Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I searched, and don't think it's been done. How can I let this pass now that we have ones for John, Jerry, and James?A preliminary request for civility: let's not have this thread devolve into poo-slinging with people opining about Hans' boring, overblown, dumb, derivative, ghost-written, poorly-crafted, infantile music. Let's not pontificate about how inferior he is to Williams because of his pop background, and how he's ruined film music forever with his catchy stylings that filmmakers love to push for and composers can easily imitate. This is a safe space for anyone and everyone to speak positively about the man's music, without fear of such absurdities.I'll not be treating this as formally as Uni - just list your top 10, and discuss. If it seems like there's a strong consensus though, or otherwise interesting results, I'll count up the most popular and then make a poll with them where we can see which wins out overall. 1) Interstellar2) Inception3) The Thin Red Line4) Angels & Demons5) The Last Samurai6) The Da Vinci Code7) Rain Man8) The Lion King9) Gladiator10) Crimson TideI'd like to add more from the 80's/90's to this list, but none of those scores have grown on me enough, or I haven't given them enough time to. I'll be watching closely (particularly Koray) to see which I should focus some time on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 A preliminary request for civility: let's not have this thread devolve into poo-slinging with people opining about Hans' boring, overblown, dumb, derivative, ghost-written, poorly-crafted, infantile music. Let's not pontificate about how inferior he is to Williams because of his pop background, and how he's ruined film music forever with his catchy stylings that filmmakers love to push for and composers can easily imitate. Umm . . . what's left to discuss, then. . . ?Kidding . . . I'm kidding, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,421 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 1. The Rock2. Crimson Tide3. Drop Zone4. Broken Arrow5. The Peacemaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 1. Clash of the Titans2. Iron Man3. Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl4. Transformers5. The Island6. Pacific Rim7. Prometheus8. Robin Hood9. Terminator Genysis10. Kingdom of Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianagirl 298 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 1. The Lion King (I admit bias)2. Inception3. The Thin Red Line4. Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End5. The Da Vinci Code6. As Good as it Gets7. The Last Samurai8. The Peacemaker9. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides10. Pearl Harbor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 GAME: I have singled out one beautiful but neglected little score, and the first person to list it as a favorite will win a special prize for fine taste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 GAME: I have singled out one beautiful but neglected little score, and the first person to list it as a favorite will win a special prize for fine taste!There's too many of those in his career to list! What kind of score is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,645 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 GAME: I have singled out one beautiful but neglected little score, and the first person to list it as a favorite will win a special prize for fine taste!Interstellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'd have wanted to make Danny Elfman next... Unless that's been done already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianagirl 298 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 GAME: I have singled out one beautiful but neglected little score, and the first person to list it as a favorite will win a special prize for fine taste!There's too many of those in his career to list! What kind of score is it?It's Cool Runnings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'd have wanted to make Danny Elfman next... Unless that's been done already?Please limit discussion to the thread topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerebral Cortex 3,358 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Some of these scores listed are collaborative efforts but what the hey. 1. The Dark Knight2. Inception3. Kung Fu Panda/Kung Fu Panda 2 4. Sherlock Holmes5. Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End6. Interstellar7. The Da Vinci Code 8. The Rock9. The Lion King10. GladiatorHonorable mention to the track "Tennessee" from Pearl Harbor which, while great, alone can't justify me putting that score into the top 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Some of these scores listed are collaborative efforts but what the hey. It is understood that Zimmer's process is often collaborative - therefore, for such a thread, it is practical to not even take that into consideration any more than you would in a "Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs" thread by worrying about whether or not Roger or David wrote something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Anyway, I hate making these lists. But I'll give it a try with Zimmer.1) The Thin Red Line2) The Da Vinci Code3) Beyond Rangoon4) The Lion King5) Angels and Demons6) Prince of Egypt7) Gladiator8) Frost/Nixon9) Radio Flyer10) The PeacemakerInterstellar deserves honourable mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I did a series of Top 5 threads for multiple composers and directors years ago, but back then there wasn't much participation.RE: Your beautiful neglected score. Toys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 How about Radio Flyer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftheck 919 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I can't have a top ten, I haven't listened to enough of the works of Hans Zimmer If I had to organize the ones I have heard, though:1) The Lion King2) Interstellar3) The Rock4) The Thin Red Line5) The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,316 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 01. The Lion King02. Interstellar03. Angels and Demons04. The Thin Red Line05. The Ring06. Two Deaths07. Rain Man08. Pacific Heights09. Crimson Tide10. Matchstick Men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Some of these scores listed are collaborative efforts but what the hey. It is understood that Zimmer's process is often collaborative - therefore, for such a thread, it is practical to not even take that into consideration any more than you would in a "Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs" thread by worrying about whether or not Roger or David wrote something.So it's more the Hans Zimmer Ragtime Band rather than just Hans Zimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 1. The Lion King (I admit bias)2. Inception3. The Thin Red Line4. Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End5. The Da Vinci Code6. As Good as it Gets7. The Last Samurai8. The Peacemaker9. