With the grandeur of horns blaring and cellos pulling at your heartstrings, the theme song effectively stirs up nostalgia for the adventure films of early Hollywood.ģ. This retro composition has been re-used endless times for televised athlete profiles, mostly because it so effectively conveys heroism and courage. Will Ferrell ripped it off for Blades of Glory (2007) while the Supercell game “Clash Royale” re-purposed it for their ad in the 2016 Olympics.Ĥ. Yes, it’s got a tongue-in-cheek aspect but it’s also got Freddie Mercury’s other-worldly vocals to push it into the stratosphere. This camp classic’s entire score was composed by Queen (May was the guitarist).
And unlike the opening music of the radio show that inspired it, there’s no campy Orson Welles laugh to undermine the drama. With its old-school orchestration and action-adventure tropes, this theme is simultaneously heroic and sexy, much like the title character (played by Alec Baldwin in one of his lesser-known roles). Upon its release, Tank Girl received more acclaim for its soundtrack than the flick itself and its opening song of “Girl U Want” (re-recorded by Devo) is still capable of eliciting a good old-fashioned hoot of appreciation from the film’s devoted cult following.Ħ. Fall Out Boy wisely chose to leave Ray Parker’s structural composition and his lyrics largely intact for the reboot.Ĭourtney Love’s hands are all over this soundtrack and it shows. Nowadays, the tune is an inextricable part of the brand. This catchy tune was nominated for an Oscar in 1984, in part because it so wonderfully anticipates the playfulness of Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Slimer. Hearing this opener, we couldn’t be more thrilled a caped crusader’s in town.Ĩ. Reminiscent of Carmina Burana, this operatic piece announces a reckoning is destined for Gotham. Unrelenting timpani drums accented by cymbals and horns cue the listener to the impending arrival of the complicated anti-hero known as Batman. The discordant tones of the strings combined with its unique use of the bass clarinet make for music that’s at once irreverent and imposing.
SUPERMAN FLASH BATTMAN SONG MOVIE
Though the movie itself has its issues (just ask any comic book geek), Hellboy’s theme song is not as easily dismissed. Here in descending order are ten superhero themes that never fail to bring a smile to our faces or a little hope into our hearts. To truly capture the essence of a character - especially one with such unusual abilities and talents - requires both bravado and nuance. Though it may seem like a daunting task it is possible in fact, it’s been done more than a handful of times. The swelling of strings, the beat of the drums, the shredding of an electric guitar…Every superhero needs a great song to herald their arrival but the perfect theme does not come often or easily.
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