One of my favorite Hans Zimmer moments in music is in Lion King when Simba comes upon his trampled father… the music changes from a religious chorale in the major to a more secular spiritual in the minor when he realizes his dad is dead. Very similar to the Tannhäuser overture … chills 🥶🥶🥶
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
I saw a video where Hans talks about his own experience of his father dying when he was 6 and how he ended up writing almost a requiem for his Father with this music. Its very powerful!
@Noone.92633 ай бұрын
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@rickthomas6348 Жыл бұрын
Mr. Zimmer makes it look so easy, which is exactly why he is a mastermind
@micahwilliams18267 ай бұрын
Please Please please! make this into a regular series where you feature different artists and songs and break them down like this one. I cant express how much this helps me. And i haven't seen anyone on KZfaq that has done as good as you.
@Sometimeslifeiscrazy2 жыл бұрын
King of pride rock is my favorite melody ever written. So simple yet perfect.
@thereminder6252 жыл бұрын
'Time' is absolutely greatest masterpiece ever made
@iixmusic2 жыл бұрын
Of course 😍
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
I think its definitely up there as one of Hans' best pieces!
@thinkofyesterday2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@ep94152 жыл бұрын
cap🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢 interstellar music is
@devmmmdoesstuff64292 жыл бұрын
@@ep9415 YES!
@ThevenimX2 жыл бұрын
Just realized the Minecraft Sweden’s melody could be used on top of Time from Inception and it work perfectly
@xziggy_stardustx6786 Жыл бұрын
First example ("Time" from Inception) in terms of root movement consists of Plagal cadences and minor 3rds. Time never ceases, it just rolls on so we're denied a perfect cadence which would create a "fuller" sense of resolution. All of it is in keeping with the overall theme -- very clever. Am - Plagal -> Em - minor 3rd -> G - Plagal -> D - Plagal -> Am - minor 3rd -> Cmaj7 - Plagal -> G - Plagal -> D Every cadence is Plagal except for the Em -> G and the Am -> Cmaj7. It's a Plagal loop with the minor 3rds allowing the piece to revolve in a sort of loop while also adding variety and interest as you point out. If someone were looking for an interesting alternative for a composition of their own, they could play this progression in reverse, in which case one would arrive at a progression made up entirely of perfect 5ths and major 6ths (speaking in terms of root movement). The effect would be entirely different (though in reverse it may work better to make some chords dominant 7ths such as the Am at the end and the Cmaj7 in the middle).
@MusicalRocky2 жыл бұрын
I was so glad you included Planet Earth II but wished Prince of Egypt were here! Also imo The Lion King, despite being Oscar-winning, is probably Zimmer’s most underrated work, maybe his best.
@yvanroustan44262 жыл бұрын
these videos about film musics are really great ! thank you very much !
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
@thomasmordart2 жыл бұрын
There is no "interstellar" in the selection - it takes the listener precisely by the performance and sound of the organ, but it is the composition "time" that looks very simple, but you want to listen to it again and again)🥰
@frankdonovan72122 жыл бұрын
I really like hanz zimmers compositions they all are outstanding to me. I thought to myself finally a harmonic chordal understanding behind the genius melodies hanz produces. I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
@Mat_Sedano2 жыл бұрын
I freaking looved your video structure... no fancy intro... no music at the beginning, no garbage at the start, straight to the point... you don't see that very often! Maybe the pace of the introo could be a little faster though, but still, refreshing.
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've been experimenting with the format, especially during the intros, so thank you for commenting!
@Joker5665jn2 жыл бұрын
That Am to Cmaj7 in Time will never not wreck me. So even before watching this I knew it was a thing that he is known for writing a lot in D Minor. Is there a reason for this? Do different keys provide greatly different emotional colors?
