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SUPERMAN IV Translator's note: The comments and
opinions in this analysis are solely those of the original writer and
not those of the translator or the webmaster of this site. In some cases
I have had to clarify a few points of information for factual reference. Written by Hugo Moya Arancibia Translated by Bill Williams Designed by Dharmesh
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CUE ANALYSIS: 14. SUITE 6 16:27 14a. Nobody's Perfect 00:32 Corresponds to the final part of the previous sequence and musically it is the conclusion of said cue. 14b. Triangle 06:00 Corresponds to the succession of romances between Lacy, Lois, Superman, and Clark at Lacy's apartment. This sequence is one of the most entertaining of the film, and it musically corresponds to a combination of themes characteristic to each of the protagonists ("Theme From Superman", "Love Theme", and "Lacy's Theme"), joined with original compositions by Courage. The arrangements of the themes for Lois and Lacy turn out rather correct and adjust to their original structure without a lot of innovations. Distinctive is the case of the "Theme From Superman", in which the arrangements turn out rather poor and uncovered. In spite of it all, the cue functions satisfactorily within the sequence. 14c. Superman's encounter with Luthor 04:05 The re-encounter between Luthor and Superman brings an unexpected guest: the Nuclear Man. One of the poorest cues of the film. The track begins with a brief usage of the "Theme From Superman". It then continues with a horrible arrangement of "Lex Luthor's Theme", in which the principal characteristics were the acceleration of the rhythm, a deficient sound, and the absolute lack of relevance. In theory this was to have been the principal sequence for Luthor; however, the music does not contribute anything. On the contrary, it removes all transcendence. The involved sequence ought to have produced maximum tension; however, the arrangements give it more of a feeling of comedy. It only functions well in that within this disaster was the "Nuclear Man's Theme" which at times transmits the dramatic feeling of the sequence. The cue never works and does not convey the drama required for the sequence. Probably one of the poorest cues of the film. 14d. Superman vs. the Nuclear Man 06:50 Corresponds to the interminable and ridiculous battle between Superman and the Nuclear Man (Metropolis, China, Italy, and outer space). We find ourselves facing one of the poorest sequences of the entire film series and the music clearly contributed to said judgment. This cue does not require a big analysis in that it corresponds to an interminable combination of the "Nuclear Man's Theme" along with detached arrangements of various segments of the "Theme From Superman". The arrangements based on the "Nuclear Man's Theme" correspond to a repetition of the same music used in the previous sequences; however, the arrangements of the "Theme From Superman" are really deplorable, not contributing a single ounce of emotion. This cue clearly competes with the previous cue for the title of "Poorest Cue" of the film. Note: The music commented upon corresponds to the sequences in the American version of the film. I want to point out that the version that arrived in Chile contains two additional sequences (Superman saving a little girl from a tornado and saving the Soviet politicians in Red Square at Moscow), and that the resulting music is equally disastrous. (Translator's note: This is from the 93-minute international version of the film.) 15. Lois visits Clark 03:08 Sequence in which Lois visits Clark, since he has been missing for several days. The cue begins with a lugubrious arrangement composed by Courage but continues with a smooth fanfare of the "Theme From Superman". Afterwards a nostalgic arrangement of the "Love Theme" predominates", then ends finally with a smooth fanfare from the "Theme From Superman". The cue works satisfactorily within the dramatic requirements of the sequence, functioning rather well.
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