Superman (1978) Theme on Guitar

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Guitars:
- Ibanez RG421 MOL (Wood)
- Baby Taylor (3/4 Steel)
- Yamaha Pacifica PAC112J (Red)
- Acoustic Solutions (Black)
- Tanglewood TW55 (Steel)
- Valencia CG150k (Nylon)
Recording Interface: Line 6 Pod UX1
Recording Software: Mixcraft 8 Pro Studio
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Camera: Fujifilm X-A2
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[@NiallStenson]

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[@FlapJackST]

Nstens1117 what’s your favourite movie? And favourite superhero movie? Love everything you do

[@iagoluiz8467]

Nstens1117 Fabulous work! All hail John Williams and his legendary masterpieces! Oh, and... did you remember the one I recommended you to do?

[@agrimbhalla]

What inspired you to do what you do?

[@yiannischristou3811]

Are you self taught/ have you ever taken guitar lessons?

[@mark80_bojangrunningwild43]

What inspired ya's to start ya channel ?

[@thekingofcinema]

I love the man of steel theme, I love the superman the animated series theme, but this…this is Superman‘s theme.

[@realBlueMoonMusic]

videos 2 infinity R u sure? I mean I think the Superman Returns adaptation was a little better. But I grew up with both Animated and 1978 so I'm kinda biased towards them.

[@Hilux5972]

Man of steel had a theme? Couldn’t really tell!

[@joezilla1995]

MoS never had a theme and fanboys chose a song and called it his theme, John Williams is the only real composer to make a Superman theme and has been iconic for over 40 years

[@milenaliybomirova8248]

Even the best show that is your friend

[@Johnadams20760]

John Williams superman theme is indeed THE theme of all themes forever and ever

[@ejm0359]

Happy 80th Birthday, Superman. ❤️

[@ercankoksaldi7119]

ËJM 03 dmawjtp.❤

[@BrandonKohout]

ËJM 03 In 2023, it will mark the 85th Anniversary of The Man of Steel.

[@ph5194]

80th birthday of blue Boy Scout himself the legendary Man Of Steel

[@worlds_greatest_detective5198]

Here’s to 80 more years.

[@johnnygyro2295]

General Zod: "Is there no one on this planet who can even challenge me?!" Superman: "General, would you care to step outside?"

[@docd-monik4380]

Fuck yeah!!

[@JennySparkz]

@@docd-monik4380 I was 9 when I saw this and remember people cheering. What a moment, sadly the movie although still loved by me hasn't aged well.

[@javier77th]

KNEEEEEEL before ZOD!

[@JennySparkz]

@@javier77th Will Forever be a classic line

[@javier77th]

Jenny Sparkz Absolutely. Terrence Stamp was the man. But they changed it in the Donner Cut. Superman theme is my ringtone.

[@VSaber365]

Striking cords at a speed that's faster than a speeding bullet... With a strong musical force that's more powerful than a locomotive... Lifting our spirits high enough with his rock 'n' roll to make each of us feel like we're able to leap over tall buildings in a single bound... *It's the Guitar Man of Steel himself... Niall Stenson!!!*

[@maniacalmattmedia1025]

Underrated comment is underrated.

[@invisibleenenra9596]

Cyberdemon Mike 70s

[@brandman5636]

InvisibleEnenra the comment is referencing the 40s show

[@josiahnelson792]

Man of Steel Strings, that is

[@lordvita6207]

That is the REAL superman theme!

[@VSaber365]

Maybe, but what about the Superman TAS theme song?

[@semelatifofalism5833]

@@VSaber365 i think that christopher reeve superman has the better theme but superman in superman tas is a better superman

[@ernesthill4017]

It's impossible to feel depressed while listening to great, uplifting, heroic music like this 🤷

[@brownjordan0523]

I might cry. Happy 80th Anniversary Superman.

[@DaviTauilGarciaDuarte]

90th Anniversary Superman

[@rocketcon]

I got chills listening to this. The greatest superhero theme ever made.

