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The Dark Knight Rises Score Composed by Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe Award Winner Hans Zimmer
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- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.58 x 0.4 x 4.99 inches; 3.23 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Watertower Music
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- Date First Available : May 25, 2012
- Label : Watertower Music
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Quite by accident, I noticed that the entire soundtrack was available for streaming on Empire Online legally, a week before it comes out officially. I have been looping the soundtrack since and it is epic. Hans Zimmer is by far my favorite composer alive trumping even John Williams in my mind. Zimmer is responsible for my favorite themes and soundtracks scoring everything from the Lion King to Call of Duty. His work with James Newton Howard on the first two movies was sensational, but this is the first time going it alone in a Batman movie.
Zimmer admitted that he had no problem working on the "Batman" half of the scores, but relied on Newton Howard for the "Bruce Wayne" aspect. This dynamic is reflected in this soundtrack as the love themes are notably absent. This is clearly a dark movie. In its place are the haunting chants and melancholy strings which provide volume to the entire score.
Many of the recognizable themes from the original two movies make a reappearance in this score but not in an bad way. The old is mixed with the new and Zimmer often reinterprets his old themes to give them new life.
"The Storm is Coming" is clearly an introduction. It is a short track that is about half a minute and probably is played with the corporate logo as the film begins.
"On Thin Ice" seems to convey an emotion of looking back at the previous films and the devastation Gotham has endured. It is filled with sad strings and a hint of the looming terror. We are introduced to the final theme played throughout the soundtrack. It is quiet but reminds me of "528491" from inception which preceded the great "Mombasa" action track.
"Gotham's Reckoning" is clearly the first set piece of the movie. I remember hearing it when I saw the first six minutes of the film in IMAX in December. I am not going to spoil what happens, but suffice it to say it is the first time we meet Bane and he makes quite an entrance. The track uses entirely new music. On my first play-through it was unremarkable, but put it on a good car audio system and the layers pop out. The bass on this track is taken from Zimmer's inception playbook. The tone is foreboding and terrifying but beautiful. It is almost all electronics and drums while introducing us to Bane's theme (the chants).
"Mind if I cut in" is my least favorite track. I agree with the other reviewer that this is an example of where Newton Howard would have filled this void. This is a slow track with piano and violin. It reminds me of a detective track where a character is looking t uncover some mystery. My guess is this is when we are introduced to Selena Kyle.
"Underground Army" is another quiet track with lots of electronics. It has a menacing tone as if evil plans that are being made by Bane and his henchman. It introduces a few new melodies but seems like an average track at best.
"Born in Darkness" looks back at Batman's past by echoing themes from the "Batman Begins" but appears as another quiet filler track.
"The Fire Rises" is the second major action music which introduces some new themes and horror elements with minor notes, strings and drums. The track seems to depict (and this is just a guess) Batman's first encounter with Bane. There are lulls in the action which build to intense loud action queues. This track must be listened to on a great audio system to reveal its layers. I find this track to get better with repeated listenings. Zimmer certainly uses his inception style in this track with the heavy electronics towards the end.
"Nothing Out There" sounds like its straight out of the "Dark Knight." It quietly repeats the piano (love?) theme from the previous movies but never utilizes the full orchestra. It is another filler track.
"Despair" is filled with new and old music blended together. He reinterprets his "Dark Knight" music from "Why So Serious" by throwing in a long cello build-up with the famous two note themes. The second half of the track is a reinterpretation of the end of "I'm not a Hero" from the previous soundtrack as well. While it repeats alot from past soundtracks it remains fresh and exciting.
"Fear will Find You" seems to be another action sequence against Bane. Zimmer uses the chants for the first time alongside intense drums and electronics mixed with the old themes and the new theme from this movie. The two are seamlessly integrated. You will think you know the track straight out of "The Dark Knight" and then it will take a new and unique turn. It could be construed as a remix, but I think of it as a fresh take.
"Why do We Fall" is one of Zimmer's finest as it builds to a swelling climax with strings and drums. Batman is clearly defeated in spirit but is convinced to try one last time. (This is another guess). It builds to epic levels before breaking out in the Batman drum and string theme.
"Death By Exile" is a filler track that offers little to nothing but an additional track listing. At 23 seconds it should have been combined with the next track.
