The Batman – DPops

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The Batman
Music by Michael Giacchino (Encore by Neal Hefti)
Arr. Melody Gebremedhin '24
Conducted by Eli Gilbert '24

Featuring Eric Gan '25 on Piano
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This 2022 reboot brings us Batman as a detective, solving the mystery of the murders of public figures in Gotham City. The accompanying score by Michael Giacchino has fitting detective-like qualities – cutting, mysterious, persistent – but also romantic, emotive, even seductive qualities. This arrangement focuses on three characters’ themes: Batman, Catwoman, and the Riddler. “The Batman” opens with the demanding motif of the Dark Knight, but soon reveals the more elegant, melodious motif of Bruce Wayne. “Catwoman” is a leisurely jazz number that reflects not only her personality, but also older and brighter days for Gotham City. “The Riddler” begins with a haunting melody reminiscent of the character’s past as a choir boy and then moves into a bombastic rendition holding the villain’s present-day rage. Finally, our piece ends with the opening song of the film, “Can’t Fight City Halloween”, in which you’ll hear the Dark Knight’s theme in full force.

–Melody Gebremedhin '24