John Williams conducts Superman

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  • @calvinfoo
    @calvinfoo Рік тому +47

    The one and only Superman's theme that nobody will get tired of listening

  • @sayenshin
    @sayenshin 8 років тому +311

    Look - up on the stage!
    It's a wand!
    It's a bow tie!
    It's JOHN WILLIAMS!

  • @nicholasmorales3721
    @nicholasmorales3721 10 років тому +279

    People over use the word "epic," but this is a legitimate case.

    • @jackschleich9475
      @jackschleich9475 Рік тому +1

      you almost made me laugh, but then I realized you are right

    • @jackschleich9475
      @jackschleich9475 Рік тому

      definitely agree

    • @jackschleich9475
      @jackschleich9475 Рік тому

      it's epic to the extreme when you are 3 or 4

    • @millthor
      @millthor Рік тому +1

      If it has John Williams, it’s always a legitimate case!

    • @jackschleich9475
      @jackschleich9475 11 місяців тому

      everyone who was young at that time would've automatically thought of it as epic... I was one of those.

  • @MrHarry5757
    @MrHarry5757 11 років тому +291

    Christopher Reeve will never die.

    • @Sarmadness
      @Sarmadness 11 років тому +27

      The one and only Superman! Best ever :)

    • @sarmadmehrnawaz9955
      @sarmadmehrnawaz9955 11 років тому

      JasonBorn89 yes, and your point being?

    • @greeno7296
      @greeno7296 7 років тому +1

      John O he wrote his message 4 years ago, he wasn’t dead at this time

    • @greeno7296
      @greeno7296 7 років тому

      John O oops😅

    • @RealFanOfSteel
      @RealFanOfSteel 6 років тому +1

      John O the memory of Christopher Reeve he meant. Legends like him and Kevin Conroy will never die. I know Conroy is still alive.

  • @mjSnap
    @mjSnap 10 років тому +322

    Superman's only true theme,

    • @michaelholycross8898
      @michaelholycross8898 4 роки тому +5

      More like the avengers theme song is the true theme

    • @mattjackson2172
      @mattjackson2172 4 роки тому +2

      @@michaelholycross8898 What about Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

    • @tishtashtishtash
      @tishtashtishtash 4 роки тому +8

      @@michaelholycross8898 (geez, that’s from Marvel, Superman is from DC. get your comic characters straight.)

    • @s-sentialbizness7283
      @s-sentialbizness7283 3 роки тому +2

      @@michaelholycross8898 LMAO! Yeah, sure it is.....

    • @florpfacejinglefribbins1984
      @florpfacejinglefribbins1984 3 роки тому +2

      The Shirley Walker one from the animated series is very good though

  • @shaunmedley8117
    @shaunmedley8117 26 днів тому +1

    I have NEVER liked that Zach Snider never used this. This is NOW and FOREVER should be and will be the ONLY Superman score I will call his. Thank you Mr.Gunn for making it for the new one

  • @ceddycedchin
    @ceddycedchin 8 років тому +213

    One of the best versions of this theme. Williams and the orchestra were absolutely on fire. Faster pacing, epic, urgent, powerful.

    • @BR-fz1dh
      @BR-fz1dh 6 років тому +19

      Yes this is the most perfect version of the Superman March performed I have heard a few other versions they are either too slow or much too fast.

    • @melissalsmith883
      @melissalsmith883 6 років тому +3

      Ced Chin best versions? You don’t think this is the same one recorded for the movie. It sounds so much like it.

    • @johnalang
      @johnalang 4 роки тому +5

      The music literally "sings" the title of the movie

    • @tishtashtishtash
      @tishtashtishtash 4 роки тому +9

      @@melissalsmith883 This appears to be one of the final times the actual score was performed. Later, a newer orchestration (in my opinion an inferior one) took over, over stressing trumpets and diminishing the persistent trombone glissandos that made the original orchestration so propulsive. There’s a reason this particular recording recalls the motion picture sound: it’s the original orchestration!

    • @mattrismatt
      @mattrismatt 3 роки тому

      @@tishtashtishtash I'm not sure what you mean by "newer orchestration". What evidence do you have that the _Superman: March_ was altered?

