Genre | Classical | |
| Length | 46:00 | |
| Label | Sony BMG Masterworks | |
| Producer(s) | Danny Elfman | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Danny Elfman chronology | ||
| Corpse Bride (2005) |
Serenada Schizophrana (2006) |
Charlotte's Web (2006) |
Serenada Schizophrana is a series of compositions by American film composer Danny Elfman that he wrote for the American Composers Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York City on 23 February 2005. It was conducted by John Mauceri. Since its premiere, it has been re-recorded in studio and released onto SACD on 3 October 2006.
The series is Elfman's first major classical composition.
[edit] Movements
The series consists of 6 movements, running approximately 42 minutes:
- Pianos
- Blue Strings
- A Brass Thing
- The Quadruped Patrol
- "I Forget"
- Bells and Whistles
The composition entitled "I Forget" is the only one accompanied by lyrics, in Spanish. It is sung by a female solo voice and a chorus.
[edit] Trivia
- The SACD recording also consists of two extra tracks following the work: "End Tag" and "Improv for Alto Sax". The tracks are respectively listed as the seventh track and a bonus track.
- The only place that provides the translation for the song "I Forget" is the official website.
- Some of the songs were used for the soundtrack for the IMAX film Deep Sea 3D.
- The album art for the CD release was done by George Condo.
[edit] External links
- The official website
- The première concert announcement from the American Composers Orchestra
- A photo essay of the recording sessions
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