Batman Returns – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Danny Elfman · 1992
69 min · 21 tracks · new wave · ska
A darkly whimsical orchestral score that marries gothic melodies with dynamic rhythms, perfectly encapsulating Gotham's eerie atmosphere.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic orchestral journey unfolds
- darkly whimsical atmosphere prevails
- wave-like pacing captivates attention
- immersive cinematic experience awaits
- evocative themes spark imagination
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Batman Returns' was released in 1992, Danny Elfman had already established himself as a prominent film composer with his groundbreaking score for the first 'Batman' film in 1989. This follow-up solidified his collaboration with director Tim Burton and showcased Elfman's ability to blend haunting themes with grandiose orchestration, further defining his signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Oingo Boingo· The B-52's· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Birth of a Penguin, Part 1 2:27
- 2 Birth of a Penguin, Part 2 3:09
- 3 The Lair, Part 1 0:57
- 4 The Lair, Part 2 4:49
- 5 Selina Transforms, Part 1 1:11
- 6 Selina Transforms, Part 2 4:16
- 7 The Cemetery 2:54
- 8 Cat Suite 5:41
- 9 Batman vs. The Circus 2:34
- 10 The Rise and Fall From Grace, Part 1 1:41
- 11 The Rise and Fall From Grace, Part 2 4:08
- 12 Sore Spots 2:15
- 13 Rooftops / Wild Ride, Part 1 4:19
- 14 Rooftops / Wild Ride, Part 2 3:34
- 15 The Children’s Hour 1:47
- 16 The Final Confrontation, Part 1 5:12
- 17 The Final Confrontation, Part 2 4:54
- 18 The Finale, Part 1 2:40
- 19 The Finale, Part 2 2:19
- 20 End Credits 4:44
- 21 Face to Face 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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