  • @sebastiannock942
    @sebastiannock942 5 років тому +142

    Tears instantly come to my eyes when this starts. So many childhood memories wrapped up in such a beautiful piece of music with a giant S on the front of it. Pure goodness right here

    • @PatRicNasty
      @PatRicNasty 3 роки тому +7

      The tears flow even more when I think of the scene where Chris says... "A friend."

    • @geraldstephens6612
      @geraldstephens6612 3 роки тому +5

      Same here; I remember being in the movie theater for the 1st showing( morning ) of Superman. When that theme was first played, everyone, man, woman & child was quiet; in total awe of that theme. Even for that morning showing, the theater was packed. When the movie ended, everybody was humming the Superman theme. Thank you, Mr Williams.

    • @johncross8834
      @johncross8834 2 роки тому +3

      Same happens to me and Iam seventy five

    • @idienigheuku5815
      @idienigheuku5815 2 роки тому +3

      💯 best theme tune ever

    • @davehill2931
      @davehill2931 2 роки тому +1

      I'm in tears now 😢

  • @spasebar
    @spasebar 4 роки тому +62

    If this theme doesnt works well with modern Superman movies, then the movies are the problem.

    • @omnipop4936
      @omnipop4936 2 роки тому +6

      Well said!

    • @rickmontgomery3037
      @rickmontgomery3037 2 роки тому +5

      Exactly :)

    • @Scripture-Man
      @Scripture-Man 7 місяців тому +2

      Keep this music away from modern movies. They vandalize Superman and tarnish the character by making him dark and sinister. This music is only for REAL Superman, not modern Supermen wannabes.

    • @fredv6237
      @fredv6237 27 днів тому

      I don't think an insignificant gnat of your level of averageness speaks for each and every Superman mytho out there. Don't gatekeep it, because you are not the author.

  • @siracheta
    @siracheta 5 років тому +62

    This was playing when Chris Reeve entered hevens gates. He lives forever in our hearts from the 80s kids to future generations.

    • @PatRicNasty
      @PatRicNasty 3 роки тому +2

      Your comment just made me cry a little. Chris is now truly flying with Angels in Heaven.

    • @captaingenius-o1c
      @captaingenius-o1c 2 роки тому +2

      except he considered himself an ATHIEST, so went to hell, since he didn't believe in Jesus...as is most of hollywood...not sure what John WIlliams believes, but BELIEVING determines your destiny, NOT making some silly superhero film..

    • @RM-en9gk
      @RM-en9gk 2 роки тому

      @@captaingenius-o1c who knows, i know the bible says none believers are not welcome to heaven, thats whats its written on the bible by men. Maybe god is so merciful and forgiving that he actually goes against what the bible says and forgave christopher reeves for not commiting hurtful ctimes and being a good person. Maybe god does forgive all those souls who were actually wonderful human beings, their only sin is to not believe and god understands "how can you believe on something you cant see"..it wont be fair for real good people to suffer in hell with souls who were actually evil in life. God will probably will introduce himself to Reeves and anwer all his questions related to god existance and forgives Reeved but will have to go thru a painful purification process first.

    • @stephen69honanie51
      @stephen69honanie51 Рік тому

      I miss Mr Reeves😥

    • @goranivancevic7456
      @goranivancevic7456 Рік тому

      @@captaingenius-o1csince you think fairytale books determine our fate, why don’t you believe in Lord of the rings or Silmarilion, they are much more interesting books than the bible. Or why don’t you just believe in the evidence and the truth and stop worrying where did Chris go after he died. And yes this silly movie about a superhero is much more important than your fairy book because it actually makes people happy.

  • @xismxist
    @xismxist 7 років тому +105

    This even surpasses the star wars theme.... and im a star wars fan ;)

    • @mrpowell4530
      @mrpowell4530 3 роки тому +1

      @Alex_Soto I think it does even though Jurassic Park is epic.

    • @MrJsfingers
      @MrJsfingers 3 роки тому +3

      Ohhhh it’s a close one. Depends on my mood. One things for sure, he has to be the greatest film composer; ever.

