Why isn't John Williams as popular as Hans Zimmer?

John Williams is (as of this writing) 85 years old, and probably does not have the energy to work on as many films as the younger Hans Zimmer does. read more

Since 2000, John Williams has the early Harry Potter and recent Star Wars movies to his credit, but Hans Zimmer has been associated with more blockbusters (Gladiator, the Pirates of the Caribbean and Dark Knight franchises, Inception, Man of Steel, Interstellar, etc.). read more

Hans Zimmer, in my opinion. I love both composers and their music. But, I find Hans Zimmer to be a better composer due to the drama in his music. John Williams is the Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Superman composer while Hans Zimmer is the The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, and Man of Steel composer. I truly love both of their music though. read more