Danny Elfman is one of todays most in-demand film composers, frequently working with director Tim Burton, for whom he's composed Batman, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. He emerged from popular LA band Oingo Boingo whose hits include "Weird Science" and "Dead Man's Party". Danny has also written memorable opening themes for TV shows such as The Simpsons, Desperate Housewives, and Tales from the Crypt. Recently Danny Elfman's first symphonic work Serenada Schizophrana has been a success on the classical charts. His most recent film in theatres is Charlotte's Web (December2006). In 2007 fans can expect to hear new music from Danny Elfman in the Disney animated Meet the Robinsons, and the Michael Mann produced thriller The Kingdom.

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