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曲目リスト
1 | ストーム・イズ・カミング |
2 | オン・シン・アイス |
3 | ゴッサムズ・レコニング |
4 | マインド・イフ・アイ・カット・イン? |
5 | アンダーグラウンド・アーミー |
6 | ボーン・イン・ダークネス |
7 | ファイア・ライゼズ |
8 | ナッシング・アウト・ゼア |
9 | デスペアー |
10 | フィアー・ウィル・ファインド・ユー |
11 | ホワイ・ドゥ・ウィ・フォール? |
12 | デス・バイ・エグザイル |
13 | イマジン・ザ・ファイア |
14 | ネセサリー・イーヴィル |
15 | ライズ |
商品の説明
内容紹介
クリストファー・ノーラン監督「バットマン」3部作完結編として世界中の熱い注目をあつめる今夏の大作「ダークナイト・ライジング」オリジナル・サントラ。スコアは映画音楽界の大御所ハンス・ジマー(1957-)による書き下ろし。ノーラン監督とジマーとは「バットマン・ビギンズ」(05),「ダークナイト」(08)、「インセプション」(10)に続くコラボレーションとなる。ジマーは同監督の映像美とともに独特の重厚な世界感を打ち出したスコアでファンからの熱い支持をえており、本作でも壮大な結末に用意される音楽に高い期待がよせられている。ドイツ生まれの名匠は1994年「ライオン・キング」でアカデミー賞を受賞(「レインマン」「グラディエーター」他でも多数ノミネート歴があるオスカーの常連)、最近では「パイレーツ・オブ・カリビアン 生命の泉」「シャーロック・ホームズ シャドウゲーム」のスコアを世に送り出しており話題作には欠かせないコンポーザーである。また「アイアンマン」では音楽プロデューサーをつとめた。
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クリストファー・ノーラン監督の映画『バットマン』3部作の完結編『ダークナイト・ライジング』のオリジナル・サウンドトラック。スコアは、映画音楽界の大御所ハンス・ジマーによる書き下ろし。ノーラン監督とジマーとは『バットマン・ビギンズ』(2005年)、『ダークナイト』(2008年)、『インセプション』(2010年)に続くコラボレーションとなる。 (C)RS
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トップレビュー
上位レビュー、対象国: 日本
レビューのフィルタリング中に問題が発生しました。後でもう一度試してください。
2023年10月3日に日本でレビュー済み
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このサントラを聴く為に映画を見直しました。2~3年に観直す程度。と言ったところでどうしても映像の方に目が行ってしまう。曲が頭に入ってこない。2~3回見直さなければならない。テーマ曲としては少し分かるのですが、クラシック曲よりも作業中のBGMとして良い曲なので聴いています。ポップスと違って飽きがこないのが一番。
2020年10月18日に日本でレビュー済み
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構成、内容ともに素晴らしい
2012年7月19日に日本でレビュー済み
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CDとボーナストラックを合わせると136分になります。
未収録の曲(クライマックスのアクションスコア等)が多々あるので、ボーナストラックもぜひ聴いてください。
もちろんCD自体の出来も最高です!
本作品ではHans Zimmer単独になりましたが、前2作に劣っていません。
より壮大に、より暴力的になりました。
みなさん、ラストに備えましょう!
以下、ボーナストラックのリストです。
ご参考までに。
【CD】*
・Bombers Over Ibiza (Junkie XL Remix) (5:51)
・No Stone Unturned (7:29 - クライマックス)
・Risen From Darkness (4:28 - バイクチェイス)
【iTunes】
・Bombers Over Ibiza (Junkie XL Remix) (但し、CDと同じ)
・The Shadows Betray You (5:20)
・The End (6:13)
【Ticket(米国)】*
・All Out War (3:21)
【iPhone App The Dark Knight Rises Z+】
The Origin(ダウンロード 350円)
・Wayne Manor (22:05)
・Bane (19:49)
・Orphan (4:51)
・Selina Kyle (5:41)
* 2012/7/28現在、国内からは入手不可
ただし、EU盤CDからはダウンロード可(南哲さんより情報を頂きました)
【追記】
乱射事件の犠牲者に捧げる曲「AURORA」がiTunesからダウンロードできます。
作曲はHans Zimmerです。
合掌。
未収録の曲(クライマックスのアクションスコア等)が多々あるので、ボーナストラックもぜひ聴いてください。
もちろんCD自体の出来も最高です!
