Vocals Elfman often incorporates choral or vocal arrangements into his film scores, notably the use of women's and children's choirs (Scrooged, Nightbreed, Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, Sleepy Hollow, Alice in Wonderland, The Grinch), and solo voice or vocal effects (Beetlejuice, Mars Attacks!, Men in Black II, Flubber, Nacho Libre, Iris, Dark Shadows, The Girl on the Train). Evoking the "O Fortuna" from Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, he set made-up, Latin-sounding text for SATB choir in standout cue "Descent into Mystery" from Batman.
Vocals Elfman often incorporates choral or vocal arrangements into his film scores notably the use of women's and children's choirs (Scrooged Nightbreed Edward Scissorhands Batman Returns Sleepy Hollow Alice in Wonderland The Grinch) and solo voice or vocal effects (Beetlejuice Mars Attacks Men in Black II Flubber Nacho Libre Iris Dark Shadows The Girl on the Train) Evoking the "O Fortuna" from Carl Orff's Carmina Burana he set made-up Latin-sounding text for SATB choir in standout cue "Descent into Mystery" from Batman