[@gustavovidal242]

Cu

[@noahmroma]

"I stand for Truth,Justice,and The American Way."- Christopher Reeves (Superman)

[@realBlueMoonMusic]

Conner M. Roma Pink

[@RealFanOfSteel]

I'm not trying to sound rude, but it's "Reeve" there wasn't an "S" in his last name.

[@Imperius_Rex_753]

@@RealFanOfSteel the S is for Superman

[@RealFanOfSteel]

@@Imperius_Rex_753 that's a cool way of looking at it.

[@abyss_d.twostar]

"I stand for truth,justice, and all things pre-shrunk and cottony, for I am... captain underpants!" -George Beard and Harold Hutchins

[@LordTchernobog]

THIS is the GOAT music for any superhero.

[@smith9747]

Just when Action Comics reached it's 1.000th issue and the Man of Steel celebrates his 80th anniversay! Great job!

[@reshyn]

Christopher Reeve still in our hearts

[@wolfpack_104]

40 years later and it's still the best Superman theme. Hats of to John "the legend" Williams for this timeless piece.

[@ricardoramos1059]

Imagine all Supermen from around the multiverse fighting the anti monitor but theyre not strong enough then out of nowhere a portal opens this version of the theme starts playing and out comes Superman prime one million to save the day. Sheer epicness

[@ph5194]

And Cosmic Armour Superman come to help too

[@starflatinum683]

Anti monitor would stomp prime one million.

[@moriellymoproblems7842]

@@starflatinum683 yeah, no. Superman POM would wreck Anti Monitor.

[@starflatinum683]

@@moriellymoproblems7842 POM is only directly above post crisis superman which isn't enoguh to beat anti monitor.

[@KRYMauL]

@@starflatinum683 This is pre-crisis Superman, so..

[@thejordyoshi]

No matter how many Superman themes will come, this one will always be known as The Superman Theme.

[@nagacallsign]

Can't go wrong with John Williams. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, ET, Superman...

[@macuna1995]

I'm crying, this is too beautiful.

[@mrthorsstone1241]

Listening to this, reading Action Comics #1000. This is a good day to be a Superman fan!

[@brownjordan0523]

Yessir

[@ph5194]

Agreed

[@greendaleforever]

Before the dark times, before the Bendis...

[@grandgojira8182]

This is one of the most iconic themes ever made, well all themes made by john Williams are iconic, this theme is actually one of my top 3 super hero themes

[@indianajones575]

I love how electric guitar can make something even more awesome. I literally got goose bumps

[@rayancedrichaddad1197]

The Theme Score who defines the Brightfull Soul of Superman.

[@SandyTrevorah-fn7nt]

I love you ❤️ superman you rock on 🤘 xo Eli

[@shortstickfights6772]

RIP Christopher Reeves he will always be remembered as one of the ultimate Superman Actors

[@crecky_crooj]

Not one of the ultimate the ultimate superman actor

[@shortstickfights6772]

@@crecky_crooj That's true

[@mtsaqif267]

@@crecky_crooj he Caught The Character Perfectly

[@eliasvargas4658]

Happy 80th anniversary superman

[@diegofajardo8043]

John Williams The best composer

[@realBlueMoonMusic]

Diego Fajardo Nah m8. Howard Shore. Then JW and Hans Zimmer tie for second.

[@BennyLlama39]

Alessandro Gerevini You folks are forgetting the late Jerry Goldsmith. He did soundtracks for Poltergeist, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, and Air Force One. 🙂

[@alessandrogerevini9367]

ben trimble of course is in the ... before Zimmer. He also composed the Universal intro and he was a good friend of John Williams!

[@Scales_of_lyfe]

Wayaminute- what about Danny Elfman?