本作品ではHans Zimmer単独になりましたが、前2作に劣っていません。
より壮大に、より暴力的になりました。
みなさん、ラストに備えましょう!
以下、ボーナストラックのリストです。
ご参考までに。
【CD】*
・Bombers Over Ibiza (Junkie XL Remix) (5:51)
・No Stone Unturned (7:29 - クライマックス)
・Risen From Darkness (4:28 - バイクチェイス)
【iTunes】
・Bombers Over Ibiza (Junkie XL Remix) (但し、CDと同じ)
・The Shadows Betray You (5:20)
・The End (6:13)
【Ticket(米国)】*
・All Out War (3:21)
【iPhone App The Dark Knight Rises Z+】
The Origin(ダウンロード 350円)
・Wayne Manor (22:05)
・Bane (19:49)
・Orphan (4:51)
・Selina Kyle (5:41)
* 2012/7/28現在、国内からは入手不可
ただし、EU盤CDからはダウンロード可(南哲さんより情報を頂きました)
【追記】
乱射事件の犠牲者に捧げる曲「AURORA」がiTunesからダウンロードできます。
作曲はHans Zimmerです。
合掌。
2012年11月29日に日本でレビュー済み
序盤はいまいち盛り上がりに欠けますが、9曲目のdespairから15曲目のRiseまで最高です!
2012年7月20日に日本でレビュー済み
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全世界待望『ダークナイト ライジング』のサントラ。
スコアのみの全15曲。
作曲はハンス・ジマーが単独です。
この『ダークナイト ライジング』は、本編の映像が使われる前の、最初の特報のときから
ハンス・ジマーのオリジナル曲が使われていました。
(男声の骨太な群集コーラス!!)
既出のサントラから流用したり、フリー音源を使うことも多い米英の予告編においては
異例の力の入れようで、この力の入れように、監督とハンス・ジマーの本気度を見た思いです。
製作の最初期段階から打ち合わせを繰り返し、曲を練りつづけた監督とハンス・ジマー。
ストーリーは最後まで極秘のまま完成を迎え、観客は予告編の曲に期待と想像を膨らましつづけた。
ハンス・ジマーが『ダークナイト ライジング』の世界を支えてきた、と言っても過言ではないはずです。
その期待を裏切らない、骨太な、本編15曲です!!
このCDをPCのドライブに挿入することでネットからのダウンロードがアンロックされるボーナストラックについては
いまのところ日本からではダウンロードできないようです(2012.07.20.)。
[...]
アクセスできない海外からのファンが不満を書き込んでもいるようですし、
9月に発売されるアナログの特装盤 Dark Knight Rises [Analog ]ではPINコード入力で対応するようですが、
やはり日本からのアクセスではダウンロードできないのか?
ボーナストラック3曲はMP3の圧縮音源のようなので、非圧縮音源での再配信を望む声も多く、
今後進展があるかもしれません。
スコアのみの全15曲。
作曲はハンス・ジマーが単独です。
この『ダークナイト ライジング』は、本編の映像が使われる前の、最初の特報のときから
ハンス・ジマーのオリジナル曲が使われていました。
(男声の骨太な群集コーラス!!)
既出のサントラから流用したり、フリー音源を使うことも多い米英の予告編においては
異例の力の入れようで、この力の入れように、監督とハンス・ジマーの本気度を見た思いです。
製作の最初期段階から打ち合わせを繰り返し、曲を練りつづけた監督とハンス・ジマー。
ストーリーは最後まで極秘のまま完成を迎え、観客は予告編の曲に期待と想像を膨らましつづけた。
ハンス・ジマーが『ダークナイト ライジング』の世界を支えてきた、と言っても過言ではないはずです。
その期待を裏切らない、骨太な、本編15曲です!!
このCDをPCのドライブに挿入することでネットからのダウンロードがアンロックされるボーナストラックについては
いまのところ日本からではダウンロードできないようです(2012.07.20.)。
[...]
アクセスできない海外からのファンが不満を書き込んでもいるようですし、
9月に発売されるアナログの特装盤 Dark Knight Rises [Analog ]ではPINコード入力で対応するようですが、
やはり日本からのアクセスではダウンロードできないのか?
ボーナストラック3曲はMP3の圧縮音源のようなので、非圧縮音源での再配信を望む声も多く、
今後進展があるかもしれません。
2016年6月9日に日本でレビュー済み
Amazonで購入
最初から終わりまで通して聴くと、この映画のストーリーを追いかけるように様々な場面が目に浮かんでくる。
しかし、何よりもラストの曲の 『 Rise 』 が最高にいい!!
