Hans Zimmer is a living legend in film music: with two Oscars, five Grammys and over 150 film compositions, the German composer has touched generations of cinema-goers. From ‘The Lion King’ to ‘Gladiator’ and “Inception” to ‘Dune’ – his music is inextricably linked to the biggest blockbusters of the last four decades. Diamond in the Desert now documents an extraordinary moment from his legendary world tour.

Recorded at spectacular locations in Dubai – from the Coca-Cola Arena to the imposing Al Wasl Plaza, the desert and the helipad of the Burj Al Arab – the film, directed by Emmy Award winner Paul Dugdale, presents a large-scale live production with an orchestra, band, choir and soloists. The programme combines newly arranged versions of iconic film scores: the mystical soundscapes from Dune, the epic drums of Gladiator, the dreamy expanses of Interstellar, the timeless melodies of The Lion King and the adventurous themes from Pirates of the Caribbean and Inception.

The Dolby Atmos mix on the Blu-ray unleashes the full emotional power of Zimmer’s compositions in impressive spatiality. Instruments, voices and effects are precisely placed in the three-dimensional sound space – from the powerful, physically palpable percussion to the floating, ethereal synthesizers. The immersive sound design transports you right into the middle of the concert experience, allowing the epic effect of his music to fill the entire room.

Between musical highlights, the film offers intimate insights into Zimmer’s creative work through conversations with companions such as Billie Eilish, Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Pharrell Williams and Jerry Bruckheimer. A cinematic masterpiece that brings the magic of Hans Zimmer’s music to life in unprecedented sound quality.

Tracklist:

Blu-ray Disc

1. Intro: You’re So Cool (music underlaying words)
2. Dune: House Atreides
3. Inception: Mombasa
4. Interview Johnny Marr
5. Wonder Woman Suite
6. Interview Billie Eilish & Finneas
7. Man of Steel Suite
8. Gladiator Suite
9. Interview Jerry Bruckheimer
10. Pirates of the Caribbean Suite
11. The Dark Knight Suite
12. Interview Timothée Chalamet
13. Dark Phoenix Suite
14. Dunkirk: Supermarine
15. Interview Denis Villeneuve & Tanya Lapointe
16. Dune: Paul’s Dream
17. Interview Christopher Nolan
18. Interstellar Suite
19. Interview Zendaya
20. The Lion King Suite
21. Interview Pharrell Williams
22. Inception: Time
23. BONUS: Diamond in the Desert (music without words)
24. Diamond in the Desert
25. Interstellar Suite / Dune: House Atreides (Live)