I always felt like this was the darker version of Superman's main theme by John Williams, so it made for a fitting opening march for the Batman. Bravo, Danny Elfman!
You've reminded me that putting Batman and Superman in the same script challenges the viewer to compare and contrast - or at least that was the case with Paul Dini's "World's Finest"
This movie truly captures the essence of not just Batman, but of Gotham. Gotham has such a dark tone and feel that Nolan I don't think really captured that well. In my opinion.
Storm Bringer777 Nolan didn't capture any of it. "gotham" is gothic, brick buildings and gargoyles and wrought iron gates and red light districts with neon signs. look at his color palette of grey/black/white plus a normal modern city and say it looks how batman should
I will NEVER forget the very first time I heard this in the theater when I was six years old. This is the quintessential Batman theme for me -- operatic and ominous.
In an interview, Danny Elfman said that in order to get started with this, he walked around the set in the middle of the night, with only the security guards there, to figure out "what would Batman sound like in a musical theme".
While I might argue John Williams is the best living Film Composer, Danny Elfman is simply a genius. The progression of, and variety of instruments introduces the theme, and sets the mood so beautifully. Such grace, darkness, sadness, mystery, so many words to describe this complex piece that draws me back indefinitely. Nolan is a genius, but Burton's Batman will always be my childhood. Thank you Danny Elfman, you're a wonderful human being.
memories of childhhood sitting on the floor with my head on my hands with a smell of fresh clean carpet in the middle of winter watching Batman 1989 on our vhs.....Those were the times..
Michael Keaton is the best batman I think . He played the part so well . I watched it on a flight to Thailand not long after its release. I thought it was going to be as tame as the TV series, but boy was I wrong. What a super film . Michael Keaton plays it really dark . Brilliant.
I know there’s a lot of arguments about who is the best Batman or which Batman movie is best, but I think we can all agree that this is the best Batman theme, similarly, there’s no topping John Williams’ Superman theme from the Christopher Reeve films.
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/ Batman Always be Number 1 Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne / Batman Music by Danny Elfman theme song Batman Batman 1989 & Batman Return 1992
Thank you for mentioning Adam West. Kevin Conroy is obviously a legend but Adam West always gets forgotten when discussing the best Batman. Both were absolutely iconic in the role and I pray they both Rest in Peace.
One can argue the quality of Nolan’s as films is superior, but Burton without question creates the quintessential comic book movie with Batman ‘89! That was as cotas you could get it to jumping off the pages!
@@abehambino Nolan's films aren't superior, they're visually uninspiring and emotionally unengaging. They are supremely overrated and rode the wave of hype caused by Ledger's death.
@@sethrogen6577-Hate to burst your bubble but Tim Burton is a director and a great illustrator BUT he does not compose music (that I know of). Danny Elfman on the other hand is film composer, who not only compose music for Batman, Men In Black, and the Sam Raimi Spiderman films. But also A Nightmare Before Christmas (to which he also lend his voice talent for the main character).
And to make things even better, why not add James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer into the mix? A Batman theme composed by Elfman, Zimmer and Howard would be the greatest thing ever.
"Don't kill me. Don't kill me man. Don't kill me. Don't kill me man." Batman: I'm not going to kill you but I want you to do me a favour. I want you to tell all of your friends about me. "WHAT ARE YOU?" Batman: I'm Batman.
@@williamfoy599, yes you're right about the line "I am the night" / "I'm Batman". In addition to the fact that the movie is inspired by "The Dark Knight Returns" and "The Killing Joke" Sam Hamm the screenwriter cite “The Joker’s Five-Way Revenge” by Dennis O'neil and Neal Adams (Adams who redefined Batman was the major influence for Miller) as "an important tonal influence".
@@sonicdash9652 Salty much? BvS was rushed to compete with Civil War and yet you say that MCU movies are cashgrabs. The only marvel movie that truly was cashgrab is Captain Marvel. Shite actress, shite character, shite motivations, and feminazism.
Every time I listen to this theme I'm brought back to 1989. Myself sitting in a theater in the back row. As the Batman symbol is being revealed in the title screen. I get a chill down my spine, and smile thinking, (man this is gonna be good).
