Superman - Superman March // Danish National Symphony Orchestra (live)

[@reverendB]

I'm 48. I've seen this movie countless times. Listening to this right now, all of a sudden, I have goosebumps, and I'm 5 again.

[@crazycappy01]

I feel like I'm 6 years old again.

[@Leadeshipcoach]

I’m 13 again … and you both have excellent taste!😊👍

[@crazycappy01]

@@Leadeshipcoach There's a video with John Williams conducting the Berliner Philharmonika orchestra the "Superman" theme. And someone commented with "ALL COMIC BOOK FANS? PLEASE RISE FOR OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM!!!"

[@Leadeshipcoach]

@@crazycappy01 .. I have heard that video and read that comment 😊👍

[@rpg5017]

I want to pretend im flying round the room again!!!

[@CanadaMatt]

For 60+ years, John Williams literally created the cultural soundtrack for two entire generations of human society. Hands-down the greatest cinematic composer of all time.

[@TheChiliconkarma]

Mr. Williams deserves such a title, but Morricone existed.

[@MrCoors68]

100% Truth.

[@redleader3394]

I'd say John Williams and Danny Elfman are right up there for me.

[@TarkMcCoy]

Not to cast shade, because you're right, but mad respect to his mentor, Miklos Rozsa.

[@TheSniperGTO]

All of John Williams music is unique and iconic. Danny Elfman’s all sounds exactly the same. In 50 years, people will still recognize, Star Wars, Superman, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park…I doubt anyone will recognize anything Danny Elfman did.

[@magoid]

Christopher Reeve is the true Superman, and John Williams is his true composer.

[@ncard00]

Do Mara Jade’s theme next.

[@vatromet1]

Yes my friend

[@user-Kryptonian-No.1]

Yes, that's right !! Exactly. indeed😭✨ Unfortunately, many people don't get it.

[@dennis3178]

John Williams is Superman.

[@rafaelnunescardoso3495]

True and eternal Superman

[@WEDurhamPE]

You played it like it was intended!! Bravo!!!

[@angenlois]

this made me smile from ear to ear

[@otavioraupp]

It really does NOT matter how many new superman movies and tv series or cartoons, each with new songs and scores, this is Superman's one and only theme!!

[@Ashwgun]

It will always be one the greatest interpretation of Superman

[@aguspare1992]

It does matter. Christopher Reeve is superman and this music by John William is THE superman soundtrack. Cavil etc are not.

[@chpsilva]

​@@aguspare1992 Cavill was actually a pretty decent Superman. But of course, Reeves _was_ the closest to perfection.

[@LuisMotta06]

Facts

[@fernandoregis144]

Concordo plenamente! 👍🤗🤗🤗

[@TOSStarTrek]

One of John Williams greatest works.

[@ebinrock]

He should have gotten more than 5 Oscars in his long and distinguished film career.

[@charleybrown4243]

Which do you reckon is the more recognised theme, Superman or Star Wars?

[@TOSStarTrek]

@@charleybrown4243 Not a theme but Jaws then Jurassic Park

[@billnott5811]

Oh man , chills and tears in my eyes… I’m 56 and wow that just took me right back to my childhood

[@patricklee7241]

me too man. me. too. I don't ever want to leave

[@karaitejudaism8618]

Your comment brought tears to my eyes... Beautiful memories I agree and a soundtrack that touched our lives... John Williams - the Mozart of our time

[@BoringBrandi]

The superman theme gets me everytime

[@karaitejudaism8618]

@@BoringBrandi 100% same here... What movies meant something... And soundtracks were connected - emotionally to the Movie

[@leecorcoran6174]

Same 👍

[@dr.ofdubiouswisdom4189]

OH MAN !! Honestly...the only way this could've been better - is if Superman himself flew in and lightly touched down on stage. That was great ! Thanks !!

[@ironman7630]

Perhaps its the nostalgia. Perhaps its the majesty. Perhaps its the wonder. Perhaps a whole lot of things, but this music makes me tear up and forces me to smile every time I hear it. Thank you John Williams.

