Director Richard Donner explained that, on the first day the London Symphony Orchestra met to record the score for SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE, the moment he heard the main theme begin, he ran into the orchestra floor yelling “Genius, genius!”, thus ruining the recording. Williams crafted the triumphant, trumpet-heavy, timpani-rich theme two years after writing his iconic STAR WARS score. Never one to rest on his laurels, Williams did not clone his previous work, instead composing an Academy Award-nominated, emotionally powerful score worthy of the Man of Steel himself. SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE, starring Christopher Reeves, Margot Kidder, and Gene Hackman, underscores (sorry!) Williams’ talent for capturing the essence and soul of a character through his compositions, whether they be a shark or a superhero. If you ever find yourself lacking nerve, cue up this score for a boost of confidence.