Batman (1989): Danny Elfman's Darkest Chords

How did Danny Elfman come up with his musical ideas? You could say he was "Robin" from the past... Sorry! Watch this video to see how he fuses Hollywood's richest harmonic history with his own zany sense of gothic drama for a bell-dropping chase sequence in Batman (1989). Join me as I break down how the approach the melody, the harmony, and the way these two elements interact create something great.

13m1 Cathedral Chase begins as Vicki runs toward the Cathedral, escorted by the Joker. An exhilarating climb to the top of the tower ensues as Batman rises from the rubble. Gordon and his men fail to reach the tower before the great bell falls, leaving Batman as the only hope for rescuing Vicki.

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0:00 Bernard Herrmann's influence on Elfman
2:29 The Batman Theme
4:19 Analysis of 13m1 Cathedral Chase
14:10 Full presentation of the cue

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Video edited by Dallas Crane

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