[@thereisnopandemic]

Valiant Studios - Noah George Music Jurassic Park, The Olympics, The Goonies, Back to the future, Star Wars, Home Alone, Superman, E.T., Jaws, Fiddler on the Roof, Hook, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, TV show Giligans Island, name me any composer that comes near John Williams when it comes to cinematic iconic themes? And name me their list of masterpieces. I say James Horner is also a close 2nd to 1st place John Williams. Howard shore only has Silence of the Lambs, the Fly and Lord of the Rings series including the hobbit which are the only memorable music to my concern. The rest I don’t remember one tune, you play me any John William movie soundtrack I can tell you which movie it is from.

[@taylorheitor647]

Superman = best hero ever

[@jesperkoponen5495]

Yea.. But he is too op :/

[@jakehodgson82]

False....

[@ravensosnation]

Preach. But Wonder Woman is my fav tho

[@matrixgaming1008]

You misspelled Batman

[@s-boy4613]

definitely. he may not be my favorite. but he's by far the most recognized and influential Superhero ever.

[@KnightOfGod3204]

Outstanding performance, obviously outstanding. This made me cry, Superman was my childhood, and he is still today even though I am 18 years old.

[@SignoftheMagi]

Themes just don't have this energy anymore. This brightness within them. Everything about this song is sunlight coming over the horizon, filled with the hope and promise that things WILL be better.

[@Bondmanproductions]

This has sort of a 90's feeling to it, this should've been used as the Lois and Clark theme song

[@AdamYJ]

Actually, this could be a theme for a show starring the ‘90s version of Superboy. You know the one. Leather jacket, earring, fade haircut and all that.

[@jasonbethea7929]

@@AdamYJ I agree with you.

[@driftersforge4962]

i agree

[@valsuarez]

Watching this as kid and loving that music - this is making me cry.....

[@iiSlightlyModified]

Crisis on Infinite Earths had this theme in the "Superman VS Superman"

[@m.valdivia8048]

I love how so many people love Williams these (rightly so) and others who love Zimmer’s incredible theme. The one thing that binds everyone together is the mutual love of Superman and his ideals. No matter who plays him or composes his theme Superman will always be there for each generation. 😀

[@worlds_greatest_detective5198]

What a trulybased thing to say. Long live Superman.

[@m.valdivia8048]

@@worlds_greatest_detective5198 The last son of Krypton

[@triplem6163]

Happy 80th MAN OF STEEL!

[@irenadesolo]

Nostalgia😊 Happy Birthday, Superman!!!

[@zabbas9371]

This video makes me feel Justice..Security...America...and Righteousness.

[@realBlueMoonMusic]

ZABBAS Same man. Truth... justice... the American way

[@satishmurthy4824]

Murica

[@zoso73]

In other words, MAGA.

[@En_theo]

Originally, it was just truth and justice ( "american" was added later around the 60's I think). It was better that way, Superman should remain apolitic to be a real figure of hope for everyone.

[@zabbas9371]

TheSamsanca exactly. Everyone else will feel left out. He should be known to protect everyone, not just america. And he does protect everyone (except martha)

[@matthewcurrymma6354]

This is THE Superman theme and if you disagree you’re wrong.

[@adolfogarzachaires394]

why would someone be wrong for liking another hpoeful superman theme ? after all, all Superman adaptations we had, stand for that, the S of hope

[@SignoftheMagi]

@@adolfogarzachaires394 yeah the 'hope' thing is new, an invention of the DCEU films. It stands for the House Of El. But I agree there is nothing wrong with enjoying all the other themes.

[@ultimateslinger9857]

@@adolfogarzachaires394 The animated series had a really good theme to it also

[@starflatinum683]

No. I still like flight more.

[@zenithmordek3167]

This is the OG one

[@KingRichard1013]

This theme and the movie was my childhood such a masterpiece

[@ronnyfurst5511]

Dude I wish Mr. Reeves could hear that! He truly IS Superman.

[@cthru2k]

I came here, I liked. I listed on repeat many times over. Amazing. Superman

[@vigilantereviews1846]

Perfect background music while reading Action Comics #1000!!! Thank you dude!

