Am i the only one thinking Thats nice, a big name like Zimmer explaining and appreciating Ennio's music - but dont seem to me that much of Ennio's flair and approach has rubbed off on old Hans!?
Am i the only one thinking Thats nice, a big name like Zimmer explaining and appreciating Ennio's music - but dont seem to me that much of Ennio's flair and approach has rubbed off on old Hans!?
Well, Zimmer does get inspired now and again. Of course his experimentation could be attributed to Ennio. But without the education and training, which Zimmer said he did not have the patience for, he never could get even near the command Ennio has. And then there is the just plain tribute from Zimmer - RANGO.
Zimmer's strong appreciation for Morricone is admirable, but I get a little suspicious when he talks about his conversations with Ennio regarding other people's scores. Not that he didn't have those discussions, but just how much did he really understand when the technical side of music talk is discussed? As was stated earlier, Hans is a self taught guy. Nothing wrong with that. But to me there is a vast difference between being self taught by really teaching yourself the ropes of theory and orchestration, etc. and being self taught in the art of working with electronics. Elgar was a self taught composer who knew everything about writing for an orchestra and then some. My long winded point is that Zimmer needs a room full of samplers, computers etc. while Morricone just needs a pencil, some paper and a desk......
Zimmer's strong appreciation for Morricone is admirable, but I get a little suspicious when he talks about his conversations with Ennio regarding other people's scores. Not that he didn't have those discussions, but just how much did he really understand when the technical side of music talk is discussed? As was stated earlier, Hans is a self taught guy. Nothing wrong with that. But to me there is a vast difference between being self taught by really teaching yourself the ropes of theory and orchestration, etc. and being self taught in the art of working with electronics. Elgar was a self taught composer who knew everything about writing for an orchestra and then some. My long winded point is that Zimmer needs a room full of samplers, computers etc. while Morricone just needs a pencil, some paper and a desk......
I don't see your point? Zimmer never pretended to be an orchestral composer in the classical sense. For the most part, he's using orchestra as a 'colour'. But he's obviously picked up a thing or two about orchestral writing too over the years. Your bias seems to suggest that it's somehow more "worthy" to be self-taught and specialized in orchestral writing than primarily electronic?
Am i the only one thinking Thats nice, a big name like Zimmer explaining and appreciating Ennio's music - but dont seem to me that much of Ennio's flair and approach has rubbed off on old Hans!?
Well, Zimmer does get inspired now and again. Of course his experimentation could be attributed to Ennio. But without the education and training, which Zimmer said he did not have the patience for, he never could get even near the command Ennio has. And then there is the just plain tribute from Zimmer - RANGO.
Not to mention his incredibly good The Lone Ranger for more homage, as well as parts of his Pirates of the Caribbean scores.