My god, when the full orchestra kicks in at 0:45...goosebumps. I remember being just ten years old and seeing this in the theater, being gobsmacked by something as simple as the camera swirling around the Batman logo. When the opening credits already have people pumped you know your score has done its job.
We had countless Batman themes after this. And yes, they are GREAT! even the new Battinson one sounds to be very promising and I dig it!. However nothing can come close to this this theme. This IS Batman!
The fact that 5 notes can define such an iconic character is still mind blowing to me.
@The Independent What's your problem?
Did they state they had a problem?
I'm sensing there were some deleted comments here.
Jow babadook Yep.
@Jerrol Hale Bernard Hermann use only one in "Psycho".
Robert’s theme is good, Bale’s theme is amazing but….Keaton’s theme is iconic.
Robert's theme is just Imperial March. Keaton's theme is the best followed by Bale
Danny Elfman's theme***
Also the car. Batman 1989 car is real Batman car
If we listen well at a moment in Pattinson's theme we can hear notes that make up those of batkeaton.
@@kuhanblock9380 Robert's theme could even take inspiration from the imperial march, but it's very different.
“It’s not just a call. It’s a warning, to them.”
It's not just a call, it's a warning
They know he can't be everywhere,
*But they don't know where he is.*
@@AranhaaTheSixtyninth damn. Bone chilling line.
Maybe it means he's busy.
@@electricimpulse7 please you got more of a chance winning the powerball than running into him
I always felt like this was the darker version of Superman's main theme by John Williams, so it made for a fitting opening march for the Batman. Bravo, Danny Elfman!
You've reminded me that putting Batman and Superman in the same script challenges the viewer to compare and contrast - or at least that was the case with Paul Dini's "World's Finest"
0:29 to 0:44 is my favorite part. It's just so perfectly filmed, acted and captures the essence of Batman.
Brings me back to my childhood booting up the first LEGO Batman game on the Wii
@@supernovatv9514 Same..
This movie truly captures the essence of not just Batman, but of Gotham. Gotham has such a dark tone and feel that Nolan I don't think really captured that well. In my opinion.
Nolan did capture it for the most part. Its just hard to top Batman 1989.
Storm Bringer777 Nolan didn't capture any of it. "gotham" is gothic, brick buildings and gargoyles and wrought iron gates and red light districts with neon signs. look at his color palette of grey/black/white plus a normal modern city and say it looks how batman should
Asa Ali He did, only in Begins though. in that movie, Gotham feels more like Gotham.
The darkness of Gotham Nolan got fairly well. What he missed was the mythic quality of the city, the sprawling wonder.
He captured the darkness of Gotham pretty well, imo. But what was lacking was the gothic feel of Gotham.
This is the Batman theme I grew up with.
I will NEVER forget the very first time I heard this in the theater when I was six years old. This is the quintessential Batman theme for me -- operatic and ominous.
In an interview, Danny Elfman said that in order to get started with this, he walked around the set in the middle of the night, with only the security guards there, to figure out "what would Batman sound like in a musical theme".
I heard this song from lego Batman the video game back in 2008.
While I might argue John Williams is the best living Film Composer, Danny Elfman is simply a genius.
The progression of, and variety of instruments introduces the theme, and sets the mood so beautifully. Such grace, darkness, sadness, mystery, so many words to describe this complex piece that draws me back indefinitely.
Nolan is a genius, but Burton's Batman will always be my childhood.
Thank you Danny Elfman, you're a wonderful human being.
0:40 Michael keaton:
Yeah i,m batman 🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇
Batman, Batman returns, the dark knight triology the greatest
2:28 LEGO BATMAN: THE VIDEOGAME
"Yeah , I'm Batman"
Bat-Keaton is Back ! 🦇🔥
you know why you here
1:20 the vengeance arrives
Danny Elffman was touched by the gods of music... Batman ain't complete without this theme.
I love the whole theme, but the finish nails it. The drums leading up to the cymbals... Honestly, I might watch this movie today.
