Composed by Danny Elfman for the Tim Burton adaptation, this instrumental track is a 5-minute orchestral piece that sets a darker, more energetic tone.

The theme music from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is as essential as the chocolate itself, though the specific song you're looking for depends on which version of the film you love. Whether you want the whimsical "Pure Imagination" from the 1971 classic or Danny Elfman’s rhythmic, eccentric score from the 2005 remake, there are several legal ways to listen and download. 1. Which "Theme Song"

Often mistaken for the main theme, this is the catchy (and slightly creepy) animatronic puppet song that greets the children at the factory gates. 2. How to Download and Stream Legally

Wonka's Welcome Song. Danny Elfman. 1:01. Augustus Gloop. Danny Elfman. 3:10. Violet Beauregarde. Danny Elfman. 2:08. Veruca Salt.

Sung by Gene Wilder, this is the most iconic song associated with the story. It captures the wonder of Willy Wonka's world and has been covered by hundreds of artists.

Because Roald Dahl's book has been adapted multiple times, there are two distinct "main themes":