    • @count_bodies_like_sheep9296
      @count_bodies_like_sheep9296 3 роки тому

      I am inclined to agree.

    • @daviddelaney6757
      @daviddelaney6757 8 місяців тому

      Star wars is wonderful but superman, as we say in Yorkshire England, is a bit special.

  • @peppe600f
    @peppe600f 2 роки тому +29

    RIP Christopher Reeve, the one and only superman... lost but never forgotten.

    • @MikosVlog
      @MikosVlog 2 роки тому +3

      That’s true

    • @stefaneriksson3961
      @stefaneriksson3961 3 місяці тому +1

      I absolutely agree with you. God bless Christopher Reeve!❤

  • @developedcloth1652
    @developedcloth1652 9 років тому +150

    Lex Luthor hired 23 people to dislike this video

    • @terryrulestheworld2
      @terryrulestheworld2 8 років тому +2

      +Tomosaurus Gamer The crime of the century

    • @cbolanz1
      @cbolanz1 8 років тому +3

      make that 24 if you count doomsday.

    • @zacharylewis2802
      @zacharylewis2802 8 років тому +2

      Tomosaurus Gamer No, just the crew of Batman Vs. Superman.

    • @christianwelch4206
      @christianwelch4206 6 років тому

      You'd think a man as wealthy as Lex would hire a lot more than that.

    • @mingmings2000
      @mingmings2000 4 роки тому +1

      Let’s put Lex in jail again

  • @soojeepyo9398
    @soojeepyo9398 10 років тому +99

    Sigh.... This man never seizes to amaze me. Star Wars, Superman, Indiana Jones. And whenever I hear this, I can just see our dear Superman flying through the sky, watching over us... Thanks, John, for your beautiful music.

    • @TaylorTheDeveloper
      @TaylorTheDeveloper 7 років тому +3

      ceases* lol

    • @dtaylor4552
      @dtaylor4552 4 роки тому +2

      He also did the music of films based on classic novels and children's books including H.G. Wells The War Of The Worlds, Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park, J.K Rowling's Harry Potter, Herge's Tintin and Roald Dahl's The BFG.

    • @richerDiLefto
      @richerDiLefto 4 роки тому +2

      Don’t forget E.T.! One of his best scores.

    • @PatRicNasty
      @PatRicNasty 3 роки тому +3

      I think of Chris watching over us.

    • @stephen69honanie51
      @stephen69honanie51 Рік тому

      Superman watching over"us"

  • @XtrAMassivE
    @XtrAMassivE 3 роки тому +43

    It is just amazing how he was able to compose the music that perfectly encompasses the heroes, the story, the essence of it all. Truly a mastermind.

  • @wishmaster7438
    @wishmaster7438 10 років тому +78

    This music has that wonderful fantastic optimistic feeling that a man can fly and save the world.

  • @ChristianSchonbergerMusic
    @ChristianSchonbergerMusic 10 років тому +74

    Well I remember my late dad, a composer and conductor for a radio tv station sitting beside me in the cinema. I was 17 years old. After the first few bars he said: That music is already worth the price of admission. You bet.
    Yep: Johnny is unbelievable. How I wish he could live and work forever.....

  • @oscopin74
    @oscopin74 9 років тому +60

    john williams is like this.. you may not remember every detail of a movie his music is in.. but you sure as fuck remember the music.. this theme is a perfect example.

  • @GoldStandardGames
    @GoldStandardGames 8 років тому +85

    makes you wanna fly

  • @alialmuhanna4938
    @alialmuhanna4938 8 років тому +63

    Hans Zimmer … meet your superior at work.
    Hopeful music & really reflects Superman

    • @Droogie128
      @Droogie128 8 років тому +10

      John Doe Zimmer had the misfortune of having to follow Danny Elfman twice (Batman and Spider-Man), and John Williams.
      He failed. Mainly because the man doesn't know what a melody is.

    • @geraldstephens6612
      @geraldstephens6612 3 роки тому

      @@Droogie128 Liked how A Deel of Steel used both Zimmer's Man of Steel's theme with John Williams Superman's theme in their video.

