SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:04 Min.
For the 2013 cover album, Superheroes!, John Morris Russell and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra bring to life composer-conductor Jerry Goldsmith’s concluding instrumental for the 1984 Supergirl film starring Helen Slater.
REVIEW:
To the credit of the Cincinnati Pops, this well-played cover sounds virtually identical to Jerry Goldsmith’s cheesy original theme. Unfortunately, it’s also a reminder why John Williams’ Superman instrumental work is immortal and Goldsmith’s fairy tale-like ode to Supergirl simply isn’t. This cover is recommended for purists only. Otherwise, Blake Neely’s 2015 opening theme for the Melissa Benoist-starring TV series is an ideal alternative.
Note: The Neely track is available on 2016’s Music of DC Comics, Vol. 2.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5½ Stars
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