Detective wrote:
Okay, just so everyone knows, I thought this would be the best place to put this thread.

I've sort of made a list of songs that I think would fit Batman well, whether it's for the movies, cartoons, or anything. Feel free to add to the list. Some of these are pretty no-brainer choices.

"Forget It" by Breaking Benjamin (I believe it was XforeverXknightX who made a video with this song, it was great)

Detective wrote:
But your thread was just for the Begins Sequel though, right?

Yeah, you'll be surprised how many songs fit Batman. Check out this groovy vid' someone made: http://www.youtub...c%20Video ...Okay, it doesn't really fit Batman, but it's entertaining.

Phil wrote:
believe me by fort minor!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xN1Iw24P2dc

those songs are good fer batman.

Phil wrote:
it's not completely out of character. the lyrics of "believe me" fit with batman begins well. to be fair, i cant see batman fighting some thugs and a hip hop song playing as the background music.

i can see why hip hop is out of character, but i cant see how heavy metal is. some of heavy metal is satanic, even some of those u mentioned. i dont see batman as a satanic kinda guy. i think some heavy metal does though; if u count breaking benjamin as one.

Caleson wrote:
Heheh. Yeah, it is about opinions. But I don't think we're quite flaming over them, so no worries. I just get a little passionate about it. ::yellowsmile::

And I don't mean all heavy metal would fit Batman. Heck, as much as I like metal bands, there's just as big a handful of metal that's God awful and not suitable for Batman. I do think some Breaking Benjamin would work; it just depends on what song.

The main reason I think heavy metal/rock and classical music fit Batman is because of the intense emotion they convey. Most hip hop doesn't really illustrate brutal agression or other emotion as metal or the majestic feeling that classical music can present. I just really feel that those two genres are tied together well and are able to represent Batman's world better than any other.

And when I refer to metal that I feel is associated with Batman, I usually think of very melodic, dark, and slow flowing songs. I can see why you'd disagree with me though, if you think of the fast paced, scream & scratch kind of metal. Or maybe you just don't like the metal genre at all, which is fine too... I guess... ::yellowwinksmile::

But I think we can all agree that the lyrical content of a song is much less important in representing Batman than the mood and atmosphere of the song. Just because Michael Jackson releases a song about a loner that spreads freedom and justice doesn't automatically mean it belongs on the next Batman soundtrack, right?

XforeverXknightX wrote:nicely defended there caleson and I completely agree that the lyrics are less important.

btw which songs by breaking benjamin would you say fit Batman (personally?)

Caleson wrote:
Thank ya. As far as Breaking Benjamin goes, I think "Cold" would suit Batman well. I could just see clips of Batman looming over the city, incorporated with those desolate, echoing guitar cords of the song's intro, and the lyrics fit somewhat also. I can't think of too many of their other songs that would fit exceptionally well, but I'm sure there's others.

For Batman-esque music, or just great music in general, I really think you outta check out Type O Negative if you haven't already. Songs like "Anesthesia," and "Everyone I Love Is Dead." Just joking on the last one, though it is a pretty cool song. Heheh. Type O Negative can be tricky with lyrics though. While their music is very serious, Pete Steele loves to write about goofy topics (like adultery and menstrual cycles). And most of the lyrics are right out there very clearly.

Other stuff that would work wonderfully for a Batman music video would be songs by Flaw. "Only the Strong" and "Best I Can" are powerful, uplifting songs that would be just awesome for a video. Lyrically, they work very well also. "Best I Can" sounds almost as if Bruce Wayne is speaking to Alfred or his father. Seriously, take a listen to those tracks.

Detective wrote:
Yeah, I'm trying to find footage of Batman cartoons as well. Man, it sure is hard.

XforeverXknightX wrote:
youtube doesnt help because you can't download the videos being posted. Argh