[@aweirdoskelliger]

It brings optimism and, well, hope. And you cannot not smile listening to this score.

[@patricklee7241]

Everything you said is exactly to the point!

[@richardbloomhypnotherapy2078]

Yep !

[@leecollins5479]

one of the best movie scores ever done well!

[@theregulator6214]

This is the first orchestra presentation i have heard that is equal to the sound track. Am i surprised? No. I expect nothing but excellence from this orchestra.

[@asahan670]

my sentiments exactly

[@belkyb14]

I'm agree 🤗 I have listened the version of the Berliner Philarmoniker and it sounds like the original soundtrack too.

[@tolli78]

It's definitely one of the better versions of this timeless score! Timpani percussions could have been a bit more prominent especially in the second half of it imo (listen to 3:23 and onward, it's barely there). At 4:04 someone hits a bad note :). Otherwise superb, just spot on!

[@barryahern2087]

Absolute perfection

[@jasonjansen9831]

@@tolli78 I don't disagree but remember this is live, not a recording environment where there is a lot more control of balance. Also for me the snare drum here is just way too prominent

[@patricklee7241]

I bet every musician in this orchestra has a memory of when they first saw Superman in the theater because they played this with so much love it's as much THE perfect orchestrated piece I've ever heard.

[@leroyoneill1929]

This wonderful score is a masterpiece! I literally stand that bit taller when i hear it. Thank you Christopher Reeve for being the best Superhero ever a young boy during the 80s i could have wished for.

[@joeholm4591]

I hear this and I want to go lift a car.

[@ReedHarrison]

I can't hear this without getting nostalgic about Christopher Reeve as the best super man ever saving the day ❤

[@powerbadpowerbad]

This tune is so GREAT !!! As a kid always loved SUPERMAN and this redition sounds just like the sound track.

[@ReedHarrison]

This used to make me jump off my couch with a towel around my neck as a little kid. 😅 I wanted to fly so bad 😂😊

[@powerbadpowerbad]

@@ReedHarrison Me too !!! LOL.Nothing better than childhood,reading Superman comicbooks,playing with the rest of the kids in your neighborhood,eating candy,ice-cream,etc,etc,..

[@rovers10001]

Damn straight, Christopher Reeve will always be the best Superman!

[@mortenmj]

@@rovers10001 agreed, There's only one superman!

[@jedsithor]

"Easy miss. I've got you." "You've got me? Who's got you?" Perfection.

[@Murrlin27]

ABSOLUTELY

[@tubanoyoutube2802]

❤

[@mikemickypeterdavy]

Who are you? A friend

[@JRRodriguez-nu7po]

At a time Hollywood didn't yet hate men.

[@Leadeshipcoach]

@@mikemickypeterdavy… and it was so cool the way he said it… and then just flew into the air… and away😊

[@stephenspencer4672]

One of the greatest opening credits sequences of any of film I've ever seen. John Williams is a national treasure.😊❤

[@Sunshine-zm1fx]

International treasure, I think.

[@ebinrock]

All without After Effects in those days (the titles)!

[@eastmanwebb5477]

This gave me chills. The talent of John Williams is otherworldly. RIP Christopher Reeves.

[@MrJ2theC]

The most beautiful piece of music ever composed.

[@evenflow5491]

Superman unanimously is the hero who stands for if nothing else hope. He is pure and simple a hero. The man of steel, unable to be beaten by the forces of evil, utter triumph and persistence over opposition. When I think of Superman, I don’t think of truth, justice and the American way. I think of hope, strength and triumph in the face of opposition. Superman is the hero we need. Never the one some may want, but he stands for what we need: hope. This theme encapsulates it so perfectly

[@Kwanic79]

I still remember watching Superman in 1978, and seeing the amazing credit scene with the flying words. I got chills just like when I watched Star Wars! Great performance, it’s perfect.

[@keithtorgersen9664]

I’m always taken back to the scene where Superman makes a complete fool out of General Zod and his goons.