The flash hyped this soundtrack. Cant wait. OG Batman Returns
"Gentleman let's broaden our minds, Lawrence.." *Cue awesome music*
Who is here again after ‘The Batman’ teaser release?
Something in the Way!
Nirvana
Anyone here after Keaton's return?
Melhor Trilha Sonora Do Batman Nada Supera Essa ♥️
Earth-89, Red Skies:
"I hope your watching, big guy" ~Robert Wuhl, Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 1
This is the Batman theme we deserved but no the theme we needed
No offense to Hans Zimmer but hearing that theme over the Nolan Batman scenes legitimately gave me goosebumps.
Chills every time! So brilliant
Listened to this on my way from The Flash movie
Since I was 8 years old watchin this in the drive in...... to today as a 42 year old man..... still gives me goose bumps.
This is what I hear when I picture Batman
The classic will never die
Who come here because the flash trailer?
I miss the crescendo part that was emphasized in the batman forever trailer. anybody remember that?
Lego batman the video game🤙
Nice use of footage. It integrates with the theme seamlessly. Well done!
came here from The Flash trailer
0:14 sounds like "avatar's love" from avatar the last airbender
Saw this in the theaters....❤greatest movie i ever seen...god was showing me something at 6.
who else eemembers playing lego batman 2 with this song in the background
Yessss
I swear nothing has ever touched this theme...
Swear to Me!!!
this theme is so iconic that as an experiment I played it and asked my mom and she inmediately knew where it was from
(I played 0:46 )
i have it original in cassette! no lost,it's me the super hero!!!!
memories of childhhood sitting on the floor with my head on my hands with a smell of fresh clean carpet in the middle of winter watching Batman 1989 on our vhs.....Those were the times..
I can’t not wait to see Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/ Batman
in the Flash movie 2023
I biggest fans of Michael Keaton Batman
I know right!
lego batman nostalgia
Gavcobob ?
Gavcobob ikr.
I miss those days lol
great ps2 game lol
Holy fuck yes dude that was my shit 😂👌
I love the use of the 1989 Batman theme in the music background of these used clips of 2005's 'Batman Begins'.
Michael Keaton is the best batman I think . He played the part so well . I watched it on a flight to Thailand not long after its release. I thought it was going to be as tame as the TV series, but boy was I wrong. What a super film . Michael Keaton plays it really dark . Brilliant.
I don't think he would be as good without Burton and Elfman. It's the combination that made the first 2 Batman movies so memorable.
The Lego Batman nostalgia is hitting hard, love this track
I know there’s a lot of arguments about who is the best Batman or which Batman movie is best, but I think we can all agree that this is the best Batman theme, similarly, there’s no topping John Williams’ Superman theme from the Christopher Reeve films.
"Im batman"
-Batman
This song combines on cold nights from your window in this quarantine
Ok
Everytime I hear this,I think of playing Lego Batman 1 and 2 with my bro. This score brings back so many memories.
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/ Batman
Always be Number 1
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne / Batman
Music by Danny Elfman theme song Batman
Batman 1989 & Batman Return 1992
This Theme is heavy metal..
I still remember being a 11 years old kid watching the intro at the largest cinema in the city with my sister and brother!!!!
i am vengeance i am the night i'm batman🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇
Greetings from Costa Rica. San José. Santa Ana. Piedades. ❤pura vida❤
Mi héroe favorito de tod@s es Batman. Me encanta.
That was amazing.
KEATON!
Rest In Power Adam West.
Rest In Power Kevin Conroy.
Both are together debating who's the better batman
@@jameswells2374 they probably both insist the other is better
Thank you for mentioning Adam West. Kevin Conroy is obviously a legend but Adam West always gets forgotten when discussing the best Batman. Both were absolutely iconic in the role and I pray they both Rest in Peace.
Kevin didn't deserve to die
@@marvelguy2001neither did
I getting flash backs of playing the first Lego batman.
Lol
me too
rose SKERRETT true
"LEGO batman?" what are you, 12?
if I recall correctly, that was the first Lego game I ever played. back then the characters didn't talk.
This is the theme Batman deserves
But not the one he needs.
