#Movie##Superheroes##Classic Movie#Nothing compares to a great movie score. The likes of John Williams and Hans Zimmer have proven throughout their careers that the music of a film is often essential to set the tone of the atmosphere, enhance the emotional power of a scene, and make the overall experience more memorable.
There are some great works in movies in the superhero genre that stand out in other genres. Whether it's an ancient classic like Batman or a modern masterpiece like The Avengers, these soundtracks have been stuck in people's minds for quite some time, and will most likely remain there.
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10, "The Undead" (2000) - soundtrack: James Newton Howard
Even after decades of superhero movie craze, Undead remains one of the most unique superhero movies of all time. Bruce Willis plays David Dunn, an ordinary man who emerges unscathed in a train accident while other passengers are killed, and he makes an extraordinary discovery.
James Newton Howard is the mastermind behind the Undead soundtrack, and the result is that the film's soundtrack is as creative and unique as the film itself. It perfectly captures the mysterious atmosphere of the story, blending some emotional and heroic elements to perfectly capture the tone of the film.
9, "X-Men 2" (2003) - soundtrack: John Osman
Arguably, 2000's X-Men pioneered the superhero genre, showing that these can be serious movies with engaging characters and exciting scenes. Its sequel, X-Men 2, is considered by many to be the best in the entire series.
The film's theme is one of the most iconic of all superhero movies, and that's just one of the many exciting films that make up this excellent soundtrack. John Altman is the composer of X-Men 2 and the editor of the film. X-Men 2 remains the most memorable and fun in the series.
8. "Black Panther" (2018) - soundtrack: Ludwig Goransson
Over the past few years, Ludwig Goransson has proven to be one of the influential new voices in the film music industry, making his mark on blockbusters such as Creed, The Mandalorian, and of course, Black Panther, arguably his strongest work to date.
The music of Ryan Koogler's Oscar-nominated film sounds different from any previous film of its kind. Wakanda is a fictional place that everyone wants to visit, thanks in large part to the fascinating soundscapes associated with Goransun. The soundtrack blends elements of traditional African music with more superhero sounds that sound enjoyable from start to finish.
7. "Superman: Man of Steel" (2013) - Soundtrack: Hans Zimmer
There's a lot you can legitimately criticize about Zack Schneider's DC Cinematic Universe, but there's one thing you can't deny, and that's that it has great music. It all started with Superman: Man of Steel, which tried to reinvent Superman as an iconic character. Hans Zimmer accepted the challenge.
Hans Zimmer doesn't need anything that sounds overly complicated to capture the essence of Superman, while also conveying the heightened gritty of Schneider's version of the hero. Successful and mysterious, it is a beautiful score that only a talented person like Hans Zimmer could compose.
6. "The Avengers" (2012) – Soundtrack: Aaron Swischa
Aaron Schvischa has composed the scores for some of the most popular classic films, making him one of the highest-grossing composers worldwide. He also excelled in The Avengers, the first film to show how powerful the Marvel Universe is.
In a series with a common problem of below-average ratings, Svischa came up with a score that could confidently join the most interesting and representative scores in the genre. It's a true rollercoaster-like soundtrack that finds the perfect balance between excitement and emotion.
5, "Spider-Man 2" (2004) - soundtrack: Danny Elfman
Danny Eifman is an accomplished artist and musician who showed this in one of his best works, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2. Every piece in the Remy trilogy has excellent music, but you can't do it better than the one that is usually hailed as the best of the trilogy.
Eifman captures everything: romance, heroism, strong emotions, and Dr. Octopus's menacing and compassionate nature. The composer magnificently expands on the themes and complexities of the first installment, bringing a more mature, awe-inspiring work of art filled with Spider-Man's unique energy.
4, "Batman: The Dark Knight" (2008) - soundtrack: Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard
Widely praised as the best movie in the superhero genre and one of the best action thrillers of all time, Christopher Nolan's Batman: The Dark Knight is one of the few sequels better than the first, and this applies to music as well.
Only an outstanding duo like Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard can be as impressive as The Dark Knight's soundtrack. With just a few notes, composers are able to make key scenes in the film more powerful and exciting, and elevate the emotional aspect in more restrained scenes.
3, "Batman" (1989) - soundtrack: Danny Elfman
The year-long collaboration between director and composer is incredibly magical, and few are as powerful and creative as the collaboration between Tim Burton and Danny Eifman. The two collaborated on many classics, the most important of which was probably 1989's Batman.
Burton's film revolutionized the public's perception of Batman. Eifman defined not only the sound of the Batman movie, but any superhero movie in a similar style. The influence of the musician's exaggerated gothic score can still be heard today throughout the genre, but nothing compares to the original.
2, "The New Batman" (2022) - soundtrack: Mike Giacchino
Mike Giacchino's career in film scoring has grown in popularity over the years. When he was invited to work on The New Batman, he was no stranger to the superhero genre, a film that produced the best work of his career and the best soundtrack in modern superhero movies.
In the film, Bruce Wayne has not yet learned to distinguish between the end and beginning of Batman, and Giacchino's soundtrack reflects this well. The song brings lingering hope to Wayne's soul and Gotham's future, but without sacrificing the courage and mysterious voice of the crime-ridden hell in which Batman lives.
1. "Superman" (1978) - soundtrack: John Williams
Superman is not only the pinnacle of the Superman genre, but also the ultimate adaptation of Superman, and it is even considered one of the best movies of the 70s. As such, its composer should be almost universally considered to be the best of all time: the legendary John Williams.
The soundtrack of Superman needs no introduction: when many people think of the superhero genre, they first think of it. Williams defined this type of sound, and his soundtrack captures everything a superhero movie could hope for: victory, romance, heroic, and very memorable.