Daniel Pemberton Teams with Brian May to Forge a Queen-Inspired, High-Energy He-Man Theme for Masters of the Universe
Daniel Pemberton crafts a maximalist, unashamedly fun score for Masters of the Universe, enlisting Brian May to play the Red Special guitar on the theme "Electrica," a three-minute piece with a 100-voice choir, an 80-piece orchestra, a rock band and synths to mirror He-Man’s transformation; the 140-minute film features 35 tracks, blending hard rock and 80s pop sensibilities under director Travis Knight’s clear vision, with Abbey Road recording sessions helping nail the sound; Pemberton argues superhero scores today are too serious and aims for sincere, flamboyant fun.