Phil Roberts 
Look up! John Murphy and David Fleming’s Superman Soundtrack has emerged from Metropolis and is now available to own from all good vendors.
James Gunn’s Superman is finally swooping into cinemas tomorrow. The long-awaited relaunch of the DC Universe is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, and now, fans can enjoy the score from John Murphy and David Fleming. The album features the film’s original music composed by both composers. For the soundtrack, the duo collaborated to craft an enjoyable new score, incorporating several cues from John Williams’ brilliant score from the original Superman. And it made the film all the more enjoyable. Check out the soundtrack’s artwork below.
THE SOUNDTRACK
Having seen the film, I can assure fans of the DC Universe that the symphonic masterwork of John Williams is in safe hands. John Murphy and David Fleming’s solid score features a treasure trove of new music that complements Williams’ work to perfection. Although the tonal balance feels slightly off, the new score delivers an enjoyable rollercoaster ride. But of course, no Superman film worth its salt would omit the classic theme, and I’m delighted to confirm that the duo has used Williams’ classic cues to perfection.
REVIEW
In my review of the film, I said: “James Gunn’s Superman is a blast. Although the film is marred by a chaotic, overstuffed plot, some eye-rollingly bad gimmicks, occasionally ropey CGI, and even more jarring acting, it delivers a bonanza of DC awesomeness. The film is ambitious, bold, and unapologetic. David Corenswet is impressive as the Man of Steel, but isn’t afforded the time needed to reach his full potential. Rachel Brosnahan sparkles and delivers an excellent performance as Lois Lane. And finally, Nicholas Hoult delivers an energetic but confusing performance as the new Lex Luthor.” Read my full review here.
But if my word isn’t enough to convince you, check out the complete track listing for the score below.
TRACK LISTING
1. Home (David Fleming) 2:02
2. Last Son (David Fleming) 2:46
3. Hammer of Boravia (David Fleming) 3:02
4. LuthorCorp (John Murphy) 1:37
5. The Daily Planet (David Fleming) 0:54
6. Lois & Clark (John Murphy) 1:08
7. Eyes Up Here (David Fleming) 2:22
8. Justice Gang vs. Kaiju (David Fleming) 3:23
9. Intruders (David Fleming) 3:25
10. The Message (David Fleming & John Murphy) 2:43
11. Secret Harem (David Fleming & John Murphy) 2:20
12. The Real Punk Rock (John Murphy) 1:29
13. Pocket Universe (David Fleming) 1:55
14. 5 Years Time (Noah & The Whale) 3:34
15. Something Like a Sun (David Fleming & John Murphy) 2:19
16. Jailbreak (David Fleming) 1:06
17. The River Pi (David Fleming) 3:25
18. Take the T-Craft (David Fleming & John Murphy) 1:38
19. Your Choices, Your Actions (David Fleming) 2:55
20. Raising the Flag (John Murphy) 1:49
21. The Rift (David Fleming) 4:53
22. Bases Loaded (David Fleming) 3:07
23. Speeding Bullet (David Fleming) 2:02
24. Remote Control (David Fleming & John Murphy) 3:02
25. Upgrade (David Fleming & John Murphy) 1:13
26. Driven by Envy (David Fleming & John Murphy) 2:04
27. Look Up (David Fleming) 2:45
28. Being Human (David Fleming) 1:57
29. Luthor the Traitor (John Murphy) 1:51
30. Metropolis (David Fleming & John Murphy) 1:17
31. Walking on Air (John Murphy) 1:34
32. Punkrocker (feat. Iggy Pop) (Teddybears) 4:07
33. The Mighty Crabjoys Theme (The Mighty Crabjoys)
JOHN MURPHY & DAVID FLEMING
John Murphy and David Fleming are now two of only a handful of composers to create music for a Superman movie. Hollywood icon John Williams famously composed the scores for Richard Donner’s original film. Ken Thorne arranged John Williams’ music for Superman II and Superman III, while Star Trek’s Alexander Courage composed the punchy score for Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. John Ottman took the helm to deliver a truly exceptional score for Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns, and most recently, Hans Zimmer delivered a memorable soundtrack for Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel.
And now, John Murphy and David Fleming have crafted a soundtrack that pays homage to this beloved character. However, if you’re still undecided, WaterTower Music has uploaded the score that accompanies the opening sequence to YouTube. Get your first listen here.
THE FILM
James Gunn’s impressive cast for the film features David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Nicholas Hoult will take on the role of Lex Luthor. They will be joined by Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific. Also joining them are Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.
John Murphy and David Fleming’s nostalgic new score is available now from Apple, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
Mark your calendars, because James Gunn’s Superman is swooping into cinemas tomorrow. Are you looking forward to the film? Let us know in the comments below.
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