  • @justinbig10
    @justinbig10 10 років тому +46

    How can listening to this NOT make you want to tear your shirt open, have a big ol S on your chest, and say up, up and away?!?!?! There will NEVER be better superhero theme or a better superhero better than Superman, EVER!

    • @Velocirampers
      @Velocirampers 10 років тому +1

      cough* batman cough*

    • @ceciliorubens
      @ceciliorubens 10 років тому +2

      David Rampersad Almost good as Superman. Almost.

    • @Velocirampers
      @Velocirampers 10 років тому +1

      It's just a matter of preference. I prefer flawed/grounded protagonists. Doesn't mean my opinion is correct and yours is wrong.

    • @justinbig10
      @justinbig10 8 років тому +3

      +David Rampersad Though I do like the Dark Knight with Christian Bale, he can't match Superman in powers, theme music or anything else!

    • @madbugger69
      @madbugger69 4 роки тому +2

      David Rampersad never

  • @melissalsmith883
    @melissalsmith883 7 років тому +36

    Brings tears to my eyes... this is the best version I've ever heard. Magnificent

  • @jordanmartin1111
    @jordanmartin1111 2 роки тому +9

    Dude I literally just start crying so many memories of me in my living room pretending to be Superman thank you for this ❤

  • @3oxisprimus848
    @3oxisprimus848 8 років тому +31

    Arguably the BEST MOST INSPIRING Superhero theme!!

  • @lfgubrs
    @lfgubrs 9 років тому +55

    Christopher Reeve and John Williams goes together like two peas in a pod

  • @gandi69
    @gandi69 10 років тому +28

    even within the first two seconds you realize this is the best version

  • @dattebayo10
    @dattebayo10 9 років тому +88

    John Williams is one of the greatest music composer of all time he is genius. i have goosebumps when i hear his music. your great sir! :)

  • @scottjulie27
    @scottjulie27 7 місяців тому +5

    This extremely incredible live performance deserved way more from the audience than just a golf clap.

  • @johnnylightning203
    @johnnylightning203 2 роки тому +7

    The GREATEST movie theme ever written!!
    Makes you wish there REALLY was a Superman!

  • @bcing75
    @bcing75 5 років тому +20

    The absolute most fantastic superhero theme of all time...and ever will be.

  • @kellymulderino7156
    @kellymulderino7156 Рік тому +7

    the ability to compose something like this is just mind blowing

  • @Nlangkirby135
    @Nlangkirby135 7 років тому +23

    This performance is ranked in my opinion as the best performance of the Superman theme song from the movie. Long live John Williams!

  • @IceThatJaw
    @IceThatJaw 9 років тому +17

    William's brilliance is his perfect balance between horn and string. He always has the horn lead the epic parts but never diminishes the string parts.

  • @bloodykingofrapture
    @bloodykingofrapture 10 років тому +41

    I've heard a number of different renditions of this same piece being done by orchestra and this one, despite the marginal sound quality, has the most feeling and warmth in it.

    • @rickyjones9724
      @rickyjones9724 5 років тому

      Marginal sound quality? The sound is just fine,maybe the device that U R listening to it on needs a new sound card.

    • @tishtashtishtash
      @tishtashtishtash 4 роки тому +2

      This appears to be one of the final times the actual score was performed. Later, a newer orchestration (in my opinion an inferior one) took over, over stressing trumpets and diminishing the persistent trombone glissandos that made the original orchestration so propulsive. There’s a reason this particular recording recalls the motion picture sound: it’s the original orchestration!

    • @tishtashtishtash
      @tishtashtishtash 4 роки тому +1

      @@rickyjones9724 The sound is from an deteriorating tape recording. It sounds fine, but it isn’t exactly high-fidelity; compare it to the OST,
      and you’ll hear the difference.

