Batman - Shirley Walker Theme Suite
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- Suite of Batman's theme from various animated shows and feature films in the DC animated universe, composed by Shirley Walker.
0:00 - Birth of Batman (Batman: Mask of the Phantasm)
0:56 - Main Title (Batman: Mask of the Phantasm)
2:56 - Batman Drives to Gotham (Batman: The Animated Series)
3:19 - The Adventures of Batman and Robin (Batman: The Animated Series)
4:14 - Train Crashes (Batman: The Animated Series)
5:11 - Main Title (Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman)
5:23 - The Grave Scene (Batman: The Animated Series)
5:51 - Music of the Bat (Batman: The Animated Series)
I do not own the music or the image used in this video. - Hudba
Rest in peace Kevin Conroy. You will always be The Batman.
That’s exactly what drove me here. He was Batman
So devastating. He will always be Batman for sure.
It just feels so unreal. He was always the definitive Batman, be it in the DCAU or Arkham games, and to hear that he is no longer with us… it’s heartbreaking.
I came back to this video, listening to this masterpiece to honor the man who made my childhood 😞
I had the pleasure to meet him once at a comic con and he was absolutely wonderful. He gave me an autograph and wrote "Your Batman" after I told him he'll always be my Batman.
We are all here for the same reason, dont deny it...
Lets mourn the best batman together...
Damn right
Amen, brother
Actually I’m just here to listen to the music
“The batman”
May your eternal soul rest in peace, dark knight.
This is now both in memoriam of Shirley Walker and Kevin Conroy. Her music and his voice brought Batman to life, defining a generation of fans.
GenerationS. My dad use to watch Batman TAS, he told me about it and now it’s one of my favorite shows
:( today I learned Shirley Walker wasn't with us anymore.
@dynamicstudios6254 Correction: this stuff influenced YOUR FATHER. HE influenced YOU.
It sounds like you weren't even around for this show, generation z kid.
@@CytorrakAvatar Hey hey, it doesn’t matter if he wasn’t. It’s a testament to how good this show is that it still attracts new fans today. I wasn’t around for BTAS and even the New Batman Adventures and Batman Beyond either, but I caught re-runs of those shows while I watched Justice League and JLU.
@@foldabotZexactly I’m the same I watched the show because I’ve heard how great it is and it’s actually gotten me into watching the whole DCAU this show is awesome
Shirley got it; she understood, & had the talent to convey the tone. RIP Shirley
Rest in Peace Shirley Walker
burtonrules123 November 30, 2006
I always loved Danny Elfmans Batman theme but Shirley took Batman music to another dimension to where it told a story on its own
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RIP Shirley.
Where can we find another like her for the new movies and games???
RIP Kevin Conroy
“Without Batman, crime has no punchline…”
@dlausactor6373
Thanks, that scene hits differently after learning about Conroy's passing.
I got chills reading this.
This woman is responsible for what you hear when you think of batman, she can NEVER be lauded enough for this
Nope that is still Danny Elfman.
@DocWolph Yep
Well, to be fair - Danny Elfman has a lot to do with that too.
Danny had a lot to do with the theme, but when given the chance Shirley took it to a new level xx
@@xxLornyTunesxx Exactly!!!
What I love about Shirley Walker's theme is that it sounds both heroic and tragic, and that's just perfect for a character like Batman, he doesn't enjoy being Batman, but he feels compelled to be. Batman was born out of suffering, but that suffering was transformed into limitless will and heroic sacrifice to fight for justice. I feel like this theme encapsulates all of that, and for that, it will always mean Batman to me.
epic and sad at the same time
Wow, very well put. You very clearly know your Batman well.
This is a worthy comment. Not an ounce of fangasming to be detected, but pure character analysis. 💯
Embracing your suffering and channeling it into something to help people.
FINALLY!! Someone who understands
This was a WB Kids TV show. No-one expected Shirley to go this hard.
But she did. (This can be said for any aspect of TAS)
I was in my 20s when B:TAS came out ... that, and 'The Animaniacs' was at the time when WB really pushed the envelope when it came to 'kids' shows ...
... nowadays you simply couldn't make B:TAS, because it would be considered way too gritty for a children's show, even though, going through Junior, and High, School, kids know, and experience, what real life is like ...
My hot take: stop 'talking down' to kids 13, and over, in television shows. They may not be fully adults yet, but neither are they stupid ...
@@nigelft Well, they may become stupid if they don't figure out things themselves or don't have experience. Hopefully not. I wasn't even existent when this show released, I'm 16, and I think these shows are much better than the 'teen' shows. Those are too dramatic with little to no character development and action, compared to the animations.
