Danny Elfman’s score for Alice in Wonderland (2010, directed by Tim Burton) captures the strange mix of whimsy, darkness, and adventure that defines the film. Elfman has a long history of working with Burton, and his style—lush orchestration, playful rhythms, and a touch of the gothic—fits perfectly with this reimagined Wonderland. The music leans heavily on sweeping strings and choral elements, giving the world an epic, almost dreamlike quality. At the same time, Elfman weaves in quirky motifs