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When Hans Zimmer joined the team behindCrysis 2in 2011, it was a big deal because of the prestige he carried at the time. Zimmer was renowned for his cinematic scores and was tasked with crafting the game’s main themes, while Borislav Slavov and Tilman Sillescu composed the bulk of the soundtrack.
But Zimmer’s involvement didn’t come without controversy. There were accusations that his work contributed to the “homogenization” of music in media which prompted Slavov to defend the legendary composer. Reflecting on the collaboration, Slavov talked about Zimmer’s invaluable contribution to the ambitious game.
Crysis 2had a great score and Hans Zimmer is partly to thank for it
Hans Zimmer’s involvement withCrysis 2marked one of the rare occasions he composed for a video game. Released in March 2011, the first-person shooter placed players in a devastated New York City in 2023, blending alien warfare with cutting-edge technology. Zimmer made some of the themes that gave the score a cinematic gravitas. Tracks like “Insertion” and “Epilogue” were some which were made by him.
Crazy to think it’s been 11 years and not many games have had as cool of an opening cinematic as Crysis 2 it helps Hans Zimmer did the opening theme. Personally I hope they bring it back for Crysis 4pic.twitter.com/hIlG7F34Cs
Zimmer himself expressed his enthusiasm for the project, saying“I was drawn to Crysis 2 because of Crytek’s passion for the project and the world they created.And I am very happy with the outcome of our collaboration.”His contributions complemented Slavov and Sillescu’s own works perfectly.
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Slavov and Sillescu, who handled the in-game soundtrack, focused on creating a score that complemented the game’s sci-fi themes. Working with the Budapest Orchestra, they recorded over 160 minutes of live music, blending it with electronic sampling to capture the game’s tension and scope.
Dragon Age: Veilguard composers confirmed to be Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, Dune, etc) and Lorne Balfe (AC3, MI, Top Gun)Main Theme ▶️https://t.co/fkoOxf19fYMan, Zimmer cooked with this one 🔥. Very foreboding, tense, fitting the ‘world is ending’ theme.pic.twitter.com/hAngHjxg2L
Hans Zimmer’s involvement was no small feat, given his reputation for crafting iconic scores for blockbusters such asInceptionandThe Dark Knight. Tilman Sillescu mentioned in a 2011interviewhow Zimmer approached the project: “I have been told that he listened to every single track that we had composed so far — almost two hours of music — before he started his work.“
Borislav Slavov and Tilman Sillescu came to Hans Zimmer’s defense
Despite Zimmer’s accolades,there was some criticism about his scorescontributing to a homogenization of music in film and games. During the same interview, Slavov and Sillescu dismissed this notion. Sillescu praised Zimmer’s work saying that his work inThe Dark KnightandSherlock Holmesintroduced concepts that others later used.
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Slavov added that any repetition in Zimmer’s style is often at the behest of producers, not the composer himself. “He composed many scores with unique concepts that have been copied in many ways later. I don’t think he is to blame when so many producers ask their composers to copy his style.“
The recording sessions in Hungary further added to refining the soundtrack. With guidance from experienced orchestrators and the expert direction of conductor Péter Pejtsik, the team produced a score that matched the game’s high production. Slavov fondly recalled the synergy between team members, stating, “Working together was inspiring and entertaining at the same time.”
Did you playCrysis 2? What did you think of the game’s score? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. you’re able to also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
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