    • @stephen69honanie51
      @stephen69honanie51 Рік тому

      I agree

    • @stephen69honanie51
      @stephen69honanie51 Рік тому

      When I saw in the movies,this sounds exactly right

  • @gdub454
    @gdub454 9 років тому +17

    love the buildup that starts about :27 seconds in...and culminates at about :47 seconds..best part of the theme right there....takes me right to..."Whoo..say Jim..thatsa bad out fit..whoooo"..."Excuse me"....whooooooosh...))

  • @stefaneriksson3961
    @stefaneriksson3961 3 місяці тому +1

    John Williams is a great composer. The Superman march is terrific. God bless him!👍🎶🇺🇸

  • @jimb6771
    @jimb6771 9 років тому +19

    John Williams conducts the BEST musics.

  • @taratupa73
    @taratupa73 3 роки тому +6

    John Williams is a genius! An absolute Bonafide genius! This in my opinion, is his best work. Better than Star Wars, Better Than Close Encounters of the Third Kind, better than anything he's ever done. Absolutely AWESOME!!

  • @bazz5581
    @bazz5581 Рік тому +3

    The theme song is truly a masterpiece…but to see him conduct the orchestra, GOOSEBUMPS!!!!!!!

  • @dawnwelch6579
    @dawnwelch6579 9 років тому +21

    I remember getting the opportunity to play this in high school (trombone player here)...and this was an extremely difficult piece to play, but we did it great! Such fun to play!!!
    (PLEASE live forever, John Williams!!!)

    • @tim2015
      @tim2015 3 роки тому +1

      Lucky you! I played French horn for thirty years... this is on my “Would have loved to” list.

    • @stephen69honanie51
      @stephen69honanie51 Рік тому +1

      I envy you

    • @dawnwelch6579
      @dawnwelch6579 Рік тому

      @@tim2015 Oh man! Your part would’ve been awesome too!! But yeah, only bummer was we did not have a string section at our school (they called us “Symphonic Band”) and I went to high school during the middle chunk of the 80’s!

    • @dawnwelch6579
      @dawnwelch6579 Рік тому +1

      @@stephen69honanie51 Right now I envy anyone who gets to play this now - I don’t have a trombone anymore and wish I had it again… *sniffles*

    • @stephen69honanie51
      @stephen69honanie51 Рік тому

      I love your first name,Dawn

  • @Achtungworld1
    @Achtungworld1 10 років тому +19

    Every now again, a very rare and beautiful thing happens in film and scoring.
    Superman 1978 is certainly one of those things, along with Batman 1989 and Spider-Man 2002.
    But I haven't experienced it since.

    • @colemanliam1
      @colemanliam1 10 років тому +1

      inception

    • @SirDawkster
      @SirDawkster 9 років тому +4

      All movies nowadays have the music you find on the dang radio. I bet if you ask a ''modern'' movie director what a score is, they'll have no clue!

    • @SirDawkster
      @SirDawkster 9 років тому +2

      +Ethan Rathbun and I'm 15!

    • @lauraboiocchi4666
      @lauraboiocchi4666 7 років тому +3

      Titanic, The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter

    • @erin8205
      @erin8205 3 роки тому

      Same

  • @bcing75
    @bcing75 5 років тому +7

    My dad once told me years ago about a science fiction story he read as a teenager in which aliens from space wanted to eradicate humans however said aliens were so enamored by the music that we as humans created that they just couldn’t kill us off. Our music was what saved our existence.
    I’d like to think music such as this would be a fine example.

  • @mrgrant888
    @mrgrant888 5 років тому +17

    I remember Richard Donner discuss the first time he heard the theme being recorded in the studio. He screwed up the first taping because he was screaming, "Genius, genius" like a madman! 😁

    • @DiSaValCrescerTranscender
      @DiSaValCrescerTranscender 4 роки тому +2

      @Gerrome yes! in the extras of DVD. I always remember of it evertytime I listen to this piece of art from the stars!

  • @daviddelaney6757
    @daviddelaney6757 8 місяців тому +2

    The most powerful and emotional soundtrack ever - John Williams I salute you Sir!

  • @robertcastro9759
    @robertcastro9759 3 роки тому +9

    OMG! This is so epic! Only a few times we can feel perfection. This performance is one of those times.

