Danny Elfman - Nightmare Before Christmas Live - Jacks Lament - October 29, 2021 Los Angeles

Danny Elfman performing "Jacks Lament" at The Nightmare Before Christmas Live on October 29, 2021 in Los Angeles at Banc of California Stadium

[@mathewbouse1105]

This man is nearly 70 why am i simping

[@---MochiPunk---]

WOW, I would never guess him for 70!

[@gabbyclark1807]

@@---MochiPunk--- 69 mr elfman is

[@spacedove9553]

What. 😭

[@lucygoudie6377]

he is so fine

[@bhardwaajmohabir9147]

Rizz

[@babyjenks1784]

The fact that Danny Elfman can compose and sing is just so amazing. His work on the soundtrack for "Black Beauty" is just amazing

[@Reject101Personal]

He was the vocalist of Oingo Boingo., how is it a surprise he can sing?

[@Megan66666]

Of course he did Black Beauty, it's shocking how many projects he's gifted our world, right along with Jack 🎃🎃🎃

[@Megan66666]

​@@Reject101Personal ​Perhaps people don't know about his music career before Nightmare... He basically wrote the script. Wrote all the songs before they had a story, all based on how he as lead band member was feeling empty and looking for something more. Just like Jack I think he found his something more, he's been involved in so many projects. Such a magical human. ✨️ I just get so happy everythime we look up the composer for a Movie or Show and his name pops up !! Happy Halloween 🎃

[@krystalharwood7842]

2 careers! wow amazing

[@michaelburk9171]

I think he's done 18 soundtracks with Tim Burton.

[@ItsPoppyCooper]

Danny Elfman is just about the coolest guy ever

[@Megan66666]

Yes and yes

[@michaelburk9171]

Absolutely

[@valerio5199]

He absolutely is

[@ghosthand3737]

I just realized, he's wearing the same pattern suit than Jack.

[@mateolara5949]

Danny Elfman, god of soundtrack

[@avox2612]

A god of soundtracks, we gotta have a mount Olympus because for one of the only times I can’t call a winner between Elfman, John Williams, Hans Zimmer and a few others

[@WULDORI]

⁠​⁠wellllllllll I think he, John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Jerry Goldsmith, Ennio Morricone, Elmer Bernstein and James Horner would all say that title belongs to Max Steiner.

[@TOGSolid]

Everyone always sleeps on Alan Silvestri

[@Usedw0tm8]

Those classic Danny Elfman faces are making me want to cry. It's almost like he hasn't changed as a performer since Oingo Boingo split 😭 you can tell he still enjoys singing for people. I hope he doesn't retire before I can see him live. All of his music makes me emotional, and- Oingo Boingo is part of what got me through rehab as a teenager. I dunno. Maybe I've just gotten soft.

[@janedoe-dy3rr]

No. Not soft. Just a very powerful human. Emotions are a great source of strength!

[@slashtrio]

He’s such a talented guy.

[@Usedw0tm8]

@Tom Whalen um... hi? I guess?

[@Usedw0tm8]

@Tom Whalenwtf do you want me to do about it??

[@Usedw0tm8]

@Tom Whalen eeeeyup. Glad we had this talk.

[@TCWRebelsResistanceWords]

It’s been almost 30 years since this film has been released and he still sounds like “the original!” ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!!

[@tempestates13]

I saw the movie in the theater and fell in love with it. Every October and December I put this movie on.

[@TCWRebelsResistanceWords]

@@tempestates13 how old were you? Considering it was 1993, I was only a year old so I never saw it in theaters

[@valerio5199]

Totally agree with you! He's still awesome singing this song!

[@echoesofwar]

gosh his performance is so uncannily spot-on and at the same time, elevated

[@DerekHartley]

You're saying the man who played Jack Skellington sounds like Jack Skellington?

[@dabatman5187]

@@DerekHartley some people age and noticeably age and/or can’t do the voice anymore

[@MrMelonsz]

@@DerekHartleyDo you know how long it had been since the original when this was recorded? Lmao

[@DerekHartley]

@@MrMelonsz Um, yes. Weirdly enough. What a stupid fucking question.

[@blackdeathgaming1351]

@@MrMelonszbasically 30 years

[@acbenepe]

How was this guy not a rock star?,oh yeah he was.

