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Posted by: darthnazgul
Posted by: Haloroach
Posted by: darthnazgul
No Stone Unturned and not just because it's good music.
It throws back to the climax music of the first two films but with added elements. The most noticeable in the track is the chant segment that starts nearly two minutes in and that is the highlight.
It brings it back to how the entire story started, as done by the choir boy (or woman, it's hard to tell) that not only symbolises Bruce's loss but also his childhood in Batman Begins. The caped crusader that is desperately trying to save Gotham on screen is still the boy in that alley, kneeling in front of his dead parents. "Don't be afraid, Bruce" were the last words his father told him and he misunderstood them. It's only in the climax of The Dark Knight Rises that he truly understands it and knows how fear drives him. Which of course is still highlighted by the second point of what makes this track so good.
The lone voice clashes both in rhythm and bass with the ferocious chant, showing what the true struggle of the climax and the whole series is; Batman himself. It's an inner struggle between Bruce Wayne and Batman, manifested by his enemies of the climax. The two extremes of the Dark Knight and the scared, vengeful child. This track brings it all to a head, giving both tension and matching with the visuals of the film but also the themes of the story.
It's what makes a soundtrack truly great, and shows just how key Zimmer and Nolan's co-operation is.
Incredibly well put.
In fact, you might have changed my opinion. I just liked the one I posted because it was good music.
Also, wasn't there an ODST track named the same?
I'm pretty sure there was an ODST track named No Stone Unturned, though a much different style. I feel that The Dark Knight Rises is Zimmer's magnum opus, he's pretty much admitted as much himself. It perfectly accompanies the story.
Yep, extremely different style.
I can easily see why. The music is exactly what I want from a cinematic experience- reflecting and adding substance and meaning to the experience- not just nice sounds.