Edit 10 months later: I realize that this comment makes little sense now, so please discard the first sentences up to “I’m sixteen” and onward.
A part of my childhood I’ll never regret.
And why Batman will always be my favorite superhero.
@TA RC Batman the Animated Series actually premiered in prime time on FOX before moving to the 3pm slot as part of their afternoon cartoon line up. It didn't move to WB until later.
It was originally FoxKids before thr WB tho.
He is vengeance.
He is the night.
And he will always be Batman.
Always.
RIP Kevin Conroy.
- 🦇
Rest in peace, Kevin Conroy… the DEFINITIVE voice for Batman. 🦇
R.I.P. Kevin Conroy The Dark Knight Batman 🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇😭😭😭😢😢😭😭😢😢😢
"My god !"
The voice actor always imagined that Alfred realized how much he had failed Bruce Wayne, "he could keep the monsters outside at bay. But the demon inside was eating the boy he loved all the while "
Bruce Wayne died in that ally
@@nigelisinsane5610
Correct, in that ally,
Batman was born,
Bruce Wayne died.
And Alfred has recently died in the comics....Bane snapped his neck. But when hallucinating under some new mix of Joker gas......Bruce had visions of Alfred basically speaking sense back into him.
@@nigelisinsane5610 *alley
@@nigelisinsane5610
Off-topic ...
... generally, us Nigels usually are insane ...
Shirley Walker, this woman set a literal tone to a specific type of music you hear today and you immediately think of the Batman. She is as irreplaceable as Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill.
The Late Shirley Walker is a Brilliant Composer
She is the best
Facts. Educate. 💯💯💯
Today Kevin Conroy have passed away. The best Batman for me. This soundtrack is reminder of his dark knight. The vengance, the night, the BATMAN!
0:42 Alfred : "my, God...!"
It still gives me goosebumps
You may find this interesting, but the actor readvthat line as to be horrified, he failed to protect this young boy he loved from his darkest demons.
Because he wore the mask at wrong side
Alfred: my God, I have been working so hard to raise this boy and he ended being a crazy guy that dresses like a bat every night, he refuses to grow up and to leave his traumas in the past...a potential Arkham Asylum prospect
I'm batman
The Knight can finally rest. Rest In Peace Kevin Conroy. The TRUE voice of the Batman.
2:57: Everyone’s talking about the Phantasm rendition but this is *THE* Batman theme in this series. Every time Batman enters the scene this plays and it’s so triumphant. Whenever I played with my Batman action figures this is what I would hum when Batman came into play. Beautiful theme!
They even play it in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited
👍
Its just by far so nostalgic
I don't even hum the danananananan BATMAN theme cause to me
*THIS is BATMAN*
Same, I would with my imaginex batman toys
Oh I agree 100%!!!
Mask of the phantasm theme is my favorite
@Týr agreed
Mine too
0:33-0:41 me too.
@@nathancruz9172 but the batman beyond return of the joker soundtrack my favorite part of it is arkham mayhem
I still fantasize over a live action version of that movie. That would be DCgasmic.
Kevin Conroy wasn't the definitive Batman, he WAS THE Batman and he always will be, decades from now people will still picture Batman talking in their heads while reading a comic and hear him.
*”As a man, I'm flesh and blood. I can be ignored. I can be destroyed. But as a symbol, as a symbol I can be incorruptible, I can be everlasting.”*
Kevin Conroy legendary work will always be everlasting just as the same bat symbol we will forever know.
*Legend, Mr Wayne.*
🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇
What does Kevin Conroy have to do with this quote? This is from Batman Begins. A Christian Bale quote.
Beloved Husband, Brother, and Son. The voice of an entire generation of children that grew up following such an emblematic character and his stories for years. The voice that followed this character in most of his appearances, and most importantly...A great person, with a big heart.
Rest in Peace, Kevin Conroy. To me, you will always be The Batman.
"He's not a hero, he is a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a Dark Knight..."
the fact that giacchino referenced Shirley's style a ton in the batman score made me love the movie so much. it was a big part of making the whole thing feel like a live action version of the animated series. she's such an iconic part of what makes batman who he is.
Rest in peace Kevin Conroy. You will forever be the voice of the Dark Knight.
0:32 The birth of Batman. I'll never forget this scene!
Me neither. 0:40 because, I remember this 🎵, when I was a 👦🏻.
MY
GOD....
Same was a deep memory
Greatest Batman moment ever
Alfred’s adopted son became another person entirely in that moment. And neither of their lives would ever be the same again…
It’s a shame some Batman fans don’t count Kevin when discussing the best Batman. He brings a lot more to the role than others.
