Batman 1989 Theme

[Fergenlein]

My first super hero movie i have ever watched and still is the best one I have ever seen. Sorry Dark Knight and Spider Man, Batman will always remain the best.

[dudeda96er]

This the best Batman theme

[SirAllanMichael]

Oscar winners always get top-billing!

[1Morey]

Best Composers in no order:

1. John Williams

2. Danny Elfman

3. Hans Zimmer

4. Pawel Blasczak

[SharksRule86]

@1Morey Don't forget Henry Mancini and Bill Conti.

[srpedroza19]

@1Morey yep, yep, yep, who is that?

[1Morey]

@srpedroza19, Oh, I also forgot, Ennio Morricone and Basil Poledouris. Anyways, Pawel Blazczak is a composer who works at Techland (a video game company), and did the soundtracks for the Call of Juarez Trilogy and Dead Island. And to tell you the truth the Call of Juarez music is way better than Red Dead Redemption's soundtrack (which IMO some themes sound like an amatuer trying to outdo Ennio Morricone), but Pawel's music sounds like a more authentic western for CoJ.

[codebabe]

I don't like the lack of energy and originality in modern film scores. So undistinguished and bland. Elfman is an artist. A true genius. Zimmer is a great composer, but nowhere near the same level.

[MegaBatmanbeyond]

the best intro of all batman movies

[ArmandtheWise]

this was one thing the new movies lacked terribly. THE batman theme was no where to be herd.

[Blassbeat]

@ArmandtheWise Batman theme wasn't on any batman movie except the 1960's series and movie starting Adam West

[ArmandtheWise]

@Blassbeat i didn't hear tim burton's batman theme in the adam west film. i consider this THE batman theme.

[Blassbeat]

@ArmandtheWise oops my bad, thought you were a Batman fan

[ArmandtheWise]

@Blassbeat yeah i am not a batman fan. i am THE Batman fan. lol. i know exactly what the adam west theme is. i grew up on that stuff, but this danny elfman theme truly represents what batman really is imo, just saying.

[mysterybat35]

@ArmandtheWise agreed

[idioticinagoodway]

The irony is you can actually sing the phrase "Music by Danny Elfman" to the tune of the Danny Elfman theme...

[david2000magic]

i hope that burton makes another batman movie and saves batman.(what i mean by that is that the nolan films are FUCKING OVERRATED)

[TheInstantClassic1]

@david2000magic You speak the truth! I would give anything for Burton to make just one last Batman movie. I don't care what anyone says, Batman 1989 and Batman Returns were the best Batman movies. The villians were just so badass, the atmosphere was dark and sinister, Batman was a silent force not to be reckoned with and didn't have a silly voice, and the Batmoblie was fucking sexy as hell.

[DelPiero10x1991]

Warner Brother's + DC Comic's + Tim Burton + Danny Elfman + Prince + Jack Nicholson + Michael Keaton + Kim Basinger= BEST BATMAN EVER!

[SuperGoldfish1999]

The Nerdy Long Hair Glasses Kid from Roanoke, VA

[WMotionStudios]

We are doing a stop motion animation film called Tim. The movie is a stop motion animation film that is dedicated to Tim Burton and has Sir Christopher Lee as the narrator. Search the directors name Brian Joseph Ochab to find the video.

[Nickhead87]

I enjoyed the new Batman movies, but I've noticed one thing: the new movies, mostly the 2nd one, aren't very kid friendly. Batman, Batman Returns, and even the other 2 after those are way more kid friendly but still have good action and not too much violence. The Dark Knight got a lot grittier and almost drawn out in a way. Also, my 5 year old enjoys Tim Burton's Batman movies because I enjoy those the most. They're suitable for a younger crowd. I enjoyed these movies when I was 5 years old.

[kesha98654]

@Joker3797 you hit it ! that's exactly my point ! the comic style version is my type of adaptation..i don't speak for everyone else and i never will.when i comment, i say how i feel;not how others do.burton's versions were amazing.they didn't make as much as the nolan films but who cares? i've never liked movies by how much money they bring in. the new films just don't do it for me,but the shumacher films were pretty bad as well.nolan's versions are depressing and boring.burton remains king !

