Hans Zimmer Critiques Removal of Original Score Category from Golden Globes Broadcast
Acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer has expressed his disappointment over the decision to exclude the original score category from the televised Golden Globes ceremony.
Zimmer is among the nominees this year for his work on Apple Original Films’ F1, competing against notable composers such as Alexandre Desplat for Netflix’s Frankenstein, Max Richter for Focus Features’ Hamnet, Johnny Greenwood for Warner Bros’ One Battle After Another, Ludwig Göransson for Warner Bros’ Sinners, and Kangding Ray for Neon’s Sirāt.
Zimmer highlighted the crucial role that composers play in filmmaking, stating, “We are the psychological underbelly of the whole thing.” He elaborated on the emotional toll this profession can take, saying, “This is a room filled with filmmakers who understand the mechanics and understand when I come home after working on a film, my children don’t know who I am because I haven’t been home for months.”
When questioned about his feelings toward the individual responsible for cutting the category, he remarked, “I wouldn’t talk to them — I think our potential friendship has been cancelled.” He further emphasized the importance of composers, mentioning, “The composer has such an important role in making films by the time we come to the music, the director has been through war. Our first job is to remind him why he did this film in the first place.”
Zimmer humorously noted the limitations of a shortened telecast when it comes to expressing gratitude, admitting, “I once forgot to thank my mother at the Oscars.”
When asked how his mother reacted to this oversight, he responded, “A lot! We’re keeping it there.”
