The Dark Knight Rises Soundtrack (

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Title in Português:

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Title in Français:

The Dark Knight Rises

Title in Türk:

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Title in Deutsch:

The Dark Knight Rises

Synopsis

Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight (2008) find Gotham at a time of peace. This is due to Batman taking the fall for Harvey Dent's murder.

However, a new evil force named Bane has arrived in Gotham and aims to take over the city and expose the truth behind who Harvey Dent really was.

Now that Wayne Manor has been completely rebuilt, Bruce Wayne has become almost reclusive, rarely leaving the estate.

And with Bane taking over the city by force, it forces Batman to come out of retirement. But his allies are few and far between.

An elusive jewel thief by the name of Selina Kyle could be the key to stopping Bane, but whose side is she on?

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The Dark Knight Rises
Pavane pour une infante défunte
Maurice Ravel: Writer
The Star-Spangled Banner
Rosen aus dem Süden, Op. 388
Johann Strauss: Writer
A Storm Is Coming
Hans Zimmer: Performer
On Thin Ice
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Gotham's Reckoning
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Mind If I Cut In?
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Underground Army
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Born In Darkness
Hans Zimmer: Performer
The Fire Rises
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Nothing Out There
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Despair
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Fear Will Find You
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Why Do We Fall?
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Death By Exile
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Imagine The Fire
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Necessary Evil
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Rise
Hans Zimmer: Performer
ITUNES / CD ONLY: Bombers Over Ibiza (Junkie XL Remix)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
ITUNES EXCLUSIVE: The Shadows Betray You
Hans Zimmer: Performer
ITUNES EXCLUSIVE: The End
Hans Zimmer: Performer
CD ONLY: No Stone Unturned
Hans Zimmer: Performer
CD ONLY: Risen from Darkness
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Quintet In E-Flat Major, Op. 4: Andante
Theme (From "Ant-Man")
Tyler Bates: Performer
Theme (From "The Dark Knight Rises")
Tyler Bates: Performer
United Nations / End Titles (From "Black Panther")
Tyler Bates: Performer
Main Theme (From "Captain America: The First Avenger")
Tyler Bates: Performer
The Master of the Mystic End Credits (From "Doctor Strange")
Tyler Bates: Performer
Main Title Theme (From "Guardians of the Galaxy")
Tyler Bates: Performer
Main Title Theme (From "Iron Man")
Tyler Bates: Performer
Main Title Theme (From "Spider-Man")
Tyler Bates: Performer
March (From "Superman")
Tyler Bates: Performer
Task Force X (From "Suicide Squad")
Tyler Bates: Performer
Assemble (From "The Avengers")
Tyler Bates: Performer
Ragnarok Suite (From "Thor")
Tyler Bates: Performer
Suite From X2 (From "X-Men 2")
Tyler Bates: Performer
Showtime, A-holes from “Guardians Of the Galaxy Vol 2” (Tyler Bates)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Hero's Theme from “Justice League” (Danny Elfman)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Is She With You? from “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (Hans Zimmer & Junkie XL)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Pyramid Collapse / Main Titles from “X Men: Apocalypse” (John Ottman)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Cap's Promise from “Captain America: Civil War” (Henry Jackman)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Credits Suite from “Agent Carter” (Christopher Lennertz)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Suite from “Legends of Tomorrow” (Blake Neely)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Theme from Supergirl from “Supergirl” – Blake Neely)
Tyler Bates: Performer
First Mission from “Ant Man” – Christopher Beck)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Theme from “Daredevil” (John Paesano, Braden Kimball)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Theme from “The Flash” (Blake Neely)
Tyler Bates: Performer
MARVEL'S Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Bear McCreary)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Theme from “Iron Man 3” (Brian Tyler)
Tyler Bates: Performer
What Are You Going to Do When You Are Not Saving The World? from “Man Of Steel” (Hans Zimmer)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Where To? from “The Wolverine” (Marco Beltrami)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Theme from “Arrow” (Blake Neely)
Tyler Bates: Performer
The Avengers from “Avengers Assemble” (Alan Silvestri)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Rise from “The Dark Knight Rises” (Hans Zimmer)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Young Peter from “The Amazing Spider-Man” (James Horner)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Captain America March from “Captain America: The First Avenger” (Alan Silvestri)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Training the Supersoldier from “Captain America: The First Avenger” (Alan Silvestri)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Captain America from “Captain America: The First Avenger” (Alan Silvestri)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Disc Time:
Tyler Bates: Performer
Magneto from “X-Men: First Class” (Henry Jackman)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Thor Kills The Destroyer from “Thor” (Patrick Doyle)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Strobe / Flying Home from “Kick-Ass” (John Murphy, Henry Jackman)
Tyler Bates: Performer
A Watchful Guardian from “The Dark Knight” (Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Driving With The Top Down from “Iron Man” (Ramin Djawadi)
Tyler Bates: Performer
The Moon and the Superhero from “Hancock” (John Powell)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Intro / Claire's Theme / Peter's Theme / Mohinder's Theme from “Heroes” (Wendy Melvoin & Lisa Coleman)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Main Titles from “Fantastic Four” (John Ottman)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Molossus from “Batman Begins” (Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard, Mel Wesson, Lorne Balfe, Ramin Djawadi)
Tyler Bates: Performer
X-Men United Suite from “X2: X-Men United” (John Ottman)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Main Theme from “Spider-Man” (Danny Elfman)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Main Titles & Fanfare from “Batman and Robin” (Elliot Goldenthal)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Suite from “Judge Dredd” (Alan Silvestri)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Main Theme from “The Shadow” (Jerry Goldsmith)
Tyler Bates: Performer
End Titles from “Batman Returns” (Danny Elfman)
Tyler Bates: Performer