[@tubanoyoutube2802]

That’s true.

[@joseribamardebritosousa5651]

Eu também assisti em 1978. Olhos marejados aqui.

[@yeguenianantranik4003]

GUYS, THIS IS SO UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME. SO WONDERFUL AND AWESOME ORCHESTRA. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@마이켈란젤로]

Absolutely the BEST Superman Theme Ever..

[@phillipwest4352]

I am 53 and I love the Superman movies but the original is the best!

[@christopheRC64]

Certainement la plus jolie musique de film de super héro de tous les temps, fantastique !!!

[@michaelvaladez3012]

I'm sure Christopher Reeve was watching down and proudly smiling.😢 R.I.P Christopher You'll Always Be The Real Superman!

[@juliodesouza2113]

SuperHomao(da porra).

[@johnlynem]

This theme always gets to me, even now as I listened to this I am overcome with emotion and my eyes watered up. Amazing.

[@mrpurple11]

This theme has the power to make you feel hope

[@artecomicine9860]

Totally agreed 😁🦸🦸🦸🦸

[@powerbadpowerbad]

Feel hope indeed.I have on a red bath towel,red socks and am now ready to fight for-TRUTH_JUSTICE- and the american way !!!! LOL.

[@HEAVYMETALmovie1981]

And make you want to soar into the sky 🦸

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

To all those that have never seen a Symphony live. Your missing out on one of the most amazing things we as humans can muster. GO! Its AWESOME LIVE, not like this is on the Tube. You feel it. It hits you in your soul. If you have been to one you know what I am talking about. Support your local Symphony. Its well worth the price I can assure you all.

[@Libertatea673]

If only they made a European tour. Local orchestra's rarely chose to perform modern songs, they usually stick to classical music.

[@gordonspond]

100% correct.

[@Si_Streams]

worked security for a Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performance once (i was at stage left closer than the front row) the BSO played this in the second act, it was a moving experience.

[@curt-7259]

​@@Libertatea673Unless you're fortunate enough to go to a Boston Pops concert.

[@Lieutenant.daan.70]

One came to my school and played this & the whole thing went through me. I felt I could literally fly.

[@ygstuff4898]

This tune gives me an electric tickle in my spin and goose-bumps every time I hear it. From the first time I heard it on-screen as a kid watching "Superman" in 1978, to whenever I feel nostalgic and watch it at home. The best superhero theme ever written.

[@markholle3450]

What a thrilling piece. We are blessed to have John Williams to arrange these masterpieces. The DNSO brought it to life once again.

[@TheSniperGTO]

I was born in 1972. I saw this movie with my cousin Jack at the Cinema 150 in Little Rock in 1978. It was the biggest theater around, kind of like a Prototype IMAX, with a curved screen, and big speakers. Jack’s family life wasn’t the best, and he didn’t get much in the way of attention or entertainment. Getting to go to Little Rock, eating at Casa Bonitas, and seeing Superman was a huge deal for him. I still remember looking next to me when Superman was flying, and the bom bomba bom bom, bom bom bom music was playing. Jack was grinning ear to ear, and had his hands out like he was flying too. He’s gone now, but every time I hear this music, I think of 7 year old Jack, arms in the air, flying with Christopher Reeve to save the day. And I smile.

[@jimreilly917]

This is absolutely beautifully written and a wonderful tribute to your cousin.

[@MrBarasinski]

You got me😢

[@akbarkkhan173]

Always wondered why I get emotional whenever I hear this, I think I worked it out now. Its because its the sound of hope in this messed up world. RIP Christopher Reeve, the one and only Superman

[@johnnyguzman825]

ME GUSTA SU COMENTARIO RECUERDO CUANDO TENÍA 14 AÑOS Y MÍ PADRE ME LLEVÓ AL CINE PARA VER SUPERMAN... ME GUSTO LA PELÍCULA Y QUEDE IMPACTADO CON EL TEMA MUSICAL, SALUDOS DESDE EL PERÚ 🇵🇪

