Hans Zimmer can now add Premier Boxing Champions to his list of credits. Tapping the Oscar-winning composer—arguably the most influential film composer working today—makes sense as live sporting events begin to turn more narrative, modeling the storytelling tricks of cinema and television to capture audiences' interest.
A video shows Zimmer at a boxing gym in California, recording percussion with musicians from the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic, and the London Philharmonic. Listening closely to the sound of boxing allowed Zimmer to craft music that fits well with the sport's soundscape—rather than just floating above or rumbling below.
With Hans Zimmer this year, and Brian Tyler last year for the NFL, the best film and TV composers are increasingly being drawn into the world of sports. Whether this is good or bad is hard to say, but it is at the very least interesting, demonstrating that sports producers understand the importance of keeping score.
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