To the Rescue / End Credits from “The Rocketeer” (James Horner)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Main Theme from “Batman” (Danny Elfman)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Main Theme from “Superman” (John Williams)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Love Theme from “Superman” (John Williams)
Tyler Bates: Performer
The Lonely Man Theme from “The Incredible Hulk” (Joe Harnell)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Theme Song from “Spider-Man: The Cartoon” (Robert Harris, Paul Francis Webster)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Theme from “Batman: The TV Series” (Neal Hefti)
Tyler Bates: Performer
Driving / Discombobulate / Zoosters Breakout (From "Driving Miss Daisy" / "Sherlock Holmes" / "
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Crimson Tide / 160 BPM
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Gladiator Medley (feat. Czarina Russell)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Chevaliers de Sangreal
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Circle of Life / King of Pride Rock (feat. Lebo M & Zoe Mthiyane)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Pirates of the Caribbean Medley (feat. Tina Guo)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
You're So Cool
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Main Theme (feat. Yolanda Charles)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
What Are You Going to Do When You're Not Saving the World? (feat. Johnny Marr)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Journey to the Line (feat. Johnny Marr)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
The Electro Suite (feat. Johnny Marr)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
The Dark Knight Trilogy Medley (feat. Johnny Marr)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Aurora (feat. Johnny Marr, Lebo M & Zoe Mthiyane)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Interstellar Medley (feat. Johnny Marr)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Inception Medley (feat. Johnny Marr)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Main Theme (From "The Dark Knight Rises") (Lindsey Stirling)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Themes (From "Pirates of the Caribbean") (The Piano Guys)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Gladiator Rhapsody (From "Gladiator") (Lang Lang)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Main Theme (From "Crimson Tide") (Till Brönner)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Time (From "Inception") (Tina Guo)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
This Land (From "The Lion King") (Amy Dickson)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Now We Are Free (From "Gladiator") Leona Lewis
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Flight (Lang Lang, Maxim Vengerov)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Light (From "The Thin Red Line") (Maxim Vengerov)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
The Battle Scene (From "Gladiator") (Khatia Buniatishvili)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Mombasa (From "Inception") (2CELLOS)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
The Docking Scene (From "Interstellar") (Roger Sayer)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Cornfield Chase - Interstellar
Hans Zimmer: Performer
S.T.A.Y. - Interstellar
Hans Zimmer: Performer
No Time for Caution - Interstellar
Hans Zimmer: Performer
You're That Spider Guy - The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Look Closely - Winter's Tale) (The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Home - The Lone Ranger (The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
What Are You Going to Do When You Are Not Saving the World? - Man Of Steel
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Lost But Won - Rush
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Solomon - 12 Years a Slave (The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Why Do We Fall? - The Dark Knight Rises
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Imagine the Fire - The Dark Knight Rises
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Rise - The Dark Knight Rises
Hans Zimmer: Performer
New York City Surprise - Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Mermaids - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Rango Suite - Rango
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Mombasa - Inception
Hans Zimmer: Performer
A Dream Within a Dream - Inception
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Hero - Kung Fu Panda
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 2
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Why So Serious? - The Dark Knight
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Watergate - Frost / Nixon
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Maestro - The Holiday
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Zoosters Breakout - Madagascar
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Homeland - Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Leave No Man Behind - Black Hawk Down
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Red Sea - The Prince of Egypt
Hans Zimmer: Performer
The Peacemaker (End Titles)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Fighting 17th - Backdraft (The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra)
Hans Zimmer: Performer
A World Apart
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Look Closely - Winter's Tale
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Home - The Lone Ranger
Hans Zimmer: Performer
What Are You Going To Do When You Are Not Saving The World - Man of Steel
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Solomon - 12 Years A Slave
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Mind If I Cut In - The Dark Knight Rises
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Fear Will Find You - The Dark Knight Rises
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Why Do We Fall - The Dark Knight Rises
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Mutiny - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Angelica - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Dream Is Collapsing - Inception
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Dream Within A Dream - Inception
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Time - Inception
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Honor - The Pacific
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Discombobulate - Sherlock Holmes
Hans Zimmer: Performer
160 BPM - Angels & Demons
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Opening Titles - Call of Duty modern Warfare 2
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Why So Serious - The Dark Knight
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Aggressive Expansion - The Dark Knight
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Like A Dog Chasing Cars - The Dark Knight
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Introduce A Little Anarchy - The Dark Knight
Hans Zimmer: Performer
A Watchful Guardian - The Dark Knight
Hans Zimmer: Performer
I See Dead People in Boats - Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Up Is Down - Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End
Hans Zimmer: Performer
