Zimmer spent the early part of his career in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States. He is the head of the film music division at DreamWorks studios and works with other composers through the company that he founded, Remote Control Productions, formerly known as Media Ventures. His studio in Santa Monica, California has an extensive range of computer equipment and keyboards, allowing demo versions of film scores to be created quickly.
Zimmer's works are notable for integrating electronic music sounds with traditional orchestral arrangements. He has received four Grammy Awards, three Classical BRIT Awards, two Golden Globes, and an Academy Award. He was also named on the list of Top 100 Living Geniuses, published by The Daily Telegraph.
Zimmer was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany on 12th September 1957, and moved to London as a teenager. While he lived in London, Zimmer wrote advertising jingles for Air-Edel Associates. Zimmer began his musical career playing keyboards and synthesisers. In 1980 he worked with The Buggles, a New Wave band formed in 1977 with Trevor Horn, Geoff Downes, and Bruce Woolley, appearing briefly in the video for "Video Killed the Radio Star" (1979).
In the 1980s, Zimmer worked with film composer Stanley Myers, a prolific film composer who composed scores for over sixty films. Zimmer and Myers co-founded the London-based Lillie Yard recording studio. Together, Myers and Zimmer worked on fusing the traditional orchestral sound with state-of-the-art electronics. Some of their first movies with this new sound include "Moonlighting" (1982), "Success is the Best Revenge" (1984), "Insignificance" (1985), and "My Beautiful Launderette" (1985). In 1986, Zimmer joined David Byrne and Ryuichi Sakamoto on their Oscar-winning score for "The Last Emperor" (1988).
Soon afterwards, Zimmer began working on his own solo projects. During his solo career years, Zimmer experimented and combined the use of old and new musical technologies. His first solo score was for Chris Mengesβs film "A World Apart" (1988). However, the turning point in his career came later that year when he was asked to compose a score for Barry Levinsonβs film "Rain Man" (1988). In the score, Zimmer uses synthesizers mixed with steel drums. The score was nominated for an Academy Award in 1989. A year later Zimmer was asked to compose a score for Bruce Beresford's "Driving Miss Daisy" (1989), which won a Grammy Award 1991.
In 1994, Zimmer won his biggest commercial hit for Disneyβs "The Lion King" (1994). He wanted to go to South Africa himself to record the soundtrack, but couldn't because he had a police record there for making subversive films. "The Lion King" soundtrack won numerous awards, including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and two Grammys. It was then adapted for the Broadway musical version, which won the Tony for Best Musical in 1998.
Since the success of "The Lion King", Zimmer has written numerous film scores. His hundredth composition was for "The Last Samurai" (2003), for which he won both a Golden Globe and a Broadcast Film Critics nomination in 2004. After composing over a hundred film scores, Zimmer finally performed live for the first time in concert with a hundred-piece orchestra and a hundred-person choir at the twenty-seventh Annual Flanders International Film Festival.
He has received numerous honours and awards, including: Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Film Composition from the National Board of Review, Frederick Loewe Award in 2003 at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, ASCAPβs Henry Mancini Award for Lifetime Achievement, and BMI's prestigious Richard Kirk Award for lifetime achievement in 1996. Today, Zimmer is considered to be the father of integrating the electronic musical world with traditional orchestral arrangements.
Zimmer's first wife was a model, Vicki Carolin, with whom he has a daughter, model Zoe Zimmer. Zimmer lives in Los Angeles with his second wife Suzanne Zimmer with whom he has an additional three children.
Quattro grammy, tre golden globe, due oscar; le sue colonne sonore sono tra le piΓΉ amate della storia del cinema!
Dune, Spider-Man 2, Il Cavaliere Oscuro, Interstellar, Il Codice Da Vinci, Pearl Harbor, Il Gladiatore, Mission Impossible, Inception, Pirati dei Caraibi, Spirit, Wonder Woman, Madagascar β tutti i piΓΉ grandi successi di Hans Zimmer β verranno eseguiti dalla famosa orchestra sinfonica di Kiev, Lords Of The Sound, riconosciuta in tutta Europa per la sua professionalitΓ e bravura.
Nella sua carriera Hans Zimmer ha vinto quattro Grammy, due Oscar alla migliore colonna sonora su dodici candidature, tre Golden Globe e un Brit Award: Γ¨ uno dei compositori contemporanei piΓΉ influenti che ha trovato la sua fama dopo lβuscita del film cult βRain Manβ.
