Danny Elfman: Batman (Full Score)

Released by Warner Bros. Studios in the summer of 1989, Tim Burton's gothic, big­screen depiction of DC Comics's Batman was a worldwide phenomenon. lt shattered multiple box-office records and gave rise to a franchise that, to date, has grossed nearly $5 billion dollars. Much of that success was due to an aggressive marketing campaign, an acclaimed visual style by Burton, and a classic score by film composer Danny Elfman.

The score, performed by the Sinfonia of London and conducted by Shirley Walker, utilized a massive ensemble boasting no fewer than 5 flutes, 6 trumpets, 40+ different percussion instruments, and a full choir.

Now musicians, music students, conductors - any music lover - can study Batman in this durable, high-quality edition, carefully reproduced and edited from the original handwritten manuscript. Contents include all 51 music cues from the film, several of which were written but never included in the final cut. Also included are a contents page, instrumentation list, and an exclusive interview with the composer about different aspects of this particular film-scoring process. An extra feature is a short description along the top staff of key moments in the scene, which details how the music captures the drama of the film.