  • @jimmytkirk
    @jimmytkirk 13 років тому +2

    Never again in history has an artist left such an indelible imprint on the mythos of Superman as John Williams did.
    Around the World and in America ... in the hearts of of millions young and old....
    John Williams Superman theme is Superman himself.

  • @grahamtheplumber
    @grahamtheplumber 11 років тому +4

    every time i hear this i remember the first time i saw the film,when he caught the helicopter everyone in the cinema cheered.such an uplifting theme.

  • @stephen69honanie51
    @stephen69honanie51 Рік тому +2

    My childhood fantasies encompassed in a matinee showing

  • @Leshutchens4
    @Leshutchens4 12 років тому +4

    Amazing... 30 years later and it still... still gives me goosebumps. How incredible.

  • @mr.marino9247
    @mr.marino9247 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderful thing is you never saw Superman, the music tells you about the Kryptonian. It has it all, we miss people like him and Morricone in the business.

  • @dianalee3059
    @dianalee3059 2 роки тому +4

    How thrilling is it to see the maestro conducting his own! Goosebumps

  • @luigi2099
    @luigi2099 11 років тому +1

    if after forty years people will remember and loves this music, Mr. Williams, you have made ​​history.

  • @briansky10
    @briansky10 11 років тому +4

    Boy can he do it! Without John William's pure and powerful musical style, I don't think SUPERMAN or other films such as E.T., JAWS, and STAR WARS would of become as big as they have; even if they had good directors. Music plays a huge role in holding a movie together and John in my opinion is the king of movie music. God bless you John. You are a treasure.

    • @stephen69honanie51
      @stephen69honanie51 Рік тому

      Briansky you're right 😁

    • @goranivancevic7456
      @goranivancevic7456 Рік тому

      I think Spielberg said it best:
      “Without John Williams, bikes don't fly, nor do brooms in Quidditch matches, nor do men in red capes. There is no Force. Dinosaurs do not walk the earth. We do not wonder, we do not weep, we do not believe.”

    • @briansky10
      @briansky10 Рік тому

      @@goranivancevic7456 you don't have to rub it in!

    • @goranivancevic7456
      @goranivancevic7456 Рік тому

      @@briansky10 ohh no I didn’t mean to rub it in, just saying that I totally agree with you, and what’s more important so does Spielberg 😎

    • @briansky10
      @briansky10 Рік тому

      @@goranivancevic7456 well okay. I understand now. Thank you.

  • @cal8042
    @cal8042 11 місяців тому +2

    This was some magical music ...well done

  • @stewardbennett1335
    @stewardbennett1335 8 років тому +25

    One of the most dramatic, the most powerful pieces of music I've ever heard. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @ckslums
    @ckslums 6 років тому +2

    brings me back to my childhood and a feeling that anything is possible...even the idea of a Superman. love this

  • @prevosfrable
    @prevosfrable 10 років тому +11

    nothing but perfection...... takes my breath away !!!!

  • @ickrayaymay1914
    @ickrayaymay1914 4 роки тому +2

    I was a 12 year old boy when Superman The Movie was released. I will never forget the moment when the opening credits ran and all of us in the theatre who had spent years listening to Superman on the radio and TV, hearing John Williams take both of those themes that we loved and paying them homage in this superb piece, spontaneously burst into applause. It was without question the most touching moment I have ever experienced watching a movie and still brings me to tears 43 years later.

  • @briankatona
    @briankatona 3 роки тому +5

    Amazing performance! Tight brass section as always. The last few measures are full of tremendous energy and drive!

  • @stephen69honanie51
    @stephen69honanie51 Рік тому +2

    Jeez...this score makes me think I can fly!!!

  • @pierrearonnax3100
    @pierrearonnax3100 4 роки тому +3

    My favorite motif from this theme is the "Can You Read My Mind" part, and as beautiful and as 1970s easy-listening that melody is, it's still, here in the main title, underscored by that exciting driving march rhythm: this isn't just going to be a date with Lois Lane, it's gonna be a FLYING date with Lois Lane. I was nine when this premiered, and I can tell you the opening credits had us pushed back in our seats before the story even started. I wonder what the younger generation thinks of this movie: it has a lot of heart, humor, great storytelling, and still packs a thrilling punch, for my money.