[@johnnyguzman825]

ME GUSTA SU COMENTARIO RECUERDO CUANDO TENÍA 14 AÑOS Y MÍ PADRE ME LLEVÓ AL CINE PARA VER SUPERMAN... ME GUSTO LA PELÍCULA Y QUEDE IMPACTADO CON EL TEMA MUSICAL, SALUDOS DESDE EL PERÚ 🇵🇪

[@jamesthenabignumber]

The best live performance of this composition I have ever hear. Congratulations to the conductor, the musicians, and the recording engineers. You’ve all channeled the genius of John Williams.

[@mauromartin8201]

It is impossible not to cry.

[@Rudepenaltyoffside]

The fun starts at about 52 seconds into the theme!

[@Realdealrob]

This theme always gets to me in such a positive way every time!

[@7pastorb]

Thank you, John Williams! This score will move me and give me goosebumps until the day i die. Superman was absokutely my hero when i was young. I had my blanket made into a cape, and i would jump off of anything to see if today, i could fly like Superman. I had dreams of saving people and helping Superman. He made me believe in being a hero and that heroes were real. Thank you, Christopher Reeves, for making me believe in heroes.

[@Joe_Friday]

This was my childhood. I was obsessed with Christopher Reeve's Superman.

[@jlethal1983]

This piece of music belongs in a museum. It will go down in history as one of the greatest cinematic achievements.

[@Robert.Sheard]

Less than a minute in... full-on tears. I grew up in this era, and as a brass player, John Williams is one of the icons I love.

[@Onemoretake01]

Still to this day when I hear this music, it takes me back to 5 or 6 years old. Back when Superman was everyone's hero. My heart swells

[@robertlittle9167]

UNBELIEVABLE...... everytime I hear this the hair on my arms stand up.... This theme tune is timeless...... PERFECT

[@Steve-989]

Wow! Such an amazing performance. Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@TWO4Lyfe]

Best live version I’ve ever heard. WOW.

[@FabledGentleman]

Totally agree, it almost sounds exactly like the original. With just the right amount of balance, very impressive indeed.

[@repiv2k9]

Awesome! Brought back memories from my childhood.

[@les4767]

This is the best performance of this piece since the London Symphony did it in '78.

[@gdelan1]

Have you ever been to John Williams nights at the Boston Pops?

[@les4767]

@@gdelan1 I'm afraid not. I've never lived anywhere near Boston.

[@belkyb14]

💯💯💯👌

[@spextrekid9410]

I was just gonna say 'they did pretty good. it wasn't perfect, but it was pretty good!'

[@chorlauheung4920]

I can just picture Clark running forward while also ripping his shirt to reveal the iconic "S". He then takes off to the skies as Superman!

[@rosario508]

This is the best version I’ve ever heard

[@jordanzell1]

RIP Christopher Reeve. The best Superman that was and ever will be.

[@johnnyguzman825]

ESTOY DE ACUERDO CON SU COMENTARIO 👌 RECUERDO QUE TENÍA 14 AÑOS CUANDO MÍ PADRE ME LLEVÓ AL CINE PARA VER SUPERMAN... ME GUSTO MUCHO LA PELÍCULA, SALUDOS DESDE EL PERÚ 🇵🇪

[@billnott5811]

He’s still Superman where he’s at now.. 100%

[@jordanzell1]

@@billnott5811 For sure.

[@rgvleo5270]

Amen!

[@Sbannmarie]

What a dynamo! John Williams we salute you!

[@Serafim1908]

I've listened to this piece a hundred times, but watching it adds so much context to it. To see who is playing and which instruments are working hardest (from snare drum to trombone to xylophone) makes it all the more impressive. John Williams is a genius.

[@swanvictor887]

For me, this is perhaps one of John Williams' best works: it's more complex and constructed in a much more sophisticated fashion than both his Jaws and Star Wars themes that he produced a year or two before this theme. Excellent performance, as ever, from DANSO. Bravo!

