Composer

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Hans Zimmer

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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2001

Average_duration

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42:35

"Pearl Harbor" is a 2001 American war film directed by Michael Bay and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The film was released on May 25, 2001, and is based on the events leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The film stars Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, and Kate Beckinsale. The soundtrack for "Pearl Harbor" was composed by Hans Zimmer, a German film composer who has composed music for over 150 films. The soundtrack was released on May 22, 2001, by Warner Bros. Records. The soundtrack features 15 tracks, including the main theme "There You'll Be," which was performed by Faith Hill. The track was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2002. The soundtrack also features orchestral pieces such as "Tennessee" and "Attack." The soundtrack is known for its use of a full orchestra, including strings, brass, and percussion. Zimmer's use of percussion in particular is notable, as he incorporates Japanese taiko drums to represent the Japanese military. The soundtrack also features a choir, which adds to the epic and emotional nature of the music. The movements of the soundtrack are varied, with some tracks being more somber and reflective, while others are more intense and action-packed. The main theme, "There You'll Be," is a ballad that is used to represent the love story between the two main characters, Rafe and Evelyn. Other tracks, such as "Tennessee" and "Attack," are more intense and represent the action and chaos of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Overall, the "Pearl Harbor" soundtrack is a powerful and emotional score that complements the film's epic and tragic story. Zimmer's use of a full orchestra and choir, as well as his incorporation of Japanese taiko drums, adds to the film's authenticity and emotional impact.

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