Hidden Figures (Original Score) - Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams & Benjamin Wallfisch

I knew very little about the mathematicians that worked behind the scenes of NASA. I don't remember it being mentioned when I was in school, but it's something that probably should have been discussed a lot more.  Eventually I'll see the movie.  In the meantime, I'm going to search the internet for more information on.  Some of piano cues surprisingly to me sounds like James Horner. There is also a soundtrack.  Not really my cup of tea.

Favorite: Track #20 - Katherine Calculates


For those with kids, there's a Lego set with the Women of NASA.  This may help inspire or spark an interest in the next generation of engineers and mathematicians.

Man of Steel - Hans Zimmer

I really enjoyed the reboot of Superman. More the reminiscing scenes than the action scenes.  The cues Hans Zimmer used for those scenes of reflection played out well.

Favorite:  Track #3 - Sent Here For A Reason

The Bible - Hans Zimmer & Lorne Balfe

Just in time for Easter, the History channel has been showing the TV mini series The Bible.  After hearing a track on the Cinemix station, I ordered it.  You can definitely tell that this is a Hans Zimmer score.  This is not because there are some tracks with vocals featuring Lisa Gerrard who also did some vocals in Gladiator.  I think this is the 2nd religious score that Zimmer had done, the other one being The Prince of Egypt from what I can remember.

Favorite: Track #2 - In The Beginning

Pearl Harbor - Hans Zimmer

Franklin D. Roosevelt: "...December 7th 1947... a date that will live in infamy..."

This is definitely a date that should not be forgotten. The movie is typical Hollywood, but it depicts the massive destruction and casualties that occured on that fateful day. I originally saw the 1st teaser trailer for Pearl Harbor in the theater and it captivated me. The teaser trailer integrated the beginning portion of FDR's speech and had the score from Hans Zimmers A Thin Red Line. Unfortunately the teaser was pulled due to issues with using the score from A Thin Red Line.  Never forget the men and women of our armed forces protecting us.

Favorite: Track #03 - Brothers

The Pacific - Hans Zimmer

To all the men and women in our armed forces on this Veterans day and every day... THANK YOU! So many people go through their daily lives more concerned of petty problems, they don't realize that you are out there protecting our freedoms.  I don't think anyone reads this blog, but  I want to make sure that your duty in the armed forces does not go unnoticed.

Special thanks goes out to Big Jake and Frost Sphere.

Favorite: Track #18 - Dear Vera

The Thin Red Line - Hans Zimmer

Composed by Hans Zimmer, The Thin Red Line was a movie about the battle of Guadalcanal.  The movie had a ton of big name actors.  The track Journey to the Line starts off slowly. It slowly builds and then peaks with strong brass instruments which got my adrenaline running.

Favorite: Track #03 - Journey to the Line