Bat Out Of Hell: The King Kong Connection

Wario · 23 Aug 2011, 06:41

Throughout the albums of Bat Out Of Hell, you can literally take almost any song off it and put it to clips from King Kong and it would thematically work.

Off the top of my head: It Just Wont Quit, Two Out Of Three (from Fay Wray's perspective), especially Frying Pan could potentially make good videos. I already did a Monster Is Loose video based on Kong, I may tackle another in the future.

The songs themselves seem to be deeply inspired by the movie itself. The Intro to Frying Pan for example was described in some interview I cant locate at the moment as Meat in a cage like a giant monster ready to break loose. For Crying out Loud, is what I always thought Kong would sing if he could talk. All three albums have a beauty and the beast- type atmosphere. In fact The Hunchback of Dotre Dame also seems to have some essence with some of the tracks, especially Objects.

but now the covers I have realized are themselves inspired by Kong.

The first and second Bat Out Of Hells are obvious. The Bat's position \on the church on teh Bat 1 cover is the same position Kong is positioned in one of the post famous promotional shots in cinema history.

On the Bat 2 cover .... Its so obvious.

On the Bat 3 cover, it takes a little thinking but its there. In a famous scene in the movie, Kong puts Ann down on the ground and defends her against a pterodactyl. Thats what the Bat 3 Artowrk, at least in my mind, is trying to pay homage to.

You agree with my thesis?

Sarge · 23 Aug 2011, 07:46

I think you posted that before. It's interesting anyway, especially when it comes to the artwork. The composition is similar and I wonder if it's a coincidence that Julie Bell's rock looks a bit like the one in the 1933 King Kong movie. I'm not a big fan of her style of painting but her Bat cover seems the be the one of the three that includes the most action and indicates an upcoming fierce fight. The Bat I guy is getting away from the bat, the Bat II guy might just try to grab the blonde angel and drag her away from the monster as he passes the building but the Bat III is about to go into battle. It indeed reminds of Kong's fight with the pterodactyl.

Where does that bat wing in the background of the Bat III cover come from, by the way? I believe I haven't seen that on a cover or poster before and I don't recall it being a part of Julie Bell's painting.

Wario · 23 Aug 2011, 08:28

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Originally Posted by Sarge

I think you posted that before.

It may have been a PM or something, as I remember discussing it with u after I posted my TMIL video.

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Originally Posted by Sarge

Where does that bat wing in the background of the Bat III cover come from, by the way? I believe I haven't seen that on a cover or poster before and I don't recall it being a part of Julie Bell's painting.

hmmm. Never noticed that. It was a random Bat III cover I pasted so dunno.

Adje · 23 Aug 2011, 15:41

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Originally Posted by Sarge

I think you posted that before.

Yup I saw it before, including the images

Good catch, the pictures do look very similar here.

**The Flying Mouse** · 24 Aug 2011, 22:42

Perhaps Crawford really landed the DOTV gig because he was Jim's original inspiration for Bad For Good

Note the moon on BFG and the silver eye on the dude on the Condorman poster.
They look just the same

Evil One · 24 Aug 2011, 22:45

Condorman has a crazy backpack.

Sarge · 25 Aug 2011, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Evil One

Condorman has a crazy backpack.

And it's yellow!

Adje · 25 Aug 2011, 00:57

WOW and they are mirror imaged. Look at the explosion at the leg of the Condor girl. Oposite side to the reflection on the guitar, Girl left, boy right and vice cersa. Same with the eye vs moon and... and... Darnit now I want to see Condorman again. Been ages

**The Flying Mouse** · 26 Aug 2011, 19:46

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Originally Posted by Adje

Darnit now I want to see Condorman again. Been ages

It's quite safe, Michael Crawford doesn't sing

The accent is a wee bit dodgy though

Evil One · 26 Aug 2011, 20:47

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Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

The accent is a wee bit dodgy though

Iz he zee only one wiz an accent?

23 Aug 2011, 06:41	#1
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Bat Out Of Hell: The King Kong Connection Throughout the albums of Bat Out Of Hell, you can literally take almost any song off it and put it to clips from King Kong and it would thematically work. Off the top of my head: It Just Wont Quit, Two Out Of Three (from Fay Wray's perspective), especially Frying Pan could potentially make good videos. I already did a Monster Is Loose video based on Kong, I may tackle another in the future. The songs themselves seem to be deeply inspired by the movie itself. The Intro to Frying Pan for example was described in some interview I cant locate at the moment as Meat in a cage like a giant monster ready to break loose. For Crying out Loud, is what I always thought Kong would sing if he could talk. All three albums have a beauty and the beast- type atmosphere. In fact The Hunchback of Dotre Dame also seems to have some essence with some of the tracks, especially Objects. but now the covers I have realized are themselves inspired by Kong. The first and second Bat Out Of Hells are obvious. The Bat's position \on the church on teh Bat 1 cover is the same position Kong is positioned in one of the post famous promotional shots in cinema history. On the Bat 2 cover .... Its so obvious. On the Bat 3 cover, it takes a little thinking but its there. In a famous scene in the movie, Kong puts Ann down on the ground and defends her against a pterodactyl. Thats what the Bat 3 Artowrk, at least in my mind, is trying to pay homage to. You agree with my thesis? Last edited by Wario; 23 Aug 2011 at 06:50.

23 Aug 2011, 07:46	#2
Sarge Mega Loafer Join Date: 09.05.2008 Posts: 3,562	I think you posted that before. It's interesting anyway, especially when it comes to the artwork. The composition is similar and I wonder if it's a coincidence that Julie Bell's rock looks a bit like the one in the 1933 King Kong movie. I'm not a big fan of her style of painting but her Bat cover seems the be the one of the three that includes the most action and indicates an upcoming fierce fight. The Bat I guy is getting away from the bat, the Bat II guy might just try to grab the blonde angel and drag her away from the monster as he passes the building but the Bat III is about to go into battle. It indeed reminds of Kong's fight with the pterodactyl. Where does that bat wing in the background of the Bat III cover come from, by the way? I believe I haven't seen that on a cover or poster before and I don't recall it being a part of Julie Bell's painting. Last edited by Sarge; 23 Aug 2011 at 08:07. Reason: spelling

24 Aug 2011, 22:42	#5
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Perhaps Crawford really landed the DOTV gig because he was Jim's original inspiration for Bad For Good Note the moon on BFG and the silver eye on the dude on the Condorman poster. They look just the same

24 Aug 2011, 22:45	#6
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,193	Condorman has a crazy backpack.

25 Aug 2011, 00:57	#8
Adje trying to be realistic Join Date: 28.09.2007 Location: Posts: 1,965	WOW and they are mirror imaged. Look at the explosion at the leg of the Condor girl. Oposite side to the reflection on the guitar, Girl left, boy right and vice cersa. Same with the eye vs moon and... and... Darnit now I want to see Condorman again. Been ages