Twenty Thousand Hertz Inside Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Studios
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Mar 20, 2024 Discover the team behind Hans Zimmer's iconic film scores, including the creative process and secrets of the music in Dune. Explore the innovative sound creation for Dune and Dark Phoenix, the collaboration with Tina Guo, and the unique soundtrack approach for Dune. Learn about the meticulous process of crafting soundscapes and the emotional impact in storytelling.
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Man of Steel's Unique Sound
- Hans Zimmer used pedal steel guitars, commonly associated with country music, for the Man of Steel score.
- He sampled various notes, dynamics, and intervals to create a unique, otherworldly sound for Superman.
Xbox Controller for Sample Editing
- Tariq Habib, a sample developer, used an Xbox controller to edit over 10,000 samples for a project.
- This unconventional approach made the tedious process more manageable and highlighted the massive amount of work in sample development.
Hans Zimmer's Sonic Palette
- Hans Zimmer uses unique sounds and sonic textures, like the transformed steel guitar in Man of Steel.
- His team at Remote Control Productions enables him to create distinctive scores.