[@batdetectivetheknight4563]

Is the comic good

[@vigilantereviews1846]

I liked it! Some people said it wasn't as light hearted as it should have been, but I thought it was great!

[@rcbmmines4579]

Urnd Edogg 1 Edogg if you want to read some short stories celebrating Superman’s character and history than IMO it’s a must have. The only one that isn’t so good is the Brian Michael Bendis story which is just a tease for what he’s got in store in the future.

[@TheAbsentDarkness]

I already loved the original as a little kid, and I already love this remix/cover as a young adult! This gives me extreme nostalgia!

[@guypeate3628]

This version of the Superman theme took me to The Gym and I'm working out the same way Christopher Reeve did (in 1977 when he was training for Superman)

[@Chaosic]

Superman 78,Superman 2 and Superman the animated series were my introduction to Superman in the 90s,amazing cover.

[@rainman1768]

My favorite of John William's themes. You did an excellent job as always. Keep up the great work!

[@mashed_potato_4188]

John Williams's "Superman March" is of the best superhero scores and the best Superman main theme.

[@archangel5627]

This is one of the most Badass things I’ve ever heard! Damn was this spot on! Still to this day it is the best and definitive theme for Superman! The entire sore for the film is one of the best film scores ever made as well! Really nice job!

[@BERLIN--yt1yh]

Se passaram 44 anos e C. Reeve continua sendo o melhor Superman dos cinemas, surreal

[@allandavid5460]

Wow It's FANTASTIC So Looking Dashing Man Songs that amazing songs from family members awesome and outstanding performance. KEEP IT UP. Niall Stenson. 1978.

[@artichoke873]

Appropriate that you posted this on the day Action Comics #1000 was released. Nice touch! Stellar playing!

[@HLHReviews]

Thank you Richard Donner for helping us believe a man can fly. 1930 - 2021

[@NallCalmer]

The one and only iconic theme for Superman.

[@jvbutalid8316]

0:22 makes me feel as if im in that time period where all i can do is prepare before the boss inevitably arrives. gives me the goosebumps. awesome.

[@jeromethompson5848]

The Superman guitar cover ever !!!

[@blakeimortal1084]

one of my favorite superman theme

[@Chuck2076]

Brings back memories

[@juliovictormanuelschaeffer8370]

Without Superman, there wouldn't be any men climbing walls, magicians who defy the laws of physics and reality and symbols of courage.

[@rex-rant4322]

The best Superman theme ever

[@shaihuludtv]

I absolutely love this.

[@johnhendricks1998]

Love the superman theme, you can't get anymore epic than that.

[@jtburow3905]

Masterpiece.

[@fredwhetzel529]

All I can say after hearing The Superman theme (1978) which is my favorite movie theme of all time is holy fucking shit !!!!! ( Pardon my french) That was incredible!!!!!! I was just wondering the other day if someone like David Gilimour could play it on a guitar???? You Nailed It! I was seeing Superman the movie through my 8 years old eyes once again!!!

[@MenolExarkun]

This song plays in my head when I receive my paycheck

[@kenshiromilesvt.7037]

Been rewatching Smallville, prob my favorite live action series

[@mokeish]

This is beyond triumphant.

[@user-mr5ie1cc5x]

Este tipo es un genio! Merece todos los aplausos! Viva SUPERMAN!!!!

[@jessielsanchez5079]

Happy 80th Birthday, Man of Steel

[@frankbarry975]

Absolutely outstanding

[@aricheintzelma6877]

Didn"t think I"d be watching the entire video but here I am. Much better than I was expecting.

[@TravisTheMaximus]

THIS WAS AMAZING

[@leo2nd261]

You do a very fresh and good take on the theme. It is a damn fine version, you DO NOT ruin it at all. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TrackMaster844]

Here's to another 1000 Action Comics ^^

[@spiceweasle3945]

Dude, this is superb!!!!!!!! And the perfect them to listen to before heading to the gym. You played it wonderfully, with great respect to the original!!!!!!