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
I've read that one reason is he loves the sound of a low 'D' in the basses (achieved with a C-extension)...and yes different keys do provide different emotional colours, but I think everyone would experience these emotions each in an individual way. For example, I feel D minor is a very 'moody' and dark sounding key, more so than say A minor. Someone else might have a different interpretation of the difference though
@cesar_m.p.2 жыл бұрын
@@composingacademy8270 I always thought of chords as having each its own personality..... I thought I was crazy.. I'm so happy I'm not alone!! 😁
@vhego2 жыл бұрын
I love maj7 chords they have a specific mood which is very cinematic imho
@Sammy71ful2 жыл бұрын
I've heard him say (and this is a more practical reason) that he writes in D so he can achieve vibrato in the low bases, which he wouldn't be able to in C as it's an open note (i.e. no fingers on the strings).
@Joker5665jn2 жыл бұрын
@@Sammy71ful Interesting, thanks!
@Sometimeslifeiscrazy2 жыл бұрын
Also, the melody for king of pride rock is all through the movie but never resolves till the end. Brilliant.
@dharambasi19282 жыл бұрын
One of Zimmer's works that is frequently overlooked is The Last Samurai, it's incredible. It's one of his more simpler compositions however it's beautiful and in my opinion his best work.
@kevmurillo85102 жыл бұрын
Bro yes!! I love the last samurai so much!!
@KajianTemp2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, beautiful score. The Ring is also pretty underrated.
@frankstevens97262 жыл бұрын
I see you’re a man of culture as well 🤝
@dharambasi19282 жыл бұрын
@@frankstevens9726 indeed 🤝
@WillGrobbelaarMusic Жыл бұрын
Yes! The Last Samurai is very underrated as a score and movie in my opinion. He did just release a Last Samurai Suite from his latest live tour. Check it out!
@rafa3lico2 жыл бұрын
In DUNE i absolutely love the two consecutive (separated by a semitone) major 7th chords. So. Freaking. Powerful. You can hear the progression clearly at 4 minutes 17 seconds of "Ripples in the sand"
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the suggestion. I've just checked it out - I definitely need to get to know the Dune soundtrack better!
@rafa3lico2 жыл бұрын
@@composingacademy8270 really happy to hear that! I absolutely loved it. Cheers
@frankzelazko2 жыл бұрын
very beneficial and educational video
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Byron101_2 ай бұрын
Hans Zimmer is more a great sound layering man than a great composer... He once said that himself. ;)
@sarimakbar30582 жыл бұрын
As a beginning film composer your channel is an absolute gem, thanks for the insightful content Simon!
@detlefkrystofiak3838 Жыл бұрын
Hello Simon, Thank you very much for this video. Since I am a fan of Hans Zimmer Music, I found this post particularly helpful to understand how to use certain chord sequences can create special emotional feelings. I have to emphasize again and again that your approach particularly likes your contributions. Well of the order and above all understandable !!!! So I'm not just a fan of Hans Zimmer but also from you and your contributions. So thank you again for this post.
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the positive feedback thank you.
@maestrospolzino2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad KZfaq recommended your channel to me! Excellent video lad! 😃😃😃
@TheMusiciansGear2 жыл бұрын
Hans Zimmer has very interesting chord progressions! I have always enjoyed his compositions
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
I've always been impressed with how effectively his music compliments the visuals, with often relatively simple harmonic structures!
@TheMusiciansGear2 жыл бұрын
@@composingacademy8270 I feel the same way! Music doesn't have to be complex or simple to be powerful!
@dadadrew8 ай бұрын
This is a tremendous channel. Thank you!
@composingacademy82708 ай бұрын
Really appreciate it, thank you!
@PL-8082 жыл бұрын
Very inspirational! Thank you so much. 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹
@unisonbandy8235 Жыл бұрын
It's a great channel for beginners and intermediate producer.
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, glad it has been useful!
@JayMitchellMusic2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this topic!!
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Haha! Hopefully it was useful.....
@JayMitchellMusic2 жыл бұрын
@@composingacademy8270 I find all of your content is useful. It’s easy to understand the way you break the theory down. Keep up the great work Simon!
@sachinbhosale4310 Жыл бұрын
Wow I never watched video like this. Thank you so much for making it
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it!
@mcdebugger Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this good review and your positive mood and smile! :)
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@RobertOrgRobert2 жыл бұрын
I can imagine a bell like sound for each of the Inception chords ! Great video.
