Ep. 159 - Danny Elfman's 'Batman'
Danny Elfman
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Action, Adventure, 16-May-2022
Tim Burton's 1989 masterpiece is considered one of the best films ever made, which includes Keaton and Nicholson's performance in addition to Elfman's incredible score. Elfman enlisted the help of Oingo Boingo lead guitarist Steve Bartek and Shirley Walker to arrange compositions for the orchestra, and we think it's just one of those themes you will never forget.
Where to watch: https://letterboxd.com/film/batman-1989/
Listen to the score: https://open.spotify.com/album/1zqfyMgA1aXwVDbukfqSdE?si=2QmrtPYnSDWkmZNgkIOL0A
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