From The Press Release
Recorded with a 97-piece orchestra led by conductor Damon Intrabartolo, SUPERMAN RETURNS: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SCORE features Ottman’s epic score including his unique twists on themes that John Williams composed for the original 1978 film, such as the classic main theme, “Superman March.”The Score
The Superman Returns score enhanced CD has 15 tracks of music from the film, making more than two hours of music. John Ottman does a great job of adding a twist to the classic score by John Williams, most notably the "Superman March."
John Ottman reminisces about making the new score, "When Bryan (Singer) called informing me we were going to be making this film, I could actually feel my neck and shoulders tightening up. I mean, this is the Man of Steel. This is THE superhero. Why are we fooling with this!? Soon thereafter I swear I could see an apparition of John Williams, like Obi Wan Kenobi, waving his fingers, mouthing, ‘Don’t screw this up.’ It wasn’t as much the weight of also editing the picture, but foremost, the musical behemoth and responsibility ahead.”
Review
Overall, the score is very good. It takes us through the emotions of the film and makes you feel that you are right there, flying with Superman. If you enjoy scores and classical themed music, you can be sure that the official Superman Returns score is a good bet.
Further Information
Rhino records has put a great deal of information about the album, including a listening feature that allows you to preview the official score.
