[HPFGU-Movie] John Williams

[Amanda Pressnell]

On 10 Jun 2003 at 9:31, artsylynda at aol.com wrote:
>
> Danny Elfman, who did the title theme
> of Harry Potter, is known for his quirky, odd style of music with
> intriguing dissonances and disjointed melodies, which so well suits
> Harry Potter's theme, as well as to lots of Tim Burton's films
> ("Batman," that Halloween-type cartoon thing whose name just escaped
> me, etc.)  I was glad to hear Elfman's music as the main theme,
> Williams' as the rest of the music -- a good blend for the subject
> matter.

I'm sorry, but huh? Danny Elfman has no connection to Harry Potter. "Hedwig's Theme" (which I guess is the main one) is very John Williams to my ear. I can hear pieces of 
Hook, Home Alone, and Witches of Eastwick in there (which is one reason why I don't like it).

Manda
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