"The Planet Krypton and Superman March". John Williams (Cincinnati Pops Orchestra - Damon Gupton)

[@robertcalva3773]

One of the best pieces of music that John Williams has written!!

[@Maxrchs]

Yes, one of the best! @robertcalva3773

[@PhillipeStLeger]

I’d say it’s definitely part of the top 5 pieces ever written in cinematic history.

[@mrstiles100]

Fact

[@JohnnyWishbone85]

This has to be the best "hero theme" piece of music ever written. The basic riff is so simple it almost seems corny, but it's elaborated into something majestic and magnificent.

[@Maxrchs]

It's very true, @JohnnyWishbone85

[@miguelrubiorincon3904]

This one and the batman 89 score . The two best super hero soundtracks ever .

[@robertcalva3773]

@@JohnnyWishbone85 I've seen a piano score of this and the way John Williams use harmony and voices the chords is ingenious!

[@jedsithor]

The Planet Krypton is vastly underrated. It's so simple and elegant and epic at the same time.

[@rossmorton7002]

My favourite piece from the whole soundtrack, it really let's you feel the majesty of space. Could totally imagine it as part of Gustav Holst's "The Planets".

[@ernesthill4017]

It truly conveys the image of a mighty civilization, a shining city upon a hill ✨️

[@scottwallace1]

A million percent. Has an almost ‘Also Sprach Zarathustra’ feel to it. That’s a compliment!!!

[@rafalizola]

I`m 48 now and it stills gives me chills every time I hear this song. Man it takes me back!!

[@eltiogottlieb.4911]

Ya somos dos.

[@กมลวรรณจงกล-ป9น]

Takes me back when me and brothers broke the vcr we watched it so much

[@chriswalter7419]

That's the Shit!

[@franciscofeest6691]

This brings tears to my eyes

[@GoatNinja]

Brings me back to Febrary 7th 1982, i was 7 years old and watched Superman for the first time on TV... the most powerful movie experience of my life.

[@petshopjim]

I agree

[@victorandreschambachuquill9311]

Como cuando de niño ..imitando a Superman con mi escalera escenifique la escena del tren sin riel En pleno terremoto!! De la película...

[@sylwil]

Me Too 😢 nothing lifts me up when I down by listening to John Williams's Superman opening march.

[@JK-zo4px]

​@@victorandreschambachuquill9311so do i. ❤❤

[@scottwallace1]

My god…what would movies of the last 50 years be without John Williams? He is as important to film as any director or actor is.

[@Maxrchs]

Totally agree.

[@omarcaal8152]

YES... I TOTALLY AGREE with that!!!

[@howardaltman2587]

It will never cease to amaze me. In the span of a few years, John Williams gave us the theme from Superman, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Star Wars. He wrote the soundtrack to my childhood, and this one might be my favorite.

[@exclamationpointman3852]

Yeah his eyes rolled up in the back of his head in a zone, and he did the Lost In Space music which was my childhood, amazing how I loved the them but didn't know he made that

[@symph2000]

Dont forget ET

[@bbfan23-46]

Same here, also don't forget Jurassic Park, the man is such a legend and one of the most humble people that has ever existed, he once said in an interview "I got home from dinner and came up with the Hedwig theme, which ended up the main Harry Potter theme, that kind of talent is unmeasurable.

[@BobbyD262]

I know it's crazy. But I say SUPERMAN is the greatest film score of all time. Period.

[@jeffreyulibarri8412]

Don't forget Close Encounters Of The Third Kind. The most iconic 5 notes in Soundtrack history.

[@jntdhome]

Easily the greatest score ever! I still listen to it in its entirety on a regular basis. Heroic. Inspirational. Pure joy.

[@PhillipeStLeger]

We could have been born at any time. What a privilege to have lived during the time when John Williams created all these magnificent scores. There’s no one like him! A legend in every sense of the word.

[@chriswalter7419]

That's Church, yo!

[@jonesy9358]

Who’s here after the Superman Christopher Reeves story trailer ❤

[@magnubeido832]

👍👍💯

[@eyeofbast]

😔

[@patrickficklin]

I wish they'd release the music from the trailer.

[@omarcaal8152]

@@patrickficklin I TOTALLY AGREE!!! 🙂

[@omarcaal8152]

I sure am!! What a BEAUTIFUL MIX of the classic Planet Krypton theme!!!

[@ernesthill4017]

"You will believe a man can fly!"

[@JukeboxJoeB]

I do believe it.

[@sputnikalgrim]

Krypton is one of my favorite bits of composition ever written. The crescendo triggers frisson for me, I get goosebumps and tear up every time. I was just a 7 year old kid when Superman came to theaters so nostalgia plays a big role in it, but it just stirs something in me. Hans Christian Andersen once said “where words fail, music speaks” and Krypton speaks volumes to me

[@seanbigay1042]

Doesn't it just? Can't you just hear the undying words: "Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound! Look -- up in the sky -- it's a bird -- it's a plane -- it's SUPERMAN!!!"