RIP Kevin
Apparently I just don’t go outside and a lot of people like Kevin, so nvm I’m dumb
Oh, I believe you are mistaken. Most real Batman fans knows Kevin Conroy was the best.
Literally everyone calls Kevin Conroy the definitive Batman
5:23 - My favorite rendition of all time. Played at the end of Harvey's origin Two-Parter. "Here's to you Harvey..." as Batman flips a coin into the fountain.
Thanks! I was just about to ask what episode that was from
Also plays at the end of "Nothing to Fear" - amazing track.
czcams.com/video/x9CrGf_qK_Y/video.html
Epic moment. From the only and real Batman
"Where there's love , there's hope commissioner . But a little luck wouldn't hurt. For you Harvey."
Can't believe I am typing this from my memory and normally I can't even remember what happened a day before.
Good placement! This show was something else.
I came back here after hearing the new The Batman score and Michael Giacchino took massive inspiration from Shriley Walker's amazing work.
You should go listen to his score for Mercenaries Playground of Destruction.
It’s amazing
This and the empire March from Star Wars
They both did a great job to me
Shirley was so talented, it’s clear by her music she understood the character and knocked it out of the park. RIP
Mr. Conroy what an honor it was to live my childhood watching the animated series Batman the Arkham video games. We are going to miss you!!!
You were always my favorite Batman growing up. From Batman: the Animated Series to the Arkham video games, you were the voice of my childhood, and the voice of an entire generation of fans of the Dark Knight. You were a symbol of strength both on and off the screen. You will be missed everyday by those you have constantly inspired. May you rest in eternal peace, Kevin.
Thank you, Kevin. You will always be in our hearts. Go boldly into the night and forever rest well.
2:29 is like a punch directly to your soul. WOW.
The choir just adds another layer of epic to the whole thing. Makes Batman sound and feel like an entity summoned by God himself to combat the forces of evil in the world.
RIP the one true BATMAN Kevin Conroy your legend will live on.
0:56 The "Latin words" that are being chanted aren't Latin at all. They're the reversed names of people who for one reason or another weren't allowed in the credits.
Yeah...we knew that.
Indrid .Cold stop the cap
@@Dont_Be_Afraid_0222 I didn't.
That's actually really cool.
Wow! Thx for the insight!!
This is art.
@tinwoods Just because he didn't put to me doesn't mean it's not the only thing to describe art.
With all the incredible composers who have done batman, like Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman, its amazing that Shirley Walker's suite is still nearly untouched
0:33 I am Vengeance! I am the Night! I am Batman!
Now that Kevin Conroy has passed away, This music has been given new meaning. Thank you Kevin, for being , Without a doubt, the most Important and authentic depictions of the Caped Crusader.
So long Kevin Conroy! Thanks for being Batman!!🦇
RIP Shirley Walker, Kevin Conroy and Arleen Sorkin
I'm crying real tears here listening to this.
Me too man.takes me to a time I didn't have to worry
If you could hear Nostalgia, it would sound like this.
The early 90’s was such an awesome time to be a kid
Shirley Walker's music for Mask of the Phantasm will always be my favorite Batman theme. For me nothing else comes close. It's dark, tragic, and haunting. But at the same time heroic, and noble. Perfect for Batman, and when the gothic choir kicks in it gives me chills every time.
I'm here like many to pay my respects to Kevin Conroy who was one of the two men who for me was a definitive Batman.
Now with him and Adam West laid to rest I'm a sad Batman fan.
R.I.P. Kevin Conroy, you will be missed.
Adam west was a joke as batman
Kevin Conroy is the real batman, and Shirley Walker is his best composer
Alongside Danny Elfman.
nope, danny elfman made the blueprint of all batman themes
Danny elfman
Not Real Batman🙄
@@mollywoodshots6503 not only is he a real Batman he's the best Batman.
Could not imagine this show without Shirley’s music and Kevin’s portrayal. And of course all the other talented people, too. I doubt we will be lucky enough to see such a great version of Batman created ever again.
Thank you Shirley for these masterpieces along with the birth of Batman theme, the ending movie theme, animated series theme and the adventures of Batman and Robin theme
Rip to you and Kevin Conroy.
The theme (motif) is from Danny Elfman, Shirley did the variation and arrangement for the animated series czcams.com/video/Ge5HZuKd9Bc/video.html
No matter what new themes may come they will not beat Shirley Walker's or Danny Elfman's versions
Hans zimmer:hold my beer
Loki 2012 Batman Zimmer is no competition.
