The Music of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993)

from At First Listen · host Andrew Magnotta

We discuss the anomaly that is the 1993 stop-motion animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas — a gothic Halloween musical comedy for children that hinges of themes of death, depression, belonging and the Christmas spirit. Extraordinarily offbeat and original, Nightmare has inspired generations of people with its music, aesthetic and lesson of embracing what makes each of us unique. Tell us about your first listen at @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram! Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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