[Joker3797]

@kesha98654 lol they dont suck but I like both film series, they both have their own unique style, if you are looking for a great stylized adaptation of the comic, then Burton's version is for you , and if you like a Batman in the real world, then Nolan's films are for you. (Lets pretend that the Shumacher films never existed, lol.)

[greatarts22]

3 people don't know an awesome theme when they hear one!

[GIORDANES21]

muy xvr este intro... es un genio danny elfman... le deberian de dar un oscar a mejor compositor

[napalmdong]

i saw this shit in theaters.... freakin classic.

[Highbudget]

Man i love the way they did this. I like the music aswell but i think its not as good as the newer scores.

[lopiyo]

i hope that 3rd nolan's batman movie use this music, its the better hero movie theme of all times (at least for me) xd

[lopiyo]

elfman is a fuckinnng genious

[MrEvol94]

how can 3 people dislikes this?!

best batman theme ever!

[reniisgod]

0:43 is fucking epic music...love the title screen

[karatekai01]

woooow this soundtrack is epic!!!

[KaliberKing]

Criminal scum better start running when this comes on

[xecen1000]

michael keaton was the best batman ever, period !

christian bale is garbage , i have and will not see any of his batman movies.

[quadleaf95]

so true, dark knight is the most overrated film ever

[Shinigami88X1]

@xecen1000 well think about the the time period. Like Chistian Bale of the turn of the century verison of batman and Michael Keaton fitted to the 80's mold.

[david2000magic]

@xecen1000 i recomend to you to see batman begins, not the dark knight. sorry about my english

[Cerberus1441]

Holy fuck, this is such an awesome theme. Danny Elfman, I'm sorry for forgetting all the kick-ass work you've done over the years.

[AdamStabelli888]

Danny Elfman's Batman theme IS Batman's theme. Now and forever.

[larsreal9]

I say Michael Keaton is still the best Batman of the movies but Christian Bale is the best Bruce Wayne.

[deepmodex]

BatMan and SpiderMan opening theme is the best !

[Cuisillos94]

Michael Keaton beats Christian bale any day!

[agenttex117]

i wished they used this in the dark knight. no batman theme is more badass than is.

[MissingNo11]

you just can't, can't, can't beat the classics

[Kevbro180]

Yea Man Old School Batman All Day

[kozelzamo]

damn! that's all i gotta say!...best batman theme ever!

[Nicholas092282]

Not only that. But also best batman movie ever! (this one and returns)...

[FireKracker44]

Dark Knight and Batman Begins is great music, but this blows them out of the water

[Merknilash]

You're right

[casiusblack]

why didnt they keep this as the official batman theme, well atleast WB kept it for the Animated series

[Icedhope]

I think shriley walkers theme is the official batman theme.

[casiusblack]

Yeah! gotta love that theme

[looney1023]

for all of you who hate how jack nicholson is top billed over micheal keaton, just remember: the joker was meant to be over the top and flashy, yet still creepy. batman however was meant to be dark, mysterious, and we dont know much about him. so the joker is a larger focus, while batman is more quiet. a very daring choice that tim burton should be applauded for

[RoninBernie]

Oh yeah. This is more like it.

[bmofano]

fuckin love this tune duh duh duh daaaa

[ManlySlut]

0:42

cue cheers and claps from a typical audience.

[dknight04]

is a classic theme, just wish burton made films more serious but that wat nolan was for.hope he makes a third!

[Sithunlimited1]

right on........

 haaaaaaaaa clasic

[MiliebWoW]

Best batman theme.

New one aint bad..just not as memerable

[MissingNo11]

james rolfe is right

if you say you like this one better you will be labeled as "nostaligic"

if you like it, so be it

i like this one

[JRock005]

Best one ever.  This movie is the epitome of my childhood.

[ragnarok1326]

the one and true batman theme

[retrostringbean]

batman 1989 is my favorite batman movie best batman best joker best theme

[CraigBauer2010]

I wish I could go back in 1989 to see this on HBO, years later I still listen to this Danny Elfman's masterpiece by director Tim Burton, 5 stars for this Batman anthem and intro.

[cowboyzsuk81]

imagine what this sounded like in a theater with 20 huge speakers all around you

[carefess]

i know right

[ncwCinema]

it would have been a epic moment for me :)

[Nickhead87]

Let's make a petition to have this movie played in theaters again. I'd pay to see it even though I've seen this movie probably 100 times since I was 3 years old.

