The Official Superman Score & Soundtrack Thread - Part 1

[Superfreak]

ok it ends with Alan Silvestri

Captain America score
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oDrB7agzhM&feature=player_embedded

I wasn't at all impressed by that. Quite generic IMO

There were a couple of themes from the new harry potter that I really enjoyed via Alexander Desplat. Especially the sad opening theme, would work well for the last moments of Krypton

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I would like to see John Ottman get a shot at creating an original Soundtrack for MOS. I listened to the Astroboy soundtrack a while ago, and couldn't help thinking to myself: this is what he should have done for SR if that film hadn't been turned into a seudo/quasi-sequel.

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[Slowtime]

I really think Cap will be a bust. Hope I'm wrong. Just get a weird feeling from the media I've seen so far. I would not mind Michael Giacchino at all btw.

 

[Elevator Man]

I wasn't at all impressed by that. Quite generic IMO

There were a couple of themes from the new harry potter that I really enjoyed via Alexander Desplat. Especially the sad opening theme, would work well for the last moments of Krypton

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I would like to see John Ottman get a shot at creating an original Soundtrack for MOS. I listened to the Astroboy soundtrack a while ago, and couldn't help thinking to myself: this is what he should have done for SR if that film hadn't been turned into a seudo/quasi-sequel.

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Now that the CA:TFA score has been released. I'm hearing people (those who've purchased the album) saying it's "dull" and "nothing special". But that's mainly at the Film Score Monthly forums. I still haven't heard any samples or actual cues from the album. I want to wait to see how it plays in the context of the film before I decide to purchase the album or not. But I really hope Silvestri's score is better than his GIJOE score and most of his scores in the past seven years for that matter.

I have no problem with Ottman coming back for MOS what-so-ever. His SR score is very underrated. I really like the new material he wrote like Supe's emotional theme and Lex's new, more sinister and darker theme, for example. With that said TPTB won't hire him. Especially with Nolan and Snyder's very sour taste in music for their films. Really doubtful.

Oh and watch people start complaining about Ottman. And say silly things like "Ottman can't come back b/c MOS is a reboot and therefore not connected to SR" , " He'll be tempted to use the Williams theme(s) and won't create a new theme(s)", Blah! Blah! Blah!
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[Superfreak]

Now that the CA:TFA score has been released. I'm hearing people (those who've purchased the album) saying it's "dull" and "nothing special". But that's mainly at the Film Score Monthly forums. I still haven't heard any samples or actual cues from the album. I want to wait to see how it plays in the context of the film before I decide to purchase the album or not. But I really hope Silvestri's score is better than his GIJOE score and most of his scores in the past seven years for that matter.

I have no problem with Ottman coming back for MOS what-so-ever. His SR score is very underrated. I really like the new material he wrote like Supe's emotional theme and Lex's new, more sinister and darker theme, for example. With that said TPTB won't hire him. Especially with Nolan and Snyder's very sour taste in music for their films. Really doubtful.

Oh and watch people start complaining about Ottman. And say silly things like "Ottman can't come back b/c MOS is a reboot and therefore not connected to SR" , " He'll be tempted to use the Williams theme(s) and won't create a new theme(s)", Blah! Blah! Blah!
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I have a feeling that will happen too. But I hope they atleast listen to the Astroboy track I posted, because when I listen to that track, I can't help but think 'SUPERMAN'.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

The person who scored SR isn't going to score this new movie. I have no idea why he is even being brought up. Plus I think that he's bland and don't care for most of his work.

 

[Superfreak]

The person who scored SR isn't going to score this new movie. I have no idea why he is even being brough up. Plus I think that he's bland and don't care for most of his work.

because his 'bland' style is far better than any of the Captain America score samples I have heard, which is kind of what I was replying to. As for context: irrelevant. The music should be able to stand on its own.

 

[Elevator Man]

Oh and watch people start complaining about Ottman. And say silly things like "Ottman can't come back b/c MOS is a reboot and therefore not connected to SR" , " He'll be tempted to use the Williams theme(s) and won't create a new theme(s)", Blah! Blah! Blah!
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The person who scored SR isn't going to score this new movie. I have no idea why he is even being brough up. Plus I think that he's bland and don't care for most of his work.

