The Evolution of the Universal Pictures Fanfare

In 1912, Universal Film Manufacturing Company was Founded by Film Producer Carl Laemmle, Pat Powers, along with 7 Other Guys.
The Company would later become known as Universal Pictures (or Universal Studios).
Currently Universal Pictures is owned by Comcast through NBCUniversal’s Film and Entertainment Division.
During Universal's 110-Year Career, There were 3 Different Official Fanfares for the Company, and We're Taking a Look at them and their Respective Variations.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Universal Pictures (1936-1945, Jimmy McHugh)
2:03 Universal Pictures (1990-1997, James Horner)
4:31 Universal Pictures (1997-2012, Jerry Goldsmith)
6:07 Universal Pictures (2012-Present, Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Conducted by Brian Tyler)
10:36 Outro
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Opening and Ending Music by: Brian Tyler
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[@alzoraig]

Update: There was a Fanfare Variation that I haven't Mentioned in this Video, and that was from the 2019 Movie "Yesterday". That Version of the Fanfare was Arranged by Daniel Pemberton. Other Fanfare Variations that I haven't Mentioned: 2017's "Happy Death Day", and This Year's "Fast and Furious 9".

[@mlpartclub412]

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[@itsthemickeyandsonicgang]

Try Do Walt Disney Pictures Fanfare + Warner Bros. Pictures Fanfare?

[@mlpartclub412]

Evolution of the Walt Disney Pictures fanfare, please?

[@misterartist1603]

I actually noticed something: The 1997 Universal fanfare is actually a re-arranged version of the 1936 one.

[@leo.909]

Titanic sank in 1912 good thing you pointed out 1912 in the video!

[@srbarkerchan]

The 1990 fanfare will forever be my favorite. RIP James Horner. ❤

[@Harri927]

Same here.

[@bryanherman1868]

And jerry goldsmith

[@tripsadelica]

Yes...it was wondrous!

[@harryb1804]

I’m going to delete you

[@Shabssaif]

Interesting how some people leave their mark even when are dead. Rip James.

[@Dxtuned]

They perfected the logo both musically and artistically in the early 90s

[@maazkalim]

Early.. Or?

[@AdiaTheSpaceAlien]

4:34 In 1997, the world was greeted with a masterpiece…

[@nathancruz9172]

4:43-4:48 this is where I only grew up watching this 1997-2012 universal logo, when I was 4 years old.

[@davethompson4113]

The 1990 . Oh it was just so peaceful and wonderful. No matter what the film it just snuggled you in for a magical ride. Ah...memories

[@t3chnicolor]

Honestly, love Jame Horner's version the best. It captures the magic of the movies.

[@dvchel]

Just like he did with Titanic in 1997, when the elder Rose starts telling her story and gives us her flashback to Southampton back in 1912. A combination of Horner's music and seeing the Titanic again as if it were 'real' and never sank made it amazing. Just to see it all alive. Also, Goldsmith's composition is great too, but seems more like a show-off than really magical, as it was with Horner.

[@smackingjack425awesome3]

@@dvchelUm. What? Jerry Goldsmith and Brian Tyler's universal fanfares are more Chad than the James Horner's Universal fanfare.

[@G.P.M.07]

@@smackingjack425awesome3 I can tell that you are born after 2010 blud ☠️

[@scoutart1508]

@@G.P.M.07 i dont Think that has anything to do with everything else, I suppose depends on specific opinions, though i got to admit tht bothe Goldsmith and Horner are great

[@lucascalma605]

And fast forward to today: Universal Pictures Fanfare (2012-Present) Composed by Jerry Goldsmith Used in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023) Conducted by: Brian Tyler This variant has the Fanfare cut short along with the animation.

[@rhapsodyshadow_]

As much as I absolutely despise Minions with a burning passion, hearing their vocals during the fanfare gave me goosebumps. Not gonna lie.

[@milesthepeacefulinkling286]

@@OfficialBlueG Who even came up with that arrangement should be put in a Straight Jacket!

[@smackingjack425awesome3]

My guy. Minions are the most iconic and hilarious characters ever. You may not like the Minions movie, but I do.

[@maazkalim]

You meant the actor-singer?

[@emmayoung736]

The fanfare used in The Flintstones movie was originally only used for the television division

[@LovelyYT]

But it's much faster too

[@milesthepeacefulinkling286]

You mean Revue Studios?

[@christianpeligrinocagadas9781]

Yep ​@@milesthepeacefulinkling286

[@LDFE2002]

My favorite would have to be both 1937-45 and 1990-97 in my opinion.

