From LaLa: A re-release and volume 2! Plus some other goodies

[Paul (ral)]

Did you hear the "Easter egg" in the Vol 2 CD?

[gordonblu]

Yeah, I especially liked the last one!

I am so happy with these sets! Beware the Gray Ghost has one of my favorite action cues from the show (Toy Car Chase, short but awesome), as well as one of the best character themes for the Ghost himself. Nothing to Fear is IMO the best score for a Scarecrow episode, while Heart of Ice reminds me of Edward Scissorhands (and I mean that in a good way!). As an episode I was never overly crazy about Appointment in Crime Alley, but DANG that's good music! I didn't think we'd get Mad as a Hatter, seeing as Perchance to Dream was on Vol.1 (didn't think they'd spend time on another Hatter ep), but I am sooo glad it's on here, same thing with I've Got Batman in My Basement. I fell in love with the Feat of Clay scores the first time I saw the eps (only the second time the show made me cry, more tears were to come ). A little surprised If You're So Smart etc. was on here, thought maybe they'd save it for Vol. 3 (hoping What Is Reality is on 3), but I would have been mad if the Laughing Fish had been omitted from this one. Shadow of the Bat is an awesome score ( my dad walked in while I was playing those particular tracks and bluntly stated, "Better than anything Zimmer did," and then walked back out of the room), And Read My Lips is another favorite (both score and ep).
The other episodes contained are very nice as well, but the above are the ones I'm most happy to have.

Vol. 1 contains a definite highlight for me and that is Charlie Collins' theme from the Joker's Favor! Two-Face is a favorite due to the episode, and I really like the climactic battle music from Perchance To Dream, although the inclusion of the Hatter's theme here kind of gives away the twist (not to mention the title card cue!). On Leather Wings is a great introduction to the musical world of the series, while the Last Laugh, It's Never Too Late, Vendetta, and Christmas With the Joker have some wonderful highlights. Pretty Poison, however, doesn't make much of an impression with me, and while Birds of a Feather is a MUCH better episode (probably the best Penguin show IMO), I like "Batman in My Basement's" score better.

[Paul (ral)]

The easter egg demo of Elfmans Batman theme was found while LaLaLand were going through the sources for B89's set.

[gordonblu]

That one is pretty sweet too. Is it Elfman playing the demo or is it Walker?

[Paul (ral)]

Must be Walker, as it was labelled "Danny's Batman Theme" when they found it