Composing

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.

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Hey Composing Lounge! THIS IS IT, THE TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THE WRITERS ROOM HAS COME! Please join us for a very special edition of The Writers Room TOMORROW 1/22 at 4pm PT!

We will be talking to LONGLEGS writer/director Osgood Perkins and taking questions from our members. The film features a hauntin...

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Ashley Renee Smith

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- Maurice Vaughan
11 months ago

Amanda Toney, what a great reminder that even legends like Williams started somewhere—learning, experimenting, and growing along the way.

Leonardo Ramirez 2

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- Maurice Vaughan
11 months ago

Love this. It was John Williams got me interested in composing initially but because of "The Asteroid Field" that pushed me over the cliff into writing.

Hannah Woolmer

I will always love the theme to Schindler's List and interestingly, that is the score that I've had Directors time and time again use as a temp track for films when we are spotting the film

Linwood Bell

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12 months ago

Hannah Woolmer I listened to I Dream In Photos today. Loved it! Thanks for the share. :)

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- Maurice Vaughan
11 months ago

Hannah Woolmer, Anna Rice's passion and dedication to her craft really shine through, and it's amazing to see her hard work recognized with the Camille Award. Her journey is a great reminder of the pe...

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Ashley Renee Smith She's so inspirational

Maurice Vaughan

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11 months ago

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...

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, e...

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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- Maurice Vaughan
11 months ago

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 progressio...

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Rich Terdoslavich

Sounds great, Shahriar. Great work.

Shahriar Vaghfrahmani

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- Maurice Vaughan
12 months ago

dear Pamela Jaye Smith Thank you♥️

Thank you Sam Sokolow for your detailed comment. I wanna read again next time

really thank Rich Terdoslavich for your kindness message and comment

Kerry Kennard

Yes, very nice. lots better from the others. At 2:27, if you had a more clearer tone where you have the focus between the two people (kid and adult eye moment), it might bring the story more to life -...

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- Linwood Bell
12 months ago

Happy New Year, Rich Terdoslavich! Aerosmith's music is so unique to me. I had the Aerosmith video game growing up. I haven't heard of those bands. I'll check them out....

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- Maurice Vaughan
12 months ago

Several years ago I got to do an arr of Dream On for orchestra. Total blast to do.

Congrats, Linwood! Sounds great. How long have you been arranging music?

Thank you, everyone.

Rich Terdoslavich I guess you could say forever. I started playing gigs at 12/13 years old and did it most of my life. I’ve only been a musician through life. Jeez, you’d think I’d be better by now. :...

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- Benjamin Elliott
12 months ago

Hi, Alessandro Sicardi. I'm not sure if I've heard of Kunio Katō's work. You did a terrific job on the soundtrack! It's a unique piece! My favorite part is the ticking clock in the background....

Alessandro Sicardi

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- Maurice Vaughan
12 months ago

thanks Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Alessandro Sicardi.

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- Ashley Renee Smith
- Maurice Vaughan
1 year ago

Sounds interesting … especially when he moved to LA - ;-) yep - networking is key in this bus. Last night a guy at the Film meeting shared a place in this area I need to check out.

Alan Brewer

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1 year ago

Good advice in several areas. Reach out and offer your assistance. Then, being reliable and "delivering the goods," well done and on time is key. Do a great job for one person and referrals will likel...

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- Maurice Vaughan
12 months ago

I love that advice, Alan Brewer! Thank you!

Sam Sokolow

Always great advice from Alan Brewer - thanks, pal!

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- Giovanni Terranova
12 months ago

This is incredible, Giovanni Terranova! I think it would fit in a Fantasy movie, Adventure movie, Superhero movie, etc.

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12 months ago

Sounds really nice, Giovanni Terranova. Simple and effective and pulls the listener in with the drone-like effect of the harmony/common tones over different roots. What synths did you use?...

Giovanni Terranova

Hi Linwood Bell , thank you kindly!

I mainly used some heavy modified presets from a VST called ATOM (specifically for the xylophone-like drone and the organ-like one) along with flangered and reverbe...

Giovanni Terranova You created a nice "space" with all of it. When I first heard your piece it instantly reminded me of cues I hear on a network show here called Chicago Fire. Always before they go to...

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