That's 1. We know that Ottman doesn't have a chance of scoring MOS. I was saying I don't have a problem with Ottman coming back if given the (doubtful) oppotunity. Oh and the way you feel about Ottman's scores pretty much sums up how I feel about the scores to Nolan's and especially Snyder's films. SR score alone takes a dump on the BB, TDK, and Watchmen scores. It'll most likely be better TDKR score as well. If they go with Bates or some MV/RC cronie for MOS. Then the SR score will be better than the MOS's score too.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

because his 'bland' style is far better than any of the Captain America score samples I have heard, which is kind of what I was replying to. As for context: irrelevant. The music should be able to stand on its own.

I haven't heard Cap's music in order to judge it. Insult away because I honestly don't care.

Still think that Ottman's music is bland as all get out. Good riddens to him from the Superman franchise I say.

 

[db85usa]

If Daft Punk can score Tron: Legacy then my dream team for Man of Steel would be Nick Phoenix and Thomas J. Bergersen, i.e.Two Steps From Hell

For those who know who they are I'm sure you've heard plenty of their songs featured in trailers, tv spots, etc. But they CAN compose actual film music. It would be amazing to get Two Steps to score MoS but it won't happen

Here's a Superman like theme [YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX_iQqwYsuM[/YT]

 

[Superfreak]

just on the subject of soundtracks... I myself have found every Marvel Soundtrack to be less than stellar. But I have really enjoyed every Batman or Superman score that has been released, mostly because they are able to stand on their own without needing a moving picture to make the music feel and sound right. I honestly can't think of one Marvel score which will ever match up to the Superman scores, B89 scores, BB-TDK scores or even SR.

 

[DIRECTOR]

I really hope we get something similar to the Captain America ost (even though it sounds too similar to John Williams music). the music has to be exhilarating and exciting.

I really hope they get Michael Gianchhino, he is brilliant!!!!

 

[thatsabadoutfit]

Giachinno may do it because he has a lot of reverence for John Williams and his music is similar. That and his schedule works well with Man of Steel now. I still think a Hans Zimmer/James Newton Howard would work well with this movie. I think Howard could provide the emotional Krypton/Lois Lane lovestory aspect of the movie. Plus, from what we've been hearing, some of the movie takes place in Africa. Howard's Blood Diamond soundtrack is amazing. Then Zimmer could provide the epic/Superman theme action sequences.

 

[Elevator Man]

Giachinno may do it because he has a lot of reverence for John Williams and his music is similar. That and his schedule works well with Man of Steel now. I still think a Hans Zimmer/James Newton Howard would work well with this movie. I think Howard could provide the emotional Krypton/Lois Lane lovestory aspect of the movie. Plus, from what we've been hearing, some of the movie takes place in Africa. Howard's Blood Diamond soundtrack is amazing. Then Zimmer could provide the epic/Superman theme action sequences.

I don't know why some people feel the need to mention Zimmer to compose music for every comic book movie that gets made. It's bad enough that every studio wants film composers (veteran and up and coming) to emulate his sound, which is already emulated by an army of MV/RC composers, for almost every action/adventure/sci-fi/fantasy/comic book movie. The man has done enough damage with his recent Batman scores. Plus Zimmer has stated that he wasn't interested in MOS. Besides he'll be too busy performing another noisefest for TDKR and won't be able butcher MOS's music. Hopefully.

And don't get me started on JNH's uninspiring and generic MV/RC-esque GL score. The movie was already getting slammed by fans and critics and he didnt help it with his dull music. His GL score didn't enhance or added anything that the film was missing or needed. It was pretty much background noise to my ears. And I wasn't even paying attenton to the music as I was watching the film. This so called "bad movie" got my attention more than JNH's score. Ever since he worked with Zimmer on BB Ive felt that his writing has been lacking a lot lately with few exceptions.

 

[thatsabadoutfit]

I don't know why some people feel the need to mention Zimmer to compose music for every comic book movie that gets made.

Because he's an extremely talented individual who can compose scores that sound totally different than his last scores. Go listen to Last Samurai, then listen to Inception, then listen to The Dark Knight, then listen to Gladiator or Black Hawk Down. All different sounds.

The man has done enough damage with his recent Batman scores.

Drugs are bad.