[@yeshueditz]

Yea agreed dude

[@josecarrilloii4036]

**1997-2012 fanfare*

[@CacoQueen]

The 1936 logo is my favorite, but my favorite fanfare is the one by James Horner

[@lll.24601]

I love what you did with the Unfriended and Popstar Fanfare :)

[@garyreid2178]

Jimmy McHugh’s version is the one I remembered because I loved the Universal Monsterverse. Of course, the fanfare was heard in other films, I will always think of the Universal Monsterverse. James Horner’s original composition was truly representative of Universal. I had thought that John Williams composed this fanfare, but I was wrong. Jerry Goldsmith composed it. Even if a piece is as brief as it is, it is still brilliant and beautiful.

[@Rlotpir1972]

John Williams used that theme to make the theme for "Superman".

[@garyreid2178]

@@Rlotpir1972 In the DVD commentary of the Richard Donner version of Superman 2, which was filmed simultaneously with the first film, Richard Donner advised John Williams to compose a theme and a score that is in the spirit of Superman. Donner was probably thinking of Sammy Timberg’s theme and Leon Klatzkin’s theme from the television series. The JimmyMcHugh version of the Universal fanfare does have a couple of similarities, as does Jerry Goldsmith’s(whom John Williams had worked for in the beginning of his musical journey). I think John Williams was thinking of Leon Klatzkin’s Superman theme. But I may be wrong.

[@forcedexcess26]

2:03 best music

[@alexisblake2634]

I grew up with the 1990 normal fanfare since it was used for “An American Tail: Fievel Goes West” (1991) and “Balto” (1995)

[@musicaltheatrefan2k226]

Yes. Dreams to dream. Such nostalgia.

[@moreedcola6837]

Isn’t it a little weird how the Universal fanfare is only, like, 20 years old? The one we know was introduced in 1997.

[@rhapsodyshadow_]

Hands down, the current 2012 fanfare always has been, and always will be the most impactful fanfare that the company has ever used. No questions asked. 🤘🤘🤘

[@smackingjack425awesome3]

Agreed. Same with Jerry Goldsmith.

[@maazkalim]

Couldn't Concur More! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 It is the added choir-humming for me which gets it above the 1997 original. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@maazkalim]

You meant the musical auteur in general, "@@smackingjack425awesome3"?

[@Harri927]

The James Horner fanfare for Universal is my childhood favorite logo. It brings a warm feeling to my heart.

[@claudiavictor8037]

Okay 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌

[@claudiavictor8037]

Listening

[@claudiavictor8037]

Ok?

[@carlosdiner729]

5:45 could be perfect for the Mario movie when it comes out

[@michaelmcenery7515]

Always love the 1930s one the best the music is so rousing

[@brandonreina5461]

Universal Pictures made some good movies (Back to the Future, Jaws, An American Girl: Isabelle Dances into the Spotlight, etc)

[@ChaseMC215]

The Mummy (1999), The Fast And Furious, Scott Pilgrim Vs The World.

[@davaotripsters]

Curious George, Woody Woodpecker (one of Universal Studios official mascot) and Illumination's Despicable Me and Minions series also.

[@daffamedia]

4:56 It's 90th Anniversary fanfare.

[@ChaseMC215]

Not really, it's more of a modified version what was heared in the ET 20th Anniversary Cut, since John Williams did both fanfares

[@t3chnicolor]

This is really cool, thanks for putting this together.

[@davaotripsters]

In first 2 Pitch Perfect movies, the Universal Pictures fanfare is in acapella and high tone like PAL unlike NTSC / normal tone version.

[@myrnalaboy2840]

The 1990 fanfare remains my favorite. R.I.P. James Horner.

[@dragondaveltd1992]

Hands down, James Horner version will always be the best!

[@smackingjack425awesome3]

Jerry Goldsmith and Brian Tyler: Allow us to introduce ourselves.

[@bluerubyshadow]

the 1936 fanfare gives major 20th century fox vibes

[@EpixAndroid]

Makes me wonder if Alfred Newman ever thought about suing them…

[@leo.909]

But the fanfare did its originality so Alfred thinking about suing them for a company that's 111 years old!

[@canerakn3725]

l think gives major of 20th Century Fox Schroeder fanfare...

[@jmjfanss]

Thank you Jerry goldsmith and Brian tyler.

