The Amazing Spider-Man 2 The Hans Zimmer Score thread

[Naite22]

Zimmer is the best ****ing composer working in Hollywood right now! He has been for years. We should all just shut the **** up and be utterly, absolutely and eternally grateful that he's creating the score for TASM2. It's gonna be incredible and it'll no doubt help the movie feel like an epic! It's just Zimmers gift.

 

[Oscorp]

Any news on who Zimmer will co-work with? Will James Horner return?

 

[UltimateWebhead]

Any news on who Zimmer will co-work with? Will James Horner return?

I'm pretty sure there's been no mention of his co-writer. Though I'd imagine if they were bringing back Horner to work with Zimmer, wouldn't that have already been announced? And besides, seeing as Horner scored ASM wouldn't it be proper to say Horner before Zimmer in that regard? That's why I'm doubtful that Horner is being brought back to aid in scoring the music for ASM2, though they will probably and hopefully keep some of the main thematic elements.

 

[AF3619]

I said this before didn't snyone else notice Zimmer took over the reboots of the superhero movies that Danny Elfman scored?(i know Horner made the first ASM but he is out now)

 

[Picard Sisko]

Zimmer is the best ****ing composer working in Hollywood right now! He has been for years. We should all just shut the **** up and be utterly, absolutely and eternally grateful that he's creating the score for TASM2. It's gonna be incredible and it'll no doubt help the movie feel like an epic! It's just Zimmers gift.

 

[AnneFan]

That's why I'm doubtful that Horner is being brought back to aid in scoring the music for ASM2, though they will probably and hopefully keep some of the main thematic elements.

Yeah, the TASM2 trailer retained the general sound of Horner's theme but Zimmed it up.

 

[Oscorp]

That's sad news for me if he won't co-work with Zimmer. I think that would be amazing. I'll miss Horner (except for the action parts).

 

[Naite22]

I don't want Zimmer to be co-working with anybody on this score! I want Zimmers single handed magic on the table.

 

[Gunga Diner]

Hans Zimmer isn't a bad composer, in fact he's put out some of the most iconic and memorable scores of the last 10 years. But this choice still BAFFLES me. James Horner was a bold pick for the first movie, because he's an iconic and versatile composer who is confident in his own style. Hiring Horner for the first movie didn't just mean we were getting a good score, but that we were getting one with Horner's signature approach.

So for whatever reason he's not coming back. Maybe he didn't want to or was demanding too much money. Anyone's guess really. So it's baffling to me that their response would be to hire a composer who has a defined style that is 180 from Horner's. You go from big, magical orchestra to minimal, loop-based melodies with bludgeoning percussion, loud, aggressive brass, and rock elements patched in? It'd be one thing if Zimmer was on board for the first movie, and it'd be another thing if Horner's approach wasn't as broad and cartoony on the first movie for them to go with Zimmer, but it seems like they're re-inventing their own approach to this character after already re-inventing him from the get-go in ASM 1.

Imagine if after Batman Begins, Christian Bale was re-cast and replaced by Tom Hanks for The Dark Knight. You'd say "wow, well Tom Hanks is certainly one of the greatest living American actors, but that's kind of a bizarre decision... kind of 180 from what they were going in the first place, but I'll still wind up seeing it..?"

So why did they hire Zimmer in the first place? Because people know his name? Because he already scored the other two biggest guys in the genre? Because he's a fan-favorite? I guess I can just assume that he got hired because they honestly thought he was the best guy for the job, but this is a weird choice.

But look. I'm excited to hear what he does. Spidey is a character that I love a whole lot, and hearing what an innovative, inventive composer like Zimmer does for this movie is an exciting possibility. But... huh.

 

[UltimateWebhead]

So it's baffling to me that their response would be to hire a composer who has a defined style that is 180 from Horner's. You go from big, magical orchestra to minimal, loop-based melodies with bludgeoning percussion, loud, aggressive brass, and rock elements patched in?

I am still not on board with the hiring of Zimmer as the composer for ASM2. I agreed with most points in your whole post however I wanted to concentrate mostly on the portion I directly quoted. Zimmer's talent is not something I would question or throw onto the table however it's his musical style that brings me worry. I know he's capable of making great cues and impactful sounds or even good melodies as seen in some of his works. But the whole minimalistic approach is very unpleasant to my ears. It works in some scenarios and can still be a powerful thing such as The Thin Red Line. In that film, the 'loop-based' melody and minimalism worked fine and even created a very defining sound--it was intense and dramatic. But with a hero like Spider-Man...I really don't care much for this choice. Like you say, Zimmer is one of the better composers out there--I agree with this, however his style is not something I enjoy. I'm hoping for the best here...I'm not all negative-nancy...I want the score to be excellent. Eh, who knows. Guess I'll wait and see.

 

[Spuzz]

Zimmer isn't necessarily just minimalist, pounding music with rock elements. I thought his Man of Steel score was really beautiful. He could pull off something great for TASM2 but I kinda hope they bring back the main theme Horner wrote. I was just starting to get used to it as the new Spidey theme.

 

[SpideyFan866]

Any news on who Zimmer will co-work with? Will James Horner return?

Could be Horner, Could be James Newton Howard, Lorne Balfe, or even Danny Elfman.

Its a hard guess.

Zimmer has had alot of collaborators.

