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For fans of Batman: The Animated Series, the music is just as important as the art style. The dark, orchestral themes and sultry, jazzy character pieces are legendary. Now, Epic Toy Sound has delivered an entire original album, BTAS: Inspired By, designed as the ultimate soundtrack for your Gotham City creations.

The album cover itself, a deep-cut reference to the BTAS-style Jonah Hex, sets the tone perfectly. This is a love letter to the dark, gothic world of the show.

We listened to the full 8-track album, and here is our breakdown for all you toy photographers, stop-motion artists, and content creators.

The Vibe & Use Case for Your Content:
1. Gargoyle Perch

The Vibe: Dark, brooding, and atmospheric. This is the sound of a stakeout, with lonely orchestral swells over a tense, steady beat. It's pure "waiting in the shadows" music.

Use For: The perfect track for cinematic pans across your Gotham diorama, a hero shot of Batman brooding on a rooftop, or any scene building suspense.

2. I Am the Night

The Vibe: This is Batman. The track is dark, cinematic, and full of tragic, heroic weight. It's the sound of a vow made in an alleyway.

Use For: Your essential "main theme" for any video focused on Batman himself. Use it for character introductions, slow-motion action, or flashbacks.

3. She Kills Me

The Vibe: Instantly mischievous, quirky, and playful. The bouncy, noir-jazz theme and clarinet melody screams "Harley Quinn." It's fun, but with a clear layer of unhinged energy.

Use For: This is the ultimate Harley theme. Perfect for any content featuring her, her relationship with the Joker, or any other playful, unpredictable character.

4. The Cat and the Bat

The Vibe: A slow, slinky, and seductive noir-jazz track. This is the sound of a "cat and mouse" game played in the moonlight. It's mysterious and alluring.

Use For: The definitive soundtrack for any Catwoman content. Use it for stealth scenes, a figure review, or any video about her "will they/won't they" dynamic with Batman.

5. Touched by Seduction

The Vibe: A classic "femme fatale" anthem. This slow, bluesy jazz track is hypnotic and dangerous. You can almost smell the perfume.

Use For: An ideal theme for Poison Ivy. It's also perfect for any content involving seduction, mystery, or a character with hidden motives.

6. The Last Laugh

The Vibe: Absolute, manic chaos. The fast, oompah/polka beat and chaotic horns are 100% The Joker. It’s the sound of a funhouse turning deadly.

Use For: Any scene featuring The Joker. It’s perfect for fast-paced action, a "descent into madness" montage, or a reveal of his latest diabolical plan.

7. Maniacal

The Vibe: More Joker! This track continues the "circus music from hell" theme with a driving, frantic, and slightly goofy energy.

Use For: A great companion to "The Last Laugh." Use it for Joker's goons, a chase scene, or any content that needs a burst of manic, unsettling energy.

8. Gotham Undertones

The Vibe: Dark, industrial, and unsettling ambience. This isn't a theme; it's the sound of the city's dark underbelly.

Use For: An excellent audio bed for narration. Use it for establishing shots of Arkham Asylum, Crime Alley, or any dark, gritty location in your diorama.

For all creators: This EP is an essential tool. It gives your BTAS content the authentic sound it's been missing.

Touched by Seduction

Here is our jazz jam version of "Take the A Train". This tune was written by Billy Strayhorn in 1939 and made famous by The Duke Ellington Orchestra shortly thereafter.

JB Churchill on Piano
Jordan King on Tenor Sax
Simon Wojcik on Double Bass

You can check out Jordan King on his Instagram - www.instagram.com/___iamjordan/
JB Churchill can be found at - on.soundcloud.com/AoRpchx5oYgdazOXGF



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