"Imagine the Fire" is the most epic track and contains many new action queues coupled with old familar themes. It reminded me of "Mombasa" from his Inception score and "The Chase" from Batman Begins. This track has everything from old themes to electronics to strings and drums. This track completes the soundtrack and demonstrates Zimmer's abilities to orchestrate a climactic final encounter with Bane (another guess?).
"Necessary Evil" clearly depicts the aftermath of the final battle. I feel as though there are hints as to the outcome but no certainties. It is a suspenseful track as the movie has not yet been released. It quietly references the Batman theme introduced in this movie.
"Rise" This is Zimmer's playground to end the film on an epic note. It is very much like "A Dark Knight" from the last soundtrack but is a slower (and more epic) version of the final track soundtrack which sends chills down your spine. The swelling strings and slow pace allow the orchestra to really shine. This track again hints at the outcome of the movie without being definitive. Clearly it depicts loss, but on what scale? I love this track, but it is not long enough. It is the final Batman track we will hear from Zimmer, so I wished it would be more like the 17 minutes of the last finale.
**Update**
"No Stone Unturned" is a bonus track that I just downloaded. Essentially, there is nothing specifically new here but it remixes the themes from all the movies as an action piece. It is absolutely a must have for any fan of the soundtrack. Its an exciting track that adds to the intensity of the overall score. At 7 minutes, it is an impressive piece.
"Risen from the Darkness" is another bonus track which is similar in principle to the first one. It again remixes old themes with the new and adds one more action track to this terrific soundtrack. Again it's nothing groundbreaking or new, but gets the action music swelling in new ways.
"Bombers of Ibiza" is the final bonus track and is clearly has the touch of a different composer. It's all synthesizers here and clearly what you think of with normal remixes. This track I could do without. It almost feels like club dance music. It's not bad but also not memorable. There is even a little dubstep mixed into the track.
With the new tracks, the first two listed are clearly the work of Zimmer working in the studio to put together old familiar themes to make them into exciting yet generic action tracks. These first two do feel like they could be played somewhere in the movie and could have been added to the original soundtrack. The final track is a standard third party remix which has some nice rhythm but comes across as dance music.
**NEW UPDATE** These are my thoughts on the itunes bonus tracks.
"The Shadows Betray You" is a track you get from the itunes version and I feel disappointed it was not included in the original soundtrack. It is a very dark track with synthesizers featuring the new themes. It almost sounds muffled, (perhaps a reference to Bane's mask)but in an intentional awesome way. I recommend finding this track.
"The End" is another itunes track clearly the credits and all I have to say is WOW! I feel upset that this track was not included in the soundtrack as well. I love this track. It is slow and brooding and is very unlike the other tracks. It is ominous and intense and features the familiar themes but with a Darth Vaderesqe breathing in the background. This is a very dark ending. I hope they release a more complete soundtrack or where you can pick these songs up individually.
**End of Update**
Obviously the movie has yet to be released and will likely enhance the listening experience of the entire soundtrack, but it doesn't need a movie to be considered a spectacular accomplishment. Unfortunately I don't have the musical training to properly convey my emotions regarding this soundtrack, but hopefully the tone of the review demonstrates my enjoyment of this score.
Everyone expects the best from a Hans Zimmer score as they do with Chris Nolan and Zimmer does not disappoint. I will be looping this soundtrack for weeks to come no doubt. Words fail to describe how much I love all of Hans Zimmer's work and must be experienced rather than listened to. Together the three Nolan-Batman soundtracks rank up there with Lord of the Rings and the original Star Wars as the best trilogy scores of all time. Listen to this soundtrack often and on a great audio system with strong bass. Your ears will thank you for it and your neighbors will forgive you (I hope) for the vibrations.
**NOTE**
I also saw that there are additional tracks that come with the physical CD, so I preordered it as opposed to the MP3 option. Ill add my thoughts once the CD comes.
RISE!
That, my friends, is the triumphant call I hear over and over in my head as I valiantly listen to this mind-blowing soundtrack.
Now don't let this review fool you -- I am no "experted" aficionado of music, as many other reviewers appear to be. With my ill-knowledge of all things music theory, rather than write individual track reviews, I'll write this review based off the roller-coaster of emotions this soundtrack has PUNCHED into my soul. That's right -- PUNCHED. I hope this unconventional review won't offend you or embarrass Amazon. Fingers crossed.