This is the definitive Batman theme.
The only one he ever needed. =)
But Not The One He Needs
Emily Gillmore
Get these stupid Shnolan quotes outta here!
Emily Gillmore You stole my joke.
RIP Kevin Conroy. One of the best Batman out there
*The best
R.I.P. Kevin
I Miss You 😢 Kevin
he was no he is on of the best batman ever created by this planet
Wrong. He is THE Batman
Burton actually created an entire city....
+abie pratama yes, giant sets, miniatures in scale, real stunts, that´s a gargantuan work.
awesome Burton!
One can argue the quality of Nolan’s as films is superior, but Burton without question creates the quintessential comic book movie with Batman ‘89! That was as cotas you could get it to jumping off the pages!
Unknownwr it was a real stage set, it still stands over in England
@@abehambino Nolan's films aren't superior, they're visually uninspiring and emotionally unengaging. They are supremely overrated and rode the wave of hype caused by Ledger's death.
The flash movie had many problems, but for me hearing this in the theater with keaton as batman once again was absolutely worth the ticket
Did you like it? Tbh Keaton was definitely a highlight for me :-).
"Many problems" 1000 times better Han trash mcu movies
The flash was just a dogshit nostalgia cash grab. Fuck that movie and the entire MCU trilogy
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@sastaass🧂🍿🍿🧂h1112
Danny Elfman managed to compose a music that portrays courage and fear on the same score, I honestly can't recall hearing anything similiar.
@Om Naik Lol does it sound like similar?????
Spider-Man theme and this sounds a lot like Burton’s nightmare before Christmas
@@sethrogen6577-Hate to burst your bubble but Tim Burton is a director and a great illustrator BUT he does not compose music (that I know of). Danny Elfman on the other hand is film composer, who not only compose music for Batman, Men In Black, and the Sam Raimi Spiderman films. But also A Nightmare Before Christmas (to which he also lend his voice talent for the main character).
La desolación, la desesperanza, la venganza, el coraje imbatible.
Confirmo esta es la mejor canción de batman e igualmente nunca e escuchado algo igual esto es arte puro
"I'm not going to kill you, but in return I want you to tell all your friends about me."
"Who are you."
"I'm Batman"
Man that never gets old.
I believe the line is "What are you?" but, yeah.
Is that Harry Potter Joker scene?
now imagine if danny elfman and john williams worked together on a score
That would be awesome if that happened! Both are great music composers!
And to make things even better, why not add James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer into the mix? A Batman theme composed by Elfman, Zimmer and Howard would be the greatest thing ever.
Danny Elfman was recently announced as replacing Junkie XL for Justice League composer
You got your wish
😍😍
Who’s here to listen to this after the Flash trailer?
Me
Memeneeme
Me
Of course
Es el mejor Batman y película lo amo🤩😍 marco mi infancia
the best theme of batman ever!
for you
The only one.
neal hefti's is way better
It is the PERFECT Batman theme. There's no doubt. It represents all what Batman is.
Danny Elfman...nuff said
Danny's Batman and Spider-man theme's are the character's defining themes. Like just....damn. Goosebumps
@green_ranger_in_hindiNah
Batman absolutely Spider-Man eh.
“I want you to tell all of your friends about me.”
“Who are you?”
“I’m Batman.”
???
!!!
What the hell are you
I'm Batman
Nice coat
Thanks
Technically the guy said “WHAT ARE YOU”, but whatever!!!
@Timothy Mckee u understand that reference
This theme is so iconic that even Hans Zimmer can't avoid it's vibe when composing for The Dark Knight trilogy
Agreed
Hans Zimmer is a copy act!
But it felt right.
Didn’t Hans also do the soundtrack for BvS?
@@victoriousrufus6747Id like to see you do better
"Don't kill me. Don't kill me man. Don't kill me. Don't kill me man."
Batman: I'm not going to kill you but I want you to do me a favour. I want you to tell all of your friends about me.
"WHAT ARE YOU?"
Batman: I'm Batman.
The scripted line was "I am the night." Michael Keaton improvised "I'm Batman." And to think people believed he would be rubbish in that role!
