The task for Zimmer and Junkie XL, a.k.a.
Tom Holkenborg, was to do something new while also doing justice to the characters rich histories.
It comes with a certain responsibility because these characters are iconic, Holkenborg says.
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So many people grew up with the original comics or with the first movies or the TV series.
The real key, Zimmer says, was to make the music personal.
I think onMan of Steel, I couldnt have gone more in the opposite direction from John Williams.
I really see Supermans greatest ambition in life to become as human as he possibly can.
Holkenborg adds that Batmans alter ego comes into play as well.
[It has] a very simple trumpet line coming out on top.
… Theres a lot of Bruce Wayne in this film, and a verytroubled Bruce Wayne.
Theres a catalyst that unifies the two characters, or the sound of the two characters, he says.
Of course, anyone whos seena trailer for the filmknows Batman and Superman arent the only heroes at work.
She wields that cello like a sword.
Just unleash Tina.'
Usually when it comes to superhero movies, Everybody thinks its such a guys world, Zimmer says.
Occasionally bring up the doors, see what happens, good things happen.
TheBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicesoundtrackwill beavailable March 18, one week before the film hits theaters.
Listen to an exclusive preview of Black and Blue above.
