Danny Elfman has become one of the most proficient and prolific movie scorers over the past two decades, and few--if any--of his works top what he has done for CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Elfman has brilliantly captured and compimented the feel of the film with his sly, witty, innovative, quirky, and frequently gorgeous score. The various Oompa Loompa tunes are must-hear mini-masterpieces in and of themselves. The psychadelic "Welcome Song" is both subversive and instantly memorable...just try getting it out of your head. The "Main Titles" track is a powerhouse of sweeping, epic proportions, where Elfman pulls out all the stops orchestrally and throws in some sweet strings and sinister synths. The movie itself is well worth seeing repeatedly, and--unlike many movie soundtracks--this one will not only hold up under repeated hearings, but it actually improves. Highly enjoyable!