Hellboy 2 Danny Elfman "A Dilemma"

[Severus666Snape]

this is so beautiful ..the second movie is very cool...but sad ..

[SchocolateTigerJaz]

1. I love this sooong, it's magic, it's marvelous, it's cute, it's sweet and yeah much more

2. does someone have a link or site where I can download this?? thank you

[Elpiromaniaco1]

2:21 Wow 

[AMBERroseKEARSExx]

didnt want it to stop 2:20 is amazing :)

[EDDIEinWAR]

god the detail on this pic is amazing

[fortuitousnisa]

Oh, I love the last bit at round 2.20

[blade83336]

awsome song to have in a funeral

[TheKingpun]

For as much as Elfman gets labeled the "dark" composer or the "zany" composer, he really deserves credit for these sweet and quiet moments that are all over his soundtracks. For me, this was the highlight of the HB2 score. Not to say I don't like a bit of dark & zany.

[Runnerrmejor]

the ending of the song is just perfect, fits with blue and the princess, aww wish they had a second chance!!

[noob3rman]

when i listen to 2:20 untill the end, i understand that music like lady gaga, or the looser justin bieber does not excist. i realise that music isn't 3 notes and 5 words, but a symphony of musical instruments played by real people.

[nelauren]

You guys would be wise to learn your history. Both LITW and HB "Dilemma" cues are a ripoff of Pachelbel's canon in D.

[CrichtonNo5]

You are all Geniusess! i have been Obsessed with the bit from 2.35 onward, a sI was sure i had heard it before somewhere! Lady in the Water! you legends!

[blow2184]

i got creeps <3333

[komaMM]

1:36 give you the chills...:)

[CalamityCain]

2:20 - 2:50 ... perhaps the most beautiful thirty seconds, ever to have endured in my ears. I absolutely LOVE this part!

5/5* & faved, of course! Thank you very much for the upload =)

[filiph3]

I feel like you. I shiver when I listen to just that bit. The most beautiful bit of music ever recorded..

[KUPH0]

Agreed. Lifted me off my chair the first time I heard it. Has been doing the same thing to me ever since.

[MichelleSeven]

Then you should check out Lady in the Wates soundtrack by James Nweton Howard. It's an exact copy =)

[CalamityCain]

Thanks, but some other guy already directed me to Lady in the Water. While I can see a certain direction, I'd never even dare to THINK, Danny Elfman would've ripped J. N. Howard off on his soundtrack. Like I already said: Danny Elfman's the last one who'd need to rip off other composers. He is just so original!

I like "A Dilemma" more than Lady in the Water. Especially 2:20 - 2:50 ... like I said ;)

[WoodlandAsh]

@CalamityCain 2.20- 2.50 is the part which sounds very J-N-H like. Almost interchangeable. This is not a bad thing, it just shows that the level of present-day movie composers are of an exceptional calibre :)

[CalamityCain]

Hmmm... well put, sir ;)

I guess I can live with that. On a personal level - I still prefer Danny Elfman. Sorry, I know I've been a bit fanboy-ish, but it just couldn't be helped ;)

[WoodlandAsh]

@CalamityCain No need to apologise.

I like many composers on par with each other, but especially Danny Elfman, James Newton Howard and James Horner. Oh and of course, John Williams. They are my main favourites. :)

[CalamityCain]

@WoodlandAsh

Right, John Williams! I mean Star Wars, Indiana Jones and - my favourite - Jurassic Park says it all, I guess ;)

I also like Basil Poledouris for RoboCop, Starship Troopers and especially for Conan The Barbarian which is my most favourite OSTs of all times :)

[WoodlandAsh]

@MichelleSeven They really are exceptionally similar pieces.

[Latheone]

@CalamityCain Couldnt agree more, I just wish there was more if it. I have been searching for this since the movie came out.

[jackysally4evah]

Does anyone the theme for the part where the toothfairies attack? beautiful song btw

[MyersV200]

liz is hot.

oh and one thing this song sort of reminds of pan's labrinth

[OMFGkhrisandpayt]

for anyone saying Danny Elfman copied Lady in the Water he did not, it may sound familiar yes, but unless it is the direct key and notes then no, there is no copyright infringment.

[CalamityCain]

Right! Danny Elfman's the last one who'd ever need to copy any existent themes or musical scores of any kind. I think he's one of the most recognizable film music composers of our time. Hell, I love the guy!

[matrixlone]

wow better than marco beltrami's theme

[moviewizguy]

Wow...some people are right. 2:20 to the end is straight out of the Lady in the Water theme.

[haleymckenzie123]

wow i don't think there is a song by danny elfman i haven't like :D

[Beldinoob]

Very similar in deed... But i prefer this one. Much more poetic.

[nds014]

he straight up copied Lady and the Water at 2:20. can anyone tell?

[MichelleSeven]

omg, you are right!!! that's against the copyright law!

[Lupos1987]

Elfman has become so much stronger as a composer over the years. He has managed to grow in skill without losing his distinct style.

[HookakidLLC]

You can always tell what music is composed by Danny Elfman through his distictive sound and his signature female choir sound, which I think is his best feature in his music.

2:28 - 2:36

Such a soft and elegant sound.

[Glaerdrune]

I personally always jump up and shout when I hear his music. It is so easy to recognise!

[MichelleSeven]

It's an exactly copy of James Newton Howards Lady in the Water(2006) soundtrack, called prologue.

[iBambo]

Love it

[Beldinoob]

From 2:20 to the end, this is magic!

[clix411]

Its the lady in the water theme haha. I cant find out if he bought the rights to use that melody or if he just got away with it

[Skorponack]

The last 30 sec is pure beauty.

[krazie835]

Track 16 on the Hellboy II original score.

It's a great piece by Danny Elfman.

[SlovenCathrin]

I have this soundtrack, r u not afraid utube will remove it? they are very strict nowadays. well worth to purchase and listen legally.

[kongerle]

I`ve got the CD too.. if that`s what you mean... Windows Media player .. rip .. convert .. :) If they remove it .. then so be it ..

[rensdyret]

Beautiful! Last part reminds me a lot of James Newton Howard's work on Lady in The Water.

[kongerle]

Yes the ending is actually the reason why I uploaded it .. Yes it is very similar to Lady in the water ...

[AkechiLove]

This is so gorgeous!

[Glaerdrune]

Danny Elfman is so awesome, I knew it was him the moment I heard the music. It's unmistakeable, and very, very beautiful. So sweet at 2.20!

[job87meh]

NOW I know which track I need from Itunes - the bit at the end is beautiful. Thanks so much for posting!

[roxxi896]

2:17 i feel like flying

[roxxi896]

i meant 2:30 ooops

[rachaelmariegizmo]

this song is so touching. especially around 2:30

makes life more visable <3

[roxxi896]

at 2:58 its so pretty