Superman Returns - Updating a Theme
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Album:Classic Film Themes
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Track:Superman - Main Title
like millions of americans over the fourth of july holiday, i took in a good old summertime blockbuster popcorn flick, superman returns. i enjoyed it quite a bit -- i thought it had a lot of heart, was well-directed, the casting was great, the effects were superb, etc. etc. even if you haven't seen it, you probably are aware that the director (bryan singer) chose to use the classic john williams superman theme music. composer john ottmann incorporated several of williams' superman melodies into the score, and a new superman main theme was re-recorded from scratch. i found a pretty neat promo snippet on the recording of the new theme.it really makes you realize how important music is to film. during the film, when the music kicks in, you almost get goosebumps. it's a strange thing when iconic music with history and baggage is applied to a new (albeit related) project decades later. i thought about how certain scenes wouldn't have been nearly as exciting or breathtaking if you covered your ears, or if another melody were playing. strange, that.
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