To start, I am a fanatic of the Batman series and franchise. If I told you how many times and how many hours I've spent listening to the first two films' soundtracks, you would probably call the police. Seriously.
Almost every darn-ed day for the past many years, I have valiantly blasted Zimmer's darkly sweet and sweeping crescendos into my mind and soul. They've brought me through dark times of life and light times alike, and always end up bringing me back "home", so to speak.
So on the cusp of this most recent and final addition to the Batman trilogy, I have eagerly anticipated the soundtrack release as giddily as a little child on Christmas Eve, frantically hopping back and forth in front of the fireplace, waiting for Santa to come plunging down that chimney with my soundtrack. Only for me, Santa's first name is "Hans", his last name is "Zimmer", with his middle name possibly being "THE BIG MAN" -- that's how much explosive hope and excitement I've held for this soundtrack.
With the movie's trailers building up to this soundtrack's release, I've eagerly gobbled up and savored the bits and pieces of music from this coming soundtrack. And the one piece that's gripped me the most from the trailers is the track I've most anxiously awaited:
"Rise"
But alas, dark times befell me when the 30-second samples from the soundtrack were officially released onto the net a few weeks ago.
"Was this it?" I worriedly pondered. "Was this what this grandly epic soundtrack was going to amount to?"
I was scared, I'll tell ya, having just those 30-second samples. I knew we were going to need this soundtrack in the dark times ahead.
When the one-minute samples were released, I was even more scared. "Oh no... Please Hans, please say this isn't so..."
I'd say it in my mind, almost afraid to keep listening. "Please Han-sy, please just say this isn't so. This isn't how this soundtrack can turn out. Not this. Not now."
I almost cried. Almost.
But while I couldn't see it at the time, I would be soon to realize that my fears were unfounded, and merely my own personal "dark night of the soul".
When the full soundtrack was officially released for streaming online, I cautiously, solemnly pressed play and awaited. And I'll just put it simply by saying:
MY. MIND. WAS. BLOWN.
K, here's where the review may start to get a bit crazy:
I have listened to this soundtrack 40+ times over the past week. I know you don't believe me. That's ok. Most people don't. But seriously. I listen to this soundtrack about 8-10 hours a day, every day, eternally looping: In the car. At work. Walking around town. Swooping through the park like Batman.
You may think that last one is just an allusion. But it's not. Stay tuned.
This soundtrack is a beautiful conglomeration of the first two movies' soundtracks, swirling together the previous melodies, rhythms, and themes, but with plenty more bombastic-blastic action and grand, sweeping, up-and-down emotions battling out on an epic scale before us.
The soundtrack builds up slowly, like a thief creeping into the night. It's dark. It starts real dark, alright. Ominous. As in "Oh my gosh, what is going to happen to Batman when this movie starts??"
It begins to speed forward like a runaway freight train. While "The Dark Knight" soundtrack personified the movie's villain, the Joker, with harsh, chaotic, "electric" cords of gritty insanity and disarray -- like nails shredding chalkboard -- this soundtrack's villain, the almighty Bane, is just as well-paired with the movie's score.
Bane, the movie's villainous monster of godly strength, is (assumed-ly) personified with monstrous, low-pitched, and booming brass horns, and pounded together with the thunderous drums, all in staccato-like frequency. While listening, I imagine myself clad in the black bat-cape and cowl, deftly dodging and somersaulting in-between the thunderous, elephant-stomps of Bane's tree-trunk-like legs, pounding the earth's ground with echoing tremors. I tread lightly and dodge quickly in rhythm with the violins, all while keeping a watchful eye on and dodging between the crushing blows of the horns and drums.
It's ominous, it's powerful, it's scary. It's like a symphonic earthquake of good and evil in my mind, leaving me worriedly wondering if I'm going to be crushed in my cubicle at any moment by the ominous and shattering slams of the trombones.
But alas, we're accompanied with just as triumphant and heroic moments as the previous soundtracks. Gosh, I just get excited thinking about it.
When the hero's violins come sweeping in, I literally have to start moving around quickly as they sound; sometimes I even start running (if I'm outside). And believe it or not, sometimes (often) I not only have to jump up and throw a couple fist-pumps of victory into the air, cheering on what Batman must be heroically punching through in the movie's moment, but I also just have to break out my air-violin and start rapidly sweeping my bow back and forth in time with our hero's symphony, even to the point of sweating.
