Like '' Batman Forever '' , the original score for the film was written by Elliot Goldenthal . The soundtrack featured a variety of genres by various bands and performers , showcasing alternative rock on the lead single " The End Is the Beginning Is the End " by The Smashing Pumpkins , on the Goo Goo Dolls ' contribution , " Lazy Eye " and with R.E.M. 's song " Revolution " . R&B singer R. Kelly also wrote " Gotham City " for the soundtrack , which became the other song featured in the end credits , as well as one of the singles , reaching the top 10 in the United States and in the UK . Eric Benét and Meshell Ndegeocello also contributed R&B songs . Also included was the top 5 second single , " Look into My Eyes " by the hip hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony . Other songs featured included electronic dance elements , including those by Moloko and Arkarna . The soundtrack was released on May 27 , 1997 , a month before the film . " The End Is the Beginning Is the End " by The Smashing Pumpkins , won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards
40th Annual Grammy Awards
40th Annual Grammy Awards
Batman & Robin (film)