Plus Zimmer has stated that he wasn't interested in MOS.

False. He denied reports he was already attached to the project and said John Williams score would be hard to top. I'm pretty sure any composer you ask will say the same thing. Far from a statement of dis-interest.

Besides he'll be too busy performing another noisefest for TDKR and won't be able butcher MOS's music.

Yawn.

 

[Elevator Man]

Because he's an extremely talented individual who can compose scores that sound totally different than his last scores. Go listen to Last Samurai, then listen to Inception, then listen to The Dark Knight, then listen to Gladiator or Black Hawk Down. All different sounds.

I have plenty of his scores to know he's versatile. It's not about him being capable of scoring MOS. With Snyder and Nolan involved they would most likely get the worse out of Zimmer. If Zimmer takes the assignment that is. Zimmer's Batman scores has proven that to me. When it comes to his action scores they're interrchangeable with most of his other action scores. As well as being interchangeble to action scores written by most of his MV/RC composers. Just like his Batman scores sounding like your typical run of the mill action score instead of anything like Batman imo. MOS will be no different if he scores it. I want a Superman score to sound like something that apppropriate for Superman and not sound like some other action score that we've heard in a lot of other action movies.

Drugs are bad.

So you think I'm on drugs b/c I disagree with you about Zimmer's Batman scores being good scores. So I guess everyone who disagrees with you on anything must be on drugs then.

False. He denied reports he was already attached to the project and said John Williams score would be hard to top. I'm pretty sure any composer you ask will say the same thing. Far from a statement of dis-interest.

Well clearly he has a disinterest b/c he thinks trying to out do Williams is like trying to top Beethoven's 9th or something to that extent. He claimed. But basically I mean he thinks it's impossible to write something as good or better than what Williams wrote for STM. Therefore clearly he has no interest. Face it. You're just upset b/c your hero has no interest in scoring MOS. At least you got TDKR score to look forward to.

Yawn.

Get some shuteye. You shouldn't type when you're sleepy. The point I'm trying to make is Zimmer ain't the only composer in Hollywood who's capable of scoring MOS. Eventhough I partially agree that he's capable especially with Snyder and Nolan involved. Just because you think Zimmer can do no wrong doesn't mean he should score every movie or a comic book movie for that matter. It's bad enough that TPTB are using his sound in everything from IM , Nolan's Batman films, the recent X-men films, GL, Pirates, Transformers, TIH, so on snd so forth. i really don't want MOS to sound like something that came from Transformers or any other Michael Bay film. I would like MOS to have it's unique sound. A sound that fits Superman and not something that's interchangeble with the MV/RC scores and it's copycats.

 

[super-t]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vQUNPZpZk0

This to me has new Superman all over it.

 

[7heBoss]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vQUNPZpZk0

This to me has new Superman all over it.

I liked it, the only part i dont think would work for superman is the quick strumming on top of it.

 

[super-t]

yeah i see that...i just think it would perfect for the africa scenes...if we get those.

 

[blueboy2010]

Firstly, I liked a lot of what Ottman did with SR. There are some beautiful moments in there. Look at the sequence when Superman flies out of the plane and into the Sun.
Secondly, just wanna give a shout out to Craig Armstrong. I think he did a great score for The Incredible Hulk, which was of a higher standard than the film itself. Go and listen to some of it. There are some great cues and the main theme he did is pretty cool.
Hope we don't get some dull hack who knocks something out 3 weeks before release. They've got 2 years to work on this movie so no excuses!

 

[IamtheBatman]

Hans Zimmer and James Netwon Howard simple as that!

 

[thatsabadoutfit]

According to imdb, Tyler Bates is listed as the composer. Not sure if this is just an assumption based on his past work with Snyder, but he's listed as the composer.

 

[X Knight]

whoever the composer is, he/she is certainly going to have a tough task to overcome the classic Williams theme. that theme is just so iconic and synonymous with Superman.

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

The John williams theme transcends more than just the movies. Its just superman simple as that. Used on cartoons smallville and beyond. There is a reason for this. Its perfect.

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

Hans zimmer said it himself."why try to improve on perfection".

 

[hulk24]

I love this as zods theme:
http://www.youtube.com/user/97bmhn#p/u/47/4wTVLkJEJ9w