Crazy, yes.
Goodness, the violins just sweep you up and away! Dare I even mention that between the fist-pumps and bow-swings, I've even swung my arms fully out to the sides as my imaginary "bat-cape" and gone soaring through the imaginary winds of "Gotham" under the wings of my cape, keeping a watchful eye in the public park for any trouble below. Or someone calling the cops on me.
Last of all, but absolutely not least, we have the final track... "Rise". Simply put, and in my honest opinion, this track is so beautifully, mournfully beautiful, taking one through the whole gamut of emotions -- from triumph to sadness to mourning to victory - it's so legendarily-awesome that I feel it should be titled in all-caps and have a handful of exclamation marks tacked onto the end of it, like this:
"RISE!!!!!!!!!!!"
And even that wouldn't do it justice. Good golly, that's how much it moves and sweeps me through my own imaginary Gotham of emotion.
It's composed of moments from all three films' soundtracks, ranging from the triumphant, bat-swinging melodies of fast-moving violins and drums, to the sad, soft, solo-grieving voice of when Bruce's parents died, and then descending slowly, mournfully, upon the grand finish line of our Dark Knight's trilogy, a closing anthem of darkness, but also hope -- one that surely will leave us wide-eyed with bat-like wonder.
I kid you not -- I'm listening to "Rise" right now as I write this review, and even now after I've listened to it oh, so many times, I still get teary. I get teary almost every time. Not afraid to admit that. The slow, drawn out tones of what has previously been the hero's theme of valor and courage -- particularly, the ending theme of The Dark Knight -- but now in the slow-motion of sadness, as if one were slowly sinking toward the bottom of the sea, looking longingly upward to the dimming light, one hand reaching for that light as they slowly, sadly descend into darkness.
That's the image that comes to mind when I listen to this, seeing myself as the one slowly sinking through that dark, beautiful ocean of sadness. (Again, I don't know any happenings in the movie, and I'm not alluding to any actual scenes. I'm purely sharing what plays out in my own mind as the emotions sweep me away.)
But all is not lost, friends. All is not lost. The track slowly begins to pick up momentum, slowly, ever so carefully transitioning back into the hero's anthem that we've come to know and love. As the pace picks up, hope begins to restore. Faith begins to alight once more. I start ascending through that dark ocean of sadness, swimming upward toward the light, clawing through those dark waters as the light begins to brighten around me, until I finally explode up from that black sea and up into the sky, bat-cape extended, streaming upward to higher realms, finally reclaiming the all-seeing height above as Gotham's silent guardian... watchful protector... DARK KNIGHT.
(Don't worry, I haven't actually acted this last one out. ...Yet ;) )
In conclusion, buy this soundtrack. Please. Please buy this soundtrack and just never let it stop playing. Let it sweep and swoop and swoon you along its concluding journey, finally leaving one and all to...
RISE!!!!!!!!!!!
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For The Dark Knight Rises, it's a solo effort this time. Sadly, James Newton Howard departed after The Dark Knight, leaving Hans Zimmer to compose the soundtrack for the final part. However, I will say that there's NO cause for concern. Especially given that Hans' absolute flair for music has been crucial to such hits like The Lion King, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean and Inception (among others).
As with the soundtracks for Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, this album features a beautiful array of distinctive, unforgettable pieces that capture the essence of the characters, the film's major sequences/moments and exemplary pacing.
The best examples of this are "Gotham's Reckoning" and "Mind If I Cut In?" - the themes for Bane and Catwoman respectively. "Gotham's Reckoning" is a tense, dramatic piece that just explodes into something truly titanic, whilst "Mind If I Cut In?" is quite a playful, delightful melody boasting soothing piano music. On the memorable scenes front, "Why Do We Fall?" is just an absolutely inspiring and heroic theme (best track here!), "Nothing Out There" is a poignant, heartbreaking piece designed to bring you down-to-earth, "Despair" turns out to be quite the opposite, and stuff like "Imagine the Fire", "Necessary Evil", "Fear Will Find You" & "The Fire Rises" are full of chaos, disaster, battle, aftermath that will take your heart along for an epic thrill-ride. The other tracks - "A Storm is Coming", "On Thin Ice", "Underground Army" & "Death by Exile" - are eerie, haunting compositions to beautifully establish moods and settings.
