Considering the source material, the upcomingDunefilm is expected to be grand in scale and ambition. to fit the large-scale epic ofDune, legendary film composer Hans Zimmer has written a second original score for the highly anticipated film’s making-of book.
The book, titledThe Art and Soul of Dune, is written by executive producer Tanya Lapointe and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the upcoming blockbuster. Each chapter of the book will feature creative concepts, from visual effects creation to costume and environmental designs, while also having interviewswith the director Denis Villeneuveand some of the cast members, including Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. Zimmer’s second score will be available to purchase and stream on the same release date of the film and the book (October 22).
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Zimmer, being a long-time fan of the original 1965Dunenovel by Frank Herbert, felt inspired to create a separate score to fit the scope of the story. Ahead of Zimmer’s score forThe Art and Soul of Dune, his first score/original motion picture soundtrack forDunewill be released on Sept. 17. In a recent interview, Zimmer opened up about the creative process behind the upcoming film’s music. “Denis and I agreed that the female characters in the film drive the story. So the score is based on mainly female voices. We developed our own language. The musicianship is extraordinary, and this is not your normal orchestral score,” he said. Villeneuve added that in order to bring a spiritual quality to the film and its music, Zimmer explored numerous sounds and created various instruments. Judging byDune’s second trailer, which was released not too long ago, it seems that Zimmer has captured that sound that Villeneuve was referring to.
This score will be the first time Zimmer has ever written original music for a book. The German film composer’s unique blend of electronic music and loud bass with traditional orchestral compositions has created thrilling scores for major blockbusters likeThe Dark Knighttrilogy,The Pirates of the Caribbeanfilms,Gladiator,Inception,The Lion King, and many more.
Zimmer today is considered one of the greatest composers ever as his iconic scores,similar to John Williams, have seeped into the minds of many and have never left. It will be no surprise when Zimmer’s hot streak of thrilling scores continues withDune.
Dunewill have its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in early September and is set to release in theatres and for streaming on HBO Max on June 29, 2025.
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