Hans Zimmer Scoring The Man of Steel - Part 3

[Brother Jack]

I liked some of the quieter moments of the score but for the most part it was overbearing, loud for its own sake, and not developed enough. I still don't think Zimmer was right for Superman. Moreso for this iteration of Superman than any other but not ideal. Though I can't think of who I'd consider ideal beyond a few personal favorites

 

[Stephen K. Hone]

No offense but . I know it's your opinion but still.



Maybe it will be ingrained into pop culture for the Zimmer fans and MOS fans but for everybody else? I HIGHLY doubt that. Except for the "noise" that was substituting for a music score in MOS. The score was rather forgettable in the film for the most part. It didn't have the same impact in the film (or pop culture for that matter) as Williams' Superman march & score had in it's own film back in the day. I think the reason some remember the MOS "theme" is b/c they listen to the soundtrack (and watched the 3rd trailer) hundreds of times. No offense to fans of this score, but I doubt it'll be ingrained in pop culture period. Especially not in the same way Williams' was and still is.

Wow! So shocked that you disagree

 

[Stephen K. Hone]

You'd rather I'd responded with something that'll make me sick to my stomach i.e. "I agree Zimmer's MOS score is the greatest score ever written and makes Williams' Superman score (and any other superhero score before MOS) sound like rubbish in comparison. Screw Morricone, Williams, Goldsmith, Horner, Shore, Elfman, Giacchino, JNH, etc. Zimmer is the greatest composer of all time. Every composer living and dead are just s flick of dandruff talentwise to Zimmer. The MOS score confirms this."

I found it funny that he thinks Zimmer's MOS theme is the best since Elfman's Batman 89 theme, b/c there's been some memorable superhero themes over the years since B89 imo. That'll be more memorable than the MOS theme over time. For example, both Walker's and Goldenthal's Batman themes, Walker's Superman theme, Goldsmith's theme for The Shadow, both Ottman's and Powell's X-men themes, both Elfman's and Horner's Spidey themes, Beltrami's Hellboy theme, Giacchino's theme for The Incredibles, Silvestri's Judge Dredd and Captain America theme, Doyle's Thor theme. All of those crap on Zimmer MOS theme, imo. So if he, you, and many others believe that the MOS theme is the greatest superhero theme ever written...

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All of the themes you listed are what you think is better, "in your opinion" and that is fine. Just to pick one that you listed though: Doyle's Thor which is great btw, but imo it really doesn't have a defined theme, unless you consider Sons of Odin or Thor kills the Destroyer as the main theme, but whatever it's a great soundtrack. WAYGTDWYANSTW is clearly the Superman theme on Zimmer's soundtrack and as such I stand by my opinion that it is better than all of them bar Batman 89. Once again laugh all you want, but your opinion doesn't bother me at all, you are entitled to it, but don't pretend to be objective when it comes to HZ because most of us around here know that you are not.

Incidentally if I thought Zimmer had choked on this, I'd have said so. I wasn't sure anyone, let alone Zimmer, could come up with something worthy of Superman after 35 years of JW's theme, but in my estimation he did. I love it and that is all that really matters.

 

[KalMart]

I liked some of the quieter moments of the score but for the most part it was overbearing, loud for its own sake, and not developed enough. I still don't think Zimmer was right for Superman. Moreso for this iteration of Superman than any other but not ideal. Though I can't think of who I'd consider ideal beyond a few personal favorites

I think the guy who did Trasformers would've done quite well with Superman.

 

[Project862006]

joablonsky is connected with zimmer tho get the master not the student!!

 

[AnneFan]

I agree with Elevator Man’s general assessment. It’s likely the WAYGTDWYANSTW? cue won’t be iconic or ingrained into society. I realise the lightning in a bottle rarity of such things. Though that doesn’t change my opinion. Even if it becomes a niche I still think it’s a great Super-sound, and it is my favourite. Clark’s tender piano opening. Building optimism before he launches off into greatness. For example, I realise Elfman’s Batman theme is the well-known one. And I’m cool with that, though Zimmer’s soundtrack is still my favourite go to.

 

[KalMart]

joablonsky is connected with zimmer tho get the master not the student!!

The 'master' kinda' performed like a rookie on this one. Besides, I like Jablosnky's TF score better than a lot of Zimmer's stuff.

 

[Project862006]

The 'master' kinda' performed like a rookie on this one. Besides, I like Jablosnky's TF score better than a lot of Zimmer's stuff.

a rookie

this score was beautiful it had softer emotion songs like such tracks as

This is Clark Kent
Krypton's Last
Look At The Stars
Earth

very aggressive pounding tracks like

Terraforming
Launch
Oil Rig
This Is Madness

but also beautiful inspiring themes like

WAYGTDWYANSTW
Flight
If You Love These People
Arcade

it imo is one of his most well rounded scores in a long time a varied range of emotions felt through this score - sadness,hope,anger,etc.

ah well

 

[BatLobster]

You'd rather I'd responded with something that'll make me sick to my stomach i.e. "I agree Zimmer's MOS score is the greatest score ever written and makes Williams' Superman score (and any other superhero score before MOS) sound like rubbish in comparison. Screw Morricone, Williams, Goldsmith, Horner, Shore, Elfman, Giacchino, JNH, etc. Zimmer is the greatest composer of all time. Every composer living and dead are just s flick of dandruff talentwise to Zimmer. The MOS score confirms this."

