The Batman (soundtrack)

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The Batman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Film score by
Michael Giacchino
ReleasedFebruary 25, 2022 (2022-02-25)
RecordedOctober 2021
StudioAbbey Road Studios (London)[1]
GenreFilm score
Length115:59
LabelWaterTower
ProducerMichael Giacchino
Michael Giacchino chronology
Spider-Man: No Way Home
(2021) 		The Batman
(2022) 		Jurassic World Dominion
(2022)
Batman soundtrack chronology
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
(2016) 		The Batman
(2022)
Singles from The Batman
  1. "The Batman"
    Released: January 21, 2022
  2. "The Riddler"
    Released: February 4, 2022
  3. "Catwoman"
    Released: February 17, 2022
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Filmtracks[3]
Movie Wave[4]

The Batman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the film score to the film of the same name composed by Michael Giacchino. The soundtrack was released by WaterTower Music on February 25, 2022, a week ahead of the release of the film.

Background[]

Director Matt Reeves announced that Michael Giacchino would be composing the score for The Batman in October 2019. Giacchino has frequently collaborated with Reeves; he previously scored for Cloverfield (2008), Let Me In (2010), Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), and War for the Planet of the Apes (2017).[5] Later that month, Giacchino said he had already finished writing the main theme for the film because he was so excited to do so; because this music was written much earlier in the production than is usual for a film, Giacchino and Reeves were able to use it in promotional materials.[6] Giacchino said he felt total freedom to write the music that he wanted for the film, agreeing with Reeves that this was their vision of Batman similar to how different comic book and graphic novel authors and artists over the years had been able to create different takes on the character.[7]

Giacchino completed the score in October 2021,[8] and his main theme was released as a single on January 21, 2022.[9] Giacchino's theme for the Riddler was released as a single on February 4,[10] and his Catwoman theme was released as the third and final single on February 17.[11] The full soundtrack album was released on February 25.[12]

Track listing[]

All music is composed by Michael Giacchino.[12]

No.TitleLength
1."Can't Fight City Halloween"4:04
2."Mayoral Ducting"2:34
3."It's Raining Vengeance"4:31
4."Don't Be Voyeur with Me"2:38
5."Crossing the Feline"1:46
6."Gannika Girl"2:30
7."Moving in for the Gil"4:23
8."Funeral and Far Between"1:45
9."Collar ID"1:15
10."Escaped Crusader"2:44
11."Penguin of Guilt"3:44
12."Highway to the Anger Zone"5:19
13."World's Worst Translator"3:34
14."Riddles, Riddles Everywhere"1:54
15."Meow and You and Everyone We Know"5:18
16."For All Your Pennyworth"2:38
17."Are You a Kenzie or a Can't-zie?"5:45
18."An Im-purr-fect Murder"3:48
19."The Great Pumpkin Pie"2:22
20."Hoarding School"4:55
21."A Flood of Terrors"4:29
22."A Bat in the Rafters, Pt. 1"4:33
23."A Bat in the Rafters, Pt. 2"6:42
24."The Bat's True Calling"3:05
25."All's Well That Ends Farewell"2:41
26."The Batman"6:47
27."The Riddler"5:01
28."Catwoman"3:03
29."Sonata in Darkness"12:11
Total length:115:59

Additional music[]

"Something in the Way" by Nirvana, which was used in the promotional material, is featured twice toward the beginning and ending of the film. "Ave Maria" by Franz Schubert, "Piano Concerto No. 5" by Ludwig van Beethoven, "Frisk" by Patrick Topping and Kevin Saunderson, "Tesla" by Corvad, "Hot 44" by Baauer, "Troop" and "Darkroom" by Peggy Gou, "Dido's Lament" by Henry Purcell, "Requiem" by Gabriel Fauré, "I Have But One Heart" by Al Martino, and "Volare" by Dean Martin are also featured in the film.[13] "Ave Maria" is featured four times in the film, and was performed by the Tiffin Boys' Choir, who also performed "Dido's Lament".[14] Paul Dano, who portrays the Riddler in the film, also later performs the song during Batman's interrogation with the Riddler.[citation needed] Swedish DJ and producer Alesso also produced a track for the film titled "Dark".[15]

Charts[]

Chart performance for The Batman
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[16] 96
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] 92
US Billboard 200[18] 183
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[19] 5

References[]

  1. ^ Burlingame, Jon (March 7, 2022). "The Music of 'The Batman': How Michael Giacchino Used Dread and Darkness to Score the Box Office Smash". Variety. Archived from the original on March 7, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "The Batman [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] – Michael Giacchino". AllMusic. NETAKTION LLC. Archived from the original on April 21, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "Filmtracks: The Batman (Miachael Giacchino)". Filmtracks. Filmtracks Publications. March 12, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  4. ^ Southall, James (February 27, 2022). "The Batman". Movie Wave. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  5. ^ Couch, Aaron (October 18, 2019). "The Batman Enlists Composer Michael Giacchino". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 18, 2019. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  6. ^ Anderton, Ethan (October 25, 2019). "Superhero Bits: The Batman Theme Is Already Done, Ryan Reynolds Congratulates Joker for Box Office & More". /Film. p. 2. Archived from the original on October 26, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  7. ^ Foutch, Haleigh (March 20, 2020). "The Batman: Michael Giacchino on the 'Total Freedom' of Writing the Score". Collider. Archived from the original on March 26, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  8. ^ Sternberg, Sabrina (October 23, 2021). "The Batman Has Finished Scoring, Reveals Composer Michael Giacchino". Collider. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  9. ^ Knoop, Joseph (January 21, 2022). "The Batman's Theme Brings Back Memories of the Animated Series". IGN. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  10. ^ Romanchick, Shane (February 1, 2022). "The Batman Releases New Character Posters, Reveals Early Release for Riddler's Musical Theme". Collider. Archived from the original on February 1, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  11. ^ "Michael Giacchino's Catwoman Theme from The Batman Released". Film Music Reporter. February 17, 2022. Archived from the original on February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b "The Batman Soundtrack Album Details". Film Music Reporter. February 24, 2022. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  13. ^ Moran, Sarah (March 4, 2022). "What Is The Nirvana Song In The Batman? Soundtrack Explained". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  14. ^ Hall, Sophia Alexandra (March 7, 2022). "Why Schubert's 'Ave Maria'? The Batman soundtrack explained". Classic FM. Archived from the original on March 17, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  15. ^ Siganporia, Melody (March 3, 2022). "Alesso Announces The Release Of "Dark" Which Will Feature On The Soundtrack For 'The Batman'". T.H.E. - Music Essentials. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  16. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums [2022/03/16 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  17. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Soundtrack / Michael Giacchino – Batman - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  18. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of March 19, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  19. ^ "Soundtracks: Week of March 19, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
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