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I've been watching Batman: The Animated Series lately.
First I just wanted to know if there is some way to get access to the music in B:TAS. The themes to some of the characters are simply awesome. the one tune I can't get out of my head is Clayface's theme ( http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ8g8GQAAlI). Mr. Freeze also has a nice theme as well. So is there a way to get access to this music?
Secondly, I wanted to know what you guys thought about the origins to some of the villains in BTAS. I know that some villains from the comics were left out from the series, but the ones that did make it had some great origins that either stuck to the comic origins or were even better. For example, Two-face's origin I thought was handled great when one reads The Long Halloween. Same goes for Bane. Mr. Freeze's origin was so great that it has influenced the comics if I'm not mistaken or so I've read. The guy who wanted to give life back to his wife found himself mutated, unable to express non-verbal human emotions, and eventually body-less. Clayface's origin was also handled perfectly as a combination of the all Clayface in the comics. I'm not too sure how well Mad Hatter's origin was close the the comics but it fit great nonetheless. Joker really had no origin except the constant reminders of how he fell into a vat of chemicals in his encounter with Batman which eventually created him. So how did you guys feel about the origins to the villains in BTAS? What villains would you guys have liked to have seen that didn't make it to the show?
Choppa
06-09-2008, 03:06 PM
IMO Riddler's was the best. I really liked that characterization of his character more than the stuff I had previously read in the comics. Same with Freeze. Those two really had fleshed out origins that made them sympathetic.
Croc was also good, though I don't know his actual comic origin so I can't really comment. Bane's was weak though. He was basically just some hired guy without the obsession and genius from the comics.
IMO Riddler's was the best. I really liked that characterization of his character more than the stuff I had previously read in the comics. Same with Freeze. Those two really had fleshed out origins that made them sympathetic.
Croc was also good, though I don't know his actual comic origin so I can't really comment. Bane's was weak though. He was basically just some hired guy without the obsession and genius from the comics.
Wow I could I forget about the Riddler. I just saw his origin two days ago too! His was definitely great. I can't even recall Croc's origin. I have to keep watching I suppose.
btw I see that there were no commercial released soundtracks for any of the animated series for Batman. however I did find a forum where a poster split up the music from the episodes. figured I'd pass this along for anyone that wanted: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VHC19MBA I am so happy to be able to hear Clayface's theme!
PatchMadripoor
06-09-2008, 04:39 PM
Victor Freis transformations really got to me, more so than the incarnations before or after in comics and in film. The voice was PERFECT and his music, too.
I have to see the Riddler's origin. I don't remember it, except that he liked games and was an award winning game designer.
Mr. Palmer
06-09-2008, 04:45 PM
I've never seen this show. However, from all the high praise it garners, it definitely has my interest piqued. I'm going to have to rectify that and give this series a chance.
vazel
06-09-2008, 05:29 PM
Music is one of the strong points of Batman:TAS, the music had character to it and greatly contributed to setting the scene. I too have longed for an OST this show is perfect for one.
Victor Freis transformations really got to me, more so than the incarnations before or after in comics and in film. The voice was PERFECT and his music, too.
I have to see the Riddler's origin. I don't remember it, except that he liked games and was an award winning game designer.
The voice for Fries was great. It just had that 'chill' to it.
Riddler's origin was in episode "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?". Be sure to check out his second appearance as I thought it was a great follow-up episode "What Is Reality?".
I've never seen this show. However, from all the high praise it garners, it definitely has my interest piqued. I'm going to have to rectify that and give this series a chance.
How old are you? Have you seen any other Batman animated series? It's amazing the show debuted 16 years ago. The series is definitely worth watching. It greatly impacted all cartoon animation that followed it. It was dark, humorous, and a show both kids and adults could enjoy. And at least in my mind, the show has aged quite well.
PatchMadripoor
06-10-2008, 11:05 AM
How old are you? Have you seen any other Batman animated series? It's amazing the show debuted 16 years ago. The series is definitely worth watching. It greatly impacted all cartoon animation that followed it. It was dark, humorous, and a show both kids and adults could enjoy. And at least in my mind, the show has aged quite well.
While after watching the JLU DCAU episodes, the old BTAS seems dated and old, it still packs a whallop in terms of art, storytelling and voicework. A truly high standard for the animation genre with genuine classic work throughout the series.
Tanjint
06-11-2008, 01:26 AM
While after watching the JLU DCAU episodes, the old BTAS seems dated and old, it still packs a whallop in terms of art, storytelling and voicework. A truly high standard for the animation genre with genuine classic work throughout the series.
My younger sister loves the JL/JLU stuff but has always been hesitant to get into B:TAS pre-WB because she also says it looks dated and old. To me it's the same style and quality as the JL/JLU stuff and is essential the whole story of the DCAU....I don't understand...
-T
vazel
06-11-2008, 01:50 AM
Batman:TAS has aged very well. And although the animation in JLU is cleaner the animation in Batman:TAS is more fluidly animated.
While after watching the JLU DCAU episodes, the old BTAS seems dated and old, it still packs a whallop in terms of art, storytelling and voicework. A truly high standard for the animation genre with genuine classic work throughout the series.
I saw JL/JLU a couple of months back. It was a great series indeed. As far as animation goes it was definitely a lot cleaner looking and sharper. However after watching a couple of episodes of BTAS (initially I was skeptical at first) the series really doesn't seem all that different aside from the art. My only complaint is that the episodes look like they were transferred from a movie reel or a VHS tape when you see the Warner Bros Batman intro to each episode. But yea, considering it's been 16 years since this series came out I think it still looks great. And even though I love the animation from The New Batman Adventures, I am slowly starting to fall in love with the animation from Batman TAS again.
My younger sister loves the JL/JLU stuff but has always been hesitant to get into B:TAS pre-WB because she also says it looks dated and old. To me it's the same style and quality as the JL/JLU stuff and is essential the whole story of the DCAU....I don't understand...
-T
I thought the same thing when I first started watching it a week ago, but it takes watching a few episodes to appreciate the quality of the animation.
Tanjint
06-11-2008, 11:58 AM
all the DCAU is one big story imo. I don't really separate B:TAS from even the latest stuff like JLU and Beyond at all.
-T
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