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Hans Zimmer of Gladiator fame’s newest film score to accompany the mind-bending, secret-stealing dreamworld of Inception starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The composition sees Zimmer reunited with director Christopher Nolan after similar collaborations on Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, where the distinctive, atonal Joker's theme caught the attention of audiences everywhere, as well as creating the score for Guy Ritchie’s reimagining of Sherlock Holmes.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
There are a few things you need to know about this score. First off, Zimmer composed it "blind", essentially being made to work off the script, and not the finished film. This makes it an unpredictable and utterly separate work, with different pacing to the film.
He also hunted down a French sound-engineer to digitally rip out the opening trumpets from Je Ne Regrette Rien and wove it into the opening Foghorn style attacks. Slow down the Edith Piaf original and you'll hear it's the same.
Why did he do this? Well, since time stretches in a dream, so does the music. Remarkable.
Also brilliant is the track Mombassa, which has an unusual moment around 3/4 in where the brass section blast out 3 notes, all exactly an octave apart - a very unusual and uncommon moment in music. Again, it seems Zimmer may be pointing to 3 "levels" or planes within the music - of course if you compare the music to that point in the film, this "3 level" note makes perfect sense.
A wonderful, intelligent and ass-kicking album. GET IT.
He also hunted down a French sound-engineer to digitally rip out the opening trumpets from Je Ne Regrette Rien and wove it into the opening Foghorn style attacks. Slow down the Edith Piaf original and you'll hear it's the same.
Why did he do this? Well, since time stretches in a dream, so does the music. Remarkable.
Also brilliant is the track Mombassa, which has an unusual moment around 3/4 in where the brass section blast out 3 notes, all exactly an octave apart - a very unusual and uncommon moment in music. Again, it seems Zimmer may be pointing to 3 "levels" or planes within the music - of course if you compare the music to that point in the film, this "3 level" note makes perfect sense.
A wonderful, intelligent and ass-kicking album. GET IT.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I cannot stop listening to this score. Absolutely outstanding. Nolan brings out the best of Zimmer. Like the movie, it is so layered and original. The best of the year..so far. Score and movie cannot be missed.
For a further treat, look up the Inception Premiere and Live Concert. About 7 minutes of interviews but 20 minutes of live performance. Just watch and listen.... and be moved. Emotional.
For a further treat, look up the Inception Premiere and Live Concert. About 7 minutes of interviews but 20 minutes of live performance. Just watch and listen.... and be moved. Emotional.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Right up there with Zimmer's finest work on 'Gladiator' and 'The Dark Knight'. Christopher Nolan's films always feature fascinating scores and this is no exception. Dark, forbidding and utterly compelling, Zimmer's massed synthesier and orchestra conjure an almost physical wall of sound that is unrelenting and transcedent. The film is an instant classic and the score deserves to be judged likewise. A must for all movie soundtrack buffs and music lovers of any ilk.
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the time
I bought this CD mainly because of the "time" track, which is amasing, but other are not bad at all. One of my favourite movies.
Published 3 months ago by Daniel E. W.
Hans Zimmer is a genius
Hans Zimmer never ceases to amaze. His scores always bring films to life in such a unique way.
This film had so many layers to it (dreams within dreams). Read more
This film had so many layers to it (dreams within dreams). Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. C. Mitchell
Outstanding!
This is Hans Zimmer at his best. A fantastic score to accompany an equally fantastic film. Rich, powerful and very moving. Read more
Published 3 months ago by boobington
Love it
I loved the film and excuse it for stretching the credibility of the story in places.
The theme is deep and moody with lots of atmosphere, quieter more thoughtful phases... Read more
The theme is deep and moody with lots of atmosphere, quieter more thoughtful phases... Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. Biggs
Layered, emotive and simply perfect
Zimmer does it again. Just incredible music which is absorbing and reaches deep into your emotional core and stays with you. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mark G
Zimmer makes Nolan great
I'm a big fan of Hans Zimmer. From the moment you play this disc you are immediately transported to the dreamscape of Inception. Read more
Published 7 months ago by devils_avocado
Layers that build. Compelling & addictive...
This is an excellent album to accompany an excellent film. The first time or two i saw the film i felt the score was 'repetitive' and dull. Read more
Published 8 months ago by D. Burchett
Typical Hans Zimmer: Mind blowing!
Hans Zimmer is a legend. Amazing scores that make you go out and buy the CD? Well: Gladiator, Batman begins, Dark knight, Lion King, Angels and demons, Da Vinci code,... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Iqbal Mohammed
Mind blowing!
Having seen Inception twice I ordered the CD as I loved the music so much. I've never listened to any of Hans Zimmer's work before and can't believe what I've been missing - a bit... Read more
Published 10 months ago by L.Wembridge
Even better than the "Dark Knight" - how can this be?
I'm not a self-proclaimed audiophile, hardly a know-it-all when it comes to advanced orchestrating techniques and most certainly dont' claim to have heard all of Hans Zimmer's... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Tito Esteves
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