Miracle of Sound: Joker's Song (Batman: Arkham City)

[ThePS1Fan]

Really liked it, I didn't think it was as good as the Arkham Asylum one though.

EDIT: After giving it a second listen I'd have to say that this is a lot better than I first gave it credit for. Great work.

 

[Bobic]

Dude, did I just listen to a song from the new Disney Batman film?

 

[TornadoFive]

You have well and truly out-done yourself. I could go into a huge amount of detail of how it captured the feel of the game, the Joker and his relationship with Batman, and being incredibly catchy, but it's unnecessary. The song speaks for itself.

So yeah, thanks for making my day.

 

[Darth Rahu]

All I can say that other people haven't already said is... *holds up a ten* for the Joker Voice! w00t!! Rock on Gav!

 

[Lightning Delight]

Dang, that was fantastic. I had to double check the credits because I didn't think it was you for a second. You really nailed the voice. And I really like how at certain points, it felt like it was on the brink of insanity but didn't quite get there.

And I am loving the Nightmare Before Christmas feel. I love that movie.

 

[Zhukov]

Hey, that was really good.

I couldn't say why, but it strongly reminded me of a disney villain song.

Which I guess is actually very appropriate.

 

[BehattedWanderer]

My gods, Gav, you've outdone yourself again! I need new adjectives to describe how awesome that was. You've perfectly captured this most memorable of duets, and how better to do so than a dance meant for two? Wonderfully done, man.

 

[fangclaw]

is it bad that i laughed the exact same way as joker after he said "meow"?

 

[RTR]

I hope it's OK if I say that it's easy to imagine Mark Hammill singing this in character.

 

[Max G-v]

I must say, if they inserted this song into the game, i would classify Arkham city as a musical

 

[MiracleOfSound]

Oh, and nice working in with the Killing Joke reference. So will you be putting your videos up on Thursdays now, then?

Yeah - my vids and Encore article will all be coming out on Thursdays from now on. Avoids the heavy ZP traffic!

it felt really odd for me in the beginning because you last songs were all pretty serious and/or epic. (which is good, don't get me wrong) but then to hear this song that is a bit more "fun". which felt really refreshing and only shows how good you are with this stuff.

Next fortnight's song is a fun one too

Channeling Danny Elfman, are we? (Val helped me pin down this familiar sound)

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Yup! I thought it would be quite fitting as he composed the music for the amazing 1990 Batman film, which is closer in tone to Arkham City than the Nolan films.

Also, you seriously have to update your bandcamp so I can give you my money for your newer songs. These need to get on my iPod right now.

Back In Time is up there now - each song goes up 2 weeks after the video is released

 

[MiracleOfSound]

Dude, changing your voice to resemble Hamill's Joker like that is already impressive - but keeping it that way through an entire song with erratic vocal shifts? I have no words to properly describe my admiration for this accomplishment.
You. Effing. Rule.

Thanks buddy

I hope it's OK if I say that it's easy to imagine Mark Hammill singing this in character.

I shall take that as a compliment

Seriously, when does your new album come out again?

All my songs (except this one) are available here: http://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com/

As for hard copy, maybe soon but no plans right now!

The joke is on those who kept saying that you always sound the same in all your songs Did you do the crazy Joker laugh yourself too?

Yep. Did everything!

Thats a really good joker impersonation. did it take you a long time to get it or did it just come naturally?

The accent was easy enough but getting the right gravel, cackle and vocal tone was very challenging. Had to do a few takes of certain lines!

Brilliant, Miracle.
You creeped my mom out while I was listening to it, so that's made it a double must-buy song!
Just...fantastic. Thank you for this!

Sorry, Bob's mom!

 

[Dr. Pepper Unlimited]

Man, that was perfection. Loved every bit of this song *plays again*.

 

[Neonbob]

Brilliant, Miracle.
You creeped my mom out while I was listening to it, so that's made it a double must-buy song!
Just...fantastic. Thank you for this!

Sorry, Bob's mom!

Don't you dare apologize!
That was the best part of my day! XD

 

[Strain42]

It's not hyperbole to say I've been listening to this song non-stop for the past several hours (well ok, it's slightly hyperbolic, obviously I'm not listening to it for the few seconds when I move the cursor back to the start of it)

See, Miracle of Sound. This is what I love about your songs. I have not played Arkham City, I'm not even that big of a Batman fan (I mean, I have Batman in my blood like everyone does, but I don't buy any of his books or anything) and yet I love this song.

Even when you do songs about games I'm not playing. I enjoy them, because they're well written and have good music set to a good beat. I'm not sure how to properly word this but...I like that your songs capture the game, without necessarily making it feel like the people who played it will appreciate it more. Does that make any sense at all?

I don't know. I like it though lol keep up the good work.

 

[Sir Thomas Sean Connery]

AMAZING Joker voice, perfect music and great lyrics.

So, when can throw my money at you?

 

[maxben]

Are those Disney influences I hear? Made me think of Scar and Jafar

 

[Lexxicator]

Wow! That's just made my day (and a shitty day it was). But I'm happy now. Thank you, Mr. Joker.

 

[Old Father Eternity]

Another great one. An applause to thee sir.

Also good job on the video editing. So congrats to Mr.Clouse as well.

 

[CounterAttack]

A brilliant piece... and I'm inclined to think that it doesn't just apply to Batman and the Joker. It could apply to every comic book hero and their villain. Where would one be without the other? The two know each other well, but not well enough to know all their tricks, and it's an unspoken rule that neither one will kill the other; this allows their struggle to last throughout the years (both in-character and from a reader's perspective).

Suffice it to say, this is a fantastic song. ^_^