13 Minutes to the Moon: Bonus - The making of the music
Hans Zimmer reflects on the art of music and storytelling, as he reveals how he composed the evocative 13 Minutes to the Moon theme, his first-ever score for a podcast.
Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Hans Zimmer reveals how he crafted the iconic 13 Minutes to the Moon theme. In this special episode, Zimmer reflects on the art of storytelling, his creative process, and the power of music to capture the wonder of space, sharing why this marks his first-ever score for a podcast.
Hosted by Kevin Fong.
Theme music by Hans Zimmer for Bleeding Fingers Music.
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www.bbcworldservice.com/13minutes
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