The icing on the cake is truly "Rise", which genuinely feels like Batman's last hurrah, embodying everything about the character, Christopher Nolan's achievement and the satisfying resolution through music which captures heroism, sombreness, courage, inspiration & hope in one fantastic finale. "Rise" is one track fans are simply going to put on a continual loop.
There's also something of an encore for fans with purchase of this album; a website link that will allow you to download three `exclusive' bonus tracks. Of these three, "Bombers Over Ibiza (Junkie XL Remix)" can be found already as part of the iTunes release (Deluxe version), whereas "No Stone Unturned" & "Risen From Darkness" ARE actually exclusive downloadable content with this CD only.
BE FOREWARNED! Trying to download these exclusive tracks was a MAJOR ORDEAL! I had all kinds of problems tackling things like Java Scripts (on BOTH PC & Mac) before I could finally access the bonus features, so a lot of patience and troubleshooting is advised. You may have a tough time on your hands like I did, but once you DO get a hold of the extra songs, you're in for a real bonus.
Like the rest of Hans Zimmer's illustrious work, The Dark Knight Rises soundtrack is just brimming with emotion, ecstasy and true majesty. A magnificent album to accompany an excellent movie. For both fans of Batman and music-lovers, this CD is a must-have.
Hans Zimmer is a brilliant composer and this is absolutely one of the best scores he has written.
I've been a fan of Zimmer's work for quite a few years, now. I've had a penchant for movie soundtracks ever since I was very young. From the sublime sounds of 'Robocop', to the majestic theme of 'Superman', all the way to the towering classic that is the 'Terminator' theme - you simply have to love this stuff. Most people will simply hold an appreciation for the main themes of these films, but some of us are inspired to delve deeper into the soundtracks.
For the fans of the 'Dark Knight' trilogy - this has been an extremely rewarding journey.
From the very beginning, this soundtrack captures the imagination. The haunting and ominous introduction eventually gives way to the crushing power of Bane's theme - a theme so strong that it compliments the Bane character perfectly. Selina Kyle's theme follows this, and feels like somewhat of an interlude - or a rest, depending on how you look at it.
As we go through the rest of the album, it fluctuates between the intense and the mysterious until we come to a truly awesome triple header - 'Why Do We Fall?' drags us from tragedy all the way to victory in the space of two minutes - then we're left hanging for 23 seconds with 'Death by Exile', which eventually leads us to the thumping mastery of 'Imagine the Fire'. The first 2-and-a-half minutes of this is pure class - everything you would expect from a movie score of this type and a composer of this quality - it is one of those moments that makes you wonder how on Earth composers come up with this stuff. Then, it degenerates into a meandering, yet intense track, and reintroduces the Bane chant. Things quieten down for 3 more minutes ('Necessary Evil') before the final crescendo.
I could write an article on 'Rise' all by itself. The track starts off with a loud, intense (there's that word again) introduction, and then fades out until all we hear is a solitary voice. We are, again, taken on a journey through so many twist and turns - you literally feel yourself turning the corners of this journey for 6-and-a-half minutes until the very last gasp of power that this album has to offer - the final seconds sound like nails been hammered into a coffin, yet, somehow, leaving some questions unanswered.
There's no point downloading one or two tracks of this album - you simply won't get the full enjoyment that they have to offer when listened to in succession. If you absolutely must only get one - I would suggest 'Rise', simply because it has a beginning and an end, and is a great example of what can be done with 7 minutes and 15 seconds of music.
Absolutely terrific.
With a great film should come a great musical score, correct? Well I'm happy to say it does. Hans Zimmer is going solo this time around, after teaming up with James Newton Howard for the previous two Films.
1. A Storm Is Coming
This haunting and suspenseful piece is what starts off our Album, and does a good Job setting the mood.
2. On Thin Ice
People hoping for the usual Batman theme to immediately take over may be left slightly disappointed as we then enter a soft and emotional piece. Not bad by any means, but not one of the Album's best either.
3. Gotham's Reckoning
And here we are clearly introduced to our villain as the drums are rolled out and we get our first dose of the rather adrenaline pumping chant that has featured in every Trailer for the film. A suspenseful and dark piece.
4. Mind If I Cut In?
I'll be honest, I quite like this. It's a different type of piece that suggests a certain female character may have a secret Agenda.
