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The Soundtrack Show

Batman: the Music (1989)

The Soundtrack Show

iHeartPodcasts

Film History, Music History, Tv & Film, Music

4.91.5K Ratings

🗓️ 23 October 2019

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

In 1989, Danny Elfman redefined the sound of superheroes on the silver screen. His theme for the Batman is explored, as well as his musical treatment of the Joker and Vicki Vale. Prince's music is also discussed, and we break down Elfman's use of rhythm, themes, and textures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Louis Thruu Interviews is back on BBC Eye Player.

0:04.0

Thank you for letting us in.

0:05.0

Letting you in, we've taken over.

0:07.0

I'll be having honest chats with some well-known faces,

0:10.0

like Anthony Joshua.

0:12.0

When I be the champions of the division, then you'll see me exciting.

0:14.0

If you beat Tyson Fury,

0:16.0

I'll be able to move.

0:17.0

Ray.

0:18.0

I don't know how I would handle some things that I've experienced without music.

0:21.0

And Ashley Walters.

0:22.6

I had no reason to be out on the street, do you know what I'm saying?

0:25.6

Louis Thru interviews. Watch on BBC Eye Player.

0:29.6

The following is an I-HeartRadio podcast. The Soundtrack Show will begin in 5, 4, 3.

0:38.0

In 1989, Danny Elfman reinvented the sound of comic book heroes on the silver screen.

0:48.0

This is the soundtrack show. The Oh, Oh, Welcome back to the soundtrack show. I'm your host David W Collins and this episode is all about the music from Batman.

1:54.0

A film from 1989 by Warner Brothers Pictures,

1:58.0

directed by Tim Burton with a film score by Danny Elfman. The Oh, 1989, 1989.

2:23.0

What a fascinating.

2:25.0

A 1989, what a fascinating. Ah, 1989.

2:33.0

1989.

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What a fascinating year.

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