Hans Zimmer discusses creating the theme music for a space-themed podcast. He explores the impact of music on imagination and the importance of coffee. The episode delves into the collaboration process and emotional connections in music creation, aiming to evoke deep connections with listeners. It also reflects on the wonder, drama, and emotions of the moon landing mission.
Zimmer emphasized the importance of storytelling in podcast music to evoke audience imagination.
Collaborative music creation with diverse perspectives enhances cinematic perfection, as seen in Pirates movies.
Deep dives
Hans Zimmer's Musical Journey
Hans Zimmer, known for blockbuster soundtracks, stepped into the world of podcast composing for its unique storytelling potential. Zimmer emphasized the importance of storytelling as the irreplaceable job in the evolving world. He embraced podcasting as the ultimate medium to chronicle human history and aspirations through intimate, personal narratives, where the audience's imagination plays a central role.
Collaborative Music Making Process
Zimmer highlighted the collaborative nature of music creation, indicating that good musicianship is not just about proficiency but also about attentively listening to others. He shared an anecdote about the collaborative efforts of Ramin Djawadi during the Pirates movies, showcasing how different perspectives can elevate musical compositions to cinematic perfection.
Creating Music for a Silent Cosmos
In composing for the podcast, Zimmer aimed to fill the void of space's silence, using music to paint images and evoke emotional responses. He described the challenge of portraying silence poetically, emphasizing the artistic interpretation required to convey vastness, loneliness, and the human element within technological feats. His music, including elements like a heartbeat, aimed to provide listeners with an autonomous emotional experience and a brief escape from daily life's challenges.
Hans Zimmer in a special episode about creating the 13 Minutes to the Moon theme music. The Oscar and Grammy-winning composer talks music, space and the importance of knowing how to make a really good cup of coffee.
He says, “All we are doing with the music is we’re opening the door a little crack and saying ‘OK, now let your imagination run free’”.
With Kevin Fong.
Theme music by Hans Zimmer for Bleeding Fingers Music.
#13MinutestotheMoon
www.bbcworldservice.com/13minutes
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