@SKDrumming2 жыл бұрын
Love that one brother, a ton of ideas for composing ... hope to find time and utilize them during this summer :)
@raulbondarev11602 жыл бұрын
Wow, it was amazing.I remember I once studied the music of Hans, but stopped. I really enjoyed watching this one, cause it helps me to understand how one the current music genius composes. You did a good job, Simon. Thank you)
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thanks Raul! I hope you're keeping well. This video was partly inspired by our conversation and you mentioning it would be good to go through some examples of existing music 😀
@alymak2 жыл бұрын
I love this class so much!!!!!
@josiahbrown54622 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love Hans, great video
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@javierandresayala2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I started learning composing cinematic music thanks to the song chevaliers de sangreal, it is truly amazing for me, your content is so valuable and rich, very well organized and explained, keep up this amazing channel and have a great day!
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Hi Javier, Many thanks for your kind words! I'm so glad you're getting value out of the content!
@noahking55312 жыл бұрын
Had no idea Hans Zimmer used the axis!
@josepmaria5771 Жыл бұрын
Maravilloso Gracias
@AleksMaik2 жыл бұрын
"He's a pirate" is a piece by Klaus Badelt, not Zimmer
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Hi Aleks, so its a fun story, but Zimmer did actually write the main themes from Pirates of the Caribbean (including He's a Pirate'). Zimmer's studio Remote Control (or Media Ventures as it might have been back then) was given the task of scoring the first movie as Hans didn't have time to score the film as he was working on the Last Samurai. He did however spend a long night writing the main themes and 'blue print' for the score though. This was then passed to a whole team of composers which was headed up by Klaus Badelt, who wrote the score in some 15 days. Hans' original demo is available here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epynpqp2uMuymp8.html (He's a Pirate is heard at 2.52). Thanks for watching!
@AleksMaik2 жыл бұрын
@@composingacademy8270 oh, that is very interesting, I wasn't aware of that :) Thanks for clearing that up!
@rwandanstarbux14942 жыл бұрын
@@AleksMaik Wow, you replied with respect and reason, very uncommon on this platform.
@wilsonwahome84119 ай бұрын
Fun fact: The first sword fight(Will Turner vs Jack) was done by Ramin Djawadi. Hans says he and other composers(Steve Jablonsky, Geoff Zanelli and so many others) spent hours trying to score that scene but could. Ramin, their coffee boy at the time, offered politely to try something through the night. The result was so good Hans told him will never make any more coffee.
@TheMelancholicCeltMusic41182 жыл бұрын
I have recently found your channel and found it very helpful to hone in my own compositions. Thanks much!
@DonPasquale_2 жыл бұрын
Really well done, would be awesome if you could do one for Ludwig Goransson and Michael Giacchino as well
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Great suggestions - I'll try to do a video on each of them soon!
@mahmusik11532 жыл бұрын
Goransson should have used V- IV-vi-I in Tenet
@ArtyBob2 жыл бұрын
I spent a lot of time understanding chords but this video helped me a lot to understand the basics of cinematics. really informative video!
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was useful - thanks for watching!
@beingjono2 жыл бұрын
Strange way to look at "Time" , I deff would have thought of it in G, but I guess it doesn't really make a difference
@sprkymrt2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this. 😃 Thanks 🙏🏽
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@Franz_Liszt_Korean2 жыл бұрын
This has helped me a lot
@ubarhd1 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@mortengu13852 жыл бұрын
interesting and well presented!
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@prod.platiinum34052 жыл бұрын
after learning music theory this is mind blowing
@kritin61802 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos! They have helped me so much and I also really enjoy listening to your compositions. One of these days, you should have a video where you show us some of your compositions! Thank you!
@samsguitarcovers2 жыл бұрын
Amazing job keep it up!!
@BryanMunozc2 жыл бұрын
great video
@BryceDoesLife2 жыл бұрын
oh i love how u explain this and the content wow instant sub
@hanniameeuwis75222 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@apriltoronto52542 жыл бұрын
Great job done, here... seems like you were having fun!
@j55452 жыл бұрын
Haven't watched the video but nice!
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lepuitsauxsouhaits Жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for your videos, we need more !!
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you - More to come!