[@productionsbc1]

Me too

[@maricarnuevo4406]

SUPERMAN THEMES.... THE G.O.A.T.!!!!!

[@bbfan23-46]

Hell I grew up in the early Jurassic Park times, late ET fan, watched Jaws but after its time, Star wars was my fathers passion, etc but I love all these Iconic pieces, but I still think above all them that "The Planet Kryptom" is the most epic score of any theme of all time, so many emotions when that piece comes on, the most being "epic" even though I know that word has been outplayed.

[@Alan1978M]

Brings me back to being a child running around with a towel pegged on my back.Goosebumps every time

[@tommyyoung8235]

I was the manager of a movie theater in Atlanta when this was released. Big screen plus Dolby Sound was amazing! I always had the projectionist crank up the volume for the viewers. Never received a complaint.

[@darrynmccartney1118]

Those first two Donner movies are amazing. John Williams Superman March is one of the greatest themes in movie and music history. It's just perfect.

[@Wesleech]

Hope you mean Donners Cut of superman 2. If you havent seen it your missing out. It's better in so many ways and makes sense now. That stupid "forget everything" kiss in gone.

[@charliereader3462]

@@Wesleech I’m guessing that’s what he meant by donners movies, as it’s Richard Lester who is credited as the director of the original theatrical release (of 2)

[@gailwebb9619]

@@Wesleech exactly....Donner was fired after he had filmed 75% of the second movie.....so most if that was scrapped and reshot with Lester.

[@philipkempbell7174]

Donners cut of 2 is a bore. Lol

[@sickheadache9903]

Ur wrong..Both Directed 1/2. Ur hint is..Anything with Gene Hackman was Donner..Hackman refused to come back and do reshoots with Lester. True! @@gailwebb9619

[@richardsantiago3510]

I think the Superman theme was the most emotional and energetic movie songs ever!

[@davidlau4038]

I was listening to this theme with Hi fi during the plastic disk era and now I am in U-tube

[@paulallas7665]

OMG!!! I was suddenly transported back to the cinema, 1978 and anticipating a movie of epic status. What a time it was!!

[@ernesthill4017]

In general, the 70s sucked almost as bad as the 30s, but like the 30s, it left us some the best films and music ever 😊

[@stephencapillas1861]

JUST EPIC.

[@gilbertrojas9541]

Absolutely beautiful, I don't think anyone can produce a superman score as iconic as this one

[@ayokay123]

I will NEVER forget the hype surrounding this movie when it first came out at the theaters. I was about 20 years old and one of the first to burst into the theater on opening evening. HUGE movie theater (sat 1200) , and when those opening title sequences in lights appeared, the overwhelming sound, and the S finally appearing, chills ran up and down everybody's spine for what was to come. Just incredible.

[@justinclement1153]

Chills. Especially the “Krypton Fanfare”. Play that on a decent sound system and prepare to be blown away.

[@leerichardson5842]

Also, remembering the words of Jar-El while listening. "You will travel far my little Kal-El. But we will never leave you, even in face of our death. You will make my strength your own........."

[@SivakD]

1:15 - the conductor is thinking "I love this job"

[@jackjcarlin4217]

That opening shot of Krypton;marvellous.

[@jawhite1123]

It brings tears to my eyes as well.

[@chriswalter7419]

Word

[@BryanWicks]

The majesty of this performance can not be overstated. Bravo to the men and women of this orchestra who flawlessly brought Williams' soundtrack to life yet again.

[@melaninxhalide1165]

Hands down THE BEST rendition of “Krypton Fanfare” and “Superman March” next to John Williams original recording. Cincinnati represent represent! I love my city! ❤️

[@gailwebb9619]

I love this one and the one from London at The Royal Albert Hall conducted by Keith Lockhart.

[@psychedelicpucho]

This is a pretty fantastic feat, especially when considering it’s done with one type of horn. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJfRfomme9OGqMk

[@kagisokwadi5268]

Look at the conductor's brow and the breathing under the mask at the end of "The planet krypton", he feels it in his soul

[@judsonbaker5816]

I get goosebumps every time I hear this.

[@vinsanity40k]

i don't know how you can play this music without wanting to fly off into the sky 😄

[@ernesthill4017]

My thoughts exactly!

[@bbfan23-46]

The Planet Krypton is one of the greatest pieces of music that has ever existed, the word epic doesn't even cover it, it's just simply incredible.

[@malcrew0980]

Wow! A Superb performance. The Planet Krypton and Superman march never fails to put a smile on my face!

[@ernesthill4017]

It's impossible to feel depressed or lonely while listening to this soaring, uplifting theme. It makes one feel like we CAN fly !

