Is the Avenger's theme iconic? Does it rank up there with William's Superman, Batman, and Star Wars.

[Sanjuro]

Wait you guys are honestly telling me that when this plays you don't instantly recognize this as MOS theme?

I know the film was divisive but the music is both awesome and instantly recognizable

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DCEU, even with less than stellar films, managed to pump out a few memorable themes. Still hoping Marvel can knock a few out of the park soon.

 

[Netherscourge]

John Williams could write a theme for Superman taking a poop and it would probably win a Grammy or Academy Award. And it would be well deserved.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Always thought it fit SHIELD more than the Avengers.

 

[Hypron]

I can actually remember some of it so it's up there.

 

[V-Faction]

Man of Steel? Wonder Woman? Y'all trippin'?

Avenger's Theme is above those. Maybe it doesn't quite hang with, y'know, Star Wars or friggin' Indiana Jones, but I'm willing to give it the Batman or Superman level of awareness.

 

[ClickyCal']

I've definitely learned from this thread that everyone has their own bias and bubble. Okay well I knew that already, but even more now.

 

[Trigonometrize]

It's not top-tier iconic but it's more memorable to me than people are giving it credit.

But wow, does the MCU need more themes. Because hearing the Avenger's theme for the 50th time during Infinity War was like ugh pleassse stop

 

[abellwillring]

No they do not.

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Dragonball/DBZ is more mainstream than you probably realize -- there's a reason that the recent film made over $30m in the US despite being a relatively limited release with essentially no marketing at all. It smashed box office expectations.

 

[Rinse Bassfunk]

It is not, quite a few recent themes have failed to land for me. That said I found Nd most of the music work really good, especially Black Panther and Thor Ragnarok

 

[Thurston Last]

I've definitely learned from this thread that everyone has their own bias and bubble. Okay well I knew that already, but even more now.

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Yeah but some bubbles are more correct! ;)

 

[Xe4]

I've seen every Marvel movie except Captain Marvel and I legit can't remember any of the music, including the themes.

So I'm gonna go with naw.

 

[ClickyCal']

It's not top-tier iconic but it's more memorable to me than people are giving it credit.

But wow, does the MCU need more themes. Because hearing the Avenger's theme for the 50th time during Infinity War was like ugh pleassse stop

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Well these two are now used multiple times.

 

[Doomshroom]

Imo the Spiderman theme is way better

 

[Starphanluke]

I don't think it's quite up there with the others yet, but even as a non-fan, I have to admit it can absolutely be considered iconic by now.

 

[Applebite]

Game of Thrones theme crushes Avenger's theme too.

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hell yeah dude, the friends theme is way sicker than the godfather theme, too

 

[Neece]

This thread has me looking up random theme switches for movies lol.

 

[Yasuke]

Anyone seriously arguing it isn't iconic is off their rocker.

I'm astounded they nailed the theme as perfectly as they did. It's instantly recognizable and it makes you extremely hyped/sad depending on which version you're hearing.

 

[Toriko]

LOL

I can hum multiple SW themes, Superman, and hell even the HP themes. I sure as shit couldn't do that for the Avengers theme cold.

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It not even as iconic as the Bond theme or MI theme etc.. Avengers theme is the most banal composition I have heard these last few years.

Well these two are now used multiple times.

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Actually these sound worse.

 

[AndyVirus]

It's not as iconic as those mentioned in the title, but yes it is.

It not even as iconic as the Bond theme or MI theme etc.. Avengers theme is the most banal composition I have heard these last few years.

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Well Bond & MI themes do have 50 years of history behind them.

 

[Jarmel]

Even just listening to the theme, there's only like one part of the theme that's actually good. Compare that to the Indiana Jones theme.

 

[konka]

I couldn't even hum it for you and I've seen the movies.

 

[Bonefish]

hell yeah dude, the friends theme is way sicker than the godfather theme, too

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Is this post equating avengers to The Godfather or what...?

Both Avengers and GoT are popcorn mainstream products. Don't see any issue comparing them.

 

[ClickyCal']

Actually these sound worse.

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Guess marvel just can't win.

Use other themes, people say they suck. Use the avengers theme too much, it's over used.

 

[Aexact]

It wasn't at first, but as it's been reprised across the different films - it has absolutely grown on me. Definitely going to be as iconic as the greats with time.