Damn right
I think it depends on which version of Batman you’re taking about. Zimmer works very well for Bale’s Batman and Affleck’s Batman. Shirley works very well for anything else. Shirely’s theme is what I hear in my head when I read Batman comics, and often what I tend to listen to while reading them.
@@tvalokibatman6563 except ask someone to hum the batman theme, no one ever does the Zimmer version
And with this, we are batman fans forever, rest in peace Kevin Conroy.
Rest now, Mr. Conroy. Thank you for the memories.
I just realized that Batman always has to be dark and miserable for our joy and entertainment.
The jokes on him always HAHAHAHA
Not always. There are plenty of more light-hearted or at the very least versions of him that does enjoy being Batman and has a full batfamily that gives him love and support. Unfortunately, we know from Mask of the Phantams and Batman Beyond that DCAU Batman isn’t one of them.
Adam west batman: am I a joke to you 😂
@@rcbmmines4579 although in regards of batman beyond, thats just a potential outcome of Batman's future in dcau, not the definitive outcome (even if it works great for it)
@@alexsapsarras4812 in general? Yes Beyond is just a possible future. In the DCAU? No it’s actually the definitive future. JLU confirms this in Epilogue. Unless we get a new season or an animated movie giving us an alternative, Batman Beyond is the future of the DCAU.
Honestly I want a scene in The Batman where he stands on a gargoyle looking at the city.
Why dont ppl understand that THIS MUSIC REPRESENTS BATMAN. It bring me chills. Its shows darkness. Batman though having alfred, catwoman, robin etc is always the hero with the darkest past and is always truely alone.
As stupid as this sounds, it gives me the feeling that there was always something more to the Batman.
More than just Bruce Wayne. More than just one man's crusade again injustice and his quest to right a city full of wrongs. Something more than just a man in a costume was born that night Bruce put on the Batsuit. It was born of evil, injustice, darkness and illness of the mind, but all it seeks to do is good.
The Batman is more than just an image, or a suit, or a man behind a mask. It's that part of all of us that shouts out into the darkness for all that is evil to be destroyed. It's the part of humanity that rights the evils that have been done, even though it's born out of a place of hatred or anger. It is the good part of darkness that is unlike the rest of the shadows. It is vengeance and justice incarnate.
It is Batman.
The music portrays hope real good and it makes me feel like im running on roof tops.
He isn’t truly alone. The Joker is truly alone and that’s what makes them different.
I don't know if you understand batman
RIP Shirley. She and creators Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, and Mitch Brian has always won our hearts and souls with this version of the Dark Knight.
I love batman very very much
Whenever I see Batman, this is the theme I hear. Very haunting and it fits who Batman is very well
Who else came here to Honor Kevin Conroy!! RIP!! YOUR CAPE & COWL WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
I wonder what the orchestra and choir members must have thought the first time they played the Mask of the Phantasm theme.....
“My God”
how does that work, anyway? are they given the sheet music ahead of time and expected to prepare their part on their own? when I was in choir class, they had prepared finished versions of everything to listen to and learn from, which is how I function.. but obviously someone has to be the FIRST to sing something, and I have no concept of what that's like because reading music is fucking voodoo to me. can they hear it as they read it?
like, if you do an acapella multitrack thingamajoob these days, you feed the music into a midi program that gives you a simple track to sing along to along with letting you hear how all the tracks sound together, so even now there's cheats when you start from scratch. but this was back when it was TAPES, man. and how did rehearsals start? how was the choir director able to listen to dozens of people singing and get a handle on who needs a little tip on a note they got wrong or summat?
@@milkpatty7984 lol
@@KairuHakubi Usually the writter of the song instructs the choir
2:29 really hits the note just right for Shirley Walker Batman theme it sounds sad but yet heroic, even with scenes with a lot of thugs in the room and it's dark, when you hear this theme kick in, you know who is coming I love it!! He is Vengeance! He is the Night!! He is....
Batman!!
Fun fact: When Shirley Walker reworked Danny Elfman's Batman theme, she did in such a way that when she needed it to sound sad or to sound triumphant, she would only need to change 2 notes.
@@Ryan_Thompson_Guitarist cool
As a kid, I used to watch you with my father. Batman was my hero. And he still is.
RIP Dark Knight. I’m glad I got to meet you before you passed and thank you for making my childhood awesome.
The choir sounds so similar to the hunt for red October themes. I love them.
Fun Fact: the choir is singing the names of the people involved in the production of the Mask of the Phantasm in the opening credits
@@adrianfernandez2010 Backwards. Hence the Russian likeness. Sdrawkcab, ecneh eht Naissur ssenekil.
