Batman Begins [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Hans Zimmer

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  • Release Date: 06/14/2005
  • Label: WARNER HOME VIDEO
  • UPC: 012569713246

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Batman Begins [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

1LISTENBatman Begins, film score~Vespertilio 2:52
2LISTENBatman Begins, film score~Eptesicus 4:20
3LISTENBatman Begins, film score~Myotis 5:46
4LISTENBatman Begins, film score~Barbastella 4:45
5LISTENBatman Begins, film score~Artibeus 4:19
6LISTENBatman Begins, film score~Tadarida 5:05
7LISTENBatman Begins, film score~Macrotus 7:35
8LISTENBatman Begins, film score~Antrozous 3:59
9LISTENBatman Begins, film score~Nycteris 4:25
10LISTENBatman Begins, film score~Molossus 4:49
11LISTENBatman Begins, film score~Corynorhinus 5:04
12LISTENBatman Begins, film score~Lasiurus 7:27

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Director Christopher Nolan's brooding attempt at resurrecting the ailing Batman franchise is met head-on by two of film music's most prolific and recognizable characters. The ultra-serious tone that permeates Batman Begins is not limited to its gothic narrative and brooding visuals. Oscar-winning composers Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard have crafted an atmosphere that relies less on the dynamics of Danny Elfman and more on the rain-soaked soundscapes of Brian Eno and Blade Runner-era Vangelis. With over 60 minutes of music, Batman Begins' glacial pace makes for a challenging listen, and its insistence on remaining unabashedly nocturnal -- each track is named for a specific species of bat -- is both admirable and frustrating, as the main theme doesn't truly appear until nearly four tracks in. Though each composer shares a co-writing credit, listeners who are familiar with their work will recognize the signatures -- Howard's bleak and pastoral string and piano cues keep the film grounded, while Zimmer utilizes the thunderous percussion and Soviet-bloc chord structures that fueled both Crimson Tide and Gladiator. For those who were hoping for an audio repeat of the 1989 original, Batman Begins may prove to be a disappointment, but for longtime fans of the caped crusader's darker past, the lack of a traditional "summer blockbuster popcorn" score will come as a welcome surprise. Reverend Lee Power, All Music Guide

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Batman Beginsby Anonymous

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January 26, 2007: If two of the world's best composers could get together and score the greatest superhero film of the year, those two would have to be Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard. These two brilliant artists set the stage for the Prince of Gotham to stop injustice. The great balance of heroism and the darkness of Bruce Wayne's character in face of the murder of his parents is shown the best way it could be shown! This is another Super-score!

Batman Beginsby Anonymous

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January 18, 2007: The score focuses less on the "superhero" sound common in similar movies and presents a darker feeling to the listener. Elfman's scores were excellent in their own right. However, Zimmer and Howard seem to capture the real feel of Batman which is truly primal and dark. This is a truly a great work.


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