Cover of the Week: “First Step” (church organ/piano)
The Cover of the Week comes from David Robertshaw. It’s a church organ/piano rendition of “First Step.” I’m impressed by the ease with which he plays it.
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Cover of the Week: “No Time for Caution” (organ)
The Cover of the Week comes from Eric Zhang. It’s an organ rendition of “No Time for Caution.” This really captures the energy, tension, and transcendence of that sequence in the film.
Cover of the Week: “Main Theme” (pianos, violin, clarinet)
The Cover of the Week comes from yamahakr. It’s Interstellar’s main theme played by a full ensemble (multiple pianos, violin, clarinet). This is one of my favorites to date.
Cover of the Week: “Main Theme” (hammered dulcimer)
The Cover of the Week comes from The Eadgyth. It’s Interstellar’s main theme played on a hammered dulcimer. I had no idea what that instrument was before watching this video. But the […]
Cover of the Week: “First Step” (piano, vocals)
The Cover of the Week comes from YouTube artist Clara Bell. Clara’s effortless, high-tempo rendition of Hans Zimmer’s “First Step” is enriched by her intense focus and subtle vocal harmonies.
Cover of the Week: “First Step” (harp)
The Cover of the Week comes from YouTube artist Olga Okey. Her harp take on Hans Zimmer’s “First Step” has a dream-like quality. I’ve actually listened to it a few […]
Cover of the Week: “Message from Home”
The Cover of the Week comes from YouTube artist Masumi Mutsuda Zapater. It’s an electric piano rendition of Hans Zimmer’s “Message from Home.” Stark and understated, it captures the desolate […]
Cover of the Week: “S.T.A.Y.” (piano)
The Cover of the Week comes from YouTube artist Jordie Eskes, whose beautiful, melancholic rendition of “S.T.A.Y.” hues closely to Zimmer’s arrangement.
Religiosity, humanity in Hans Zimmer’s score
In this video, Christopher Nolan and Hans Zimmer discuss the origins of Interstellar’s score and provide insights into its performance. I love their musings about the organ. Nolan notes its […]
Cover of the Week: “No Time for Caution”
I’ve been blown away by the number of talented musicians who have covered Hans Zimmer’s score. Every week, I’ll be posting my Cover of the Week to promote their exemplary […]