[@wMTF2]

The fanfare theme for Dark Universe was composed by Danny Elfman

[@DaDanZ610]

He’s also composed Regency Enterprise fanfare

[@johneddy908]

While Universal Pictures was founded in 1912, Universal Studios (known today as Universal Studios Hollywood) first opened three years later. In 1964, Universal Studios Hollywood was opened to the public for the first time since the sound era began. Today Universal City is truly "The Entertainment Center of the World." By the way, now there's a Universal Studios Florida, too.

[@WillCWilson]

Didn't realize until this video the 1936 and 1997 fanfares are similar to each other XD

[@musicaltheatrefan2k226]

1990s fanfare never gets old, along with the An American Tails songs. “Do you ever miss the girl, you left behind…?”

[@EliasTheLogoRemaker]

I like the 1972 re-orchestration of the 1936 fanfare.

[@maddoxhaze7321]

The 1936 version (version 5/re-orchestrated version 4) is the true G.O.A.T

[@mydogskips2]

Great. Can you do a video on the Disney theme/opening sequences?

[@duaddysacevedosolares6130]

James Horner was the Best orchestra director. ever Rest in Peace James Horner

[@powerpointropolis8014]

4:38-4:40 lol nice touch.

[@alzoraig]

Thanks Very Much.

[@ChaseMC215]

Another nice touch was for the Unfriended vatient, as the theme glitches, the video glitches

[@maazkalim]

And few other relevant edits, as well - ​"@@ChaseMC215".

[@julianharris530]

​@@alzoraig What about the evolution of Warner Bros pictures & Family Entertainment fanfares

[@ChiyoPokemon]

You forget transatlantic films fanfare and 1963-1990 fanfares

[@mlpartclub412]

Who else would like to see a Christmas themed variant with the Universal globe fading into Santa’s naughty and nice globe?

[@mlpartclub412]

They should do more fanfare variants.

[@johneddy908]

The "7 Other Guys" were Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane, and Jules Brulatour.

[@SteamLance]

The Goldsmith version is the one I remember the most, especially on the Ivor the Engine VHS I had when I was young. I've never liked the most modern version, the extra added bits make it feel too clustered

[@smackingjack425awesome3]

The 2012 Universal logo: Am I a joke to you?

[@zacharyspinks6207]

Amazing Job on this!

[@josecarrilloii4036]

The *1997-2012 fanfare* will always be my personal favorite Universal Pictures fanfare.

[@DaDanZ610]

R.I.P Jerry Goldsmith

[@JoelGutierrez-gq5hk]

Now imagine if the 1963 fanfare is the extended version of the universal city one and the 1946 universal international fanfare will be very similar to the 1996 rko one

[@RetroGaming-gp2ef]

The early 90s Universal was my Universal

[@mlpartclub412]

I’ve been imagining a fanfare variant where the Universal fanfare is performed in Merman whistling in the opening of a horror movie.

[@maazkalim]

Performed by?

[@mlpartclub412]

@@maazkalim Like a said. A merman.

[@maazkalim]

The artist's name?

[@darryl8231]

5:44 this should be used in the super Mario movie 2

[@MattAndPock-uk7tz]

4:39 Nice Touch

[@1975tristania]

My favorite is the goldsmith fanfare

[@cvb6957]

How about the 1950ies Universal Fanfare Intro? 🤔 Why it's missing?

[@newredcolorchannelinthailand]

1:29 My Favorite Version

[@verocip407]

8:06 FAVORITE

[@foxforger1190]

the ones used in the scorpion king were my top favorites

[@jct9099]

9:22 Um, correct me if I'm wrong, but according to the info, it was Danny Elfman who composed the theme for Universal's Dark Universe logo.

[@ChaseMC215]

Definitely sounds like Danny Elfman

[@JonEdelkampVoices]

Can you do Columbia Pictures next?

[@dreamodeonlife4721]

0:17 doesn't it sound like the Superman theme song

[@enrikosilaban4742]

I like the 1936 song, the song is so lively

[@myrnalaboy2840]

R.I.P. James Horner

[@danielsauers7783]

Can you do the evolution of Warner Bros. Pictures fanfare?

[@leobortolotti8397]

When Was The Reorchestrated Fanfare For The 1936-1945? Which Movie Was The Official Fanfare First Used In?

[@alzoraig]

Some of them were used in some Universal movies between 1936 and 1945, depending on which version.