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides10. Pearl Harbor#9 is interesting. I'm not sure I've ever heard someone speak well about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'd have wanted to make Danny Elfman next... Unless that's been done already?Please limit discussion to the thread topic.. . . says the guy who suggested doing another John Williams poll in the Jerry Goldsmith thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'd have wanted to make Danny Elfman next... Unless that's been done already? Please limit discussion to the thread topic. . . . says the guy who suggested doing another John Williams poll in the Jerry Goldsmith thread. Please limit discussion to the thread topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianagirl 298 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 1. The Lion King (I admit bias)2. Inception3. The Thin Red Line4. Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End5. The Da Vinci Code6. As Good as it Gets7. The Last Samurai8. The Peacemaker9. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides10. Pearl Harbor#9 is interesting. I'm not sure I've ever heard someone speak well about that!The movie itself was a let down but I especially liked the mermaid sections of the score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Interesting. Whitacre strikes again!Anyone who listed The Peacemaker, care to provide some commentary about it? I'm unfamiliar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'd have wanted to make Danny Elfman next... Unless that's been done already? Please limit discussion to the thread topic. . . . says the guy who suggested doing another John Williams poll in the Jerry Goldsmith thread. Please limit discussion to the thread topic.. . . says the guy who—oh, forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,421 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Anyone who listed The Peacemaker, care to provide some commentary about it? I'm unfamiliar.It's cut from the same cloth as The Rock, Crimson Tide, Drop Zone, and Face/Off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 1) Interstellar2) Inception3) The Thin Red Line4) Angels & Demons5) The Last Samurai6) The Da Vinci Code7) Rain Man8) The Lion King9) Gladiator10) Crimson TideDoes that get you TGP's 100% Stamp of Approval? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'd have wanted to make Danny Elfman next... Unless that's been done already? Please limit discussion to the thread topic. . . . says the guy who suggested doing another John Williams poll in the Jerry Goldsmith thread. Please limit discussion to the thread topic. . . . says the guy whooh, forget it.Heaven help us if he becomes an administrator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 If elected I will not serve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 1. Gladiator2. Man of Steel3. Thelma and Louise4. The Ring5. Crimson Tide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. A. Ron 1,744 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 1. The Lion King2. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End3. Prince of Egypt4. Interstellar5. The Amazing Spider-Man 26. Angels & Demons7. The Da Vinci Code8. The Last Samurai9. Gladiator10. InceptionI also love the Kung Fu Panda scores, but I didn't include them because I question how many of the themes in those are actually Zimmer's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Terrific composer.Frost/NixonThe Thin Red Line The FanMan of SteelInterstellarThe Da Vinci CodeThe PledgeMatchstick MenRadio FlyerGladiator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,421 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 That's 11 scores not 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 The Thin Red Line Man of SteelInterstellarThe Da Vinci CodeMatchstick MenRadio FlyerPaperhouseK2Fools of FortuneHannibal/Inception (undecided) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Interesting - Matchstick Men, another one I haven't heard that's popping up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,421 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 It's on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/2J0Pf92ILvY9QRKzcrEzRx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 It's a great little unknown. The film finally got a blu release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,421 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Koray are you going to post a top 10 list here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Eventually. Haven't had the time to go through and think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Batman BeginsInterstellarInceptionGladiatorKing ArthurThe Last SamuraiPOTC: At World's EndPearl HarborAngels & DemonsThe Da Vinci Code Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Prince of EgyptThe Lion KingGladiatorThat's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Batman BeginsInterstellarInceptionGladiatorKing ArthurThe Last SamuraiPOTC: At World's EndPearl HarborAngels & DemonsThe Da Vinci CodeNice to see King Arthur mentioned. It's really pretty solid and fun, isn't it? Budget Meeting is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,646 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Some of these scores listed are collaborative efforts but what the hey. It is understood that Zimmer's process is often collaborative - therefore, for such a thread, it is practical to not even take that into consideration any more than you would in a "Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs" thread by worrying about whether or not Roger or David wrote something.Then rename it "Remote Control's Top 10 Scores", as you do it with "Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs" instead of "Roger's Top 10 Songs". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Some of these scores listed are collaborative efforts but what the hey. It is understood that Zimmer's process is often collaborative - therefore, for such a thread, it is practical to not even take that into consideration any more than you would in a "Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs" thread by worrying about whether or not Roger or David wrote something. Then rename it "Remote Control's Top 10 Scores", as you do it with "Top 10 Pink Floyd Songs" instead of "Roger's Top 10 Songs".No, "Hans Zimmer" is effectively the band name. Additionally, get bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Hans doesn't really work with anyone besides Holkenborg and Balfe these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 And Andrew Kawczynski, Steve Mazzaro, Nick Glenie Smith, Ed Buller, Andy Page, Atli Örvarsson etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Andy Page is a programmer. Kawczynski and Mazzaro are more Balfe's collaborators than Zimmer's. Buller and Orvarsson don't count. Glennie-Smith is a conductor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Ed BullerI'm a fan of him especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome in Plaid 219 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 1. Cool Runnings2. Sherlock Holmes3. Pirates of the Caribbean (mainly Dead Man's Chest for the Flying Dutchman and Kraken material)4. The Lion King5. Last Love (seriously, why does this not have an album release yet?)6. The Dark Knight trilogy (particularly Batman Begins and particularly not TDKR)7. Tears of the Sun8. Interstellar9. The Prince of Egypt10. Pacific HeightsRe-ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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