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What was Elfman's first studio film score?

  • Pee-Wee's Big Adventure

  • Batman

  • Beetlejuice

  • Edward Scissorhands

Answer

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure marked Elfman's debut as a studio film composer. This quirky comedy, released in 1985, showcased Elfman's eclectic style, blending orchestral elements with unconventional sounds and instruments. His score perfectly captured the film's offbeat humor and surreal atmosphere, establishing Elfman as a rising star in the world of film music.
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