> And it sizzles in symphonic bursts and cataclysmic endings in what must
> surely be Elfman's best work since Tim Burton's Batman in 1989. I listened
> to the score the first time and thought itsounded like a reworkd Batman.
> But that was because like many others I was unconciously expecting it to
> be another Batman like epic. After listening to this score for the 5th
> time, I was convinced that this score will stand out on it's own without
> inviting further comparisons. Yes there are the hints of choral
> familiarities from Sleepy Hollow and of course the Bass booms that reminds
> one of Batman, but in it's entirety, this one stands out from the other
> tracks I've heard this year including Williams'"AOTC" Which was
> superb. Listen to this track without Batman on your mind and you'll be in
> for one helluva treat!
I would think that's a pretty good summation of what people do with his work. Batman will always be the standard, simply because of the thematic energy that score had.
Also, listen for shades of "Family Man" in this score. It's there (a subdued oboe sound) and I really am impressed with the way he has matured as a composer. He's not looking to come crashing down on you now, but to actually convey the mood of the movie he's scoring.
Some composers have a hard time grasping that.
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