Songs for Superman MoS

[Justice Bringer]

Superhero films could benefit from good mainsteam songs attached to them.

Spider-Man I had "Hero" and that song was a huge hit, along with "Vindicated" for Spider-man 2

Daredevil had "Wake Me Up Inside" and that song became a bigger hit than the film.

But Superman didnt go the mainsteam route with its soundtrack, the only semi-known track was this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPE-zyhpIhE


I'm hoping for a more uplifting track for the sequel along the lines of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW037dLPT2c


What genres of music do you want to see attached to Superman MoS? Examples are welcome.

[Excel]

just timberlake "im a man (of steel)"

[Ender Durden]

Justin Timberlake - "Sexy Back"

[\S/JcDc\S/]

I don't think the score was a problem. Eh

I would like to see a few more variations of Williams theme worked in that offer an obvious take on it.

[Excel]

sr had a great score. ottman is a must :up:

the rescue was a good song....but id like this song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rane3UUhgUE

[ariellem]

a takeoff of Billy Joel's "Piano Man":

"Sing us a song of the Superman
Sing us a song tonight
For we're all in the mood for a super-fight
And Lois and Clark every night..."

J/K.

[Eros]

Knowing singar, probably some romance songs, Like Aladdins a "whole new world".

[manofsteel4life]

lol...its like you guys play Singer on a regular basis....damn you make him sound like such a loser

[ariellem]

Okay, here's a different way to go (BR drooling-thread fans, get ready to laugh!):

Lois is in a mood. Jimmy and Clark go out with her after work - some local, fun joint - and try to talk with her and cheer her up. She has a few drinks, then grabs Clark's hand and pulls him onto the dance floor. He protests all the way, then tries to go along with it by dancing - but not as wildly as she's doing.

The song playing at the time?
Sir Mix-a-Lot - "I like big butts..."

Yes, Lois should sing along. And stare at Clark. And make him wonder how to respond. Yes, he should dance, and not too horribly (forget Reeve's DP here - think Reeve's Clark dancing with Lana at their reunion). Make her wonder.

[Justice Bringer]

You've successfully ruined this thread. Congrats

[Kabuki_Jo]

Okay, here's a different way to go (BR drooling-thread fans, get ready to laugh!):

Lois is in a mood. Jimmy and Clark go out with her after work - some local, fun joint - and try to talk with her and cheer her up. She has a few drinks, then grabs Clark's hand and pulls him onto the dance floor. He protests all the way, then tries to go along with it by dancing - but not as wildly as she's doing.

The song playing at the time?
Sir Mix-a-Lot - "I like big butts..."

Yes, Lois should sing along. And stare at Clark. And make him wonder how to respond. Yes, he should dance, and not too horribly (forget Reeve's DP here - think Reeve's Clark dancing with Lana at their reunion). Make her wonder.

LOL.:)

[Smegger56]

No songs, just keep it all 'scores'. I'm sick of all the Marvel films using 'Rock, Pop' etc music. They just whore them selves out to anyone, without regards to if the song and the artist are right for the film.

Hero is the exception to the rule IMO.

Look at Batman Begins. Did that need a BIG singer or band to dot eh soundtrack. Nope. Nor does superman. Singer didn't use them for his X-Men films, he wont use them for his superman sequel.

If he did, just make sure that the song is relevant to the film, and that the artist provides the right vocal sound to it.

[Fried Gold]

Superhero films could benefit from good mainsteam songs attached to them.

Spider-Man I had "Hero" and that song was a huge hit, along with "Vindicated" for Spider-man 2

Daredevil had "Wake Me Up Inside" and that song became a bigger hit than the film.Those songs were crap, though, and in the case Daredevil, actually hurt the film.

Nothing dates a film quicker than a mainstream soundtrack.

[Showtime]

I think that characters such as Superman and Batman should only feature scores to give them a timeless and epic feel.

[C. Lee]

I think that characters such as Superman and Batman should only feature scores to give them a timeless and epic feel.

My thoughts too. While the occasional song can be used to good effect in a movie (whether it be comic based or not) most of the time it is a distraction that pulls you out of the movie into the worldof pop culture oversaturation.

[afan]

"Can You Read My Mind" is a song.

[C. Lee]

"Can You Read My Mind" is a song.

And Margot's rendition in the movie is one of it's low points in my opinion. The song itself (I forget who actually released it as a single) is decent enough....but Lois singing it in her head in the movie almost ruins a beautiful scene.

