An interview with Harry Gregson-Williams, composer of the music for films like The Chronicles of Narnia, Kingdom of Heaven, The Last Duel, the Shrek films, The Equalizer, and most recently Gladiator 2. We discuss his work alongside legendary directors like Ridley Scott and Tony Scott, coming up in Hollywood under the mentorship of Hans Zimmer, look back at some landmark moments along his journey, and take a look behind the curtain at the opening battle scene from Gladiator 2.
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Special thank you to Harry for his time and his assistant Alexis Bragga.
See Gladiator 2 in theaters now: https://www.gladiator.movie/
0:00 Reflecting
2:03 The Chronicles of Narnia
10:40 Working with Musicians
14:53 Kingdom of Heaven
18:35 Meeting Ridley Scott
20:00 Recording Sessions
26:26 The Hans Zimmer Years
37:36 Collaborating with Filmmakers
43:08 Choral Writing
46:56 Vocals on Gladiator II
50:17 Behind the Score: Gladiator II
58:52 It Takes an Army
01:00:33 Mark Whaney Attitude
01:01:52 Advice
01:03:48 Finding Happiness