How did Hans Zimmer's career begin?

With state-of-the-art technology and a supportive creative environment, Zimmer was able to offer film-scoring opportunities to young composers at his Santa Monica-based musical "think tank. read more

The following is an excerpt from Hans Zimmer's entry in the Encyclopedia of Popular Music, 4th Edition. It covers his first introduction to music through his first Academy Award nomination for the film Rain Main. Zimmer, Hans"b. 12 September 1957, Frankfurt, Germany. read more

Hans Zimmer's score for The Thin Red Line (1998) would inform the direction he would take in style for the rest of his career. Many directors (especially Christopher Nolan) would employ him based on their love for The Thin Red Line (1998) and the desire for its similar ambiance. read more