Willow ,'Storyteller'
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Back to the beginning--when the music swelled, and the opening titles rolled, it was very heart-swelling and iconic.
I've found myself humming the Superman theme from time to time since seeing the movie. The music just fits the character so perfectly.
And then I had a sad moment that Batman doesn't have a music.
Well, I think that depends on the person. I think most people would say the theme from the 60's TV show. Whereas for me, it's the theme from Batman: The Animated Series.
Batman's music is the thumping of the fear-stricken criminals' hearts. Well, that's the baseline. The screams of the women in peril form a harmony with the shrill of the bats, and there's the staccato beat of gunfire, and the duller rhythm of his foot against the bad guys' heads.
I think most people would say the theme from the 60's TV show
And therein lies the problem.
Batman's music is the thumping of the fear-stricken criminals' hearts. Well, that's the baseline. The screams of the women in peril form a harmony with the shrill of the bats, and there's the staccato beat of gunfire, and the duller rhythm of his foot against the bad guys' heads.
So more like the theme to Batman Beyond.
I was disappointed that the Begins producers decided to order new music instead of using Danny Elfman's theme, because that's pretty much The Batman Music in my head.
DH and I realized after seeing Superman that it is almost impossible to hum a different famous John Williams theme than the one currently in your head. If you have just seen Superman, you will not be able to correctly hum either Star Wars or Indiana Jones without considerable mental effort. They're just too alike.
Star Wars and Superman are very similar in my head, but Indiana Jones is different enough it sticks out.
that's pretty much The Batman Music in my head
Batdance is mine, but I think he needs something more...well, less Purple.
I am Kalshane on the music
And I am ita on the Oh, Batman is so going to kick his ass when he gets back. Gotham's not Superman's to save, thanks.
Maybe he wasn't there to fight crime. Maybe there was a freak tornado or earthquake or something...
The first scene that came to mind was from the No Man's Land series, where Superman comes to Gotham and tries to help Batman, and Batman does that "I am right, but I will not explain it to you. Take me at my word, or find out for yourself."
It takes Supes a little bit to get it, but he does, and works out how he can help some, but really, it's Batman's gig.