Super Music

Yes, it's another Superman post. So sue me.

They have put the full Superman Returns score online for you to listen to. The story is
here and the quick link is here.

Track 1 is very much the traditional John Williams theme with a slightly different beginning and ending. Casual listeners won't hear the difference.

Track 2 begins with the Fortress of Solitude / Krypton theme and then almost takes a "Magnificent Seven" turn. I'm not certain what's happening but I would assume it's his return to Earth.

At this point, it's difficult to tell where one track ends and another begins. The music goes from triumphant to hypnotic. About 7 minutes in is what I assume to be the plane rescue which happens early in the film. The music drips with peril and salvation.

God, am I excited for this soundtrack.

Hmm...ok, 8 minutes in is obviously Clark running through an alley ripping his shirt off. I love it when music tells a story.

Whoops, something weird happens at 9:40. Jor-El?

Stuff is hitting the fan at 11:20. The choir just jumped in, which is never good. Right now, I'm hearing some X-Men and Duel of the Fates influence.

Aaaahhhhhhh.....12:10. Things calm down, and lo and behold..."Can you read my mind?" This is a beautiful track which a hint of honor behind it. At 14:00, it just hits you.

14:40 sounds like Luthor is up to no good. Could be the bank robbery that they filmed late. Either way, there's foolishness afoot that's going to get a red boot somewhere painful.

There is just enough of John Williams scattered through this music to totally make this music work for me. 17:30 is back to the Fortress of Solitude theme. By the way, Windows Media Player using "Smokey Lines" showed up red and blue, which was a nice touch. 22:22. Very nice.

32:40 picks back up after some ominous themes. Very exciting stuff.

Now, the last 20 minutes were ruined by the rampaging children that assualted me at the last minute. Still, go buy this soundtrack the day it comes out.