Jurassic Shark 12,072 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Never heard it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 I love the movie (and the series) and happily bought the LLL release of the super fun score. MrJosh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thor 7,501 Posted May 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2021 It’s fun, but Batman Returns remains the best to this day. blondheim, Yavar Moradi, Naïve Old Fart and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,439 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Anyone else is a fan of Elfman's Catwoman theme from Returns? It's an amazing theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WampaRat 1,105 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 I Still find the performance tiny and small on Batman Returns ost compared to Batman ‘89. I wish it sounded differently to me. I really do. But for me it’s Batman’89 for always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,501 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 28 minutes ago, Edmilson said: Anyone else is a fan of Elfman's Catwoman theme from Returns? It's an amazing theme. Of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondheim 1,157 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 I used to watch that scene over and over again on VHS as a kid, way before I collected film scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbeck 123 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Batman (89) for me. Every track is perfection. Returns has good themes (Catwoman and the Penguin) but it gets repetitive and is never as epic as the original. Forever is good and Batman & Robin is even better, but not as memorable as the first Batman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Elfman's two Batman scores might be the best musical representation of the character, but I still think Batman Forever has the best music ever written for Batman, although by the nature of the film itself, it doesn't perhaps feel as a definitive take on the character as Elfman's stuff 5 hours ago, Edmilson said: Anyone else is a fan of Elfman's Catwoman theme from Returns? It's an amazing theme. It is indeed, but although this is clearly based on Khachaturian's Gayane, it still is my favorite theme for the character: The Animated Series really had quite a collection of absolutely spot on villain themes WampaRat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bored 309 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Even though I really like Nick Arundel's work in Batman: Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, I still think Batman 89 is the best. Elfman nailed the quintessential Batman sound and atmosphere. Though I think The Animated Series' music and themes remain a close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterTech 993 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I loved the 60s movie as a kid, and I do remember parts of the score, but I haven't had much of an incentive to visit it on its own. I might change that soon. Call me back when we discuss Batman Forever. Now that is the perfect comic book score there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WampaRat 1,105 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 ^^^This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerateWohl 4,364 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 11 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said: Discuss. Still the best Batman score. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oomoog the Ecstatic 314 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Wtf is a bat man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiders of the SoundtrArk 2,433 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Am I the only one here who prefer Forever to the two Elfman's scores? (even if I find them excellent too) HunterTech 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerateWohl 4,364 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 8 minutes ago, May the Force be with You said: Am I the only one here who prefer Forever to the two Elfman's scores? (even if I find them excellent too) I tend to agree, since the Elfman scores are to me rather typical Tim Burton movie scores than typical Batman scores. Batman scores were always a mirror of their time. That is why I regret that there was no big Batman movie at the late 70s early 80s. Because then probably that would have become my all time favourite Batman score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WampaRat 1,105 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 6 hours ago, May the Force be with You said: Am I the only one here who prefer Forever to the two Elfman's scores? (even if I find them excellent too) I don’t know if I prefer it necessarily. I would place it right next to Elfman’s. Elfman definitely nails the soaring gothic, noir-vibe Burton was going for. But I’d say Goldenthal captured that (where he could) in the Schumacher films plus the zany silly campiness. It’s the ultimate comic book movie score. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, yet it’s sincere in its emotions. It’s a riot. And I absolutely love it. Yavar Moradi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,355 Posted May 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2021 I like Batman Forever's score a lot; it's freaking great, brimming with over the top excitement throughout. I find something new in it everytime I listen. But no, I don't prefer it over Elfman's two. Each of those are truly revolutionary masterpieces to me. Two of the most important scores in my collection, two scores that helped me realize what it is I like about film music and what Elfman brought to the genre. If I could never hear Batman Forver again, I'd be bummed, but not feel like I Iost access to something crucial. If I could never revisit Batman or Returns again, something would be missing in my life. bored, RuBen_Kenobi, Tiburon and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 As a testament to Goldenthal's mastery and versatility, he would've delivered a score as pitch perfect as Batman Forever for The Dark Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Elman's Batman score is still the best as far as I'm concerned. I never liked the TV series or anything related to it, even growing up as a child I found it all rather silly and unappealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WampaRat 1,105 Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 I will go on record as saying that Elfman, Goldenthal, and Zimmer delivered scores perfectly tailored to each directors vision for the caped crusader. All different facets/takes on Batman. From the gothic, to the silly, to the gritty. It’s all Batman. Pretty cool if you think about it. I can’t think of another celluloid superhero that’s been interpreted so differently. Edmilson, Yavar Moradi and Tiburon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WampaRat 1,105 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Semi-related, I’m really looking forward to this “Batman’89” comic book series that reportedly takes place in the “Burton-verse” Imagine if they got Elfman on board to do a soundtrack for it ala Joel McNeely for Shadows of the Empire. He could finally complete a trilogy for his most famous superhero score:) I’ll keep dreaming now. https://www.google.com/amp/s/screenrant.com/batman-facts-info-we-know-so-far-about-upcoming-89-dc-comic-series/amp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerateWohl 4,364 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, WampaRat said: for his most famous superhero score To be honest, I am not sure if Batman is more famous than his Spiderman score. Depends probably on the age of the audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Oh man, I don't know about that. I am pretty sure Batman is way more recognized by casuals, across all age ranges That Batman theme was used in the popular animated show for years and also reappeared in the Justice League movie, not to mention countless orchestras have played it and its appeared on re-recording CDs of all kinds, etc. The two Spider-man scores are appreciated by film score fans but I don't think they had any kind of wider impact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,501 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 No contest. Elfman's BATMAN theme is iconic. The SPIDER-MAN theme has a mild recognition factor for fans of a certain young age. Compared to the 1966 BATMAN theme, however, the contest is more even. WampaRat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Seeing as I can tell you're a fan of Nelson Riddle, thought you might be interested in this concert premiering on Youtube tonight @Jurassic Shark, a Marine Band tribute to him. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,072 Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 Interesting! Now, let's see if they can swing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 On 5/22/2021 at 4:17 AM, Romão said: Elfman's two Batman scores might be the best musical representation of the character, but I still think Batman Forever has the best music ever written for Batman Romão 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,072 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 12 hours ago, Disco Stu said: Seeing as I can tell you're a fan of Nelson Riddle, thought you might be interested in this concert premiering on Youtube tonight @Jurassic Shark, a Marine Band tribute to him. A nice concert, with interesting facts interspersed. Although the Sinatra "imitator" could have done... less. When listening to 'S Wonderful, I forgot for a moment I was listening to a concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now