[@notlobparrot3057]

Awesome as always. The greatest superhero theme there ever was. (2nd place: Batman 1989)

[@jessielsanchez5079]

NotlobParrot True. True

[@worlds_greatest_detective5198]

Perfect theme for Superman. Amazing cover of the theme to end all themes.

[@paultaylor107]

Dude!!!! That's is unbelievably cool!! Thats is and always will be the superman theme!!

[@tarushsingh1108]

My niece might grow up seeing Henry as her Superman .... But Reeves .... He forever will be my Superman .... The real symbol of hope

[@johnrumler7479]

Excellent! Got goosebumps watching and Listening to your guitar!!

[@allandavid5460]

Christopher Reeves From 1952 - 2004.

[@euan-zc4zh]

You are amazing at guitar!!!

[@MrCdawson17]

After the original, best Superman theme version!!! And this song is my life, if you knew me you'd know how much this theme means to me, anyone who knows me, knows this, and they'd agree, VERY HIGH PRAISE!!! LOVE THIS!!! ❤ 🙏

[@Coqui-Media]

You nailed it! Love it ;) Unusual for someone so young to go back this far in movies to cover a great theme! Keep it up :)

[@smokythedogtn1508]

Now this... This is Superman!

[@Bobbykent1098]

Superman is one of my favourite superhero’s in movies games and the music is super cool

[@allandavid5460]

Congratulations Niall Stenson For The New Album. KEEP IT UP SIR From Allan David God Bless You So Much Sir From Allan David.

[@selw0nk]

Make me miss Christopher Reeves.

[@thereisnopandemic]

Makes me miss John Williams

[@TheHorrorKingHD2518]

@@thereisnopandemic he is Alive ;-;

[@miguelgarcia6170]

Days in quarentine and hearing this song brings me Hope

[@PattersonLundquist]

Duuude. Hardcore purist here, I rarely ever like this kind of stuff. But man if you didn't cause the hairs on my arms to stand up a few times. This was VERY VERY awesome. Thanks for taking the time to put it all together!

[@minecraftvideoguy1]

Wasnt even born the time this version of superman came out still enjoy em to this day

[@GothMermaidGamer]

This will always be the best Superman theme.

[@AlberiJunior]

Your first video that made me cry, thank you!!

[@realBlueMoonMusic]

Alberi Junior I cry at like all of them. I wish I could play like him. Btw: Mr. Nstens1117, sir, could you tell me what equipment you use to make it sound this good?

[@Sasq23]

Me too, and I'm not the crying type.

[@u1traspiderman207]

Alberi Junior vc por aqui kkkkkkk

[@rustys0rcerer702]

A classic theme, and an amazing cover! Well done, dude!

[@Taz247]

Wonderfull version and very nicely performed. I loved it

[@allandavid5460]

Wow It's FANTASTIC So Looking Dashing Man Songs that amazing songs from family members awesome and outstanding performance. KEEP IT UP SIR. From Allan David.

[@thetribunaloftheimaginatio5247]

"They are a great people, Kal-El, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way... It is for this reason above all, their capacity for good, that I have sent them you... my only son."?

[@toya_slamz1032]

Man superman theme song gets me so pumped since I was small kid👌

[@jor-elfathertokl.superman]

Wow that was brilliant a massive fan of superman made me smile this did

[@allandavid5460]

Wow It's FANTASTIC. KEEP IT UP. FROM ALLAN DAVID. KEEP IT UP NIALL STENSON.

[@wajahatali557]

Oh man you make me cry

[@kameronwalker1313]

My all time favorite score

[@AtomicSuperMe]

You should do something similar to the 75th Batman and do all of them. 1978, TAS, MOS, etc.

[@adalester9]

I agree!

[@joshnmud]

Wow~bro~~this is a hell of art itself!!!!!! U made me thrilled

[@anitadavid7790]

Wow! Nice Fantastic Videos. KEEP IT UP. Keep Rocking. GOD BLES U.