[@michaelburk9171]

I fell in love with Oingo Boingo as a kid back in 1981 with their first album Only a Lad. (Ya, I'm old) Growing up in San Diego then Oingo was huge. But I understand they weren't like that in most of the country. Just dead mans party and weird science ever got air play. Plus Danny never really acted like a rock star. I don't recall him ever being in the news for anything sensational or negative. Always came off as a cool humble guy in interviews. Then he sorta vanished by dedicating himself to working his ass off in his studio writing amazing movie soundtracks. I consider him a musical genius. Maybe that's better than rock star.

[@gregbradshaw7220]

@@michaelburk9171 also “Just another day”

[@michaelburk9171]

@@gregbradshaw7220 that one did get some broader air play. Don't know is it got radio exposer. But Good bye Good Bye was the closing credits song for fast times a Ridgemont High. That goes all the way back to the Mystic Knights era.

[@gregbradshaw7220]

@@michaelburk9171 that one’s so outside their style too. Like swing rock! Favourite semi popular singles by then is Private Life and Nothing Bad Ever Happens to Me. Elfmans solo albums are killer as wel

[@Morrisseys7thFriend]

Dead Man's Party is my all time jam.

[@ackeroni3702]

I love how he is listening to everything, you can just tell by his face. The best composer ever

[@TWDub]

This is the first time I've ever seen Elfman with longer hair. Damn! Combined with those smiles, he definitely fits the Halloween spirit. Lol! Awesome piece!

[@victoriaaguilarrivas9088]

He's just incredible.

[@ItsPoppyCooper]

AND SINCE I AM DEAD I CAN TAKE OFF MY HEAD

[@beatscatmommy1735]

He still sings so effortlessly. Every year I rewatch Nightmare B4 Xmas and it's always good! So much talent here!

[@Manu-iz7zr]

he " excels without ever even trying"

[@michaelburk9171]

Nightmare has been a favorite of my family since my kids were young. So over 20 years

[@MinecraftYoshi99]

Same Bro

[@Just-Fauna]

I sing this all the time. Danny, thank you for opening the doors to Imagination. You have been such an influence. I had a home, I sang. Homeless, I sang. Quarantined, I screamed. Thank you.

[@michaelburk9171]

Nightmare before Christmas is an absolute favorite of my family.

[@MrBezl]

I wish I was there for this. My favorite movie as a kid. And who wasn’t happy to see him walk out in a pin stripe suit

[@chelsearunyan]

Me too. I really wanted to go The Nightmare Before Christmas is my favorite movie.

[@pussycatjackson]

I absolutely love seeing Danny Elfman doing these live shows. I don’t know what it is but he always seems so at home on a stage. Is it because it reminds him of his Oingo Boingo days? Who can say. I’m just thrilled to see him having fun and being amongst his fans. As one of your fans Mr. Elfman, this was an absolutely incredible performance. Much love and peace be with you.

[@michaelburk9171]

He's going incredible charisma on stage. It's clear he loves what he's doing and loves his audience.

[@ladyatilano40]

I came here after watching an interview he recently did in 2023. He mentions after he began working on the score for The Nightmare Before Christmas how his heart wasn't with the band anymore but he felt obligated to keep playing with them since he was the composer and lead singer. Based on that fact alone I'm going to say he just purely enjoys performing, has nothing to do with his Oingo Boingo days..

[@myHorribleMusic]

2:24 He suddenly goes straight back to his '70s Satan.

[@Ninanina-xw6cw]

OMG, NOW I SEE IT! SATAN DANNY FROM FORBIDDEN ZONE!

[@JuneKG231]

wow what stage presence. he holds nothing back. so much emotion in his voice

[@valeniusthekat]

I LOVE THE SUIT!!!!

[@WAGLB]

This man deserved much more recognition

[@nAanis100]

Discovering tonight that Danny E can sing and composed this entire movie’s song makes me feel like : OMG 😭😭😭😭😍😍😍 i love him sooo much

[@k1ff0rz]

danny elfman possesses talent like no other. he is simply hauntingly otherworldly with his voice and composing. brings tears to my eyes.

[@user-hi8gg9bj7h]

I'm the biggest Danny elfman fan growing up in Campbell MN y'all ❤❤❤❤❤ and in 1 month is Anna's birthday party at express Way suites ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Crushenator500]

Holy shit. Still got it.

[@davidmcquaid2557]

Just when I thought no one else could play The Joker.... a new contender in a pinstripe suits enters the ring.

[@andchi2000]

Such an incredible talent. A true artist, creator, musician, singer and performer.

