The Official Superman Score & Soundtrack Thread

[Excel]

The guy who did Transformers should do superman.

 

[Webhead2006]

i wish i had better knowledge of composers.

 

[Catman]

The guy who did Transformers should do superman.

Or...Michael Giacchino.

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[Brian2887]

Michael Giacchino would be fantastic.

 

[flickchick85]

My top pick would be James Newton Howard, but just to throw another, lesser known name into the mix: if they still want something "hummable" and Williams-esque without getting Williams himself, then they could go with Ed Shearmur. His Sky Captain score was obviously an intentional Williams Superman homage (to the point of rip-off, really), but it was still a beautiful score. And since I only saw the movie once when it first came out but still find myself randomly humming the theme every now and then, I'd say it was fairly memorable:



I could get behind Giacchino, too, even if I was a little disappointed with his Star Trek score.

 

[Sawyer]

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Evidence IMO that Giacchino should do this and Green Lantern as well.

 

[Dark Knight]

My top pick would be James Newton Howard, but just to throw another, lesser known name into the mix: if they still want something "hummable" and Williams-esque without getting Williams himself, then they could go with Ed Shearmur. His Sky Captain score was obviously an intentional Williams Superman homage (to the point of rip-off, really), but it was still a beautiful score. And since I only saw the movie once when it first came out but still find myself randomly humming the theme every now and then, I'd say it was fairly memorable:



I could get behind Giacchino, too, even if I was a little disappointed with his Star Trek score.

Giacchino would not be bad choice.

I have always like James Horners' work for these big pictures, especially after what he did in the LOTR's films.

 

[batman44]

I thought Howard Shore did the LOTR score

 

[blueboy2010]

I'd be happy with James Newton Howard. His scores for Shyamalan's films are excellent.
I'm still not sure of I want the Williams theme to be used again, as much as I love it.

 

[Webhead2006]

Yup its time to have something new for superman theme. But if they wanted to use the williams thing i wouldnt mind if it was a special track played during the closing credits. Like what they did with the new star trek, we started with a new theme, and then the classic theme was at the end of the movie. But i do want to have a new sound for superman.

 

[Dark Knight]

I thought Howard Shore did the LOTR score

My fault!

I have been getting confused between here and the GL board suggestions. James Horner maybe for the next Supes film or Giachinno?

I wouldn't mind Howard Shore. What he did in the Lord of the Rings films was EPIC and I think his style would be a good fit for Superman or the GL film(s).

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Simple question. Would you keep the traditional (Traditional in the sense of Superman in the movies) Superman opening march or would you go in a different direction like the difference between Batman '89 to Batman Begins?

 

[Bad Superman]

Just the opening march.

 

[Excel]

No, something brand new.

 

[matrix_ghost]

Just start with something new. As good and influential s the first supes movies is , how long will you cling onto something. It's time to move on and give other people a chance to make a ( worthy) theme.

 

[GreenKToo]

As much as it pains me to say, something new. I wouldnt mind a hint at it somewhere though.

 

[romeogbs19]

You know, this one is tough. I am definitely in support of the reboot/rebirth/or whatever we're calling it now, and I love the fact that Singer is allegedly off the project. I liked Routh and it's a shame he was wasted on Returns but given this is a reboot, I don't want Routh as Superman because this will only conjure up memories of that horrible movie. The same goes for Weiling -- neither of these two should be Superman in this flick.

Nolan, now Goyer -- these are absolutely awesome additions to the project and I'm much more confident now than I was when Singer was announced (though I admit at the time I thought Singer would do a far better job than he ultimately did -- yikes). Nolan initially had me worried but that he's a comic book junkie makes me feel much better (Singer admitted to never having read a Superman comic in his life -- scary).

As for the score -- I'm torn. I really do love that Williams theme and it's so iconic that I think NOT having it in some way would almost NOT make it a Superman film. I have to say I'd be okay if they kept it -- especially if they're not re-doing the origin (or even if it's re-done with flashbacks) ... I think most movie-goers are smart enough not to tie the reboot back to the Reeve films ... but if the WB/Nolan/Goyer/etc. feel keeping it would do more harm than good, then I defer to them.

I'm just very excited at the prospect of seeing another Supes film. After Returns, I feared I wouldn't get another one in my lifetime :-P

 

[Dark_Lord]

Either keep it or modernize it. The John Williams Superman theme is as iconic as Superman's shield, imo. Everyone knows it's Superman when they hear it. I see no reason why they shouldn't keep the main theme.

 

[GreenKToo]

I'm not gonna vote yet..I'm torn..I think we need a new score, but I want hints of the old one as well.

 

[Daybreak_st]

Either change it completely or simply have a nod to it at some point in the movie like they did with Star Trek. Keeping the score didn't save, Superman 3, 4 or Superman Returns, it's iconic but not irreplaceable. If they need to jettison then so be it.

 

[Armored Avenger]

If the film is a complete reboot then the score should be changed completely as well. I adore the William's Superman score (it's one of my favourite soundtracks) but I would rather have a completely new score for a rebooted franchise.

 

[batman44]

I voted for complete change, though I would be okay with a modernized version. I just believe we can have a score that just as good if not better then Williams. I do understand those who wan to keep it and feel it just "belongs" because I have those same feeling for James Bond, Indiana Jones, Halloween, Terminator, and Star Wars themes.

 

[Prison Mike]

the score needs to be changed since this new franchise has no connection to the previous one. Everything must be a blank slate!

 

[DarthDaveBanner]

I think this one will get a new score whether we like it or not.

 

[Crook]

Definitely change it. Williams contribution to the character was just as iconic as Elfman's to Batman's, but they still went in a new direction. And while it wasn't as memorable, it suited the new franchise very well.

So as long as the new score screams "Superman", we'll be fine. STAS and L&C did respectable themes while sounding nothing like the old-school march.