This Is Halloween
Danny Elfman
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Boys and girls of every age Wouldn't you like to see something strange Come with us and you will see, This our town of Halloween This is Halloween, this is Halloween, Pumpkins scream in the dead of night This is Halloween, everybody make a scene, Trick or treat till the neighbours come and die of fright It's our town, everybody scream, In this town of Halloween I am the one hiding under your bed, Teeth ground sharp and eyes glowing red I am the one hiding under your stairs, Fingers like snakes and spiders in my hair This is Halloween, this is Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween In this town we call home, Everyone hail to the pumpkin song In this town, don't we love it now, Everybody's waiting for the next surprise Round that corner, then, Hiding in the trash cans, Something's waiting now to pounce and how you'll.. Scream, this is Halloween, Red and black and slimy green, Aren't you scared? Well, that's just fine, Say it once, say it twice, Take a chance and roll the dice, Ride with the moon in the dead of night Everybody scream, everybody scream, In our town or Halloween I am the clown with the tear-away face, Here in a flash and gone without a trace I am the who when you call "Who's there?", I am the wind blowing through your hair I am the shadow on the moon at night, Filling your dreams to the brim with fright This is Halloween, this is Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween Tender lumplings everywhere, Life's no fun without a good scare, That's our job but we're not mean In our town of Halloween In this town, don't we love it now, Everyone's waiting for the next surprise Skeleton Jack might catch you in the back And scream like a banshee, Make you jump out of your skin! This is Halloween, everybody scream, Won't you please make way for a very special guy Our man Jack is king of the pumpkin patch, Everyone hail to the pumpkin king Now, this is Halloween, this is Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween In this town we call home everyone hail to the pumpkin song La la la la la, etc, etc…
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10 facts about this song
Composition"This is Halloween" was composed by Danny Elfman, the award-winning composer known for his work on many of director Tim Burton's films. Elfman is also famous for composing the scores for popular series like "The Simpsons".
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Musical StyleThe song reflects Elfman's signature style of mysterious and whimsical undertones, presenting an array of macabre characters with haunting melodies that match the spooky atmosphere of Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas".
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Release & ReceptionThe song was first heard in the landmark animation film "The Nightmare Before Christmas" in 1993 and instantly gained popularity due to its catchy tune and unique, creepy lyrics. It has since become an iconic Halloween anthem.
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Elfman's Involvement on ScreenIn addition to composing the score and the songs for "The Nightmare Before Christmas", Elfman also provided the singing voice for the character of Jack Skellington in "This is Halloween", as well as other songs in the film.
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Covers & RenditionsThe song has been covered by various artists and bands over the years. Notably, in 2006, the rock band Marilyn Manson covered the song for the re-release of the film's soundtrack and for the anniversary edition of the film.
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AwardsAlthough "This is Halloween" did not win any awards itself, the soundtrack of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" received several nominations and awards, including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score.
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Its Usage"This is Halloween" is used as the background music for the Halloween Town World in the video game "Kingdom Hearts".
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ChoreographyDisney’s theme parks celebration "Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party" features "This is Halloween" in their stage shows and parades, often accompanied by choreographed performances.
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TranslationsThe song, and the film overall, have been translated into several languages, yet the original English version remains the most popular.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is considered a Halloween classic, commonly played at Halloween parties and events worldwide, and is frequently used in Halloween-themed television shows and commercials.
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