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[The Take Out Bandit]

I was listening to A Fistful of Soundtrack at work the other day, and Jim Aquino had put together a show all about superhero themes. Ranging from good (Superman title) to awful (60's Batman theme). Which got me to thinking how completely great some of these themes are.

So I want to compile my ultimate list of hero themes. Please limit these musical suggestions to spandex clad ninnies, or similar Marvel / DC fare.

I'll start off with:

1. John Williams - Superman Theme
2. John Button - Batman Beyond (Main Title)
2. Danny Elfman - Flash TV Opening
3. Danny Elfman - Batman Theme
4. Marco Beltrami - Blade II (main title)

As you can tell, I'm missing a few. Elfman's Spiderman opening may or not be on that list. I have to listen to it again, out of context of the movie - which I hated.

Suggest away!

 

[Ponn]

Greatest American Hero - Believe it or not

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

It may not be a superhero's theme per se, but you gotta include BatDance by Prince.

 

[The Take Out Bandit]

That's just great.

The first persons to answer my call are Aquaman and US Agent. :/

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

That's just great.

The first persons to answer my call are Aquaman and US Agent. :/

Aquaman is a DC character.

 

[themadcowtipper]

You already mentioned all the great ones that stand out to me... The Superman theme is really great. I would also add X-men animated series and Batman animated series theme

 

[DaveH]

"Superhero Worship"

Featured are superhero themes, from films like Superman: The Movie, Spider-Man 2 and The Incredibles. (This ep is dedicated to the memory of Christopher Reeve, Julius Schwartz and Bill Liebowitz.) (Production code: WEB54)

This episode first aired online during the week of November 22-28, 2004.

1. John Williams, "Prelude and Main Title March," Superman: The Movie, Warner Archives/Rhino
2. Michael Giacchino, "The Glory Days," The Incredibles, Walt Disney
3. Bob Harris, "The Amazing Spider-Man," Sci-Fi's Greatest Hits Vol. 4: Defenders of Justice, TVT
4. Danny Elfman, "Spider-Man 2 Main Title," Spider-Man 2: Original Motion Picture Score, Columbia/Sony Music Soundtrax
5. John Ottman, "Suite from X2," X2, Superb/Trauma
6. Shirley Walker, "Main Title," Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Reprise
7. Puffy AmiYumi, "Teen Titans Theme," Nice, Bar/None
8. Michael Giacchino, "Saving Metroville," The Incredibles, Walt Disney
9. Joey Scarbury, "Theme from Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not)," Fahrenheit 9/11, Warner Bros./Rhino
10. Danny Saber & Marco Beltrami, "Blade II (Main Title)," Blade II: Original Motion Picture Score, Varèse Sarabande
11. 702, "Pootie Tangin'," Pootie Tang, Hollywood (???)
12. Al Hirt, "Green Hornet," Kill Bill Vol. 1, A Band Apart/Maverick/WMG Soundtracks
13. Danny Elfman, "Theme" (from The Flash), Music for a Darkened Theatre: Film & Television Music — Volume Two, MCA Soundtrax
14. Nerf Herder, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer Theme"
15. Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker and James L. Venable, "The Powerpuff Girls," Toon Tunes: Action-Packed Anthems, Rhino
16. Doug Katsaros, "The Tick," Toon Tunes: Action-Packed Anthems, Rhino
17. Michael Giacchino, "The Incredits," The Incredibles, Walt Disney

 

[Matlock]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/resources/tvthemes/mp3/Incredible_Hulk_1966.mp3

 

[The Take Out Bandit]

If I wanted to make a verbatim copy of that list, I would have done it myself. The Aquino list needs tweaking!

Aquaman is a DC character.

You're now demoted to Chlorophyll Kid!

Who made the Batman animated series opening? Was that Elfman too?

 

[themadcowtipper]

How could I have forgot possible the greatest theme of all, Flash Gordon theme by Queen
http://www.angelfire.com/stars3/yank2010/flash.mp3

 

[themadcowtipper]

If I wanted to make a verbatim copy of that list, I would have done it myself. The Aquino list needs tweaking!



You're now demoted to Chlorophyll Kid!

Who made the Batman animated series opening? Was that Elfman too?

from Wikipedia

The series was partially inspired by Tim Burton's 1989 blockbuster Batman film, and initially took as its theme a variation of music written by Danny Elfman for the film. (Later episodes of the series used a new theme written in a similar style by Shirley Walker

 

[The Take Out Bandit]

Was it. . .

Flash! Ahhhhhh! He will save everyone of us!

:lol

Yeah, you can't really beat Queen.

 

[Mercury Fred]

I've got a couple MP3s of tracks from the 60s Justice League album, a swinging, bizarre "Metamorpho" and "Aquaman."
*edit- Apparently, the album is from the early 70s.

More info here: http://www.comictreadmill.com/CTMBlogarchives/2004/2004_Individual/2004_09/000549.php

Also, I'd throw in the theme from the 70s Wonder Woman series. It's so classic. I'd also kill to get my hands on a decent recording of Batgirl's theme from the 60s Batman live action series.

How about R.E.M.'s "Superman"?

 

[The Take Out Bandit]

I'm thinking more of really inspiring stuff.

R.E.M. doesn't inspire me to much.

Speaking of which - I just acquired the Sega Saturn Shirow theme!

This is going on the play list!