[afan]

And Margot's rendition in the movie is one of it's low points in my opinion. The song itself (I forget who actually released it as a single) is decent enough....but Lois singing it in her head in the movie almost ruins a beautiful scene.


Yup.

The song was recorded by Maureen McGovern, it's much better than the Kidder reading.

[Showtime]

My thoughts too. While the occasional song can be used to good effect in a movie (whether it be comic based or not) most of the time it is a distraction that pulls you out of the movie into the worldof pop culture oversaturation.

I think it works fine for CB movies such as Daredevil or Blade, but even Spiderman should have classical music. Most epics outside the realm of CB movies are also better suited with a score, I agree.

[Showtime]

And Margot's rendition in the movie is one of it's low points in my opinion. The song itself (I forget who actually released it as a single) is decent enough....but Lois singing it in her head in the movie almost ruins a beautiful scene.

That was such a great sequence in STM, and it was ruined by that poem/song. Superman Returns got that part right.

[Immortalfire]

Daredevil had "Wake Me Up Inside" and that song became a bigger hit than the film.


Note; the actual name of that song is "Bring Me To Life" :ninja:

[Showtime]

I liked Daredevil?

[Kevin Roegele]

"Can You Read My Mind" is a song.

It's not, it's torture.

[Motown Marvel]

no no no no no songs!

[super-t]

ok transformers was epic as **** and it had music in it so why cant superman, as long as its played in the right moments it shouldnt be a problem.

[super-t]

even though i dont listen to this kind of music but U2's "Its A Beautiful Day" could work

[dude love]

Coconut by Harry Nilsson.

[Agent 194]

I think that characters such as Superman and Batman should only feature scores to give them a timeless and epic feel.

I agree. I applauded Singer's decision to do that. Or rather not do that. In retrospect a song may have given the show some life. I still hope he doesn't go that route.

Now here's something that may raise the ire of people.....although I'm a big fan of Ottman's stuff for the X-Men movies I didn't particularly like his Superman stuff. I don't want the movies to go the Donner direction. I think that was a mistake...but I'd love to see John Williams do the next one. I don't think there's anyone in his league today. He adds such a depth to a movie.

[Agent 194]

Coconut by Harry Nilsson.

Space Man by Harry Nilsson.

[ariellem]

"Earth Girls Are Easy" by Julie Brown.

[mego joe]

Superhero films could benefit from good mainsteam songs attached to them.

Spider-Man I had "Hero" and that song was a huge hit, along with "Vindicated" for Spider-man 2

Daredevil had "Wake Me Up Inside" and that song became a bigger hit than the film.

But Superman didnt go the mainsteam route with its soundtrack, the only semi-known track was this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPE-zyhpIhE


I'm hoping for a more uplifting track for the sequel along the lines of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW037dLPT2c


What genres of music do you want to see attached to Superman MoS? Examples are welcome.

None. It usually is annoying to me, even though I liked the two Evanesence songs in Daredevil and always imagine the movie when I hear them.

[Agent 194]

Yes. I believe it's distracting too. I was just kidding about the late great Mr. Nilsson.

[TheBat812]

ok transformers was epic as **** and it had music in it so why cant superman, as long as its played in the right moments it shouldnt be a problem.
Please, Transformers was forgettable entertainment. And a very ****** movie.

[TheComicbookKid]

John Ottman for the actual movie.

Just play a Nickelback or The Fray song for the radio and MTV. Everything those guys touch is a #1 song.??

Trailer music:Whatever this guy used in this video.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLO8JiZNRSM

[Karem-Knight]

Don't stop beleving-Journey, Admit it.

[ariellem]

"American Pie" would have worked well for SR.

In SRII:MOS, I'm hoping for a drunk-Superman-reminiscent scene, with Supes not in his right mind (K exposure, magic, jealous rage triggered by mind-altering substance + Richard, something). He sees Lois and lurches toward her with angry eyes and "In-a-gadda-da-vita" playing :-> He grabs her and flies off with her: up, up, up, and then far away. The song is plenty long to cover it.

I doubt they'd consider either :-<

Only slightly more likely: "Blowin' in the Wind" as Supes surveys the Earth, listening to what's going on, and trying to decide who needs his help the most.

For staying power I do agree with the folks who said a wordless score (with no spoken travesties) would be much more moving and would be timeless. Since I don't know the names of many classical or jazz or other wordless pieces, I'm suggesting these fun, easily identifiable songs.

Caveat: "Moonlight Sonata". That would go well with Supes courting/looking for Lois under a dark, moonlit sky, over the water like in SR.

[Mr. Socko]

They should deplete a score and just play the Fray as the theme song.