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Twenty Thousand Hertz

Inside Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Studios

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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Quick takeaways

  • Hans Zimmer leads a team of 85 staff members at Remote Control Productions, showcasing the importance of collaboration in film scoring.
  • The meticulous process of sampling and creating digital instruments allows for unique and expressive music creation in film scores.

Deep dives

Composer Collaboration at Remote Control Productions

At Remote Control Productions, Hans Zimmer leads a team of 85 staff members, including 15 composers with individual studios, creating film scores like Inception and Interstellar. Raoul Vega, a sample developer, plays a vital role in unique sound creation. Hans curates sounds before writing music, like using pedal steel guitarists for Superman's score.

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