Zimmer retires from super hero scores

[buck135]

IMO, the Zimmer's scores for the Dark Knight trilogy are as impressive as John Williams's scores for the original Star Wars trilogy.

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by buck135

IMO, the Zimmer's scores for the Dark Knight trilogy are as impressive as John Williams's scores for the original Star Wars trilogy.

He only went solo on TDKR which was the weakest score (though still good overall). A lot of best stuff in TDK and BB were James Newton Howard.

[Adam_ME]

Originally Posted by buck135

IMO, the Zimmer's scores for the Dark Knight trilogy are as impressive as John Williams's scores for the original Star Wars trilogy.

Well, I wouldn't go that far. Williams in the late 70's/early 80's was on a roll no one will likely ever match(Star Wars, Superman, Empire, Raiders, E.T., Jedi, Temple of Doom).

That being said, Zimmer's(and Howard's) work on the Dark Knight Trilogy was terrific. Batman Begins' score took some time to grow on me since it was so different from what Elfman and Goldenthal did with the previous films, but the way he expanded on it in the 2 sequels was impressive.

I'm actually kinda sad he's stepping away from superhero flicks since overall they've been solid. But maybe he just feels like he's repeating himself at this point. To be honest, the music in the Batmobile chase in BvS did sound very similar to the chase from Batman Begins.

[BLUEGRASS]

This is disappointing. I was hoping he'd do a score for Wonder Woman with less electronic elements and instead do something more in line with his Gladiator score.

[Darth Marcus]

Just as long as they keep his Wonder Woman theme. One of the most badass portions of the movie.

I imagine he's had his fill of the genre though. Three Nolan Batman films, one Spider-Man film, and two DCU films is more than enough contribution to the genre.

[Will.]

Too bad, but I think it's good he's moving on. You can only do so many!

[Adam_ME]

Originally Posted by Will.

Too bad, but I think it's good he's moving on. You can only do so many!

Maybe Henry Jackman will become the new go-to guy. I loved his work on Winter Soldier. And I hope James Newton Howard isn't forgotten. Not only did he co-write the music for the first two Nolan Batflicks, but Unbreakable is one of the most underrated superhero movie scores in recent memory.

[Will.]

Originally Posted by Adam_ME

Maybe Henry Jackman will become the new go-to guy. I loved his work on Winter Soldier. And I hope James Newton Howard isn't forgotten. Not only did he co-write the music for the first two Nolan Batflicks, but Unbreakable is one of the most underrated superhero movie scores in recent memory.

Winter Soldier has a cool, tense score. I'll have to revisit it!

[Groot]

Originally Posted by Adam_ME

Maybe Henry Jackman will become the new go-to guy. I loved his work on Winter Soldier. And I hope James Newton Howard isn't forgotten. Not only did he co-write the music for the first two Nolan Batflicks, but Unbreakable is one of the most underrated superhero movie scores in recent memory.

Henry Jackman's score for TWS was amazing, I'd love to hear his take on a Batman movie.

[ScarredLungs]

Originally Posted by buck135

IMO, the Zimmer's scores for the Dark Knight trilogy are as impressive as John Williams's scores for the original Star Wars trilogy.

Inception was really well done too.

[doctor_who]

BvS was phenomenal. Good way to go out.

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by cvm

Inception was really well done too.

I found that score to be overrated. He kinda cannibalized it in TDKR and MoS to an extent, but luckily Interstellar was a return to form -- it's easily one of his top five scores.

[The Debts]

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

I found that score to be overrated. He kinda cannibalized it in TDKR and MoS to an extent, but luckily Interstellar was a return to form -- it's easily one of his top five scores.

His work on Chappie was also pretty cool.

[Al_The_Strange]

How much you wanna bet JXL will take over in Zimmer's place?

[Will.]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

How much you wanna bet JXL will take over in Zimmer's place?

Yes please!

[Casval]

Originally Posted by Will.

Yes please!

To me it would the right thing to do, especially when it comes to the most likely upcoming Batman solo.

[buck135]

Another great Zimmer score is The Ring. It really makes an impact to the film overall. I forget sometimes that James Newton Howard co-composed on Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises. Of the three films, the track "Rise" from DKR is the absolute best imo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlXr...ature=youtu.be

Regarding my comparison between the DK trilogy and original SW trilogy scores, I meant both trilogies are aided tremendously by their excellent scores (none more so than ESB). I think The Force Awakens and BVS have weak scores, and it's noticeable in comparison to their predecessors. Even the SW prequels had awesome soundtracks. All in all, Hans Zimmer will never match the incredible body of work that John Williams has. I'm not sure anyone will.

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by The Debts

His work on Chappie was also pretty cool.

Yeah I was pleasantly surprised with that score (and the movie overall). Not all that memorable compared to some Zimmer's other recent work (like his Spidey theme in ASM2, which was as good as than anything in the Raimi movies), but perfectly fine on its own merits.

[Monterey Jack]

He should retire from film scoring altogether (and take his various "pets" with him).

[Adam_ME]

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

He should retire from film scoring altogether (and take his various "pets" with him).

I disagree. When he collaborates with Chris Nolan, he does some of his best work.