DC fans, WaterTower Music and La-La Land Records have announced that the original motion picture soundtrack for Batman: The Killing Joke will be released on July 22nd. The soundtrack will come in both CD and digital mediums.
“Bruce and Sam are deeply sensitive to the effect of music on the scenes,” says Kristopher Carter.
“During our meetings, we would discuss what was happening not only onscreen, but also what was NOT onscreen that the music can support. Communicating what the characters are thinking and feeling is one of the most powerful uses of music in film, and it was a joy to collaborate with film makers that want to find just the right tone to help tell the story.”
Michael McCuistion adds,
“We knew right off the bat we were going to hire live musicians for this score—we wanted the level of nuance and expression that only live performance provides. We were especially excited to be able to reunite with many of the finest Los Angeles studio musicians who originally played our scores for BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES to record THE KILLING JOKE. The legacy that we all shared became a catalyst for some truly unforgettable recording sessions!”
“Cinematic, psychological, introspective, and melodic are words that come to mind as to how I would describe what we were striving to achieve musically for this deeply complex and frankly amazing film,” Lolita Ritmanis comments. “It is great to have room to breathe, to allow for themes to be heard in their entirety, to be in full-on feature film mode, and to be able to draw inspiration from the story, the beautiful artwork and the stellar vocal performances of Mark Hamill, Tara Strong, Kevin Conroy, and the rest of cast.”
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The animated film which will debut at San Diego Comic Con next week is based on the acclaimed graphic novel of the same name, BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE takes a journey into the dark psyche of the Clown Prince of Crime – from his humble beginnings as a struggling comedian to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both of their lives forever. Years later, and now escaped from Arkham Asylum, The Joker devises a plan to prove that one bad day can make anyone as insane as he is – he draws focus on Commissioner Gordon. It’s up to Batman to put a stop to The Joker’s latest scheme and save one of Gotham City’s finest. Following a gripping prologue introducing Barbara Gordon’s heroic adventures alongside Batman as Batgirl, BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE stays true to the authentic tale that has held fans’ imaginations for nearly three decades – spotlighting the birth of a Super-Villain, the fortitude of a Super Hero and the punchline that will leave you speechless.
- How the Story Begins*
- We’ve Got a Robbery**
- Uncle Not Pleased***
- Narcissist and Sociopath**
- Hit on Yacht***
- Serious Business*
- Bats and Babs Cross the Line***
- Rooftop Regrets***
- The Abyss**
- Batman Was Right*
- Storage Unit Corpses***
- The Halls of Arkham**
- Joker Imposter***
- Making a Killing**
- Jeannie Flashback*
- Looking for a Clue**
- Broken Books***
- Hoods Present the Hood***
- Nothing Will Be the Same**
- Trapped in a Nightmare*
- Jeannie Is Gone*
- Bats Pummels for Clues***
- Throw the Book**
- Horrifying Images**
- Bats Receives Tickets***
- Ghost Train Stops*
- Chemical Factory Heist***
- Batman Arrives at the Carnival*
- Merry-Go-Round Source**
- By the Book**
- All It Takes Is One Bad Day*
- Let Me Help You**
- Oracle Is Here***
- End Credits§ 3:07 35.
- “I Go Looney” §§ Performed by Mark Hamill
