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The biggest surprise is Moon of the Wolf. And ‘Fight Without Wind’ proves to be one of this disc’s most memorable cues, with the strings creating a sharp lashing sound that reflects the gravity of Zatanna and Batman’s perilous situation at that point in the story! As Batman and Zatanna commence their investigation, the music reflects the deepening mystery, particularly at the start of the ‘Kane’s a Dummy’ cue. Peter Tomashek’s opening cue is happy and pleasant, evoking the wonder of Zatanna’s magic show. The alternating between darkness and light-heartedness continues with Zatanna, though this score isn’t zany like Joker’s Wild. The episode’s final cues are the most intense and exciting, especially ‘Gotcha’, which complements the revelation of the Baron’s secret (and Batman’s trump card) very well! This score is particularly Gotham-esque, with its brooding tones in the aforementioned track, which is nice. Having said that, I really enjoy the lighter touches, like Mark Koval’s childlike theme for Josek’s humiliation in ‘The Baron’. The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy is next, and there’s no shortage of drama in this one. Todd Hayen pays tribute to Shirley Walker’s classic themes throughout, and he does give her Joker theme a welcome nod in ‘Bruce Investigates’. There is much to admire about this score, from the joyous ‘Joker’s Grand Opening Source’, to the mania of ‘The Joker’s Escape’ (in which he goes on a rampage through Arkham), and finally the helicopter battle at the climax of the episode (‘Jackpot’). This is followed by Joker’s Wild: a whimsical but menacing Joker score courtesy of Todd Hayen, who uses strings to put his own spin on the Clown Prince of Crime. Yet it’s Mark Koval who delivers the score’s most striking cue: a rousing rendition of Talia’s theme which transitions into the all too familiar theme for her father… ‘Ra’s al Ghul’. Michael McCuistion’s ‘Lab Tests’ cue is a highlight, as it threads his Count Vertigo theme through a tense sequence in which Batman and Talia’s lives are at stake – a pivotal moment in the plot. With its eerie opening cue, and the dynamic ‘Society Boys’ cue that immediately follows it, the score asserts itself as the right one to be first out of the gate on this set. Off Balance is a score that’s brimming with mystery, largely because of the enigmatic Talia al Ghul, who gets a sultry theme courtesy of Mark Koval. So I decided to listen to disc 1 first, and I’m glad I did.
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But patience is a virtue, and it’s especially important even when you’re on the cusp of getting what you wanted. My copy arrived last Wednesday and I couldn’t wait to delve into it! I was sorely tempted to skip straight to the second disc so that I could finally hear the original cues from Fear of Victory and the ‘Arkham Archives’ cues from previously released scores. Justice League Soundtrack Talkback (Spoilers) Superman: The Animated Series - Volume One Soundtrack Talkback (Spoilers) Batman: Mask of the Phantasm - Expanded Archival Edition Soundtrack Talkback (Spoilers) Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman Soundtrack Talkback (Spoilers) Batman: The Animated Series - Volume One Soundtrack Talkback (Spoilers) Batman: The Animated Series - Volume Two Soundtrack Talkback (Spoilers) Batman: The Animated Series - Volume Three Soundtrack Talkback (Spoilers) This is a limited edition of 3000 units.Īlso includes bonus tracks and Arkham Archives!Ĭomplete track listings available at The World's Finest. Bulk, and mastered by James Nelson, this special, limited edition 2-CD set features exclusive, in-depth liner notes by album co-producer Takis and art design worthy of the Caped Crusader by Jim Titus. Treasured episodes scores, such as Joker’s Wild, Moon of the Wolf, His Silicon Soul and more make their debut here, complimented by a heathy serving of more previously unreleased music from the “Arkham Archives.” Produced by John Takis and Neil S. Batman: The Animated Series continues to be revered as one of the finest examples of the genre – and the show’s music is a vital, undeniable part of its legacy. Once again, the listener is musically transported into the heart of Gotham by some of the most notable score music ever composed for an animated television series. Animation present the fourth and final volume in the acclaimed series of Batman: The Animated Series original score releases. Synopsis: La-La Land Records, DC and Warner Bros. Batman: The Animated Series - Original Soundtrack From The Warner Bros.