Hans Zimmer Appreciation Thread

[Sharkissimo 1,978]

I stopped after 5 seconds after heard his repeating minor third, his(their) new trademark, heard in batman, inception and ALL the others.

It's gone after 40 seconds. Don't give up!

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

Hey Sharky, take a listen to First Ideas from Frost/Nixon. What do you make of those harmonies starting at about 6:50?

[Sharkissimo 1,978]

First couple are CmM9 (11) in various voicings. Then Ab9 (#11), then Ab (9,#11), Dsus9, Bb9 (b13), Bb9 (b13)/D, BmMaj7, BmMaj7/D then finally Eb (b5,b6,9).

These kind of Barry-esque chords make me think Zimmer would do a fantastic Bond score, if given the chance.

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

Heh, just wait, Nolan will get his chance.

I'm interested lately in these kinds of moments, where he gets really harmonically adventurous for his style.

[Sharkissimo 1,978]

Hunt them out, then name them in this thread.

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

Off the top of my head, my beloved Science & Religion, the rousing middle section; there's nothing very complex there, but it's a pleasingly rich departure from his more overtly Germanic sound. The climax of his little ditty for the Interstellar trailer is similar, with those scalar ostinati. A lot of the stuff in Man of Steel, especially the very first chord (or is it a full minor scale clotted together?) of the score which tickles the ear so wonderfully.

[Jay 46,241]

Pharrell’s new album G I R L features Daft Punk, Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, and Hans Zimmer

http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/02/pharrells-new-album-g-i-r-l-features-daft-punk-justin-timberlake-miley-cyrus-and-hans-zimmer/

G I R L, which drops March 3, follows up 2006′s In My Mind and sees Pharrell collaborating with Daft Punk, Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, JoJo and even Hans Zimmer, the Oscar-winning composer. Zimmer was reportedly charged with the record’s string arrangements — which, judging from the album trailer, are plentiful.

[Rachael Foley 10,162]

We have trailers for albums now?

[BloodBoal 8,711]

Is this a trailer, or is this a trailer for a trailer?

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

Really like this kind of cross-pollination between musicians in different "fields."

[hornist 1,261]

Can't tell how much I love this. One of them was even sweating.

[Sir Hilary Bray 235]

Think the Rush OST is likely the only Zimmer I'll ever buy. For now at any rate.

[Kühni 485]

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[BloodBoal 8,711]

I think the time has come to close this thread.

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

I think the time has come to close your face!

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,385]

Spoken like a devout Zimmer fan!

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

Yep.

[BloodBoal 8,711]

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

I listened to Inception and Minority Report back to back today. Where's KM so he can read that and vomit?

[Kühni 485]

.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,385]

I listened to Inception and Minority Report back to back today. Where's KM so he can read that and vomit?

I think you are a dickhead for saying this!

[BloodBoal 8,711]

[KK 3,313]

Well, it's true. The Lion King back in 1994 was my very first CD purchase. So, for better or worse, HanZ started it all.

Hanz did the same for me with The Da Vinci Code.

You aren't alone my friend!

[gkgyver 1,647]

You're two sad puppies.

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

Inception complete score - it's labeled as recording sessions but might just be ripped from the Blu-ray or something.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0SpkMXzIPMeC60GvCQlyzjT9GwG3gmkr

[Jay 46,241]

No, the recording sessions leaked a while back now

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

I'm so behind....

[Sharkissimo 1,978]

Wonder when the same will happen for MoS.

[BloodBoal 8,711]

[Richard P 5,302]

I want Lone Ranger, if only for a couple of extra cues.

I'm hoping the film bombing will make the sessions less valuable.

[Koray Savas 2,260]

Doubtful.

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

Golly gee, is this the most balls-to-the-wall, hyper-masculine, outrageously fun cue Zimmer is responsible for? I think it might be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSSTy7_eNHo

[Sharkissimo 1,978]

All the aspects of Zimmer I despise rolled into one overlong cue.

[Muad'Dib 2,059]

I've always liked the part at 3:51 with that rockin' cello.... And the little moment at 5:02 when the rythm goes crazy is quite cool; but yeah, overall there's a moment where it gets boring.

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

Yes, that moment is the end!

[KK 3,313]

Yeah, this isn't the Zimmer I'm particularly fond of. The real fun stuff is in At World's End.

And that's not Zimmer's most hyper-masculine. Look no further than King Arthur for that:

[crocodile 9,724]

I actually like this track.

If I remember correctly Zimmer himself admitted he overdone this one..

Karol

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

King Arthur's not a bad listen.

I agree that World's End has better action sequences. But that one is so damn fun.

[Sharkissimo 1,978]

I bet they played it at Guantanamo.

[crocodile 9,724]

My favourite action/masculine from Zimmer (in his "classic" sound) is this one:

Karol

[Sharkissimo 1,978]

That's wonderful. Hard to believe it's the same composer.

[KK 3,313]

Yeah, great cue Karol. The Peacemaker, now that's a whole lot of fun.

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

Another headbanger.

http://youtu.be/kX4nSppRoVI

[Sharkissimo 1,978]

It's alright, but the bass sequences get a bit monotonous.

[Koray Savas 2,260]

'Nuff said.

[BloodBoal 8,711]

[SafeUnderHill 205]

[KK 3,313]

Still doesn't beat this:

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]

He's not a showman. Can't blame him.

[Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,262]