Music : Superman: The Ultimate Collection (Soundtrack Anthology)

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Rating:

- Reviews are for a different CD
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.

Rating:

- 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. They sound like they were done by a second rate orchestra. What's sad is that you can easily get the original recording that are on this set. Sure it would cost you a bit more in money, but in the end you would be glad you did. After all, it's the original recording that you fell in love with. not these bastardized versions.

Rating:

- I'm being kind
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.

Rating:

- superman fans stay away from this cd
if you love superman music never ever think of buying this cd!

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- Note to John Williams' and Jerry Goldsmith' fans: AVOID
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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