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Jun 22 2005

Warner Sunset Records will release the soundtrack to Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" film, starring Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka, on July 12, 2005.

The "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" soundtrack marks the 11th collaboration between Danny Elfman and filmmaker Tim Burton and will feature original music and songs by Elfman.

Danny Elfman composed the score and wrote "Wonka's Welcome Song" ( lyrics by Elfman and screenwriter John August, and music by Elfman) In addition, Elfman wrote the music for four other tracks with lyrics based on Roald Dahl's lyric chants from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Elfman also gets to show off his vocal talents by lending his voice to four Oompa-Loompa songs and "Wonka's Welcome Song."

In a statement issued by Warner Sunset Records, director Tim Burton said, "This is the 11th film I've worked on with my friend and collaborator Danny Elfman. Each time has been different and Danny is always an important character in the telling of the film. He has created yet another fantastic score that successfully reflects the movie."

Burton continued, "What was unique about 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' was the creation of the Oompa-Loompa songs. It was great fun to see Danny work within a number of different musical genres."

"The great part of working with Tim on the music was that he kept throwing me off center by suggesting different styles of music that I wasn't expecting. His ideas have so often led me to places that I wouldn't have thought of, but remain my favorites. In particular on the songs for 'Charlie' Tim and I worked very closely together and the challenge was to give each song for each child their own distinct feel. 'Augustus Gloop' was inspired by big brassy Bollywood production pieces; 'Violet Beauregarde,' the gum-chewer, threw back to a retro 70's funk feel; 'Mike Teavee,' needed something frenetic and hyperactive like he is, the short attention span video game rock kid; and 'Veruca Salt' who goes down the garbage chute has lyrics about fish heads," said Elfman.

"CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY" SYNOPSIS:

Long isolated from his own family, Wonka (Depp) launches a worldwide contest to select an heir to his candy empire. Five lucky children, including Charlie, draw Golden Tickets from Wonka chocolate bars and win a guided tour of the legendary candy-making facility that no outsider has seen in 15 years. Dazzled by one amazing sight after another, Charlie is drawn into Wonka's fantastic world in this astonishing and enduring story.

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SOURCE: Warner Sunset Records