HANS ZIMMER: the true studio pics!

[V o n h ö g e n]

Hi guys,

Here's my view on the pictures of Hans Zimmer's studio, recently posted by Randall.
I thought that everyone should know the true story behind these pics, although I'm aware that the truth sometimes hurts! :o

Jerome


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[audiochild]

LOL!

the book on the table cracked me up. :D

[nikolas]

I have to admit that this is harsh to Zimmer, but then again he shouldn't care.

Still I can't stop laughin with the book.

ROFLMAO!

YEAH!

[nickysnd]

the book on the table cracked me up. :D
Yeah, that score there - subtle yet kinda naughty, considering the connection to the double sense of the "living"...

The graphics are excellent! Man you should work for a magazine or something - besides the sense of humor you got an eye for this sort of things!... :)

[V o n h ö g e n]

The graphics are excellent! Man you should work for a magazine or something - besides the sense of humor you got an eye for this sort of things!... :)


Thanks guys, that's really very kind of you. :)
The truth is, that I have a bad habit of throwing away about 90% of what I make, and that includes music. Maybe I should post more of it in the future. I just don't know yet.

Jerome

[Dean Krommydas]

Hilarious...but I didn't know Hans was older than his own mother? :confused: :D

[Nash]

HAHA!This is Funny HOKETUS :D

[nickysnd]

AFAIK, Hans reads music ...

http://g.sheetmusicplus.com/Look-Inside/large/3491707_02.jpg

... about as much as Mel Gibson reads Aramaic ...


http://www.catholicapologetics.org/AramaicLordsPrayer.jpg


... so I wonder - what is Gus's score doing on Hans's table?...

[Randall Flagg]

hehehe good stuff :D

[Nathan Allen Pinard]

lol, still peopel swear that the Barbarian Horde was note for note...riiiight.

[nickysnd]

lol, still peopel swear that the Barbarian Horde was note for note...riiiight.
probably the same people that know a lot about notes...

[Nathan Allen Pinard]

Bararian Horde is not note for note from Mars. It's very close, but it has a lot of differences. It was horribly appriopriate considering the story and the scene.

[nickysnd]

It's very close, but it has a lot of differences.
I was going to say the same thing, but I totally disagree.

[Nathan Allen Pinard]

So why is this a crime. Honestly. I've seen people bash composers nowadays quite a bit. There is a difference between copying note for note and creating something similar. I believe he would consider this almost a tribute.

I don't know how to argue this poin without driving it into the ground, but I've seen sooooo much composer bashing lately. If people don't like what has become of music, then why do you not bash those that show up on this forum and post their own music that is influenced mostly from todays composers.

Sorry nick this isn't directly at you. I've seen this on many forums, and it's been something that has bugged me for a while now. I've almost wanted to post about it but have been holding back.

[V o n h ö g e n]

(...) I've seen people bash composers nowadays quite a bit.
(...)
I don't know how to argue this poin without driving it into the ground, but I've seen sooooo much composer bashing lately.
(...)
I've seen this on many forums, and it's been something that has bugged me for a while now. I've almost wanted to post about it but have been holding back.

I would not worry too much about this composer bashing phenomenon. It's not a new phenomenon, if you ask me. For centuries, audiences have had strong opinions about the quality of musical creations. It has been part of the musical life for hundreds of years and it is just an indication of the public interest in music in general. With a growing public interest in filmmusic, more people will feel entitled to express their opinions.

The only thing that has changed in the last two decades, is the fact that it has become very easy for individuals to express their opinions publicly, just like a professional critic. In the 2nd half of the 19th century, quite a few people kept special diaries with their own private reviews of the concerts they had been to. People bashed composers as much as they do now, but only the 'educated' opinions of respected critics got published.

Nowadays with the internet, everyone can publish their ideas about composers and their music without any restriction. You don't have to be an authority anymore to make your private opinions public. Some people may even see this as a form of democracy! :eek: And you don't we want to be called undemocratic, do you? :cool:

Just my 2 cents.

Jerome

[nickysnd]

I've seen people bash composers nowadays quite a bit. ... I've almost wanted to post about it but have been holding back.
I see nothing wrong in stating "I don't like that, because of this: ..." What would be wrong will be to state: "I hate/despise you for liking what I don't!"

Start a thread with a subject like "Never say that you don't like something" and I will explain you there what I think to be the positive part in openly affirming what you dislike.

[hemloc]

It's all about jealousy.... And elitism... I could point you to certain Livejournal users who are not even in their mid-20's who think they are gods gift to composing who bash everything and anything....

[Dannthr]

Don't look at me, I don't use LiveJournal...



...really!



:p

[hemloc]

Nah... It's nobody here... Believe me...

These guys would get eaten alive around here...

[V o n h ö g e n]

AFAIK, Hans reads music ...

... about as much as Mel Gibson reads Aramaic ...

... so I wonder - what is Gus's score doing on Hans's table?...


Yesterday, I watched the movie "Wallace & Gromit, The Curse of the Were Rabbit" with the kids. The music in this movie is produced by Hans Zimmer. The actual composer though, is Julian Nott, who did an excellent job scoring this highly entertaining and funny movie.

So what did Hans Zimmer have to do with it then, one would ask? Well, I was asking myself that same question while watching the film, untill a well-known piece of music answered all my questions: it was "Venus" from The Planets by Holst!!! (Yes guys, it's really true, I'm not making this up!) :D

Does anyone know if this is supposed to be irony or perhaps sarcasm from Zimmer's part? Or maybe even a statement addressed to the lawyers of Gustav's heir? After all, wasn't it Venus, who is called "the Bringer of Piece"? :rolleyes:

Jerome

[johncarter]

Bararian Horde is not note for note from Mars. It's very close, but it has a lot of differences. It was horribly appriopriate considering the story and the scene.

I agree, there are so much differences between barbarian horde and Planet Mars. It's not the same mood. Planet Mars has a science fiction feeling to it, when i play it , i think of a space-ship landing on mars. When i play barbarian horde, i think of a gladiator preparing himself before entering into rome colosseum, ready to die eaten by lions :D


Listen to alan silvestri "battle montage" track from "The Quick And The Dead" movie , then you'll hear a strong ressemblance with planet mars, a realllyyy strong similarity. Why nobody complains about it ? :rolleyes:

Hans does read notes.

[lovelysilence]

Very pleased to see this art here. I think it's very subtle, and very very good.

[stmiller]

There's an interview with Zimmy on the recent soundtrack.net podcast for the Zimmer fans out there. Check it out!

[nish_higher]

lol :D :D

[Muziksculp]

The July issue of Sound On Sound Magazine has a very interesting article on scoring "Pirates Of The Carribean III".

I subscribe to SOS via (e-Sub.) which I highly recommended.