> You are easily impressed. The point is that the themes of the Pirates are
> so simple and are all supported by the same damn chords - I, V and VI
> mainly - that is a very easy task to join them wihout much trouble. Its
> basic counterpoint. 4 or 5 of the themes even begun with the same three
> notes - A, B, C. Any student of composition could write a four-part fugue
> based in two or more themes of the Pirates. Zimmer has no ability to do
> that. He states the themes again and again, sometimes he expands them
> rhythmically, sometimes he give us a more short version. Brilliant? I
> think not.

Some of Zimmer's themes do have zero flexibility, though I'll contend the new main theme of At World's End can be quite flexible, varying from brassy swashbuckle to calling romanticism. He's proven adept enough at making sure that you're still entertained by the music.

Also, maybe anyone could write the music just out of the blue, but do you really think they could come up with music like that after watching a film that has no score and then having to make it up on their own. At World's End has a score that matches up quite well with what's going on the screen. Tell me one part that doesn't (I'm sure you're right, I'm just curious)