There are very few musical geniuses in the world. There was Beethoven, there was Mozart, and now there is Danny Elfman. He has scored numerous films, from Pee Wee's Big Adventure to Sleepy Hollow, and provided memorable themes for various television shows, from Tales from the Crypt to Dilbert.

His creations include some of the most memorable works of popular culture, such as:

• Batman
• The Simpsons
• Edward Scissorhands
• Men in Black
• Mars Attacks
• Dick Tracy, and many more.

Elfman's compositions have a very distinctive style. They are often quirky, odd, and downright weird, reminiscent of the works of Raymond Scott. His sound is perfect for goofy comedy and odd characters.

However, there can be an innate power to his scores, an emotional quality that moves audiences in the theatre and at home. The theme from Edward Scissorhands is some of the saddest, most tragic music ever written.

Elfman is also the leader of the group 'Oingo Boingo', which produces quirky rock like Dead Man's Party, Goodbye Goodbye, and Weird Science. As lead singer and composer, Elfman led the band to become almost a household name, even if not everybody liked their groundbreaking style.

Overall, he is one of the kings of movie music, on a par with the likes of Henry Mancini, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, and Bernard Hermann. Any sentient being should be familiar with his works, as his musical presence and influence can't be ignored.