Danny Elfman returns! Not just back into the film scoring scene (anyone been running their copies of SLEEPY HOLLOW ragged like I have for the past year?) but to the season of Christmas with THE FAMILY MAN. Elfman's music is unfortunately given short shift on London-Sire's album (just north of 6 minutes of his music is on the disc) so here's the entire Elfman content (submitted for your approval) to sample. As you'll hear, FAMILY MAN is a pleasant and exciting mix of the Post-DEAD PRESIDENTS Elfman. "Promise" is some of his most straight-ahead, emotional scoring since SOMMERSBY. By the way, the album is a curious mix of early '90's tracks (Mr. Big!?!) - something fans of that era of music may want to check out.

There is hope - Film Score Monthly's website reported that a score album from FAMILY MAN may see the light of day afterall - like with MEN IN BLACK. So cross your fingers - and make that Christmas wish...More of Danny Elfman's FAMILY MAN!

THE FAMILY MAN MusicFrom The Motion Picture London-Sire Records CD 31151 01. This Could Be Heaven- Seal 02. Wicked Game- Chris Isaak 03. One - U2 04. You Stole My Bell - Elvis Costello 05. I Don't Know How I Got By - Edwin McCain 06. World Looking IN - Morcheeba 07. To Be With You - Mr. Big 08. Once In A Lifetime - Talking Heads 09. Sideshow - Blue Magic 10. La La Means I Love You - Delfonics 11. Eres Tu - Mochedades 12. La Donna E Mobile - Luciano Pavarotti 13. Family Man (Main Titles)- Danny Elfman 14. Promise - Danny Elfman (Score portion total time: 6:11)

Music Composed by Danny Elfman Orchestrated by Steve Bartek Additional Orchestrations by Edgardo Simone and Marc Mann Conducted by Pete Anthony Recorded and Mixed by Dennis Sands Music Editor: Ellen Segal Orchestrat Contracted by The Music Team: Patti Zimmitti/Debbie Datz-Pyle Music Preperation: Julian Bratalyubov Midi Programming: Marc Mann Recorded at The Newman Scoring Stage, 20th Century Fox COMING SOON TO MFADP: Danny Elfman's PROOF OF LIFE on Varese Sarabande!