[@abavariannormiepleb9470]

Very faithful interpretation by the orchestra (exactly the right amount of pathos) and great image and audio quality - thank you very much!

[@ncard00]

This theme is basically a mix of the indiana jones and star wars main themes, but it works to perfection.

[@ayrtonhockaday]

Finally, an orchestral conductor I can actually follow! Playing was superb too.

[@SeanHardman-t3m]

Best superman theme of all time

[@dennisjump8655]

I absolutely love this. John Williams best score.

[@atlanteum]

59, but I'm 15 again listening to this masterpiece. This may be the most faithful "cover" of Williams' work I've ever heard. Every nuance - perfect. Thank you -

[@satishtummala5084]

It. Is. Just. Perfect.

[@willh69]

I've heard so many versions of this played live over the years This has to be the BEST version I've ever seen live WOW

[@oneperson7013]

Incredible performance! Who knew the DNSO was able to leap tall arrangements with a single bound? Ludwig Wiki did! Bravo! Big props to the staging, lighting and sound engineering too! They're a pretty fly group.

[@colonelblastpack169]

Faster than a speeding cut time

[@rcverdejo]

Nice one! 😊

[@billy1673]

This is as flawless a live performance of the single most inspirational piece of music as I’ve ever heard/seen! Outstanding!!!

[@garybradley912]

Outstanding performance! Love the John Williams' Superman theme! One of my all-time favorite movies!

[@ronv8049]

The best superhero theme song of all time...

[@RobertWheeler-xh3zc]

Composers like Williams, Shore and others who compose the great movie scores are the 20 & 21 century composers of todays classical music.

[@jeanlucbouazdia]

For myself, here is the best symphonic orchestra in the world !!! ❤

[@sdimartino]

Still gives me chills every time.

[@jerrybeaver4677]

Super Man out standing score of music RIP Chris Reeve the best actor to play the role also John Williams great moving sounds classic movie will stand the test of time 😀😀😀😀

[@anty2020]

Absolutely fantastic piece. So true to the original John Williams theme.. Exceptionally well done !!! I love it !!

[@raulmarin3506]

My God...I was 9 years old when my dad took me to the cinema to watch this masterpiece. I fell in love with the soundtrack, I never could take this EPIC melody out of my head! Thank you for the fond memories. Mr. Williams, you are the soundtrack of my childhood and early teen years. Thank you so much.

[@shhtha]

John Williams should conduct this orchestra himself. This orchestra is the best at representing his music.

[@ben._w]

simply TIMELESS! John Williams is a genius!

[@freezray1776]

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!!!!

[@SheepofTheShepherd-nu3lz]

When the film hit the big screen in 1978 , we saw Christopher Reeve open his shirt to reveal the ''S'' and we all knew he was Superman!

[@johnnyguzman825]

ME GUSTA SU COMENTARIO RECUERDO CUANDO TENÍA 14 AÑOS Y MÍ PADRE ME LLEVÓ AL CINE PARA VER SUPERMAN. ERA LA ESCENA ESPERADA CUANDO SE QUITA EL SACO, EL TRAJE Y SALE SUPERMAN SALUDOS DESDE EL PERÚ 🇵🇪

[@cvanunen]

Core childhood memory.

[@RonMotta1972]

He made me believe a man can fly.

[@SheepofTheShepherd-nu3lz]

@@RonMotta1972 same here

[@MrSpacelyy]

Don't often hear it performed this spot on.

[@delmaquezada6733]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful ❤❤❤

[@richierich3683]

Brings a tear to my face greatest theme ever nothing comes close, Christopher Reeve RIP you will always be superman !!

[@captainnixe8726]

45 years later and it is still the best theme of all the super-hero movies that came afterward.

[@brianmckinney9580]

Never gets old, timeless 🙌

[@ayokay123]

I'll never forget running into the theater (1200 seating) to get good seats at the premiere here in Chicago. I was 20 at the time. Even the opening credits were mesmerizing. I'll also never forget the myriad of articles written about how they made Christopher Reeve fly.

