The Journal. Hans Zimmer Isn’t Scared of AI
Oct 25, 2024
Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, known for iconic scores like The Lion King and Dune, joins CEO Golnar Khosrowshahi to discuss the intersection of AI and music. They explore how AI imitates musical styles and the implications for artistry. Zimmer shares personal challenges faced while composing for 'Wonder Woman,' highlighting the irreplaceable role of human creativity. They also delve into innovative scoring techniques used in Dune 2, emphasizing emotional depth that AI struggles to replicate.
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Human Collaboration Unlocks Creativity
- Hans Zimmer struggled for two weeks on a Wonder Woman score until a cellist friend, Tina, helped unlock the piece in about an hour.
- Tina's cello playing became the 'weapon' inspiration needed to complete the music, showcasing human collaboration's power.
Technology as a Human Tool
- Technology is often feared as a threat but can become part of what makes us human.
- Synthesizers were once feared but became valuable musical tools, reflecting an ongoing relationship with innovation.
Human Imagination Beats AI
- Human composers offer emotional depth and nuanced skill AI cannot replicate.
- AI is trained on past materials, while true creation requires human imagination to innovate new sounds and collaborations.