@lepuitsauxsouhaits Жыл бұрын
@@composingacademy8270 Can't wait !! :)
@asklavos2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the video, although it was just showing which chords are used, i am unsure as to what I learnt aside from piano sheet data..
@Jd8jd2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Plenty of great info
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful!
@echoesofthefuture58112 жыл бұрын
This is an AMAZING channel! What a find, and you explain it all so easy and there are so many styles to choose from. Forget about " Midi chord packs" this is a sensational channel for anyone who wants to learn cinematic music!
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, thanks so much for your kind words. I'm glad its helping!
@GeoffNelson2 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks a lot!
@mukeshsaxena56032 жыл бұрын
Time from Inception is my favourite.
@hamacaboy2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video😊
@gondiulaurentiu3804 Жыл бұрын
It is difficult without a dominant to assign a tonal center to this work. For me, it is rather A-Dorian. But it can also be G major and then D major with which it ends will be dominant.
@samtasticsongs3012 Жыл бұрын
Please do more! So helpful. ❤
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
More to come!
@danielrennie84442 жыл бұрын
Hey Simon. Wonderful video as always. I’m a big Zimmer fan myself and I’ve been hoping you’d make this video, so thank you!! I was wondering, though, if you’d heard his Man of Steel score. That is one of my personal favorites. Also his Dark Phoenix score is in my top few favorites too. If you haven’t heard those, I’d strongly recommend both, maybe even in a follow-up Zimmer video with those in it 😅. What’s your favorite Zimmer piece personally? Thanks again for the videos and have a great day!!
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Hi Daniel, many thanks for watching. Oh I love Man of Steel -I had it on constantly in my car when it first came out. Not as familiar with his Dark Phoenix score which I need to revisit. 'The Rock' was one of the first movies where the soundtrack really made an impression on me. I know that he, Nick Glennie Smith and Harry Gregson Williams shared a lot of the writing on that project, so although I was going to include a cue from The Rock in this video, I couldn't be sure if Zimmer wrote it or not! ('Hummel Gets the Rockets'). Anyway I also love a piece called 'Kopano Part III' from Tears of the Sun
@arctr00perecho2 жыл бұрын
I wish you did a piece from Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. I kind of heard a similar chord progression presented in 'Chevaliers De Sangreal' from The Da Vinci Code and Lion King
@soliwan19322 жыл бұрын
How does Thomas Newman make chord progressions give you butterflies in your stomach?
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thomas Newman is also one of my favourites....look out for a potential video coming very soon.....
@nihilist922 жыл бұрын
The Lydian mode plays a major role here
@amirmoslehi20932 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍
@moy19vh2 жыл бұрын
Are you using virtual instruments? If so,which piano are you using? Sounds beautiful
@eli-shulga Жыл бұрын
Wow what a treasure box for practice these incredible peaces, also the music theory on some of those is fascinating - Thank you! Subbed :)
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and subscribing!
@reympab292 жыл бұрын
It’ll be great if you make a video about the chord progressions Thomas Bergensen uses. I’m most curious about “Cry” because some chords are what I call “happy chords” and yet the whole profession invites sadness and hopelessness.
@davidvaldez29452 жыл бұрын
Great video
@malcolmgregoire1019 Жыл бұрын
I love Hans Zimmer's compositions and a close second would be Vangelis.
@roman_volkov232 жыл бұрын
very intresting thanks c:
@Yadi96968 ай бұрын
Bro i like u its really need me thank u
@composingacademy82708 ай бұрын
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
@REDSTUDIORECORDS2 жыл бұрын
Wow
@johnhawkinshawkins12842 жыл бұрын
More please ASAP
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Yes more planned!
@carlosrelampago22798 ай бұрын
Excelent vídeo👏👏🎼🎼🤘
@jorgeguberte2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see this kind of video about Alexandre Desplat
@brendancoyle42382 жыл бұрын
Man, your very smart and talented but have confidence in what you're saying
@SonOfManMusic2 жыл бұрын
nice
@levidennis8007 Жыл бұрын
What kinda chord progression is in Radiohead & Hans Zimmer - Bloom it has 3 chords only and sounds very deep, mysterious and great.
@avatr71092 жыл бұрын
You missed Dune... But thanks for the overview... Mr.Hans truly is a Genius.
