Danny Elfman & Trent Reznor - 'True'

"True" by @dannyelfman & Trent Reznor

Director: Aron Johnson
Technical Animation: Ian Valentine
Editors: Aron Johnson / Ian Valentine
GAN: John Roxburgh Smith
Producer: Human Person
Creative Director: Berit Gwendolyn Gilma
Executive Producer: Laura Engel
Special Thanks to Sarah Sitkin
Additional video footage: Melisa McGregor

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"True" Danny Elfman, Trent Reznor song credits:

Produced by Danny Elfman and Stu Brooks
Original Recording by Noah Snyder
Mixed by Alan Moulder
Vocals: Trent Reznor, Danny Elfman
Synths and Samples - Danny Elfman, Trent Reznor
Guitars - Danny Elfman
Drums - Josh Freese
Bass - Stu Brooks
Mastered by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound

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Epitaph Records is an artist-first indie label founded in Los Angeles by Bad Religion guitarist, Brett Gurewitz. Early releases from a variety of punk heavyweights helped launch the 90s punk explosion. Along the way, Epitaph has grown and evolved creatively while sticking to its mission of helping real artists make great recordings on their own terms.

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'Big Mess' Album Credits

Music & Lyrics by Danny Elfman
Produced by Danny Elfman

String Orchestration by Steve Bartek
Orchestration Assistant: Marc Mann
Midi Prep: Orlando Perez Rosso
Additonal Audio Editing: Christopher Bartek
Technical Assistant: Giacomo Lamparelli
Additional Engineering: Nick Rives & Matt Tuggle

Strings - Featuring the Lyris Quartet

Orchestra: Budapest Art Orchestra
Conductor: Peter Pejtsik
ProTools Engineer: David Lukacs
Recording Engineer: Gabor Buczko
Contractor/Session Producer: Miklos Lukacs

Recorded at: Studio Della Morte (LA), East Connection
Music Recording / Studio 22 (Budapest), Capitol Studios (LA)

Executive Producer: Laura Engel
Project Producer: Melisa McGregor

Creative Director, Album Art Director & Graphic Design:
Berit Gwendolyn Gilma
“Big Mess” Art Created by: Sarah Sitkin

Tattoos by Zoey Taylor
Tattoo Design by Emberly Modine

Danny Elfman’s Representation – Kraft-Engel Management

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"True" - Lyrics by Danny Elfman

True just like me to think
You need my energy
I just can’t help myself
Why do I live in hell?

You need someone just like me
That’s what I need to believe
True or not, it doesn’t matter
I‘ve got no place to go

I‘m looking for a broken hand
Something I can understand
Time has not been kind to me

(We talk about our destiny—
We talk about our destinations) (X3)
I got no destination
I just got termination
We talk about our harmony
We think about our termination

(Guitar Solo)

(We talk about our destiny—
We talk about our destinations) (X2)

True just like me to think
I make big plans for change
You don’t need me no more
I’m still looking for the door

It’s just like me to say I’m sorry
It’s just like me to do it again
It’s just like me to plan tomorrow
It’s just like me to forget what it was
It’s just like me to chart a course
To drift at sea, an empty vessel
I’m right back where I started
I’ve got no destiny

(We talk about our destiny—
We talk about our destinations) (X3)
I got no destiny (X3)
We talk about our harmony
We think about our termination

I got no destination

© 2021 Danny Elfman, under exclusive license to Epitaph / Anti
Music & lyrics published by Morte Pharmaceutical Music (BMI)

[Madmetalmaniac]

This makes me want a full Elfman Reznor album tbh, this is so far beyond what I even expected. Perfection.

[Greylien]

This is the most badass song I've heard in a minute.

[SB-cxrs]

I'd lose my mind if Danny and Trent collaborated on a full album. This hits so hard. 🖤🔥

[hamsandwichson]

Danny has gone full Industrial. I'm here for it.

[RedQueenCreative_Roxie]

Love that elders like Danny Elfman and Gary Numan are still out there killing it!

[christokerful]

It's hard to put to words what T.R. has pulled me through since I first heard him in '89, he was in my ears while I cleared minefields in Kuwait and got me home, now at fifty and still amazes my with every thing he records being nothing but perfection that brings my inner emotions always wanting more. His talents never get the true recognition he truly deserves, so thankful he has never stopped, I could be ninty and would still be blasting it loud. Represent.

[zenserotonin]

i would never inter anything that would take away from the brilliant musicianship of either Danny Elfman or Trent Reznor but i hear the ghost of Bowie all throughout this track. utterly gorgeous. do a concept album together, you two. just hole up in a cheap hotel room with a big box of synthesizers and throw lunch meat at each other until it gets done.

[optimus]

All hail T. Razor and the Pumpkin King !! 🔥🔥🔥

[ckdd]

This song cut through the garbage of todays music and connected to the good old days of pure, raw sound.

[philb]

What in the sweet Jesus is this musical miracle of a marriage I hear?

[allemander]

This is hypnotizing!
Drone. Grunge. Industrial.
Electronic. Surreal. Digital. Dark. Melodic. Introspective.
A cacophony of clandestine collaboration, cleverly capturing a catapult of creativity and confidence along with a cornucopia of constant coolness.

[jessica]

Elfman channeling his "bowie" vocals. I love It.

[dr.pitmee_vocc]

This gives me strong “Downward Spiral” meets David Bowie’s “Black Star” vibes and I’m here for it.

[emmysimone]

A few years ago I suffered a severe depressive episode/existential suicidal thoughts and both the song and visuals are so closely reprsented to how I felt at the time. I'm ok now and the song feels theraputic and inspiring

[Mr.WhaleSpeak]

I haven’t even listened to it yet, but I am already in love with this collaboration.
Nine Inch Boingos

Two of the greatest composers!

[emilydoss]

I love the collaboration and the fact I can hear Dear Prudence in the undertones. Musical geniuses these two!

[hunterwoodlee]

Danny Elfman and Trent Reznor making a legit industrial song in 2021. Unexpected good news.

[Eternal_Blue_Sun]

I'm literally beyond in love with the visuals of this video. I can't describe what it makes me feel, but I like it...

[Richie_Godsil]

Damn, that was wild. Trent really went back to his 90's industrial rock roots with this track, with some Tool-eqsue visuals for the video

[stuartsmith]

Eargasm city right now. The world needs DANNY ELFMAN.