[pugilistofpower]

It sounded great.  My best childhood cinema experience was seeing this film.

[manofwindu]

I wish movies get back to fun intros like this.

[vorsdec]

Jack Nicholson will always be the best ever as the joker, in my opinion.

[cowboyzsuk81]

danny elfman is a genius

[sdrhead]

I don't know which TB film i like more: this or Sweeney Todd! Idk all his films kick ass!

[WWEBetterTNASucks]

Gotta get the link, so I can download this song.

[StreetsOfSonic]

Just the power of this song made this one of (if not THE) most memorable beginnings to a movie I can ever remember.

[MASoulChild85]

exactly right.. amen :-)

[CopyboyVideo]

The thing I love about this theme is it captured the true essence of Batman - you're supposed to be scared shitless of him. Today's Batman is really boring compared to this one.

[Chrisky81]

spot on!

[SovietSpymaster17]

i agree. this theme replaced the goofy 60s tv theme, and batman begins (and dark knight) movie(s) aren't focused on batman but the entire movie/plot as a whole methinks

[forzachelsea]

those days batman wasn't even a little scary, he was like a boring robot.

[DareDevilWithoutFear]

Well The Problem with the Batman today is That the director Wants Realism.. Sorry But Batman is a Comic Character his World and Gotham arent ment to Be Realistic

And some of Batman's Best Battles where Supernatural Villans

[VanjaG87]

@CopyboyVideo totally.. at todays batman you can just laugh and say : i dont understand what u're sayin.. :D burton's batman FTW

[Joker3797]

@CopyboyVideo i would not call Bale's Batman boring, but Keaton and Bale each have their own style and I like both of them, lol watching this gives me feelings of nostalgia.

[Tehpredator105]

I think they shouldve named the Movie "Joker" instead of Batman.Joker was basically on screen more than Batman was.Jack Nicholson comes up first before Keaton does as well in the credits.

[DarthJones55]

I agree. The same could also be said for TDK. Though BM had more screen-time, who stole the show...again?

[freakoworld]

Man, this is a kickass batman theme-THE BEST EVER!

[crimsong19]

My question is why does Jack Nicholson get top billing over Michael Keaton?

[XionicXDemon]

It's a Genious World Record for sure: 6 million just for his role. I suppose there was always an interest in the villain's roles rather than Batsy during the time Burton directed. They're great alright, but they shouldn't make Batman play "second-fddle" there.

[Warriorcats64]

@XionicXDemon The film is like The Great Gatsby in the sense that Batman is the main character and at the end of the day it's about him but the scenes best done are the ones with another character this case being Joker. Joker is so much the focus that Batman feels like a foil even though he is still the main character

It's even worse in Batman Forever where not only is Batman on the backburner but so is the dark tormented elements of Batman and Robin in favor of the campy villains

[NeoDaOne]

@XionicXDemon because its about status...Jack Nicholson was a biggest actor than Michael Keaton

[greg1184]

@crimsong19 My guess would be seniority or prominence.

[koradan]

@crimsong19 -- probably because he and/or his agent put up a fuss about it. It's the same with Gene Hackman in the first Superman movie; his name was top billing, over Christopher Reeve.

[QuietGiantProduction]

@crimsong19 it was in his contract and he wanted more money

[blackbel4T]

@crimsong19 It was one of Nicholson's demands for accepting the role.

[d4seasons]

@crimsong19 i asked the same question. j. nicholson was a bigger star & a box office hit. he even got paid much more than keaton. that's the way entertainment is today.****

[joepescifromcasino]

@crimsong19 cuz Jack was the highlight of the movie, he was the best, regardless of who he played in the movie, main character and whatever, I think more ppl liked the Joker than batman in this one

[tornado99909]

The music brings so much power to this batman movie and the character itself.

[XionicXDemon]

Yes, Elfman gives the true magic of the Batman series. Zimmer's is very good for the generation, but I believe this to be the superior.

[Scrapperton]

THIS ISN'T THE WHOLE THING

<_<

[XionicXDemon]

Ok, so 5 seconds have been cut off. I had computer problems.

[mandragorra]

magnificent!

[Ryukenfly]

BEST SUPER HERO THEME EVER!