Best Superhero Theme Music

**Jester** · 10-31-2014, 05:11 AM

Which Superhero has the best or most memorable theme music? Is it Danny Elfman's Batman score? Or John Williams' classic theme from Superman? Is this forum biased for John Duprez's theme for TMNT?

What's your fave?

*ProactiveMan* · 10-31-2014, 05:34 AM

Danny Elfman's Batman theme. Other Batmans don't feel Batmany enough without out it.

**Jester** · 10-31-2014, 05:35 AM

I'll admit I really always dug Williams' Superman theme...

*chrisdude* · 10-31-2014, 05:59 AM

I don't know if any are more "memorable" or recognizable that Batman's 60's theme. It's even referenced occasionally, so even some kids might recognize it. But Williams' Superman is my personal favorite.

Next would be Alan Silvestri's Captain America theme.

*raph27* · 10-31-2014, 07:51 AM

Danny Elfman's Batman. That score is just so...Batman. Nothing can top it.

*Slade* · 10-31-2014, 07:55 AM

I don't know about best, but i think these are classics.

William's Superman theme
60's Batman
Batman TAS
The turtles theme
The Spider-Man song
And now maybe Black Sabbath's iron man

*blindturtle02* · 10-31-2014, 08:35 AM

I love the 90's X-Men theme, TMNT 1987 and 2012, Batman TAS, Batman Beyond, Justice League/JLU, Batman/Superman adventures theme, Superman TAS, Williams' Superman, Gargoyles theme. Oh God, the list goes own. It's so tough picking a favorite. I also love the music of Ron Wasserman. That guy made the music of the first 7 or so seasons of Power Rangers walk and talk. Hang on, I think he also did season 10's theme. I'm sure there's a list of all the rock themes he came up with for the show out there somewhere. I almost forgot about the 90's Spidy theme and Spectacular Spider-Man theme. Man, I think I've got a tun of favorites.

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 10-31-2014, 08:47 AM

*Slade* · 10-31-2014, 09:08 AM

^^^ I'm pretty fond of that one myself.

*Turo602* · 10-31-2014, 09:20 AM

Spoiler:

*snake* · 10-31-2014, 10:55 AM

Elfman's Batman.

*Warhorse* · 10-31-2014, 04:58 PM

Richard Donner's Superman!

*Jephael* · 10-31-2014, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhorse

Richard Donner's Superman!

Can't go wrong with that classic score! Then again, I thought Marvel's The Avengers had pretty damn good music.

*ObiWanFan4life* · 10-31-2014, 05:06 PM

This is a personal favorite of mine :

~~Leo656~~ · 10-31-2014, 05:08 PM

My favorite is the updated Superman Returns version of the John Williams theme. It's got a little more "oomph" to it, it sounds amazing when you really crank it. That whole soundtrack is incredible. I also get serious chills every time I hear John Williams' Krypton theme.

Elfman's Batman score would be right up behind those. And every other super-hero theme is just a rip-off of those two, anyways.

*chrisdude* · 10-31-2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jephael

Can't go wrong with that classic score! Then again, I thought Marvel's The Avengers had pretty damn good music.

if they ditch it, I'm gonna be pissed. Iron Man 1 and Captain America: The First Avenger had awesome themes, in my opinion. But, so often, themes don't survive a composer change. And neither of those did. Silverstri's not returning for Avengers 2, and if Brian Tyler tries something new, I might cry...

I actually use the intro for my ringtone

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I feel like superheroes ought to have themes. Something to get excited about in the opening credits, like Saturday morning cartoons. But they rarely stick. The X2 composer returned for X-Men: Days of Future Past (First X-Men composer to do two movies), and hearing that old theme as the movie opened was a thrill. I just want that for everyone.

*CyberCubed* · 10-31-2014, 07:53 PM

The 70's Superman theme and the 1989 Batman theme which was also used in B:TAS.

Nothing else comes close or is anywhere as iconic or memorable.