[@lawrencekin7749]

Magnificent......... imagine seeing and listening this live concert orchestra play as an audience member... you'll be geeking out and having massive goosebumps listening to the "Superman" march song.

[@jessicarivera4348]

Wow! Just listening sends me chills… This soundtrack is more inspiring to me than ever before.. Truth! Justice! And The American Way!!

[@RosanneCampbell-s8z]

Christopher Reeve will always be my favoorite Superman! This is such a msjalical piece. You guys truly make it Super. Thanks so much.🎉❤

[@abyssal-turtle]

This brought tears to my eyes on how magnificent this is. Bravo!

[@61747]

A John Williams masterpiece. The music that told us... A man can fly!

[@RonMotta1972]

My all-time favorite movie score. This is spot on.

[@Gizur01]

One of my all time favourites, only beaten by the Imperial March and that was as epic a version as I have ever heard, as good as those conducted by John Williams himself. Loved it

[@thegoodgeneral]

This orchestra is hugely underrated. I am continuously impressed. Also 2:35 good to see that musicians still smirk as they get to this part and nod to each other, "yep, Strauss."

[@perbjrnhansen9939]

Underrated.. the DNSO is considered among the very best in the world..

[@powerbadpowerbad]

This orchestra murdered this piece,someone better call the cops to arrest their music sheets for evidence.

[@guydaley]

No one underrates this orchestra. Why would you even say that?

[@Sunshine-zm1fx]

You are incorrect. @@powerbadpowerbad

[@krane15]

@@guydaley Because I've never heard of them. I gave them a try and was very well impressed. I know them now.

[@paulallas7665]

I hear this piece, I close my eyes and picture Christopher Reeve flying in orbit above the earth and smiling at us as he banks and flies away.

[@rossiniepatawaran6509]

So memorable and unforgettable sound , music and movie...Christopher Reeve,can you read my mind?😊..I'm getting nostalgic upon watching this of my childhood watching the movie in cinema with my grandfather and sister.....Wonderful and amazing Orchestra..Bravo...

[@GameShark1080]

The Superman March really makes you feel like you can do anything Superman can! It is more powerful than a locomotive!

[@calvinfoo]

Super hero theme song nothing can beat John Williams' Superman's theme.

[@powerbadpowerbad]

AGREED.

[@mrpurple11]

Yes. it is THE superhero theme song

[@Satai80]

Avengers Theme is very strong runner-up.

[@anjhontongo6945]

Don't forget Hans Zimmer's The Dark Knight trilogy

[@FabledGentleman]

@@Satai80 Good one indeed, but the runner-up is without any doubt Danny Elfman's Batman Theme.

[@salahalaa9871]

Outstanding performance the sound engineering and the performance are so complete

[@willortiz3547]

The Super Ladies and Super Men in your Super Orchestra did a Super job on this Super Piece! I loved it....Will Ortiz

[@ronnyb5890]

i get goosebumps when i hear a great impacting score,this is surely one of them,as always perfectly performed

[@JusticeRyan-n6d]

"THIS", of all the orchestras I've listened to, is the best one of all time, other than the original soundtrack Orchestra. Just "MARVELOUS".😊🎉

[@portalarlequin2023]

all the song scream " SU PER MAN!!". This is a hymn, the best superman theme forever

[@andresgamer6741]

The "SU PER MAN!!" was a bet of Richard Donner to John Williams

[@smshapi]

John Williams is a genius. And I just love seeing these great movie themes played live. If you ever get a chance to see a movie with like orchestra doing the soundtrack - run, don't walk. It's amazing.

[@ogrosch4568]

The instrumental essence of THE superhero. Williams nailed it. Once again.

[@USArmyVet91]

Absolutely breathtaking! I have no words. 💯💯

[@MrKimJoJo]

Thanks 👍👍💪 One of my ABSOLUTE favorites.. ❤️ Makes you wanna rip your shirt open and fly away at maximum speed 😍❤️