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Superman: The Ultimate Collection (Soundtrack Anthology) [SOUNDTRACK]

Superman (Related Recordings), Various Artists - Soundtracks - Anthologies
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (March 23, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: December 15, 1978
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack
  • Label: Varese Sarabande
  • ASIN: B00000IKB8
  • Also Available in: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #109,990 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Adventures of Superman [From Superman: the TV Series]
2. Superman: The Movie (Main Title)
3. Trip to Earth [From Superman: The Movie]
4. Leaving Home [From Superman: The Movie]
5. Superfeats [From Superman: The Movie]
6. Love Theme [From Superman: The Movie]
7. Superman: The Columbia Serial
8. It's Superman [From It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Superman!]
9. Fanfare/Clark Kent Screws Up [From Superman II]
10. Love Theme/Flying [From Superman II]
11. Phantasmagria [On Themes from It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Sup]
12. Honeymoon Hotel [From Superman II]
13. March of the Villains [From Superman: The Movie]
14. Supergirl (Main Title)
15. Streets of Metropolis [From Superman II]
16. Superman: The Max Fleischer Cartoon

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars I'm being kind, June 10, 2003
By Russell Rubert (King of Prussia, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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Yes, I am being kind in rating this 2 stars. It really isn't a very good soundtrack anthology. I am familiar with all the movies,the original TV show, the Serial,the Supergirl entry and Film cartoon and this album does not come close to capturing the spirit of those scores. The play isn't even worth a mention, why they included so much from it and not something from the Lois & Clark program is beyond me. I strongly reccomend against buying this.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Note to John Williams' and Jerry Goldsmith' fans: AVOID, August 27, 2000
By Minh Doan (Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada) - See all my reviews
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I have listened to soundtracks of most of the movies these gentlemen have worked for. And I have listened the original tracks of the themes included on this CD.

I was shocked when I heard the sound coming from "Superman: The Ultimate Collection". Horrible!

It would be easy to argue that soundtracks not done by the original orchestra will always be inferior. But I also listen to "compilation" CDs. For example, Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops have done soundtracks of other movie composers and have always done a remarkable job.

Most compilation albums are excellent, even when compared to the originals. This is NOT one of them.

I think the orchestra featured in this album was missing quite a few instruments, and have "simplified" some themes. The brass also seemed a little too loud. Some themes were missing some key melodies at certain times.

If you have already listened to the originals and expect an adequate remake, look somewhere else. This album will just insult your ears.

NOTE: I cannot comment on the television tracks featured on this album, since I have never seen the old shows...

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Reviews are for a different CD, July 28, 2006
By Wilma Beale (Buellton, California USA) - See all my reviews
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Some of the very negative ratings given for this CD were intended for a different CD, Superman (Ultimate Collection). Some of the negative reviews refer to music from Superman III and the play; these pieces are not in THIS CD, Superman- The Ultimate Collection, but are in the other CD, Superman (Ultimate Collection). Hope this helps some of you.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Not the ultimate collection, but a great basic compilation
If you own all of the stuff, it's probably the worst. However, it's a good basic on the music of Superman movies and TV shows. Read more
Published 6 months ago by RockinRobin411

2.0 out of 5 stars If your looking for Original Recordings...
From the Superman films, play, and the TV show then avoid this collection. these are rerecordings. And badly done rerecordings. While they do sound similar to the original. Read more
Published on December 15, 2003 by C. Sunday

1.0 out of 5 stars superman fans stay away from this cd
if you love superman music never ever think of buying this cd!
Published on July 29, 2001 by Yaniv Koren

5.0 out of 5 stars The best collection of Superman songs ever!
This cd rocks! Since I am the greatest Superman fan, of course I would like this cd. But not only Superman fans should like it! Read more
Published on June 18, 2000 by thebeaver

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good listen!
I read the review two before my review here, and the person put down this recording, basically saying that the collection had no sound quality but let me tell you honestly, this... Read more
Published on April 19, 2000 by jak-uv-ol-traids

4.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!
I brought this CD like a couple of weeks ago and I was excited by the way they put some of theme's from Superman II and III on there. Read more
Published on March 17, 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars Unworthy
If only I had carefully read a previous negative review! The concept of this CD is a promising one, but unfortunately it's of such poor quality that if I were to hear it in a... Read more
Published on December 24, 1999 by David Capps

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent --but let's hope there's a Volume 2 in the works!
This is an inspired collection, and the orchestra that performed these new recordings did an excellent job. Read more
Published on July 15, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun!
I found the CD to be lots of fun. Sure, it would've been nice if they hadn't had so much from the movies. Read more
Published on May 2, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection!!!
Wow, I couldn't disagree more with the other fellow's review. This is a Superman fan's dream. The TV theme brought back so many memories, and I also really loved the cartoon... Read more
Published on April 14, 1999

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