5. Underground Army
Well now we are really cooking now. More drums and more hints at things to come. Far from the best track, but far from the worst.
6. Born In Darkness
Once again we leave our drums and chanting and head back to a relaxed and emotional atmosphere. There is a lot to take from this track, but it was one of the ones I found the least interesting.
7. The Fire Rises
Boom Boom Boom. The Drums are blazing now, and the Men's choir is chanting away madly. This is clearly some kind of confrontation, and it rewards it's listeners with a pulse pounding track that is one of the strongest the album gas to offer.
8. Nothing Out There
As if the theme of the album type is meant to go from Loud and Grand, to simple and Sad, we once again head back to the emotional and the concerned. A chilling track that I really enjoy.
9. Despair
This one caught me completely off guard. Those who expect something slow and or sad will be in for a surprise. This is another pounder with hints of the Epic Batman theme that has followed the films since Batman Begins.
10. Fear Will Find You
We have found a rythm now, because more drums and more chanting is headed your way.
11. Why Do We Fall?
One of my favorites. Though it starts slow and emotionally controlled, it builds and builds until we are hit with the best version of our favorite Epic Main theme to date.
12. Death By Exile
I had to play this again to make sure I actually heard it. It's extremely short at around 20 seconds, but those 20 seconds are filled with emotion and sorrow. I love it.
13. Imagine The Fire
Here it is. This is the heavy hitter from Zimmer this time around. It opens with a strange electronic sound that compliments the pounding drums in such a way that it takes over your entire focus. Throw in our favorite theme in the middle, and we have a winner. 7 minutes of absolute Epicness.
14. Necessary Evil
Though it starts loud and proud, it leaves on an emotional and thought provoking few last notes.
15. Rise
Wabam! And we're off again! Lots of percussion, lots of hints of the big theme, and it leads straight into what I can only predict will be the credits. During the credits we have a female soloist with a little bit of choral. This part is extremely Lord of the Rings esc, and only compliments an excellent track that once again builds to a full instrumental blast.
Whew! There you have it! Another outstanding album from an outstanding composer. Let's hope Nolan and Zimmer pair up for even more future projects. Buy this album and watch the film!
Unfortunately, the score is only brief, with some very small cues included as frequently is the case nowadays. The score is all over the place in terms of usage/chronology of the film, but that is very frustratingly typical of Hollywood scores!! If you know the film and love it as much as I, you'll sharp decipher where the cues are used.
So, the score itself...the general undertones and theme of the score continue on from the first two films however a limited amount of samples are retained. The score moves away from the previous two scores and becomes even darker. It has dark tones similar to Batman Begins but in comparison to The Dark Knight it alters greatly. The Joker's theme is omitted and replaced with the stirring and quite intimidating Bane theme. The use of this is throughout a variety of tracks on the score and coincides with the wonderful use of the prevalent Moroccan chant "deshi basara" which translates to "rise up" and is applied to many areas of the film, namely Bane and his rise to power.
I won't witter anymore about it as I am not a musical man, merely a music fan! On the OST check out the following tracks: (3) Gotham's Reckoning; (7) The Fire Rises; (9) Despair; (13) Imagine The Fire & (15) Rise. If possible, get a hold of the expanded score to compliment the OST as it has some unreal long suites and some lovely little cues too.
Big fan of Zimmer and loved his work on what is a 5* Hollywood blockbuster gem!
I'm delighted to be proved wrong.
Fans of the previous two soundtracks will hear much that's familiar (no bad thing!) though many of the pieces have been re-orchestrated or arranged in different ways. 'Necessary Evil' and 'Rise', for example, take the main theme and slow it down to an elegiac pace; the result is deeply moving. There are also some new themes: a delicately jaunty but creepy `prance' for Selina and of course the superb music that heralds Bane. This is Zimmer at his best, combining a chanting chorus and pounding drum beats.
Although it omits some of the romanticism of the previous soundtracks and the punk anarchy of the Joker's theme, in my opinion this is the best score of all. Exhilarating and poignant in equal measure.
PS - the CD also comes with a link to download three other tracks. Two of these 'No Stone unturned, and 'Risen from Darkness' are variations on the Molossus theme and brilliant. I can't understand why they were left off the CD. Make sure you download them!
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