SUPERHERO SYMHPONY

              Superhero Symphony was inspired by the Superhero Film outbreak that began with the release of the 20th Century Fox blockbuster 'X-Men' in 2000. Aside from modifying our visual interpretations of the heroes, the films have become exceedingly popular in our modern society generating massive amounts of profit from ticket sales and paraphernalia. While most would agree that people love these masked crusaders because of their really cool superpowers, something many people settle with is the fact that within their supernatural abilities there is a very relatable character in every Superhero. 'Superhero Symphony' is my attempt at breaking the life of a superhero down into five humanistic elements.

I. Prologue - The story begins with the prologue, which introduces three main themes that are isolated from each other in the middle movements. In this movement, our hero is given his gifts and simultaneously with the rise of the villain he also assumes his responsibilities. The contrast in character between the different themes alludes to the fact that certain aptitudes may develop alongside certain alternate hapless weights.

II. Anthem - Every hero has an anthem, and most of them pay tribute to the amazing gifts and diligent will that shapes a protagonist. This movement does not stray away from this philosophy, and uses a barrage of brass and percussion to heighten the brilliance of the hero.

III. Devotion - The strongest movement of 'Superhero Symphony' is the one that answers the question 'Why do heroes do what they do? Heroes are often criticized and feared, and sometimes it takes a great deal to attest that their intentions are noble. Unconditional devotion to what is morally right is a hero's most admirable feature.

IV. Adversary - It has become cliche to say that good cannot exist without evil, but if it is considered that evil is not always what we would expect it is a perfect statement. The term 'Adversary' is used to take the listener's focus off of simple evil and encourage the idea that sometimes there is adversary that does not exist in a villainous form. There are adversaries we all try to conquer on a daily basis.

V. Liberation - The term liberation is defined as 'To make one free', and it describes the result of a hero's unyielding drive for triumph over evil. The three previous themes are constantly meshed together to highlight the clashing skirmishes between the dual forces until a fanfare of brass and rich string melodies indicate that the hero is victorious and freedom is at hand.