Composer Zimmer on ‘Holmes,’ Oscar’s Troubling Taste
Composer Zimmer on ‘Holmes,’ Oscar’s Troubling Taste
Robert Downey Jr.’s brash, spirited performance in the title role of the Guy Ritchie film “Sherlock Holmes” may have taken home a Golden Globe on Sunday night, but a different – but equally bold – aspect of the film has a better chance to draw attention from the Academy. Hans Zimmer’s score turns action-movie music on its head, using a small group of acoustic musicians to whip up a playful, dynamic, inventive folk-based sound that plays a dominant role in the film as it trashes and reinvents the conventions for this kind of movie.
The German-born composer talked to theWrap about the film in his Santa Monica studio, where he composes in a remarkable room that manages to combine thick carpeting, plush red couches and dark carved wood bookcases with a huge array of computers, synthesizers and recording equipment.
The conversation was interrupted several times by urgent conversations about music the prolific composer had written for an upcoming episode of “The Simpsons,” which apparently hadn’t quite passed muster with that show’s producers.
Complete interview at : www.thewrap.com
not only does this man compose the best music ever – he is also such a great human being! big props to hans for caring more about his team’s well-being than awards! sherlock holmes still deserves to win though ;)
Zimmer è in assoluto il più grande compositore dell’epoca moderna!
By italian fan!
Hi Monia…
I’m Italian but write in English or people won’t understand! :D
Ah, funnily enough, the Oscar academy has nominated Hans for his "Sherlock Holmes" ! Well that’s good news but I’m a bit surprised as I thought he said he didn’t want that anymore. At least, for once, all five nominated are talented composers and all deserve the award, even if not necessarily with the score which they are nominated for. My choice would be Zimmer (of course, "Holmes" is really original and refreshing) or Giacchino ("Up" is so sweet !). I love Desplat’s music but "Fantastic Mr. Fox" doesn’t really represent his best work (should have won last year for "Benjamin Button")… Horner’s "Avatar" is cool but is only a "best of James Horner"… haven’t heard Beltrami’s "Hurt Locker" but I’ll try to. Good luck to Zimmer, it’s been too long since "The Lion King" !
I don’t understand. Hans wrote some music for an episode of the simpsons but the producers rejected it?
Amazing reply Brian.
Oscar?…Wow…It would be fantastic!!!
Ever so humble is Hans. I love the fact that he sticks so close to his team. They mean a lot to him, and he means a lot to them. No wonder he’s the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!