Life Goes On: Piano
Composed by Hans Zimmer
Item: 00-PS-0015807
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Hans Zimmer's film scores are bold and unmistakable. Over the course of his prolific career, he has provided music for some of the world's most beloved films, including Disney's The Lion King and Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. This collection features faithful arrangements of some of the best known titles by this brilliant composer. Titles: 160 BPM (Angels and Demons) * Ah, Putrefaction (Sherlock Holmes) * All of Them! (King Arthur) * The Burning Bush (The Prince of Egypt) * Can You Hear Your Heart? (Winter's Tale) * Cheldorado (The Road to Eldorado) * Chevaliers de Sangreal (The Da Vinci Code) * Corynorhinus (Batman Begins) * The Dark Knight Overture (The Dark Knight) * Days of Thunder (Main Title) (Days of Thunder) * Discombobulate (Sherlock Holmes) * Doomsday Is Family Time (The Simpsons Movie) * Dream Is Collapsing (Inception) * Drink Up Me Hearties (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End) * Driving Miss Daisy (Driving Miss Daisy) * Homeland (Main Title) (Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron) * Honor Him (Gladiator) * In the Beginning (The Bible) * It's So Overt It's Covert (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows) * Krypton's Last (Man of Steel) * Life Goes On (A League of Their Own) * Maestro (The Holiday) * The Nativity (The Bible) * Now We Are Free (Gladiator) * Roll Tide (Crimson Tide) * Tennessee (Pearl Harbor) * This Is Clark Kent (Man of Steel) * This Land (The Lion King) * What Are You Going to Do When You Are Not Saving the World (Man of Steel).
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
144
SKU:
00-PS-0015807
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About the Composer: Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer stands among the most influential film composers of the past four decades. His approach to orchestration and thematic development has shaped how audiences experience cinema, from intimate character studies to sprawling action sequences. Working across genres ranging from animation to superhero blockbusters to historical epics, Zimmer has demonstrated an exceptional ability to capture emotional complexity through instrumental color and harmonic invention.
Why we love this
This collection gives pianists direct access to some of cinema's most iconic themes without sacrificing the harmonic and textural sophistication that makes Zimmer's writing distinctive. The arrangements preserve the emotional core of each score while remaining playable for intermediate to advanced pianists, making it possible to program concert-worthy material that audiences will recognize and love.
What to expect
These arrangements capture the sweeping grandeur and emotional immediacy of Zimmer's film work. Whether somber and introspective or propulsive and orchestral in character, each piece conveys the cinematic drama that made the original scores memorable.
Who it's for
Pianists seeking appealing repertoire that bridges classical technique with contemporary film music will find substantial material here. Intermediate to advanced students can build confidence performing recognizable themes while engaging with sophisticated harmonic writing.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the film score or trailer before working on an arrangement; Zimmer's music is designed to underscore specific emotional moments, and understanding that context shapes your interpretive choices.
- Pay close attention to the harmonic language and resist the urge to rush through chromatic passages. These arrangements maintain Zimmer's sophisticated chord progressions, which deserve clarity and deliberate pacing.
- Use the vocal line when present as a melodic anchor that grounds the keyboard accompaniment, especially in pieces arranged for piano/vocal format.
How to use it
Program these pieces on recitals where you want to connect with audiences through familiar melodic material while showcasing serious pianistic work. They also serve well as concert openers or closers that anchor a program around film music or contemporary composition.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing complex harmonic progressions with chromatic movement
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across the keyboard
- Interpreting Zimmer's characteristic use of ostinato and repetition for dramatic effect
- Sustaining lyrical lines while maintaining rhythmic precision in accompaniment patterns