[@madisondaniels2524]

6:35 7:35 10:10 The acapella versions

[@gmgrajo434]

10:06 Minions version: 8:02

[@sickheadache9903]

Jerry Goldsmith..Got it Right

[@DilanCommunications]

You guys want the fastest way to make me happy? Here ya go 2:03

[@cesaradorable4668]

0:17 2:03 3:25 4:31 6:07

[@cesaradorable2994]

0:17 2:03 3:24 4:31 6:07

[@cesaradorable4668]

4:57 5:19 5:20

[@braulioalberto7541]

If Bruce broughton and Benjamin wallfisch conduced the Jerry Goldsmith fanfare also Michael giacchino alan menken and Alan Silvestri conduced the James Horner fanfare

[@Animojo18]

I like the 2012 present better than the 1990 fanfare

[@ChaseMC215]

The logo for the 1936 logo is not the 1936 logo. That's from The Wolf Man. (Not the original film but the film the early 2000's.... God I hate it when film studios make films and call it by the same name as the original film when they have no relation to the original film.)

[@alzoraig]

You're Right. I Used that Logo because of its High Definition, The Same can be said for the The Other Logos.

[@ChaseMC215]

@@alzoraig Okay, make sense.

[@user-vv2gl2kd4h]

A Universal Picture Rotating Letters (1936-1947) 1/4

[@user-vv2gl2kd4h]

Universal Pictures Rotating Letters II (1990-1997) 2/4

[@jacobwiggle3681]

All of them were good.

[@user-vv2gl2kd4h]

Universal Pictures Rotating Letters III (1997-2012) 3/4

[@Denchar1138]

Was there something wrong with the Universal-International fanfare? And for the last two fanfares (1997-2012) and (2012-present), you could’ve mentioned that the theme was sourced from the movie Dragonheart.

[@alzoraig]

The U-I Fanfare is Actually the "International Pictures" Fanfare (before its Merger with Universal).

[@pedroaugustomoura8968]

@@alzoraig And it was only used in 2 films

[@pedroaugustomoura8968]

I wouldn't call these church bells fanfare

[@crashbandicootspyrohinson05]

The 1972 fanfare is my favorite i would consider it a true fanfare for the 1962 universal logo plus in that time it was just slient and would fit if the mario anime movie from 1986 was dubbed to english and distributed by universal

[@john03ification]

Scorpion King and ET 20th one sound similar.

[@Lunar_Nebula.Official]

please don't delete the video🙏🙏

[@kolen0421]

First ones sounding like Superman theme??🤔

[@CTSF2012STUDIOS]

8:02 MINIONS!

[@user-vv2gl2kd4h]

Universal Pictures Rotating Letters IV (2012-) 4/4

[@Meshal11YouTube15]

It’s Cool

[@Katana567]

You forget universal Transatlantic Films Fanfare

[@alzoraig]

Apparently Universal-Transatlantic existed in 1914, and considering that films back then didn't have any sound, the company didn't have an official fanfare.

[@Katana567]

@@alzoraig They had piano sound Forget universal international fanfares 1946 and CinemaScope Version And universal 1965 Fanfares

[@leo.909]

​@@alzoraigthey didn't had a fanfare but they had a piano jingle. (It's not like the 1936 one.)

[@snicktrickz]

I like the first one from 1933 most

[@mlpartclub412]

Paramount, please?

[@alzoraig]

Appearently Giacchino's Fanfare had 4 Versions, while Goldsmith's had 3 (with the Latter being Arranged by Michael Kamen). As for the VistaVision One, It had Many Versions.. I'll do it Someday.

[@cesaradorable4668]

3:25

[@mattheweskender7781]

Universal Pictures Fanfare conducted by James Horner 3:24

[@StepDownFakeKingBoo]

8:03 Minions

[@kvngggaladrosa]

where 1963-1990 fanfare (yes that exists)

[@samantavaleria4286]

Guitarra piano todas las personas tienen sus instrumentos

[@sandramilenajimenezcruz]

A UNIVERSAL PICTURE

[@StepDownFakeKingBoo]

8:02 The Minions

[@Charliebrown1966_]

Do "20th century universal" fanfare history

[@jeffrey8959]

What happened between 1945-1990?

[@newredcolorchannelinthailand]

Unfound

[@VToficial2008]

Universal did not use any standard fanfare between these dates.

[@sandramilenajimenezcruz]

A MCA COMPANY ( 1990)

[@gabrielchee8470]

Honestly i wonder why when i watch ripoff company compilations, they like to rip the 2nd and 3rd ones and besmirch their good name

[@sandramilenajimenezcruz]

REMIX?

[@sandramilenajimenezcruz]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH

[@fhb3]

2:43 NOT FLAV!!!

[@noahbeleno4053]

8:03