Thank you, Shirley Walker was important part of my childhood and helped me to form myself. I love movie music and I love her amazing piece work on Batman till these days...
Thank you, Kevin Conroy 👑 . Forever " The Batman "
0:32 When Alfred hands Bruce the cowl for the first time and 0:43 when Batman walks by Alfred and all Alfred can say in shock is "MY GOD" still goosebumps, such a great movie Mask of the phantasm was and still is, as are TAS and the movie Sub-Zero.
Shirley Walker was a fantastic composer. Truly a genius.
Shirley Walker made my Childhood awesome, This theme whenever kicks in it surges a feeling of heroism and adventure. Also as a fact Hans Zimmer was a synthesizer in this movie.
0:32 leading into the choir there always makes me think of my favorite scene from Mask. Shirley was and still is a legend. I can only echo Alfred. "My God."
RIP Kevin Conroy. Thank you for all that you gave to bring Batman to life. You will always be the Batman we deserve.
Can't believe it's been a year already. Rest in peace Kevin Conroy.
One of the best composers and who really know what tone was the right one for the character, RIP Shirley Walker.
The real Batman in my eyes
rest in peace kevin conroy, the legend, the batman
5:24 Bruce visit his parents grave after defeats scarecrow
Mannn, I remember when I was a kid that part hit so hard... nowadays cartoons just dont have that emotional depth to them.
Although I can’t pinpoint a timestamp exactly, I’m pretty sure a portion of this theme plays in that same episode during the “I am vengeance, I am the night, I am Batman” line.
The batman shadow...
Thank you Kevin Conroy ❤ 🦇 🕊️
This show changed so many lives. It changed animated TV. Before BTAS, cartoons were your typical affair with the villain of the week and the purpose was to sell toys. BTAS gave these villains backstories and got across that not everyone is born evil but we are broken by tragedy, our circumstances and everyone is capable of having a bad day. A generation of children from different races, cultures and other backgrounds that watched this show are now grown with their own children and helping others in their communities as lawyers, doctors, firefighters, cops etc. Not because they could be Batman, but because of Batman’s ideal which is to help others.
Thank you for everything Mr. Conroy.
beautifully expressed
OST of the batman reminded me of this
I know right?? I was always expecting this tune to start with all the ominous bulid up during the movie!!
What I always loved of Walker’s Batman theme is that it can seamlessly blend into Elfman’s Batman theme. She even demonstrated it once.
RIP Kevin Conroy. May God rest his soul.
Oscar winning sound like music for a kids cartoons, we were so spoiled in the 90s
The haunted nature of this theme makes it all at once heroic, tragic, and terrifying. Without words any words at all, it conveys the character almost as much as seeing him in a comic book would. Even someone unfamiliar with the character just hearing this, I’m betting they’d imagine someone or something scary but heroic.
Hearing this yesterday on DC FanDome for Batman: Caped Crusader gave me chills & a rush of old memories. Good times 🦇
Rest in paradise legend.
In my opinion,the greatest score for batman ever
5:42 That transition to the piano actually sounds awesome
this is the sickest shit i EVER heared of a version in my life.... du u know the name?
R.I.P Kevin Conroy
Thank you for being the Best Batman
Entire Warner and DC have to be proud of Shirley's legacy.
Rest in peace Batman 😔
Rip Shirley Walker the best theme to hit the big and small screen was done by you, it and you will forever be in our heart
When I hear this suit I just have chills. This theme is my childhood.
Mask of The Phantasm is the first Batman film I ever watched.
It's a crazy coincidence that Shirley Walker passed away in 2006 which was the same year the DCAU ended with the final episode of Justice League Unlimited and the very last shot we see at the end was Batman's symbol on his chest.
Remembering The Late Shirley Walker
i was born in 2006
I prayed it was a joke, but I had to face the truth.
Rest in peace Kevin. You *were* Batman
The night is silent now
The Dark Knight has now joined the Bright Knight.
Goodbye, Batman 🙏🦇
My entire childhood wrapped up in six minutes and fifty seconds god bless whoever made this
RIP. First Shirley, now Kevin. They'll live forever through the magic they gave form to.
RIP Kevin Conroy.
God, I wish Shirley would still be around to compose for the new Batman movie!
I kinda wish they would use this theme for it, even though I know they won’t
@@notoriousblt1038 they probably can't
Rest in peace caped crusader
2022 marks The 30th Anniversary Of Batman:The Animated Series
R.I.P. Kevin Conroy and Shirley Walker
The Knightfall. The long time voice of the caped crusader, Kevin Conroy, is no longer among us. Together we mourn the voice that was the batman for most of our childhoods.