Superman - The Movie (Original Motion Picture Score)
John Williams
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Prologue and Main Title | John Williams | 5:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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2 |
The Planet Krypton | John Williams | 4:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
The Destruction Of Krypton | John Williams | 5:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
Trip To Earth | John Williams | 2:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Growing Up | John Williams | 2:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Jonathan's Death | John Williams | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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7 |
Leaving Home | John Williams | 4:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Fortress Of Solitude | John Williams | 8:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Helicopter Sequence | John Williams | 6:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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2 |
The Penthouse | John Williams | 1:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
The Flying Sequence | John Williams | 4:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Truck Convoy | John Williams | 1:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
To The Lair | John Williams | 2:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
March Of The Villains | John Williams | 3:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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7 |
Chasing Rockets | John Williams | 5:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
Pushing Boulders | John Williams | 2:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Flying To Lois | John Williams | 2:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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10 |
Turning Back The World | John Williams | 2:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Prison Yard and End Title | John Williams | 6:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Love Theme From Superman | John Williams | 5:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 20 Songs |
iTunes Review
In the span of a barely over a year composer John Williams forged the Hollywood film music equivalent of the Triple Crown via Star Wars, Close Encounters and this rich orchestral elegy for director Richard Donner's take on the comic world's Man of Steel. Williams' Oscar-nominated score bristles with a heroism that's the equal of his work for George Lucas' space operas, yet finds considerable soul in the heart-stirring themes that evoke the grace of Superman's flight and bittersweet romance with Lois Lane. Williams' triumphant "Superman March" remains nothing less the musical heart of the entire franchise, an epochal symphonic touchstone that's so indelible it inspired a whole new generation of filmmakers to use it in reviving the superhero's legacy nearly three decades later.
Customer Reviews
Not the Motion Picture
This is the "Original Motion Picture Score" for Superman, not the soundtrack of "Superman, The Motion Picture". The score is not conducted by John Williams nor performed by the London Symphony Orchestra... I feel taken for $15. Track 8, The Fortress of Solitude is not as stirring as the original, the horns do not blare and ring out with the same intensity as the original. It is at best an uninspired performance. This is yet another example of where i-tunes failes, it looks like it is the original, they do not have the rights to sell the original soundtrack in its entirity, so they sell a second-rate knock-off. Do not buy this...
Not what I wish it was, but still butt-kicking
This performance is not the one that made it to the big screen and, thus, not as good as I wish it would be. For example, in the movie, the Main Title builds and holds you over the edge as the giant "S" for Superman flies before the screen, playing for what I believe to be 4 measures before the theme breaks. TOTALLY AWESOME! It sends chills down your spine! Sadly, in this version, someone made the miserably poor, unenlightened decision to cut that explosion's build down to TWO measures... as if this were a radio edit(?). (I hate idiocy, and it is EVERYWHERE.) You can feel the let down when you compare the two. However, this performance still easily beats the performances that made it into the Superman sequels. It's enthusiastically performed and, I feel, worth downloading. But, darn it, I really wish we had exactly what got into the movie!
Great New Recording
I have been listening to the original recording, and this newer recording is really a nice addition to any John Williams collection.
Biography
Born: February 8, 1932 in Flushing, NY
Genre: Soundtrack
Years Active: '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
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- $15.99
- Genres: Soundtrack, Music, Original Score
- Released: Oct 20, 1998
- ℗ 1998 Varèse Sarabande