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Yeah, initially, I didn't recognize it without YouTubing it but by the time the Infinity War trailer laid down those first few notes of the remix, I immediately recognized it.

I dunno if that makes it iconic though.

Now, the Wonder Woman theme, they nailed that.

 

[Thurston Last]

ok not really on this one

 

[Masoyama]

The whole thing is not, but the wind part of the song that happens like 2 minutes in is the most symbolic piece of music in the superhero genre since the superman theme.

 

[Gundam]

Only by way of repetition I feel. It's good, but it didn't emmediately inspire or stick with me, and seemingly a lot of people, until recently.

 

[Van Bur3n]

Not Star Wars tier, but higher than most.

I couldn't even hum it for you and I've seen the movies.

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It goes:

Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum
Bum bum BUM BUUUUUUM
BUUUUM bum buuuuuum

 

[Bonefish]

Only by way of repetition I feel. It's good, but it didn't emmediately inspire or stick with me, and seemingly a lot of people, until recently.

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Force a meme long enough and it will stick

 

[subpar spatula]

Are you saying you don't see DBZ merchandise or people talking about it? It's literally in every GameStop and Hot Topic. The manga has been done for years and yet the series stlll continues. The latest movie got #3 at the box office with a limited run, and outlets that don't usually talk about it were. It gets like 3 video games a year and you have young adults who have grown up on it for 20 years spreading the fandom.

But it's all in my head. Sure man.

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It actually is in your head. Do you really believe DB has trascended anime and become more mainstream? Hot topic? Game stop? A movie? Those aren't convincing stats.

 

[pavaloo]

didn't feel like it in 2012 but as the motif kept coming back i realized how strong it was

at this point it feels iconic as fuck, synonymous with the brand imo

 

[M. Wallace]

Good god no

 

[BTM]

Not really

 

[Masoyama]

This thread has me looking up random theme switches for movies lol.

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god, those are terrible.

 

[CloudWolf]

I literally only remember it when it's played. If you asked me right now to hum the Avengers theme, I wouldn't be able to do it.

So no.

 

[Deleted member 32822]

Not really, no. I had to look it up.

 

[Disco]

It might be on the level of the elfman batman theme one day who knows but lmao never gonna be star wars theme iconic or as memorable as Williams superman either

 

[N.Domixis]

It's iconic but other than the main part I can't hum.

 

[CitizenVectron]

if Star Wars is at a 10, Avengers is at a 6 at best

i clicked the link in the OP and listened to the first minute and 1/2 and dont recognize any of it, and ive seen all 3 avengers movies,

im dropping it down to a 4 at best

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The iconic part is about 2/3 way through, I think. I agree that the rest isn't very memorable.

 

[Mr. Snuffleupagus]

If it can inspire this, it's iconic.

 

[Scullibundo]

It's not even the most recognisable theme Silverstri has done.

 

[mocolostrocolos]

Yes, it's a generational theme.

 

[J2C]

It's opening melody is pretty okay. Then it doesn't go anywhere as a theme. Nowhere near Williams' classics.

 

[N.Domixis]

Have there even been any new iconic themes in the past 10 years? Avengers is top 5 of the last 10 years.

 

[Deleted member 32822]

It really isn't though. I don't know anyone that can just hum the wonder woman theme.

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Survey 100 people. Ask them to listen to both themes, and ask them to name what movie each is from. I would be too money that more people would recognize the Wonder Woman theme

 

[Emmert]

I would put it below Superman's and Batman's and would put Star Wars above those. It's close though.

 

[pavaloo]

i'd argue the marvel studios splash screen theme is getting up there too

 

[Jarmel]

It's not even the most recognisable theme Silverstri has done.

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Well that title clearly goes to Back to the Future.

 

[astro]

My friend who isn't a comic book, film, game, online person in any way heard me playing the latest avengers trailer and justcaughtthe music and said "Avengers, cool!".

I think people like that know it. We all know it. So if it's. It quite there yet it will be in time. The films are far too popular for it not to be, as much as that obviously pains many of you.

 

[Siggy-P]

It's pretty bad, in fact it's easily the worst piece of music in the entirety of the MCU films, and that's not saying much.

Its only recognisable because it's used so much and forced into the Infinity War trailers. It's forced onto us.

It's just so dull and awkward and doesn't fit with the personalities or any of the moments it's used in.

21 box office leading films and the only recognisable music is "Back in Black" and "The Immigrant song".