この一曲だけで、ダークナイトシリーズ3部作を象徴しているようにも思える。
私は、この曲だけをもう何千回、いや何万回と聴いたことだろうか。
仕事に行く通勤途中に聴くと、何となくやる気が出ない時でも意欲と勇気が湧いてくる。
また休日のドライブの車中で聴くと非常に気分がいい。
そして実に高貴で、優雅で、エレガントで、荘厳な感じを受ける。
勝者の人生、成功者の栄光・・・と言ったら大げさだろうか。
でもきっと、世界中のバットマンファンなら、この良さがわかっていただけるだろうなあ。
しかし、何よりもラストの曲の 『 Rise 』 が最高にいい!!
この一曲だけで、ダークナイトシリーズ3部作を象徴しているようにも思える。
私は、この曲だけをもう何千回、いや何万回と聴いたことだろうか。
仕事に行く通勤途中に聴くと、何となくやる気が出ない時でも意欲と勇気が湧いてくる。
また休日のドライブの車中で聴くと非常に気分がいい。
そして実に高貴で、優雅で、エレガントで、荘厳な感じを受ける。
勝者の人生、成功者の栄光・・・と言ったら大げさだろうか。
でもきっと、世界中のバットマンファンなら、この良さがわかっていただけるだろうなあ。
2012年7月30日に日本でレビュー済み
Amazonで購入
残念なのは予告編に使われていたトラックが収録されていません。(予告編参照)
前作『ダークナイト』同様にエンドロール収録もなく、お目当てのBGMが欠けている点に失望させます。
予告編
The Dark Knight Rises - Official Trailer #3
[...]
前作『ダークナイト』同様にエンドロール収録もなく、お目当てのBGMが欠けている点に失望させます。
予告編
The Dark Knight Rises - Official Trailer #3
[...]
2012年8月15日に日本でレビュー済み
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遂に、ようやく、クリストファー・ノーラン版バットマン最終章、いよいよ“ライジング”である。
製作時から徹底した秘密主義とかん口令が引かれ、新たなスチール写真が解禁される毎にこれは凄いと期待は確信に変わり、心ときめきつつ迎えた日本公開。
果たして、映画は、バット・フリークをして4年間待ち続けた甲斐があったと思わせる出来栄えでまずは満足したが、実は、今サントラ盤は日本公開前に購入していた。
以下、映画鑑賞前と後の感想が入り乱れてのレビューである事をご容赦頂きたい。
鑑賞前に聴いて、まず感じたのは、映画の予告編でセリ―ナ・カイルが語っていたように“嵐が来る予感”だ。
不穏で、怒りと憎悪が噴出するような騒乱の嵐の予感。激しく反復しながら湧き上がってくる邪悪で胸騒ぎ溢れる旋律が続くが、もちろん、8年間の沈黙から覚醒され飛翔するのを待っていたかのようなお馴染みのメイン・テーマも響き渡る。
ただ、ドラマチックな要素が強い分、ハリウッド超大作にありがちな大味感も感じた。
前作「ダークナイト」が、不気味な不協和音で聴く者たちの神経を逆なでし不安感を募ったような秀逸なサウンドであったのに比べ、いかにも一本調子。これは、理由は分からないが、ジェームズ・ニュートン・ハワードの不参加によるハンス・ジマーの資質と関係があるのか、などと考えていた。
で、そこら辺を気に留めながら、映画を観た。と言っても、初見時は展開を追う事に気を取られていた為、2回目の鑑賞時にチェックしながら観ていくと、これが意外なまでに本編と合っている。
今回の敵はテロリスト集団・影の同盟。己の世界観による腐敗したゴッサムの滅亡計画が主軸に据えられており、展開も、ダイレクトでダイナミックながら、確かに1本調子。この激しさもむべなるかな、と思えた(少々、胃にもたれますが)。
でも、今サントラ盤が、現在我が愛聴盤となっているのは理由がある。
それは、公開前に聴いてみた時から、恐らく本編でもクライマックスで使用されているんだろうとの予感があり、正にその通り、あのラスト・シークエンスで流れていたCheapter15の“RISE”が収録されているから、だ。
ネタばらしになってしまうので殆ど触れられないんだけど、旋律に被さる形でゴードン本部長が朗読するディケンズの「ニ都物語」のワン・フレーズの如き、崇高で、詩情的な悲しみを感じさせながら、ひとつの物語が見事に完結し、そしてまた新たな伝説が始まる事を予感させる美しく高揚感溢れる楽曲。
サントラ盤を聴く楽しみって色々あると思うけど、“聴く事によって映画のワン・シーンが鮮明に甦ってくる”との一点に於いて、このアルバムは自分にとって文句なく素晴らしい。
(日本人にとっては複雑な例の光景が映し出されたとしても、だ)
あのラスト・シーンに思いを馳せながら、まだ当分聴き続けるんだろうな(笑)。
製作時から徹底した秘密主義とかん口令が引かれ、新たなスチール写真が解禁される毎にこれは凄いと期待は確信に変わり、心ときめきつつ迎えた日本公開。
果たして、映画は、バット・フリークをして4年間待ち続けた甲斐があったと思わせる出来栄えでまずは満足したが、実は、今サントラ盤は日本公開前に購入していた。
以下、映画鑑賞前と後の感想が入り乱れてのレビューである事をご容赦頂きたい。
鑑賞前に聴いて、まず感じたのは、映画の予告編でセリ―ナ・カイルが語っていたように“嵐が来る予感”だ。
不穏で、怒りと憎悪が噴出するような騒乱の嵐の予感。激しく反復しながら湧き上がってくる邪悪で胸騒ぎ溢れる旋律が続くが、もちろん、8年間の沈黙から覚醒され飛翔するのを待っていたかのようなお馴染みのメイン・テーマも響き渡る。