[@pan_panic_central05]

His voice just goes so well with the music that it's chilling! I don't know him except from TNBC, but I'm sure he's amazing in all of his music

[@Megan66666]

He is so amazing, he wrote all these songs before they even had a story for the movie. Based it on his exact feelings as part of a very successful band, wanted more and my God did he get to do it. He is an amazing composer. Look up some of the projects he's worked on... It's vast !

[@caolanod2261]

Watch the live Oingo Boingo Halloween concert from 1992ish

[@LongSinceDead1]

Oingo Boingo is one of my favorite bands. Danny Elfman was the frontman, lead singer and lead songwriter. Check out their albums “Nothing to Fear” and “Dead Man’s Party”

[@pan_panic_central05]

@@LongSinceDead1 oooh, I'll make sure to check those out!! Thanks!

[@pan_panic_central05]

@@caolanod2261 I'll make sure to watch that!!

[@ElSings]

AAH!!! As a proffessional singer I admire Danny so so so SOOOO much. One of my biggest inspirations in my entire life. For SURE. He still has those high, AND low notes perfectly, as well as great support, inflection, and very little strain as well as some great vocal technique. I aim to be able to perform like that at his age some day too. I hope I can give him a hug one day:’)

[@saramccoy1663]

I’m so happy that my 3 year old daughter can enjoy this with me!!! Burton, Elfman, and all the many people that don’t get credit they deserve for their parts in NBX all have the genius stroke and it’s so great that this film was realized and so successful!!! Ps. Gregg Proops rules!!!!

[@senjikryomasa9264]

Best song ever!. Always gonna love this sound track. One of the best performers out there.

[@ricardochavez8695]

He did a wonderful song of the crowd they listen very classic I keep hearing the song over over and over again and I love it bravo to the Pumpkin King 👏👏👏

[@afrocurly_Selena]

Omg after 30 years and watching TNBC as an 8 year old only now did i realise Danny is jacks voice!! Wow. And.his vibe for a 70 year old man is eveything! He completely shaped my childhood when it came to music and film. Not even Disney did for me🤎

[@joel4210]

Chris Sarandon does the voice of Jack in TNBC.

[@josiemorehouse9866]

I am constantly in awe of the hypnotic voice and production of Mr Danny Elfman. This is the absolute best song. Amazing. 😍

[@ROyler-rs6nh]

So damn good

[@CruelWorldVids1]

Absolute legend

[@lalaaxoxo]

There’s no one like danny elfman💀🎃🎃

[@imsleepingbeauty]

You really are the best Danny Elfman! 🎃🧡🖤

[@everlelaboston]

This was my favorite movie

[@lLadyAszneth]

Ok Danny, not only do you still look GREAT after all this time (LUCKY Bridget!), but the emotion you displayed while thrilling this audience with one of your classics makes it clear how much THIS particular piece still means to you. 😀🤘💋💋💋

[@vg2binkey884]

With how he sings and can, I bet he would sure be a scary great phantom of the opera still :)

[@truckergal]

So darkly beautiful ✨️

[@stellal4755]

It's my favourite nbc song 🎵 I love Danny Elfman

[@imcheesecakeLLC]

Gives me chills unlike anything I know. Though such a dark song, it lifts my spirits to insane heights every time. Thank you Elfman and Burton for this amazing work or art!!!

[@carolbilyeu6418]

I will always regret having missed the Oingo Boingo Halloween concerts!

[@kimmie_2004]

I love him so much

[@colinmurphy2214]

He sounds like his voice was having difficulty with longer, more lyrical parts. Hope it was just from all the singing and not indicative of his voice’s health

[@RavynGuiliani]

I have always loved Danny. Since my first Dead man's Party in 1984.

[@bellaf7774]

I am completely captivated by this

[@elkego119]

I'm really big fan of Danny Elfman. 😊 I also like the song called Jack Lament Jack Obsession, Making Christmas & Poor Jack.

[@NiteNuisance]

Chills every time

[@CrimCrim]

My love for him is like his forehead, endless

[@rubyj2397]

my all time fav song from the movie. it is a masterpiece

[@marlenetrinidad2566]

Omg I love this song 😩

[@Havenwyck_Media]

My favorite.

[@renhoek3687]

Love, love, love! 🥰

[@devontolly1596]

Flawless

[@MeiZu0606]

I love you Danny you`re a genius and this musical Nightmare Before Chritmasmas is just amazingly beautiful!! your voice is just amazing too!!

[@user-iz1gu6wp1q]

So AWESOME, BRAVO!!!!!!