I found it funny that he thinks Zimmer's MOS theme is the best since Elfman's Batman 89 theme, b/c there's been some memorable superhero themes over the years since B89 imo. That'll be more memorable than the MOS theme over time. For example, both Walker's and Goldenthal's Batman themes, Walker's Superman theme, Goldsmith's theme for The Shadow, both Ottman's and Powell's X-men themes, both Elfman's and Horner's Spidey themes, Beltrami's Hellboy theme, Giacchino's theme for The Incredibles, Silvestri's Judge Dredd and Captain America theme, Doyle's Thor theme. All of those crap on Zimmer MOS theme, imo. So if he, you, and many others believe that the MOS theme is the greatest superhero theme ever written...

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First of all, I never even said I thought Zimmer's MOS theme was the greatest, I was just sticking up for the guy because I've seen how you treat people on here time and time again. Second of all, you could have just said "I disagree, I think all of these are better" and then list all of those, as you just did. There was absolutely no need for you to be all when he clearly said it was HIS opinion. And you can't act like that while saying you respect someone's opinion. That's like shaking someone's hand before spitting in their face. The former becomes null and void.

You act like Zimmer fans are the hostile ones, but you're the one who enters conversations with a hostile attitude...every time.

 

[AnneFan]

it imo is one of his most well rounded scores in a long time a varied range of emotions felt through this score - sadness,hope,anger,etc.

ah well

You're not alone. I love the score, and as an album listening experience.

The "welcome to the planet" line, the main theme playing - with MAN OF STEEL appearing was a great moment.

 

[sef]

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[KalMart]

a rookie

this score was beautiful it had softer emotion songs like such tracks as

This is Clark Kent
Krypton's Last
Look At The Stars
Earth

very aggressive pounding tracks like

Terraforming
Launch
Oil Rig
This Is Madness

but also beautiful inspiring themes like

WAYGTDWYANSTW
Flight
If You Love These People
Arcade

it imo is one of his most well rounded scores in a long time a varied range of emotions felt through this score - sadness,hope,anger,etc.

ah well

The score was serviceable, but curiously tentative (and perhaps the mix didn't help), and not very notable or memorable. If not 'rookie', then imo someone who should be seriously considering retirement...metaphorically speaking.

 

[Dragon_316ca]

BTS: Percussion

 

[br0adband]

BTS: Percussion

That was pretty awesome, but as usual, not long enough.

For sheer drums on the OST I still love "This Is Madness!" which is quite noticeable in that video, I've listened to that track several dozen times over the past week or so and I know that one quite well indeed.

But "Arcade" is still my fave track so far above and beyond all the rest.

Awesome stuff, regardless. I sure hope they do a lot more BTS stuff for the DVD/Blu-ray release.

 

[X-Nemesis]

I like many would have LOVED to hear the piece "Storm" from Elizabeth the Golden Age used in this movie...Wow what a piece of music and so perfect for Supes. That 3rd trailers was EPIC to say the least.

 

[Lencho01]

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EDIT: Nevermind. Already posted.

 

[AnneFan]

Zimmer of Steel wearing a SuperHans shirt.

 

[Project862006]

The score was serviceable, but curiously tentative (and perhaps the mix didn't help), and not very notable or memorable. If not 'rookie', then imo someone who should be seriously considering retirement...metaphorically speaking.

yeah how about no sorry just agree to disagree this is hans best work in a long time better than tdkt by miles and on par with inception

 

[ironman_rick]

This has to win the Oscar for best background score,

 

[A Necessary Evil]

Zimmer of Steel wearing a SuperHans shirt.

 

[Dragon_316ca]

BTS: Violin

http://collider.com/man-of-steel-hans-zimmer-featurette/

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

I loved the score for the film it couldn't have been better imo, one of my favorite comic book film related scores of all time.

 

[Elevator Man]

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So according to Zimmer his MOS score represents and "celebrates" "the midwest of hardworking people", "the people that never get mentioned" "good folk", "honest folk". Wow it's no wonder his score overall wasa major misfire. Not only it failed to represent Supes in general, imo, but it failed even more miserably if he believes his score's suppose to celebrate "hardworking", "honest", and "good folk". I did not get that vibe at all from the "noisefest" I heard in the film. The 12 drummers idea was nothing but a wasted opportunity, imo. The precussion in MOS didn't sound anymore unique from Zimmer's previous scores that utilized percussion, imo. I hardly noticed it in the film.

As for the reporter believing Zimmer's score's already"iconic". Give me a break. I thought a score becomes "iconic" overtime. In what part of the score was it "iconic"?

 

[br0adband]

blah blah blah *snip*

You forgot to end that with:

"... at least in my opinion."

Have you listened to the soundtrack all by itself, outside of the film and inside a theater while watching it? Actually listened to it several times because just like the movie watching/listening to it just one time isn't going to cut it.

I'm curious...

 

[A Necessary Evil]

Oh, Elevator Man is just a troll Br0adband. Ignore him lol