Renowned composer Hans Zimmer has crafted numerous iconic film scores throughout his career. In a recent interview with Vulture, Zimmer reflects on some of his most unique and underrated works, providing valuable insights into his creative process and the art of film scoring.
Zimmer discusses:
- The Origin of the "BRAAAM" Sound: How the distinctive sound from Inception was conceived and its subsequent influence on film trailers.
- Innovative Instrumentation: His use of unconventional instruments, such as the pipe organ in Interstellar and custom-made instruments for Dune, to create unique soundscapes.
- Underrated Scores: Zimmer highlights The Fan as one of his most underrated scores, noting its dissonant and experimental nature.
Read the full interview here: https://www.vulture.com/article/hans-zimmer-best-film-scores.html
Which of Hans Zimmer's scores do you find most inspiring, and how have his techniques influenced your own compositions? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Hans Zimmer is one of the best film composers in my opinion, Ashley Renee Smith. My favorite Hans Zimmer scores are from THE LION KING, BATMAN BEGINS, THE DARK KNIGHT, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, GLADIATOR, and INTERSTELLAR.
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All great ones, Maurice Vaughan! I actually think that my favorite may be The Prince of Egypt. That music goes hard and the score is leagues ahead of what most animated films of that era were doing, especially for faith-based children's programming. Honestly, the soundtrack and score are so good.
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I haven't seen THE PRINCE OF EGYPT in a long time, Ashley Renee Smith. I need to rewatch it. This time focusing on the music.
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There's a story out there Ashley Renee Smith about the theme for Batman Begins (the two notes). It initially was a set of four notes ending on a high note that sounded like a triumphant end progression. Nolan told him to cut it in half and that's how we got the two notes. If I remember correctly, it had something to do with the story being at the beginning of Batman's journey and how we were not at the end quite yet. So he cut it in half. That's how we got the two notes.