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Batman Begins (Howard/Zimmer) [US Import]

Batman Begins (Howard/Zimmer) [US Import]
Original Soundtrack

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Track Listing

  1. Vespertilio
  2. Esptesicus
  3. My Otis
  4. Barbastella
  5. Artibeus
  6. Tadarida
  7. Macrotus
  8. Antrozous
  9. Nycteris
  10. Molossus
  11. Corynorhinus
  12. Lasiurus

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #2458 in Music
  • Released on: 2005-06-14
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Formats: Soundtrack, Import
  • Running time: 60 minutes

Customer Reviews

An amazing piece of music5
I loved the Batman Begins film, but was barely aware of the soundtrack - during the movie it subtly adds to the mood without ever being particularly obtrusive. As an independent collection of music, it really comes into its own.

I find this music incredibly beautiful. It does not convey to me as much emotion as many pieces, but has a natural beauty to it instead. Listening to it makes me feel the same way as watching a beautiful sunset - it can even cause shivers to run down my spine in places. In turns relaxing and exhilarating, I have no hesitation describing it as a work of genius.

A Fantastic Soundtrack !5
This is a fantastic compilation of the original score; the film itself is great, the soundtrack is even better !

When I watched the film I couldn't help being taken in by the accompanying music and it didn't take long to also recognise the composing influence of Hans Zimmer. I thought his OST for the film 'Gladiator' was excellent, this is perhaps superior.

The quality of the emotion and power in the music can be appreciated from the tracks 'Myotis', 'Barbastella' and 'Nycteris'; but the track 'Molossus' is the pinnacle of the collection and is quite simply mind-blowing (it is used in the first Batmobile chase scene and is very much background music so is easily missed !).

The brass and percussion sections contribute greatly to make some truly exhilarating pieces. I also think some of the instrumental tones generated are unique; the contribution of the electric cello being the best example.

Hans Zimmer + James Newton Howard in the SAME soundtrack?!!!5
Wow. Just...wow.
Some elements are unmistakably Zimmer - the long held note before moving up a tone, and Newton Howards signautre use of drums makes for THE BEST soundtrack I have ever heard. I mean combine these two guys and nothing's ever touching it. Ever.

You need a 20Hz and up FLAT audiophile system to really enjoy this though :D