MP3: Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard, “Why So Serious?”

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Skittle.
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The Dark KnightOkay. I realize that The Dark Knight has had it’s share of publicity, and posting about it on my blog may not convince any of the three, maybe four, people who have yet to see the film to check it out. But, man…

Epic.

I know what you’re thinking. “Wait, isn’t this a music blog and not a movie blog?” Yes, yes it is. That is why it’s fortunate Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard collaborated to make a damn fine original soundtrack for the movie.

The soundtrack album opens with an intense suite dedicated to the popular villian of the film, the late Heath Ledger’s “Joker”, fittingly called “Why So Serious?”. Read what Hans Zimmer had to say about composing the track in an interview for the Los Angeles Times and hear the track after the break…

The Dark Knight Score Official Site | Why So Serious? | The Dark Knight Official Site


Look, I’m German, so I come from the German tradition of Kraftwerk…. But I kept thinking I wanted to find a way to bring corrosion into Gotham — corrosion and recklessness. The funny thing about that piece is that I knew what I wanted to do, but it took me months to actually do it. Nobody could play it.

It’s all about acting and attitude, in a way. It’s very much of the idea of taking one note and expressing any part of fearlessness and recklessness and surprise…. It is very industrial music. I tried to give it a punk attitude. I used to work with the Damned and bands like that.


Click here for the full article. If you have yet to see the film, do yourself a favor and check it out. And if you’re into orchestral scores like I am, definitely get a copy of the soundtrack. Links to purchase in mp3 format and CD are below.

Download “Why So Serious” now! (Right-click, save as)




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2 Responses to “MP3: Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard, “Why So Serious?””

  1. Jingying on July 23rd, 2008 9:16 am

    hey great website!!! :) I like it! for some reason I think computer vs banjo is interesting too. heh

  2. Skittle on July 23rd, 2008 11:42 am

    Thanks! And they are a pretty cool band.

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