ただ、ドラマチックな要素が強い分、ハリウッド超大作にありがちな大味感も感じた。
前作「ダークナイト」が、不気味な不協和音で聴く者たちの神経を逆なでし不安感を募ったような秀逸なサウンドであったのに比べ、いかにも一本調子。これは、理由は分からないが、ジェームズ・ニュートン・ハワードの不参加によるハンス・ジマーの資質と関係があるのか、などと考えていた。
で、そこら辺を気に留めながら、映画を観た。と言っても、初見時は展開を追う事に気を取られていた為、2回目の鑑賞時にチェックしながら観ていくと、これが意外なまでに本編と合っている。
今回の敵はテロリスト集団・影の同盟。己の世界観による腐敗したゴッサムの滅亡計画が主軸に据えられており、展開も、ダイレクトでダイナミックながら、確かに1本調子。この激しさもむべなるかな、と思えた(少々、胃にもたれますが)。
でも、今サントラ盤が、現在我が愛聴盤となっているのは理由がある。
それは、公開前に聴いてみた時から、恐らく本編でもクライマックスで使用されているんだろうとの予感があり、正にその通り、あのラスト・シークエンスで流れていたCheapter15の“RISE”が収録されているから、だ。
ネタばらしになってしまうので殆ど触れられないんだけど、旋律に被さる形でゴードン本部長が朗読するディケンズの「ニ都物語」のワン・フレーズの如き、崇高で、詩情的な悲しみを感じさせながら、ひとつの物語が見事に完結し、そしてまた新たな伝説が始まる事を予感させる美しく高揚感溢れる楽曲。
サントラ盤を聴く楽しみって色々あると思うけど、“聴く事によって映画のワン・シーンが鮮明に甦ってくる”との一点に於いて、このアルバムは自分にとって文句なく素晴らしい。
(日本人にとっては複雑な例の光景が映し出されたとしても、だ)
あのラスト・シーンに思いを馳せながら、まだ当分聴き続けるんだろうな(笑)。
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Hans Zimmer at his Epic Best!
2012年7月11日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
**Updated** I want to bring to everyone's attention that in order to get all the bonus tracks you must buy the soundtrack TWICE: once here and once on itunes. I bought the itunes version to get two extra tracks and I highly recommend them both. I almost lowered my score to 4 stars given you are not purchasing the complete soundtrack on Amazon or itunes. There is even a track that you can ONLY get by purchasing your movie tickets at movietickets.com which I have not done. This trend, which began with DLC for video games, is not befitting the consumer and I am a bit annoyed. That being said, I added my thoughts on four of the five bonus tracks below.
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.
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.

R. Wood
5つ星のうち5.0
"Deshi! Basara! Deshi, deshi! Basara, basara!"
2012年12月28日に英国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
Another reason why I love Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy so much is because of the films' music. We owe both Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard a great deal of thanks, for not only helping to bring life to Nolan's vision, but also to embody the essence of icons like Batman and the Joker through stunning, unforgettable pieces of music i.e. `Molossus' and `Why So Serious?'.
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.
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.