Malick's The New World

[NL197]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Wow.

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

Yeah, what exactly does that mean "remote control" clone. Zimmer's stuff kicks butt.
I guess i see where he's coming from generally speaking. Most artists strive for "their" sound, so once they get it, we shouldn't begrudge them their right to "milk it."

I'm sure you both know that years ago Hans Zimmer created a company called "Media Ventures", which was basically a film music composing factory of sorts, and a lawsuit against Zimmer filed by his former business partner resulted in a name change: "Remote Control Productions".

The company is a series of composers, some branching out on their own with their own unique sound, some not, such as Klaus Badelt, Nick Glennie-Smith, John Powell, Steve Jablonsky, Ramin Djawadi, Mel Wesson, and many more...all emulating Hans Zimmer's trademark sound of a "power anthem" and an array of synthesized strings and brass overtop of an existing orchestra.

Filmmakers who can't get Zimmer himself usually get one of his Remote Control guys, who take that sound and put it all over every movie under the sun. They are indeed cloning Zimmer's initial style. Eventually, few of them branch out and make a name - and sound - for themselves.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by NL197

I'm sure you both know that years ago Hans Zimmer created a company called "Media Ventures", which was basically a film music composing factory of sorts, and a lawsuit against Zimmer filed by his former business partner resulted in a name change: "Remote Control Productions". The company is a series of composers, some branching out on their own with their own unique sound, some not, such as Klaus Badelt, Nick Glennie-Smith, John Powell, Steve Jablonsky, Ramin Djawadi, Mel Wesson, and many more...all emulating Hans Zimmer's trademark sound of a "power anthem" and an array of synthesized strings and brass overtop of an existing orchestra.

Filmmakers who can't get Zimmer himself usually get one of his Remote Control guys, who take that sound and put it all over every movie under the sun. They are indeed cloning Zimmer's initial style. Eventually, few of them branch out and make a name - and sound - for themselves.

I had no Idea, and stand corrected (educated).

[Riff Magnum]

I think this is why he wasn't eligible for Best Score at the Oscars, because he gave credit to all his "collaborators."

[ClaytonMG]

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

I think this is why he wasn't eligible for Best Score at the Oscars, because he gave credit to all his "collaborators."

James Horner?!

or are you talking about Hans Zimmer who credited everyone on The Dark Knight down to Mel Wesson, who did the sound design on the score?

[NL197]

Originally Posted by ClaytonMG

James Horner?!

or are you talking about Hans Zimmer who credited everyone on The Dark Knight down to Mel Wesson, who did the sound design on the score?

Zimmer.