In this special 2006 interview, we catch up with John Ottman, fresh off completing his remarkable dual role as both composer and editor for
Superman Returns. In a rare behind-the-scenes conversation, Ottman reflects on the intense creative challenge of honoring John Williams’ legendary Superman themes while composing a fresh musical identity for Bryan Singer’s vision of the Man of Steel.
🎵 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- The pressure and privilege of working with the musical DNA of John Williams’ Superman score
- How Ottman balanced nostalgia with originality in shaping the film’s emotional soundscape
- His approach to editing a blockbuster with mythic scope and intimate heart
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