 

[AF3619]

i liked Lorne Balfe´s Assassin´s Creed Revelation Theme

 

[Vid Electricz]

Hans Zimmer isn't a bad composer, in fact he's put out some of the most iconic and memorable scores of the last 10 years. But this choice still BAFFLES me. James Horner was a bold pick for the first movie, because he's an iconic and versatile composer who is confident in his own style. Hiring Horner for the first movie didn't just mean we were getting a good score, but that we were getting one with Horner's signature approach.

So for whatever reason he's not coming back. Maybe he didn't want to or was demanding too much money. Anyone's guess really. So it's baffling to me that their response would be to hire a composer who has a defined style that is 180 from Horner's. You go from big, magical orchestra to minimal, loop-based melodies with bludgeoning percussion, loud, aggressive brass, and rock elements patched in? It'd be one thing if Zimmer was on board for the first movie, and it'd be another thing if Horner's approach wasn't as broad and cartoony on the first movie for them to go with Zimmer, but it seems like they're re-inventing their own approach to this character after already re-inventing him from the get-go in ASM 1.

I'm also baffled by this decision. It is a complete 180 in terms of tone and atmosphere from the first film. But like many things from TASM2, they seem to be going in a completely different direction (classic costume all of the sudden, noticably different cinematography, totally new and different composer, etc...)- which tells me that the people in charge really don't know what they're doing and that there's no singular vision guiding this franchise (As with Nolan and Raimi).

So why did they hire Zimmer in the first place? Because people know his name? Because he already scored the other two biggest guys in the genre? Because he's a fan-favorite? I guess I can just assume that he got hired because they honestly thought he was the best guy for the job, but this is a weird choice.

Yes. It was already like some Sony execs saw the recent flood of dark gritty reboots and were like, "Yeah, get me one of those". And that extends to the score in this case. Zimmer has done several very successful, grim, serious superhero scores so it goes without saying that the Sony execs were like "Yeah, let's get one of those." There's no creative thought or innovation, just following the pack in hopes of somehow emulating the success of those other films. Sad.

But look. I'm excited to hear what he does. Spidey is a character that I love a whole lot, and hearing what an innovative, inventive composer like Zimmer does for this movie is an exciting possibility. But... huh.

I like Zimmer as well and it is exciting. I'm just a little disappointed by the lack of vision and the utter transparency in the lack of creativity that his hiring denotes.

 

[spider-neil]

For me, Zimmer is second only to Williams as to whom I would currently want scoring ASM2.

 

[Oscorp]

Sigh...damned if you do, damned if you don't

 

[spider-neil]

Sigh...damned if you do, damned if you don't

I'm pleased and that's all I care about

Seriously though, I have no problem whatsoever with the entire direction and themes changing (music wise) between movies. Look at the difference between the Alien score and Aliens score (the latter coincidently by Horner).
I absolutely LOVE the MoS and the TDK score so I am over the moon.

If Zimmer wants to continue the ASM themes and tone into the ASM 2, I'm fine with that as I like that score (bought it) but if he wants to take it in a completely different direction I'm fine with that too.

 

[Oscorp]

I was referring to Vid's post

 

[Green Goblin]

I'm also baffled by this decision. It is a complete 180 in terms of tone and atmosphere from the first film. But like many things from TASM2, they seem to be going in a completely different direction (classic costume all of the sudden, noticably different cinematography, totally new and different composer, etc...)- which tells me that the people in charge really don't know what they're doing and that there's no singular vision guiding this franchise (As with Nolan and Raimi).

Few things wrong here,
Nolan changed the costume and feel of Gotham for TDK, no more consistent than what Webb is doing.

Yes. It was already like some Sony execs saw the recent flood of dark gritty reboots and were like, "Yeah, get me one of those". And that extends to the score in this case. Zimmer has done several very successful, grim, serious superhero scores so it goes without saying that the Sony execs were like "Yeah, let's get one of those." There's no creative thought or innovation, just following the pack in hopes of somehow emulating the success of those other films. Sad.

Zimmer can be more playful than what most give him credit for, not all his work is dark.

 

[spider-neil]

I was referring to Vid's post

My only concern is Zimmer treats Spidey with the care and attention he deserves rather than a starter for the main course of BvS.

 

[spider-neil]

Few things wrong here,
Nolan changed the costume and feel of Gotham for TDK, no more consistent than what Webb is doing.

Yep.

 

[Green Goblin]

I quite liked Horner's soundtrack for The Amazing Spider-Man even if some things were off (high school fight, not much music for fight scenes) but I found it unique and interesting compared to other soundtracks which aspire to be the loudest, shoutest thing possible.

 

[MrSpyder]

Spider Pig by Hans Zimmer.

 

[Smegger56]

Zimmer is the best ****ing composer working in Hollywood right now! He has been for years. We should all just shut the **** up and be utterly, absolutely and eternally grateful that he's creating the score for TASM2. It's gonna be incredible and it'll no doubt help the movie feel like an epic! It's just Zimmers gift.

No. I rate Zimmer highly. I think he's great. But I think Horner is also one of the best. And I loved his score. IMO, it's one of the best scores for a cb film. So for him not t be coming back is gutting, even with Zimmer coming in. So no. I will continue to wait with a little trepidation until I hear what he brings to TASM2 and see if it's something that can match or surpass TASM1.

I hope that he keeps some bits, like the main theme, from TASM. I like it when sequels have that connection.

 

[eLPAtitoyUPI]

Just bring Olivia Newton-John and let's get over this. It's electrifying!