  • @MrEdongzki
    @MrEdongzki 7 років тому +1

    i will never forget,one musician said,if youre listening to a piece of music,even if the volume is turned down and if it gets you straight to the heart..its a great performance..this is a great example of it..turn down the volume and listen to this,it will still give you the same emotion ..

  • @stephen69honanie51
    @stephen69honanie51 Рік тому +3

    I appreciate being alive listening to his compositions

  • @alegendair
    @alegendair 10 років тому +14

    John Williams is so good, the orchestra should turn around so he can conduct facing the audience.

  • @StephenHonanie
    @StephenHonanie 10 місяців тому +3

    I keep hitting replay 😅

  • @fizalex6612
    @fizalex6612 9 років тому +5

    Watching this man conduct is like magic

  • @leequinn2733
    @leequinn2733 3 роки тому +4

    Life is so unfair, such a beautiful person, athletic, educated, in his prime and at the worst moment of his life he rose above the circumstances to help others, such class. Christopher Reeve will always be Superman.

  • @81carlos
    @81carlos 7 років тому +5

    I remember as a kid, hearing this theme and we were so imaginative as kids back then....I swear i almost felt as if I were to look up, I'd see Superman flying over us....

  • @wendyg8162
    @wendyg8162 8 років тому +3

    The world could definitely use THIS Superman right now. R.I.P. Christopher

  • @MichaelMatthews-f8f
    @MichaelMatthews-f8f 11 місяців тому +1

    Superman is the greatest theme score of all time.... period dot done...supes is the goat

  • @AndenesProducciones
    @AndenesProducciones 8 років тому +4

    Wonderful, John Williams is a genius. A good music will always make you remember the movie even if many years pass.

  • @tangogrrl
    @tangogrrl 12 років тому +1

    i had the distinct honor of hearing this performed live at the Hollywood Bowl in the 80s, with our man conducting. Perfection!

  • @Richcelt
    @Richcelt 13 років тому +2

    Richard Donner, the Director, stated in the DVD commentary that you could almost hear the word "Superman" in the score. A testament to William's genius.

  • @jackschleich9475
    @jackschleich9475 Рік тому +2

    I could tell right away this was original

  • @sidboi19
    @sidboi19 10 років тому +5

    A score that will live forever!

  • @theZer0Game
    @theZer0Game 15 років тому +1

    Brings back childhood memories. Superman was the most awesome.

  • @GBPackFan62
    @GBPackFan62 10 років тому +27

    What 8 idiots could dislike a magnificent piece such as this??

    • @darkprose
      @darkprose 10 років тому +7

      It was Hans Zimmer with eight different UA-cam channels.

    • @terryrulestheworld2
      @terryrulestheworld2 9 років тому +6

      darkprose The other 7 are his ghostwriters

  • @championx1
    @championx1 12 років тому +1

    What would movies be without masterpieces such as this. Hell, what would life be !!!????

  • @ZSupremerulerZ
    @ZSupremerulerZ 5 років тому +3

    The greatest theme of them all....john williams is a genius

  • @jackschleich9475
    @jackschleich9475 Рік тому +2

    I really love the second half of the song, so sweet

  • @b.landen599
    @b.landen599 10 років тому +22

    I love how John composes. No other does it like him.

    • @charleyhibschweiler7494
      @charleyhibschweiler7494 9 років тому +2

      Vidar Landvik we probably could but all of us are couch potatoes... well not all of us but a lot of people someone was probably sitting on a couch paying around with a flip phone when they realized they could invent an iphone or computer anyway after 2000 and we have all this technology all people can do is sit around all day i'm sure if you work hard and study hard you can be just like him! he is definitely more talented than the average musician though.

    • @6infinity8
      @6infinity8 8 років тому

      Charley Hibschweiler You're just a hater of life...

