Hans Zimmer 《Dune》 Film Music Analysis

As a representative figure in the field of Hollywood film music,Hans Zimmer,the object of this study,has made a huge impact on the world film music,especially in the development and innovation.Its diversified music creation and conceptual characteristics have made a landmark representative of both popular music and professional music.In this paper,excerpted from his latest science fiction film soundtrack <Dune>will be selected to analyze his creative techniques: the application and structure of melody,harmony and sound effects,and conduct in-depth systematic research to find out his views and ideas on the creation of new genres as a benchmark of modern and contemporary music creation.Hans Zimmer’s thoughts on music creation are derived from his analysis of experience and integration of his own ideas from countless predecessors’ works,which has created a broad space for future generations.The post-modern features,micro-variation techniques and the application of circulatory and repetitive harmonies in his works provide diversified features.It is a shining star in the long river of music creation.