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I know that a lot of people say that Zimmer scores usually sound the same. They kinda do; I don't really mind because the music fits the film. But what irks me is that pretty much everything he writes is in the same KEY: Da Vinci Code, Dark Knight, Pirates of the Carribbean, Hannibal, King Arthur, and I'm sure many others, all feature scores my Zimmer that are primarily (or almost entirely) in D-minor. It's easier for me to notice because I have perfect pitch, but this has bugged the crap out of me for several years. Does Hans Zimmer just have a thing for D-minor, or is that the only key in which he knows how to write well? Anyone have any theories?
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Nov 24, 2009 - 9:48 AM
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DJ3J
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I know that a lot of people say that Zimmer scores usually sound the same. They kinda do; I don't really mind because the music fits the film. But what irks me is that pretty much everything he writes is in the same KEY: Da Vinci Code, Dark Knight, Pirates of the Carribbean, Hannibal, King Arthur, and I'm sure many others, all feature scores my Zimmer that are primarily (or almost entirely) in D-minor. It's easier for me to notice because I have perfect pitch, but this has bugged the crap out of me for several years. Does Hans Zimmer just have a thing for D-minor, or is that the only key in which he knows how to write well?
I've noticed this as well and even some of his minions use the same key (and same progressions). However, based on my own personal experience and hearing what others say, sometimes a composer is just naturally magnetic to certain keys. Like with me, for some inexplicable reason I love writing in Bb...usually incorporating different modes but when I sit down to write my fingers always root in Bb. Now, of course, I usually try to move the pattern for some variety....but yeah.
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I just wish I could read, write and understand music the way you guys do - you're blessed with a wonderful gift and ability - now, I'll just go and sob quietly in the corner!! 
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Hans Zimmer confirms it in a documentary by the French/German channel Arte where he says that D minor is his favorite key.
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Anyone contributing to a Hans Zimmer score writes in D-minor. It's just standard practice that they all write in D-minor so that the seams blend.
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Hearing all the little nuances in music is a blessing and a curse, man. I can't tell you how many times I had to pass on an otherwise gorgeous recording because of a single botched note. 