What Shall We Die For? - Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End
Hans Zimmer: Performer
I Don't Think Now Is The Best Time - Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Drink Up, Me Hearties - Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Chevaliers de Sangreal - The Da Vinci Code
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Watergate - Frost/Nixon
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Davy Jones - Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Hans Zimmer: Performer
The Kraken - Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Dinner Is Served - Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Jack Sparrow - Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Vespertilio - Batman Begins
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Eptesicus - Batman Begins
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Barbastella - Batman Begins
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Antrozous - Batman Begins
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Molossus - Batman Begins
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Woad To Ruin - King Arthur
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Opening Theme / Safe Passage / Way of the Sword - The Last Samurai
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Moonlight Serenade - Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Hans Zimmer: Performer
To The Pirate's Cave / Skull and Crossbones - Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Underwater March - Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Hans Zimmer: Performer
The Black Pearl / Will and Elizabeth - Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Barbossa is Hungry - Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Hans Zimmer: Performer
This Is Going To Hurt - The Ring
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Heart Of The Volunteer - Pearl Harbor
Hans Zimmer: Performer
The Might of Rome / The Battle / Honour Him - Gladiator
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Now We Are Free - Gladiator
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Injection - Mission: Impossible II
Hans Zimmer: Performer
The Village - The Thin Red Line
Hans Zimmer: Performer
The Peacemaker (End Titles) - The Peacemaker
Hans Zimmer: Performer
The Rock
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Roll Tide - Crimson Tide
Hans Zimmer: Performer
This Land - The Lion King
Hans Zimmer: Performer
You're So Cool - True Romance
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Walking, Talking Man - Regarding Henry
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Main Theme - Thelma and Louise
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Fighting 17th - Backdraft
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Main Title - Days Of Thunder
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Restless Elephants - Green Card
Hans Zimmer: Performer
End Title - Driving Miss Daisy
Hans Zimmer: Performer
Las Vegas / End Credits - Rain Man
Hans Zimmer: Performer
End Credits - A World Apart
Hans Zimmer: Performer
End Titles - TED
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Fate and Destiny - Brave
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Freedoms Call - Lincoln
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Snow White - Snow White and the Huntsman
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Life - Prometheus
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Overhill - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Avengers Assemble - The Avengers
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Young Peter - The Amazing Spider-Man
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Rue's Farewell - The Hunger Games
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Skyfall
Patrick Doyle: Performer
Rise (The Dark Knight Rises)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
The Watchful Guardian (The Dark Knight)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Molossus (Batman Begins)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Main Titles & Fanfare (Batman and Robin)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
End Titles (Batman Returns)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Main Theme (Batman)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
TV Theme (Batman)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Avengers Assemble (The Avengers)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Thor Kills The Destroyer (Thor)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
March (Captain America: First Avenger)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Driving With The Top Down (Iron Man)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
TV Theme (The Incredible Hulk)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Main Theme (Superman)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Love Theme (Superman)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Main Title & Argo City (Supergirl)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Save Me (Smallville)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Main Title - Young Peter (Spider-Man)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Main Theme (Spider-Man)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
TV Theme (Spider-Man)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Magneto (X-Men: First Class)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
X-Men United Suite (X2: X-Men United)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Strobe / Flying Home (Kick-Ass)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
The Moon And The Superhero (Hancock)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Autobots (Transformers)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Intro / Claire's Theme / Peter's Theme / Mohinder's Theme (Heroes)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Main Title (Fantastic Four)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Suite (Judge Dredd)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
Main Theme (The Shadow)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
To The Rescue / End Credits (The Rocketeer)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
TV Theme (Hercules - The Legendary Journeys)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
TV Theme (Xena: The Warrior Princess)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
TV Theme (Danger Mouse)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
TV Theme (Wonder Woman)
Ramin Djawadi: Performer
BATMAN BEGINS: Vespertilio
James Newton Howard: Performer
Eptesicus
James Newton Howard: Performer
Barbastella
James Newton Howard: Performer
Antrozous
James Newton Howard: Performer
Molossus
James Newton Howard: Performer
THE DARK KNIGHT: Why So Serious (CD & ITUNES ONLY)
James Newton Howard: Performer
Aggressive Expansion
James Newton Howard: Performer
Like A Dog Chasing Cars
James Newton Howard: Performer
Introduce A Little Anarchy
James Newton Howard: Performer
A Watchful Guardian
James Newton Howard: Performer
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: Mind If I Cut In
James Newton Howard: Performer
Why Do We Fall
James Newton Howard: Performer
Driving / Discombobulate / Zoosters Breakout (From "Driving Miss Daisy" / "Sherlock Holmes" / "
Hans Zimmer: Performer

