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"The Music of Batman ... Dark Knight ... Silva America (2009

J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 04/14/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Silva America presents "THE MUSIC OF BATMAN", Masterfully performed by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra with sprinkles of London Music Works, this unique compilation features the music from the complete Batman silver screen franchise --- Composer Danny Elfman's off-center Gothic inspiration captures the spirit of a Batman Movie soundtrack --- With its four-note minor key ascent and two-note major key descent perfectly depicting the duality of the Bruce Wayne character, Elfman's title theme had a great impact on subsequent Batman scores and Superhero blockbusters in general as you can see why.



One can never forget the music from Neal Hefti and Nelson Riddle's sixties lounge, brassy, bass-driven beats for Batman TV series, Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard's minimalist angst ridden score, as well as various Batman themes from Shirley Walker (Escape from L.A.,), Christopher Drake (Wonder Woman) and Elliot Goldenthal (Drugstore Cowboy, Interview With The Vampire, Heat, Frida). --- Vividly illustrating todays film music with big orchestral scoring, creating memorable music with the stamp of approval from collectors and fans alike.



The flawed superhero with a Dark Edge that inspired some quirky plus sweeping orchestral scores with Gothic undertones, you've gotta love it.



THE MUSIC OF BATMAN (Track Listings)

1. Batman - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

2. Batman - Flowers & Love Theme - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

3. Batman - The Joker's Poem & Clown Attack - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

4. Batman - Up The Cathedral - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

5. Batman - Waltz To The Death - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

6. Batman - The Final Confrontation & Finale - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

7. Batman Returns - End Titles - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

8. Batman Forever - Batterdamerung / Mouth to Mouth Nocturne - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

9. Batman And Robin - Main Titles & Fanfare - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

10.Batman Begins - Eptesicus - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

11.The Dark Knight - Aggressive Expansion - London Music Works

12.Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm - The Birth of Batman / Main Title / The Promise - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

13.Batman: Gotham Knight - End Credits - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

14.Batman: The Movie - Main Title Theme - London Music Works

15.Batman - TV Theme - London Music Works



Classic FM Magazine comments on Silva Screen's work with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra: "You have to hand it to the folks at Silva Screen - their pursuit of authenticity is tireless --- The result is a tour de force of inspired musicianship and technical ingenuity, Bravo!"



Hats off to Reynold da Silva (Executive Producer), James Fitzpatrick & Rick Clark (Producers), David Stone & Pete Compton (Release Coordinators) and Rick Clark & Gareth Williams (Mastered by) --- Die-hard film music fans will surely want this added to their ever growing collection, from our friends at Silva America.



Total Time: 44 min on 15 Tracks ~ Silva America 1276 ~ (03/24/2009)"