*Slade* · 10-31-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The 70's Superman theme and the 1989 Batman theme which was also used in B:TAS.

Nothing else comes close or is anywhere as iconic or memorable.

Not exactly.

tmntpower1988 · 11-01-2014, 07:20 AM

This one is the best theme imo.

I don't know if games count but I really love the theme for Batman Arkham Origins too. The game had a really good soundtrack.

10-31-2014, 05:11 AM	#1
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Best Superhero Theme Music Which Superhero has the best or most memorable theme music? Is it Danny Elfman's Batman score? Or John Williams' classic theme from Superman? Is this forum biased for John Duprez's theme for TMNT? What's your fave? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-31-2014, 05:34 AM	#2
ProactiveMan Spooky ghost Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,266	Danny Elfman's Batman theme. Other Batmans don't feel Batmany enough without out it. __________________ ProactiveMan!

10-31-2014, 05:35 AM	#3
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I'll admit I really always dug Williams' Superman theme... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-31-2014, 05:59 AM	#4
chrisdude Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,708	I don't know if any are more "memorable" or recognizable that Batman's 60's theme. It's even referenced occasionally, so even some kids might recognize it. But Williams' Superman is my personal favorite. Next would be Alan Silvestri's Captain America theme. __________________ PSN/Miiverse: MikeFarber

10-31-2014, 07:55 AM	#6
Slade god status Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,291	I don't know about best, but i think these are classics. William's Superman theme 60's Batman Batman TAS The turtles theme The Spider-Man song And now maybe Black Sabbath's iron man __________________ Do not concern yourself with what I've already done: rather tremble at the thought of what I am about to do. Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=48140

10-31-2014, 07:51 AM	#5
raph27 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,611	Danny Elfman's Batman. That score is just so...Batman. Nothing can top it.

10-31-2014, 08:35 AM	#7
blindturtle02 Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tx Posts: 2,627	I love the 90's X-Men theme, TMNT 1987 and 2012, Batman TAS, Batman Beyond, Justice League/JLU, Batman/Superman adventures theme, Superman TAS, Williams' Superman, Gargoyles theme. Oh God, the list goes own. It's so tough picking a favorite. I also love the music of Ron Wasserman. That guy made the music of the first 7 or so seasons of Power Rangers walk and talk. Hang on, I think he also did season 10's theme. I'm sure there's a list of all the rock themes he came up with for the show out there somewhere. I almost forgot about the 90's Spidy theme and Spectacular Spider-Man theme. Man, I think I've got a tun of favorites. __________________ Please don't remove my nice hat and wack me in the butt with it.

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10-31-2014, 09:08 AM	#9
Slade god status Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,291	^^^ I'm pretty fond of that one myself. __________________ Do not concern yourself with what I've already done: rather tremble at the thought of what I am about to do. Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=48140

10-31-2014, 09:20 AM	#10
Turo602 The King of Kings Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 2,931	Spoiler: __________________

10-31-2014, 10:55 AM	#11
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	Elfman's Batman.

10-31-2014, 04:58 PM	#12
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	Richard Donner's Superman!

10-31-2014, 05:06 PM	#14
ObiWanFan4life Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,724	This is a personal favorite of mine : __________________ "The force will be with you, always" - Obi-Wan Kenobi

10-31-2014, 05:08 PM	#15
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	My favorite is the updated Superman Returns version of the John Williams theme. It's got a little more "oomph" to it, it sounds amazing when you really crank it. That whole soundtrack is incredible. I also get serious chills every time I hear John Williams' Krypton theme. Elfman's Batman score would be right up behind those. And every other super-hero theme is just a rip-off of those two, anyways.

10-31-2014, 07:53 PM	#17
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	The 70's Superman theme and the 1989 Batman theme which was also used in B:TAS. Nothing else comes close or is anywhere as iconic or memorable.

11-01-2014, 07:20 AM	#19
tmntpower1988 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 793	This one is the best theme imo. I don't know if games count but I really love the theme for Batman Arkham Origins too. The game had a really good soundtrack.