    • @smithwesson1896
      @smithwesson1896 5 років тому

      @@charleyhibschweiler7494 yeah we didn't come here for a lecture, thank you -_-

  • @CaprimusicGLP
    @CaprimusicGLP 13 років тому +1

    No other music sounds like this. John Williams is unique.

  • @Divergence
    @Divergence 8 років тому +7

    0:22 that build up though!

  • @ADay-kh8px
    @ADay-kh8px 2 роки тому +2

    John Williams is a living legend and a genius in my book. I would love to meet him one day. WOW!!

  • @tonius5630
    @tonius5630 4 роки тому +3

    This is most assuredly the best version of the Superman movie march theme...even better than other performances by John Williams himself of this piece. Bravo to the members of the orchestra too! The entire performance won't let you catch your breath. It moves with urgency, power, and fulfillment.

  • @StephenHonanie
    @StephenHonanie 11 місяців тому

    1977 , sitting in a California theater in awe of the action and of course the music

  • @rogerivan
    @rogerivan 11 років тому +11

    ESCUCHO ESTA CANCION Y MEN DAN GANAS DE VOLAR ..SALUDOS DESDE PERU

  • @joshuahouston5822
    @joshuahouston5822 4 роки тому +2

    Still gives me goosebumps to this day

  • @SundayBoy72
    @SundayBoy72 10 років тому +5

    It never fails to perk me up when I'm tired and drain. Such inspirational and God inspiring!

  • @brianjlevine
    @brianjlevine 3 роки тому +1

    The idea that he took the basic motifs from the earlier Superman themes (Max Fleisher cartoons, TV show) and wove them into the main theme for this piece is both utterly brilliant and respectful to the people who wrote those earlier themes, as well as drawing in fans of those earlier shows. Bravo, Mr. Williams.

  • @jimScienceNerd
    @jimScienceNerd 10 місяців тому +3

    OMG how I love JW music ❤

  • @ste9954
    @ste9954 4 роки тому +2

    To play it is outstanding but to compose it, is on another planet. Wtf

  • @alishawill4591
    @alishawill4591 7 років тому +105

    As far as I am concerned Christopher reeve was superman no one else

    • @khaledqasim
      @khaledqasim 4 роки тому +6

      I totally agree. He had everything a superman must have.

    • @bindi06
      @bindi06 4 роки тому +6

      I know this sounds weird, but this music LOOKS like Christopher Reeve's Superman. When I hear it, I don't think of anyone else in the movie except him.

    • @emanueleballiana
      @emanueleballiana 4 роки тому +1

      N

    • @lucianagobbatovanzettoborges
      @lucianagobbatovanzettoborges 4 роки тому +1

      There's a very few minds and souls in this planet (still today) who don't know that this increadible and UNIQUE soundtrack is so MAGICAL that turned IMMORTALS the ONLY MOVIE, written to the ONLY ACTOR it could be!
      TOR it could be, and with ĺ

    • @mattjackson2172
      @mattjackson2172 4 роки тому +1

      @@bindi06 Christopher Reeve also stars in Switching Channels.

  • @briansky10
    @briansky10 11 років тому +1

    God bless John Williams. The king of composition. My hero since I was 7 years old. SUPERMAN, along with great films like STAR WARS, E.T. and JAWS would not be the classics they are without his brilliant music style. I love him.

  • @crystaldemery8680
    @crystaldemery8680 8 років тому +5

    I love listening to film scores and Superman and the Terminator theme are my favorite

  • @kaang69
    @kaang69 11 років тому +1

    Hard to imagine some of the biggest movies of all time without John Williams.
    Superman, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, etc.
    Thanks for making these movie's extra special

  • @HEAVYMETALmovie1981
    @HEAVYMETALmovie1981 10 років тому +4

    The ultimate superman theme. Always have and always will be 🦸

  • @lycheelemonade
    @lycheelemonade 13 років тому +1

    John Williams, thank you for the music for my childhood.

  • @timwelch3297
    @timwelch3297 10 років тому +9

    masterpiece !!!!!!!

  • @ybelsare
    @ybelsare 2 роки тому +2

    was listening to this and looked out of the window .. and I saw chris reeve wave and do that turn he does in the movies at the end