@@williamfoy599, yes you're right about the line "I am the night" / "I'm Batman". In addition to the fact that the movie is inspired by "The Dark Knight Returns" and "The Killing Joke" Sam Hamm the screenwriter cite “The Joker’s Five-Way Revenge” by Dennis O'neil and Neal Adams (Adams who redefined Batman was the major influence for Miller) as "an important tonal influence".
I am Batman.
A bat. I’m telling you, man. A giant bat!
He just doesn’t look the part but he played it too perfection. Like Bale looked the part but didn’t play it as well as Keaton
Avengers, Marvel?.... No thanks! 😎🦇 0:45
Fuck the Marvel movies, they're just cash grab. Let's just stick with this and DCAU.
@@sonicdash9652 Salty much? BvS was rushed to compete with Civil War and yet you say that MCU movies are cashgrabs. The only marvel movie that truly was cashgrab is Captain Marvel. Shite actress, shite character, shite motivations, and feminazism.
SANCHIT POKHRIYAL You do realise civil war was to compete with BvS , not the other way around.
Spiderman from tobey maguire is better than this batman
vitorツ leave
Every time I listen to this theme I'm brought back to 1989. Myself sitting in a theater in the back row. As the Batman symbol is being revealed in the title screen. I get a chill down my spine, and smile thinking, (man this is gonna be good).
I think of lego batman
Super Saiyan dragon Raphael Gomes SAMMEEEEEE
+ Firestepher G Same here, dude.
You lucky bastard
This film and the animated series that also used this theme
Parece que todos los de niño del siglo XX nos dio alegría por volver ha ver a Michael Keaton. 🥲😄😃Soy Batman
Who's here for the Flash Trailer Michael Keaton Batman?⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Me too.
Who else is hearing this theme in 2020
I'm listen to this in 2021
Yes in 2021!
2021
Me in 2020 and 2021
I am hearing this now in 2021!
Batman '89 will always be # 1 in my heart!
Same
Batman, what do we do?
We try not to die.
My god, when the full orchestra kicks in at 0:45...goosebumps. I remember being just ten years old and seeing this in the theater, being gobsmacked by something as simple as the camera swirling around the Batman logo. When the opening credits already have people pumped you know your score has done its job.
The best and most memorable Batman theme! Such a masterpiece! Gives me chills every time!
Who else heard this song in the flash movie?
assim que tocou cada uma, lembrei
Who's here after this Theme returned to life in The Flash?
me fr, i got the goosebumps
Still the very best theme!!! Tim Burton & Danny Elfman are epic!
Who’s here after the flash movie?
Have to say, it was the combination of Burton, Elfman and Keaton who helped make Batman so legendary from the campy rendition it became.
Agreed
They should play this in the next movie
What about Kevin conroy
@@alchemistofsteel8099 Conroy was the voice. This was the movie
@Zoras88 so your saying voice acting is less important than real acting
@@alchemistofsteel8099Hes saying voice acting is a different medium
Who is here after The Flash trailer?
0:36 of the theme song was perfect timing for the bat signal to shine
Logan Wead Agreed
MICHAEL KEATON IS BACK
00:39 - 00:42 TOTAL EPICNESS MOMENT.
Goosebumps every single time. My three year old daughter gets pumped every time this part of the theme comes up
Keaton ran to the batcave so fast he became Christian Bale.
One of the best themes ever
The best. Period
Tell me something, kid. You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?
IcedEarth426 yes but only on sunday mornings before church hehe
I just like the sound of it
@@buttrz0927 Never rub another man's rhubarb!
I always ask that of all my prey.. except Eckhart, and Grissom. And Bob. Come to think of it, I've only asked it twice.
Joker: You wouldn’t hit a man with glasses, hey 🤓
Lol 😂
Here after watching the flash trailer
We had countless Batman themes after this. And yes, they are GREAT! even the new Battinson one sounds to be very promising and I dig it!.
However nothing can come close to this this theme.
This IS Batman!
Yeah... I'm Batman
"You... you are...?"
"Yeah. I'm Batman."