Score-winning composition by Hans Zimmer for the movie Dune
In a remarkable turn of events, Hans Zimmer has made history as the composer with the longest wait between two Academy Awards for Best Original Score. His latest triumph came with the 2022 release of Dune, beating the previous record held by Henry Mancini for Breakfast at Tiffany's.
The milestone was celebrated at a gallery exhibition showcasing the Oscar-winning film scores from the last 50 years. Notably absent from the display were the scores from before 1972, as the Oscars for film scores were not awarded until that year.
The exhibition, which features 50 images of the coveted awards, includes Zimmer's first Oscar-winning score for The Lion King (1994) and his most recent for Dune (2022). The latter's win marks a significant 27-year wait for Zimmer, breaking Mancini's previous record of 23 years.
Among the other iconic scores on display are John Williams' masterpieces for Jaws (1975) and Star Wars (1977), as well as his score for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). The exhibition also features Gabriel Yared's score for The English Patient (1996), Howard Shore's score for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), and Clint Eastwood and Lennie Niehaus' shared score for Million Dollar Baby (2004).
More recent additions to the gallery include Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' score for The Social Network (2010) and Alexandre Desplat's score for The Shape of Water (2017). These scores represent some of the most iconic and acclaimed in film history, contributing significantly to their respective films' impact and success.
However, it is Zimmer's record-breaking score for Dune that takes centre stage in this year's exhibition. The film's soundtrack, a fusion of electronic and orchestral elements, has been praised for its ability to capture the film's grandeur and emotional depth.
The gallery, a testament to the power of music in cinema, serves as a reminder of the enduring influence of these compositions and the artists behind them. As Zimmer continues to push the boundaries of film scoring, it remains to be seen who will challenge his new record in the years to come.
- Visitors to the gallery exhibition, a tribute to film scores from the last 50 years, can find Hans Zimmer's latest triumph, the score for Dune (2022), displayed among the iconic works.
- The 'movies-and-tv' category saw a history-making moment with the 2022 release of Dune, as Hans Zimmer's film score earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Score, breaking the previous record set by Henry Mancini for Breakfast at Tiffany's in the 'entertainment' sector.
