In his later years, Zimmer has oscillated between the intimate and the apocalyptic. Interstellar (2014) represents his most emotional exclusive work. Using a massive, 32-note pedal in a church organ (the largest ever recorded for a film), Zimmer created a sound that felt both divine and terrifyingly lonely. The ticking clock in "Mountains"—where each tick represents one day on Earth—is a masterclass in musical stakes.
: The masterpiece that won him his first Academy Award. Working alongside Elton John and Lebo M, Zimmer's arrangements gave the African savanna its beating heart.
: Features extended explorations of the film's sonic landscape.
The Architect of Sound: An Analysis of Hans Zimmer’s Discography Hans Zimmer