[@billy1673]

Greatest thematic score ever. My favorite part has always been the 3:27 mark.

[@danh8079]

Krypton is the only piece I've heard where a tuba could make me cry!

[@kj6446]

recently my local orchestra put on one of those "best of John Williams" shows, which while fantastic, did not include anything from Superman...I had half a mind to walk out in protest!

[@cyclingsandeep]

Love you Sir John Williams... Superman March will be Evergreen and will remain the best Superman theme music of all time...

[@markyale6953]

FINALLY.... played the right way with the krypton theme beginng... been looking for this version for years played by an orchestra... THANK YOU, its 1 of my most favorite themes and movies

[@Jay-ef2ii]

Planet Krypton in my opinion holds up quite well. I think Composer John Williams can give a lot of competition music-wise to Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, (especially) Wagner, and Haydn. I believe and this is my humble opinion but I believe that Composer John Williams will come up with new music that will surpass the Superman and the Star Wars themes. But the Krypton theme is very unique, it's Eternal. (The Krypton theme) in my opinion should be played in Middle school and high school bands around the Country. The theme of Krypton is Special. Music has not run its course. New music has been created here in the USA. There is still a new frontier in terms of music. John Williams is a genius. Thank You for reading. June 6, 2022. USA NA: North America.

[@mythigator7406]

My high school marching band (in the early '80s) played the Superman theme with the Krypton opening during a football game halftime show. Remembering the sound of the solo trumpet, on the field, playing the Krypton theme on a crisp fall evening with perfect acoustics for outdoors still gives me goosebumps. I played clarinet, so our section had the "going up the scale" sequence (starting at about 0:55 in the video) culminating with the end of the fanfare. Outstanding ...

[@tymikeson]

I agree wholeheartedly. He is a very underrated composer when compared to the past kings of classical and deserves high recognition for his cinematic masterpieces.

[@asdfasdf7199]

one of the highlights of john williams' fantastic career. just incredible.

[@cid76]

And I use it as clock alarm to wake up nicely

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

​​@@cid76 hear it in my head as I'm getting ready for work, just because I'm not always "bright-eyed and bushy-tailed" in the morning, and I have a very morning-oriented job 9-10 months out of my year, starting mid-August. My alarms are either "Superman" or "Star Wars," usually.

[@gnsernest]

I see the first movie WOW Krypton theme & Superman march....many years ago....when i was a kid!!! ...

[@ginad480]

I’m getting chills watching this.

[@jeff5048]

What a stunning performance. Artistry likes this makes life worth living! Thanks Cincinnati Pops Orchestra!

[@exclamationpointman3852]

We break for William's Superman!!!!! Great job👏👏👏👏👏

[@robertarbelo9695]

Esta música épica y el logo que significa "esperanza"son en estos tiempos más relevantes que nunca.

[@danielesteve8359]

Como el Daily Planet

[@mrjones29]

Only one that can beat John Williams classic score is.. John Williams. Only his Superman score is equal to his Star Wars score.

[@iam6843]

With the planet krypton as "intro" it's just way better👏🏻

[@QClubs]

Every time I hear these songs,I get flashbacks of each scene and the beginning effects of the Superman title

[@christopherweber9464]

I want this to play as I walk across the stage to get my diploma!!!

[@jamesleasure8836]

Bravo! Magnificently done!

[@ithewonder]

That to me sounded bang on, some of the other renditions i hear seem to fast. Perfect !

[@Sharpe2007Dent]

This gave me tears

[@mooael3796]

Im crying as we speak

[@jills163]

I love how the trombone is highlighted.

[@WendelRLima]

Incrivel 😮

[@danielesteve8359]

This theme has so much majestuosity!

[@guesswhatimtalkingabout]

These artists are such supermen and superwomen....❤

[@rnw2739]

Finally!!! Another part if the 'Superman' score other than the main title all the time!

[@HEAVYMETALmovie1981]

"They can be a great people kal El, they wish to be. The only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good. I have sent them you. My only son." - Jor El

[@Dirtcreature]

"You'll travel far, my little Kal'El..."

[@mikegallant811]

But we will never leave you even in the face of our deaths. The richness of our lives shall become yours. All that I have all that I've learned everything I feel, all this and more I bequeath you my son, you will carry me inside you all the days of your life, you'll make my strength your own, see my life through your eyes, as yours will be seen through mine. For the son becomes the father, and the father the son. This is all I can send you, Kal-El.

[@lazersly]

Really nice performance

[@mallusraz]

Essa música me enche os olhos de lágrimas. Me lembro de quando pequeno sonhando ser o Superman. 😭

[@evandropeterlini1626]

Eu também 😢😢😢😢

[@mariadasgracasferreiramafr7624]

Igualmente meu filho 😢

[@kingsnake23]

This is fantastic.