User reviews

Daniel Wilson
8/10

Hans Zimmer's composition skillfully captures the emotional journey of the characters, especially Bruce Wayne and Batman.

Donald Phillips
1/10

I found the soundtrack for The Dark Knight Rises to be underwhelming and lacking the emotional depth that was present in the previous films of the trilogy. The music did not effectively capture the tension and intensity of the storyline, failing to enhance the overall viewing experience.

Mark Anderson
7/10

The use of subtle variations in the music helps to build suspense and anticipation throughout the film.

Edward Jackson
6/10

The soundtrack of The Dark Knight Rises perfectly captures the intensity and dark atmosphere of the film. The use of powerful orchestral pieces and haunting melodies adds depth to the storyline and enhances the emotional impact of key scenes. Hans Zimmer's compositions truly elevate the viewing experience and immerse the audience in the gritty world of Gotham City.

Nancy Brown
8/10

The epic and grandiose musical arrangements enhance the larger-than-life nature of the film's action sequences.

David Wilson
4/10

Additionally, I felt that the soundtrack did not offer any memorable or standout musical themes that could have added to the iconic status of the film. The lack of distinctive motifs or melodies made the music forgettable and failed to leave a lasting impression on me as a viewer.

James Lewis
8/10

The soundtrack effectively underscores the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, adding depth to their inner struggles.

Ashley Jackson
7/10

The dark, intense and dramatic score perfectly complements the gritty and suspenseful atmosphere of the film.

Donald Walker
8/10

The fusion of electronic and classical music styles in the score creates a modern and unique sound that sets it apart from other superhero film soundtracks.

Mary Davis
7/10

The orchestral elements in the score give the film a cinematic quality that elevates the overall viewing experience.

Ronald Thomas
6/10

On the other hand, while the soundtrack is undeniably well-crafted and complements the action sequences effectively, some may find it lacking in memorable themes or standout tracks. The score tends to blend into the background at times, failing to leave a lasting impression or evoke strong emotions outside of the movie context. Despite its technical prowess, the music of The Dark Knight Rises may not be as memorable or iconic as some other film scores in the superhero genre.

Robert Wright
8/10

The use of chanting and percussions in the soundtrack creates a sense of impending doom and adds to the tension of the plot.

Edward Rodriguez
8/10

The incorporation of the memorable Batman theme from the previous films adds a sense of continuity and nostalgia to the soundtrack.