Hans Zimmer’s Approach: The Impact of Chinese Music in the Film Score of Kung Fu Panda 3

In his film score for Kung Fu Panda 3, Hans Zimmer combines technology, Chinese musical culture, and his ability to portray different scenes through music. Of particular importance is Zimmer’s ability to incorporate Chinese music into the score of a Hollywood film. This paper will briefly discuss the combination of Zimmer’s talent, technology, and the ancient Chinese musical tradition.

Zimmer uses and experiments with the latest technology and collaborates with numerous artists, including the world-famous pianist Lang Lang and other Chinese instrumental performers and singers.

Zimmer composed a soundtrack that authentically fits the Oriental style and epoch. Ancient Chinese music becomes accessible to an international audience in Zimmer’s composition. 

The paper will also discuss Zimmer’s larger body of work and show Zimmer’s ability to synthesize ancient and modern cultural music through his film score, Kung Fu Panda 3.