[@goodwitch11]

Bravo! maximum lovely!)

[@alexisv978]

Omg I cannot express how much I f*cking love this

[@Thundernerd2aBird]

I saw him sing this live at a concert for Burton films and it made me cry, his voice is so beautiful

[@anyaisabela]

A master of his art. Bravo

[@MistyyLou]

Favorite song from the movie!

[@unknownartist1573]

My 1 yr old is addicted to nightmare before Christmas, and my oldest, who's 3, loves to sing to that song, lol. Both my children just love Jack skeleton ❤

[@dadandyy]

He's the man

[@KyOte13]

What a grandiose delivery… he is a true talent

[@AL-ri8xg]

Magic

[@adrianwilkinson1031]

Genius simple as that!!!!

[@JuicyTaz201]

I have a feeling we see a Nightmare Before Christmas 2 soon.

[@christopherthemis6847]

Considered me floord 😮

[@Allian3]

DAMN. this guy... crazy

[@pamelarollins608]

Thank you!! You've made my Halloween complete! 🎃

[@Sal_The_Alicorn_Blader9]

Danny should perform this at Disneyland someday

[@Mexikratos]

woah!

[@BiseUshery]

Дэнни Эльфман талантище конечно, самородок 😃😃🙂😎

[@EyeSmiteThee]

This guy has done the music for almost every movie and tv show ever. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SE-so3rk]

This is the one live song that i would shut the heck up for

[@leahtravieso5447]

My birthday ♥️

[@Megan66666]

Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Omg Omg Omg Omg he's so unbelievable 😍 😭 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

[@Stereo6400]

the things i would let this man do to me i swear to god

[@jagrcantakeyou]

Tim Burton and Danny Elfman are just made for each other.

[@valerio5199]

How can he be so cool?

[@roman.1862]

😈🖤

[@aprilstevens8884]

I'm telling u this man is a legend up there with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Andre Bonicelli, Tim Burton and George Lucas just to name a few

[@lucia-madridnishinojurado]

Omg I seen him and some of problem

[@WULDORI]

fun fact: they already had Elfman recorded for Jack’s songs before they started looking for his speaking voice

[@kaspianocz6330]

Actually better than the official audio 😂

[@everdash]

The next Joker. DO IT.

[@timehappy1155]

개쩐다 잭 ㅠㅠㅠ

[@krystalharwood7842]

its a wonder they dont do this show TWICE a year since they show the movie in December AND Octiber

[@krystalharwood7842]

octOber

[@MinecraftYoshi99]

0:53

[@valeniusthekat]

Oingo Boingo brought me here

[@petrichorweather350]

Danny is hot like he's talented, stylish, good hair, nice height And Charisma! Giving us dig bick energy 💯🤪

[@Ninanina-xw6cw]

I know, right?? (Don't ask how I know, but it's a 10"👀 Ifykyk)

[@Ninanina-xw6cw]

He's so adorable too! I love him❤

[@twitch1986mp3]

@@Ninanina-xw6cw SOURCE??? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

[@Ninanina-xw6cw]

@helpgirlimtrappedinthetestube I completely forgot where I found it, sorry (it was ages ago), but I swear I read it somewhere...

[@twitch1986mp3]

@@Ninanina-xw6cw what did you read?

[@twerktospec]

he doesnt want 2 b there

[@maximt309]

And I'm mister unlucky and Im unlucky so that's true

[@dynamical.genius]

Tragic how loud everyone has to be, wanting to be heard over the next person for some reason

[@gregsmith9401]

Wow. The thing that I don't understand is why Nightmare Before Christmas was never a Broadway Musical. I would make the trip and would be in costume in the audience as well as most of the audience. It really doesn't make sense.

[@ICreatedTheMatrix]

Honestly, having seen Nightmare Live as Danny has done it for many years, I feel a Broadway Musical version would be too gimmicky. The only way to make Jack work on stage would be a Lion King type puppet, a person in costume would not convey the Jack Skellington personal properly.

[@jonathanhartfield533]

Danny look kinda weird with his new hairstyle and without the orange lens glasses.

[@AudioVile]

Great performance. The recording isn't the greatest...

[@ICreatedTheMatrix]

You do realize this was shot from my seat with a small point & shoot camera, not a professionally shot post?

[@AudioVile]

@@ICreatedTheMatrix I thought as much. I'm only saying that BECAUSE of the way it was captured, the quality isn't great. The fact that you were able to capture it and upload it is great!