βQuando ho ideato la musica per Rain Man, ho continuato a pensare: non cercare di soffocare i personaggi. Non venire in primo piano. Raymond, il personaggio principale, non capisce davvero dove si trova. Vede il mondo in modo diverso da noiβ¦ PerchΓ© non creare βmusica del mondoβ per un mondo che esiste solo nella sua testa?β ricorda il compositore.
Da quel film e quella prima candidatura allβOscar i migliori registi di Hollywood si sono messi in fila per lavorare con lui. La sua musica ha impressionato cosΓ¬ tanto la Disney che gli ha commissionato la colonna sonora per il cartone animato βIl Re Leoneβ: il tema musicale del cartone animato ha portato al compositore tre dei premi piΓΉ prestigiosi: βOscarβ, βGolden Globeβ e βGrammyβ.
Nella sua carriera Zimmer ha continuato ad essere premiato per i suoi lavori, diventando davvero il numero uno a Hollywood, tanto che ormai una cerimonia degli Oscar Γ¨ rara senza una sua candidatura: anche nel 2022 ha vinto con il film Dune.
La straordinaria bravura dellβorchestra Lords of the Sound e le migliori composizioni di Hans Zimmer, faranno vivere al pubblico sensazioni indimenticabili, in unβatmosfera fiabesca e piena di bellezza.
Un concerto sinfonico, che riproporrΓ quelle che sono tra le colonne sonore piΓΉ amate della storia del cinema, impreziosito dalla presenza di una rock band e una stupefacente produzione visual con luci e effetti speciali, potenti parti vocali di solisti e coristi e soprattutto unβenergia inarrestabile che conquisterΓ il pubblico in sala.
The Good Life
Hans Zimmer Lyrics
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Seems to be the ideal
Yes, the good life let's you hide
All the sadness you feel.
You won't really fall in love,
For you can't take the chance
So be honest with yourself,
It's the good life
To be free and explore the unknown,
Like the heartaches
When you learn you must face them alone.
Please remember, I still love you,
And in case you don't know,
Well, just wake up,
Kiss the good life "hello".
In the first verse of "The Good Life," Hans Zimmer explores the concept of a seemingly perfect and enjoyable life. He describes it as being full of fun and presenting an idealized version of existence. However, there is an underlying theme of hidden sadness within this good life. It suggests that even those living a seemingly happy and fulfilled life may still experience moments of melancholy and distress.
The second verse delves deeper into the complexities of love and relationships. It suggests that those living the good life may avoid falling in love or forming deep emotional connections. This avoidance is motivated by a fear of vulnerability and the potential pain associated with it. The lyrics encourage individuals to be honest with themselves and not pretend to experience romance or affection when they do not genuinely feel it.
The chorus reinforces the idea of the good life, highlighting the freedom it provides. It allows individuals to explore the unknown and embrace new experiences. However, it also acknowledges the inevitable heartaches that come with this freedom. The realization that one must face these challenges alone adds depth and a sense of solitude to the notion of the good life.
The final lines of the song circle back to a declaration of love. Despite encouraging independence and self-honesty, there is a plea to remember that love exists. The line "please remember, I still love you" suggests that even within the pursuit of the good life, genuine love and affection should not be forgotten or disregarded. The song concludes by urging individuals to wake up and embrace the good life, symbolizing a call to appreciate and acknowledge the positives in life, including love and its importance.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the good life, full of fun
Oh, the enjoyable existence, filled with amusement
Seems to be the ideal
Appears to be the perfect way of living
Yes, the good life let's you hide
Indeed, the pleasant life allows you to conceal
All the sadness you feel
All the sorrow that dwells within
You won't really fall in love
You won't genuinely experience love
For you can't take the chance
Because you are unwilling to take the risk
So be honest with yourself
Therefore, be truthful to your own nature
Don't try to fake romance
Do not attempt to feign affection
It's the good life
This is what the enjoyable existence signifies
To be free and explore the unknown
To have freedom and delve into the unfamiliar
Like the heartaches
Similar to the emotional pain
When you learn you must face them alone
When you realize you have to confront them by yourself
Please remember, I still love you
Kindly remember, my affection for you remains
And in case you don't know
And in the event that you are unaware
Well, just wake up
Then, simply awaken
Kiss the good life 'hello'
Embrace the pleasant existence with enthusiasm
Lyrics Β© Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, PROSADIS, O/B/O DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jack Reardon, Jean Broussolle, Alexandre Sacha Distel
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