> Zimmer didn't reinvent anything. Using synths instead of an orchestra has
> nothing to do with musical, compositional choices. Miklos Rosza, Bernard
> Herrmann reinvented film music, John Williams revived film music, and all
> that was for the better. Hans Zimmer's impact (I don't doubt he has an
> impact, but it's not revolutionary) on the other side is a huge step
> backwards because it makes people forget what fine art movie music
> actually is.
> David Arnold's work on Die Another Day is far more edgier than anything
> Zimmer conjured up until today. If anything, he's Vangelis II.

Are you saying Zimmer to be Vangelis II? So I take it you don't like him either.

> Oh please, don't insult any musician's intelligence! Letting a choir sing
> the complementary chords of a leading voice, and layer some drum rhythms
> on top of it doesn't require any more talent than a young ... very young
> student has.
> Have you tried it? I doubt you have.

The track Up is Down, I must say, I can't write that, but maybe that's my lack of talent.

> There are online universities where you can learn digital music production
> in about 2 years. Have a little talent, go through that, and you're coming
> as close to Hans Zimmer as you could wish for.

Than where are they, because Zimmer is earning quite some money, so wh don't they just step up... all right, I know what you'll say, than they'll have to make music like Zimmer, below par that is.