[@Gurdz89]

This gave me chills !!!!!!

[@rashadjames8996]

Damon Gupton is equally brilliant as an actor as he is a conductor.

[@bbfan23-46]

This is also the most hopeful score I have ever heard, it's truly astounding.

[@gabrielpedro7607]

Simplesmente, incrível ❤ John Williams

[@bbfan23-46]

Can we please put John Williams in the composer hall of fame? The man created Star Wars (the most recognizable theme anywhere), Superman, Jurassic Park, ET, JAWS (so many people know the Jaws theme without watching the movie), Harry Potter (which he came up with after having dinner), need I say enough? The man is a legend for sure.

[@mariadasgracasferreiramafr7624]

Sublime! 😮

[@leopoldobarzi1070]

wow!!! Amazing.. fantastic....Master Piece for ever and ever!!!!!

[@marcsongini091165]

Sublime

[@mallusraz]

Maravilhoso 😭❤️

[@Kr1ssz]

i like this maestro

[@AndrewBray-zw8ps]

Without John William's, Man is Not super, bikes don't fly, and there is no Force

[@Rydonattelo]

I always thought the Krypton theme was so under appreciated.

[@marcsongini091165]

Krypton fanfare is chaste, powerful, grand and ominous like the opening of Also sprach Zarathustra

[@taniasavoca8452]

Che meraviglia 🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝

[@bbfan23-46]

It's hard to believe this is pretty much French horns layered on top of each other, it sounds so amazing and one of my favorite JW compositions of all time. I wish this video was him doing it but this guy is great too.

[@ToxicTurtleIsMad]

Its not... the horns dont even play the melody its trumpets and trombones mostly..

[@TravisTarrant]

The Planet Krypton theme reminded me of the Ken Thorne's version from Superman II

[@navegandonoyoutube]

Bravo bravo é de arrepiar 👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@RadioBremerhaven]

Great! Thanks!

[@Maxrchs]

With pleasure, Radio Bremerhaven!!

[@navegandonoyoutube]

Bravo!!! Bravo!!! Lindo demais mano 👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@wtvideos3205]

I read somewhere that the Krypton theme was based on an earlier 18th century piece meant to musically depict Zeus.

[@Mikegees]

Legendary!!!

[@mastersodamastasoda1980]

Awesome.

[@DarthMalgusYT]

Superman 1 and 2 the only ones that should be labeled the best

[@jemmoto7852]

Christopher Reeve , the' super man :..)

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

No joke. He was my first 'crush' so to say, in that not only was he drop-dead handsome on the outside, I could tell he had a beautiful soul. And that soul made him all the better-looking for it. 😁

[@francoislacombe9071]

William's "The Planet Krypton" is the only musical piece that can rival Strauss's "Also Sprach Zarathustra", imho

[@ToxicTurtleIsMad]

Educate yourself. It in no way "rivals" strauss and it is HEAVILY inspired by it to the point of plagiarism.

[@fugazi225]

thanks for content

[@theprolificnetwork4670]

The seven trumpets are sounded by seven angels and the events that follow are described in detail from Revelation Chapters 8 to 11.

[@bbfan23-46]

They could be great people ka le they wish to be, they only lack the light to the show the way, above all their capacity for good, I have sent you my only son.

[@ayokay123]

The Planet Krypton should be called "Fanfare For The Common Superman".

[@heuberoliveira736]

🙌🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👑💯🔥🔥

[@raizdejesse77]

Solen!

[@-AdamTheGreat-]

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

[@alexandrebaccarim7505]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@michaelchambliss2951]

Then God created Superman!

[@mythigator7406]

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

[@Vaderva]

C'mon James Gunn.....you have to use this for Superman-Legacy It's only fitting

[@bungah_lestari]

We hope so... it's so epic and monumental.🎉🎉

[@mattrismatt]

This performance was faster than originally intended. Great orchestra, though.

[@StreetFighter2010]

It's the same tempo that John Williams himself conducted the piece in the 1980s. Search "John Williams conducts Superman". He has slowed it down quite a bit since.

[@mattrismatt]

@@StreetFighter2010 You're right. It just sounds like it's too fast with Cincinnati Pops because they can't keep up and stay together.

[@pedrosimoes2515]

If that intro doesn't elevate your spirit check your pusle you're already dead!!!

[@austinthomas8464]

SUPERMAN

[@GM-oj5qt]

What is better than that Superman is the greatest superhero sorry Batman!

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

I've heard this theme so many times, it's not funny -- but IMO, the conductor's directing the official march like he's rushing to a blazing fire. I can just hear my 5th/6th grade band teacher saying "Where's the fire?" 😅 The OG tempo was a teensy bit slower, and thus a teensy bit more majestic-sounding. This version made me think the conductor's gotta take a leak. 😅