BatLobster
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If you're a child of the 90s and you don't love the Home Alone soundtrack, you missed out on childhood.
That was Shirley Walker, who I personally believe is the best Batman composer of all time. Sure, originally, she took what Elfman did for the Batman theme and built off of it for the origional opening and closing credits sequences for BTAS, but when she came up with her own Batman theme later on, it is bar none, the greatest Batman theme of all time. Heroic and triumphant, yet also gothic and tragic.
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As far as I'm concerned, there's no question. Walker's Batman theme (which, as you say, is the theme that appeared in the series itself, as opposed to the opening), and her work in general in the DCUA, is the definitive Batman "sound."
Her theme was versatile, too having several iterations over the years. There were adventurous versions, like that featured in the intro for the Batman & Robin retitling of the series, but it could also be oppressively dark, as in Mask of the Phantasm.
Certainly I don't diminish the work of Zimmer and Elfman at all; they both provided exceptional material that is undeniably Batman though. Though, when I really think about what strikes the cord the most with me, it's the theme from the animated series--indeed, the animated series is the definitive interpretation of the character in many respects.
As far as I'm concerned, there's no question. Walker's Batman theme (which, as you say, is the theme that appeared in the series itself, as opposed to the opening), and her work in general in the DCUA, is the definitive Batman "sound."
Her theme was versatile, too having several iterations over the years. There were adventurous versions, like that featured in the intro for the Batman & Robin retitling of the series, but it could also be oppressively dark, as in Mask of the Phantasm.
Certainly I don't diminish the work of Zimmer and Elfman at all; they both provided exceptional material that is undeniably Batman though. Though, when I really think about what strikes the cord the most with me, it's the theme from the animated series--indeed, the animated series is the definitive interpretation of the character in many respects.
What's next?
I've just started on "Interstellar," Christopher Nolan's movie, in bits and pieces. I started it in January, but now I really have to go and pay attention. Then I have another little something coming up, but they don't want me to talk about it yet. Then, you know, comes that pesky question. I thought I was done with Batman. I have to think about that. I have to think about how that fits into what I want to do next.
Do you have an open invitation from Warner Bros. to return for "Man of Steel 2"?
It's not really like that. I think it's really important for everybody to always take a deep breath and have a think about it. "Do we really want to embark on this journey?" Because the question really is: Do I have anything new to say? Is there anything I could add that I haven't done already? When we did "Batman Begins," we saw that as an autonomous movie. We never knew we were going to do two and three. Everybody thinks, "Oh, of course you did!" If you think about it, though, we never knew. Like, in "Lord of the Rings," everyone knew that the little guy was going to throw the ring in the volcano. We never had that. At the same time, of course, my mandate was treat each one as an autonomous movie, but you can't shift stylistically quite that much. The fun thing is if you can shift stylistically, that's what you want to do. For better or for worse, you want to reinvent yourself every time. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
I hope he doesn't sign on and they get a different composer....who either uses Williams/Elfman's, or new scores completely.
wow seems like kevin smith is stuck in the past
I like Zimmer's work on "iconic" stuff when he just retools the existing excellent themes.
Like this, this is what he did for Lone Ranger (William Tell Overture):
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wow seems like kevin smith is stuck in the past
also stuck on repeat
Geoff Zanelli actually arranged the "William Tell Overture" for the "Finale". At least that's what I've heard.
If Zimmer signs:
1.MoS Superman theme.
2.New Batman theme, no TDKT ones.
If Zimmer doesn't sign:
1.New Batman theme.
2.MoS Superman theme or new Superman theme.
In both scenarios you ain't getting Williams or Elfman.
Personally I don't he should score film since he was compasor for nolan trilogy.
If you can't use the williams Superman theme then you shouldn't keep nolan composor.