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Yes I definitely need to get to know Dune better....he really is a genius!
@angelonucellese14112 жыл бұрын
Sia ma parla piano..... Un mitra
@PapierschnitzelPapercraft2 жыл бұрын
I have been dabbling with some of these themes to decipher the cord progressons. Thanks for helping me out here! :) (btw timestamps at the end seem out of sync)
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thanks for spotting the timestamp issue - I had an issue with youtube copyright and had to take out the Dark Knight play through. Of course I forgot to update the timestamps 😀
@MartinJG100 Жыл бұрын
I have this sneeking suspicion that Hans Zimmer blinks from time to time and pinches himself while he wonders how he managed to achieve premier status in the film composition industry. Therein lies the enigma but I would suggest polished production skills make up a large part of the magic ingredient. He is not my favourite film composer, that has to be Thomas Newman, but he has nevertheless produced some great music including Rain Man, which put him on the map, and the theme to 'The Thin Red Line' which is a masterful lesson in how to extract maximum impact from a recurring signature line.
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Oh yes the production quality is definitely an important factor. I think he is a master at finding the 'sound' of a film e.g. with Sherlock Holmes. I'm not sure where you are located, but there was a great documentary on the BBC recently all about his career
@harisumi83822 жыл бұрын
Terima kasih👍
@vivekjadhav22102 жыл бұрын
Nice Video Sir
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@vivekjadhav22102 жыл бұрын
Sir please make breakdown of song
@vivekjadhav22102 жыл бұрын
Song i am send you
@ginny67792 жыл бұрын
I think the last samurai soundtrack is the most beautiful music that i've ever heard.
@dharambasi19282 жыл бұрын
I agree so much, it's beautiful. It's a shame it's quite underrated.
@ginny67792 жыл бұрын
@@dharambasi1928 absolutely. Why does anyone mention about it? It's a masterpiece.
@genistgn8532 жыл бұрын
I like writing in D
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
I can imagine him saying that!
@elijahlkspencer2 жыл бұрын
Him: here’s a chord that adds suspense that wants to resolve to… *me pulling my hair out waiting for the resolution of the chord*
@BajaShouta2 жыл бұрын
I'd love a deeper look at A Dark Knight and then Rise from the next movie, both of which have similar ending themes and whatnot
@radiozelaza2 жыл бұрын
He's A Pirate is by Klaus Badelt
@ElSings11 ай бұрын
Not it’s not. Look at the top comment, the original video person clears it up. Long story short Hans Zimmer ist rote the entire blueprint for it and Klaus only finished it slightly and recorded it in 15 days
@sophiavastra743892 жыл бұрын
D minor and A minor are some of the sexiest chords
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Yes D minor especially is one of my favourites. Thanks for watching!
@musicianlaurenceUK Жыл бұрын
Curious to why you think Time is in Em. Surely it's A Dorian.
@nathantowns20432 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't a better way to look at that Inception Chord progression be in A Dorian?
@griffinc4662 жыл бұрын
Threw me for a loop to hear you describe Time as being in Em -- to me Am feels very strongly resolved, and the Em chord doesn't at all.
@interw7639 Жыл бұрын
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@decentsingersclub5 ай бұрын
bro speaks in ChatGPT 🗣🗣
@Sara-lk2yr2 жыл бұрын
Why in Inception Time you think It Is in E minor Key if there Is not an F Sharp at the beginning and the music start and finish with a A minor? I mean... If you think It Is in A minor the progression Is not so awkward as It looks in this way and It Is more understandable. We have "only" an eoliano mode with a sort of secondary dominants with the D7, right? 🤷🏻♀️
@ice50982 жыл бұрын
I would like to point out that He's A Pirate is Klaus Badelt, not Hans Zimmer (unless I'm mistaken), but regardless, great video
@marco.savini.1282 жыл бұрын
what's the context for the first chord progression being Em? i would think it totally Am, it's the first chord of the loop both times, it also has the most resolution, you can't tell me that that Em feels like a first chord, and also obviously, all chords in the progression fit in the Am tonality, it would end up being, I V VII IV+ I III VII IV+