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The Death of the Superhero

Matthew Sweet's weekly look at music for the screen

As new 'Superman' and 'Fantastic Four' films are released, Matthew Sweet asks if the Superhero cycle, having dominated cinema so long, has reached its end; and what role do superhero movies have when the post world war order that the superhero embodied is breaking apart?

Matthew's chosen soundtracks include music from the new Superman film, Batman, The Avengers, Spiderman and Thor.

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Sat 19 Jul 2025 16:00
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Music Played

  • John Williams

    Superman (Main Title & Love Theme)

    Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Conductor: John Debney.
    • Varese Sarabande Records.

  • Hans Zimmer

    What Are You Going to Do When You Are Not Saving the World? (Man of Steel)

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Man of Steel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • WaterTower Music.

  • David Fleming

    蜜芽传媒 (Superman - 2025)

    Composer: John Williams. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Superman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Troll Court / WaterTower Music.

  • Patrick Doyle

    Frost Giant Battle (Thor)

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Thor.
    • Buena Vista Records.

  • Alan Silvestri

    The Avengers

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Alan Silvestri.
    • The Avengers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Hollywood Records.

  • Henry Jackman

    Taking a Stand (Captain America: The Winter Soldier)

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Gavin Greenaway.
    • Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Hollywood Records.

  • Daniel Pemberton

    For the Love of MJ/Saying Goodbye/The Amazing Spiderman (Spiderman Into the Spiderverse)

    Orchestra: The Chamber Orchestra of London.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Pinar Toprak

    This Isn't Goodbye / Captain Marvel (from 'Captain Marvel')

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. Conductor: John Ashton Thomas.
    • Captain Marvel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Hollywood Records.

  • Laura Karpman

    The Island / One Down (Captain America: Brave New World)

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Captain America: Brave New World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Hollywood Records.

  • Michael Giacchino

    Main Theme (Fantastic Four: First Steps)

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • The Fantastic Four: First Steps Main Theme (From \"The Fantastic Four: First Ste.
    • Hollywood Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 19 Jul 2025 16:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

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