<P> The Nightmare Before Christmas : Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the 1993 soundtrack to the film of the same name . Composed by Danny Elfman , the soundtrack was nominated for the 1993 Golden Globe for Best Original Score . The album peaked at # 98 on the US Billboard 200 . For the film 's 2006 re-release in Disney Digital 3 - D , a special edition of the soundtrack was released , a bonus disc which contained covers of five of the film 's songs by Fall Out Boy , Panic ! at the Disco , Marilyn Manson , Fiona Apple and She Wants Revenge . Four original demo tracks ( six on the Best Buy exclusive ) by Elfman were also included . </P>
who did the music for the nightmare before christmas
Danny Elfman