Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer has created some of the most iconic cinematic scores for films including “Inception,” “The Dark Knight,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Gladiator” and “The Lion King.”.” His musical theme introduced the audience Distant planets, Sherlock HolmesVictorian London and the world of James Bond.
Now, Zimmer seems to be focusing his musical prowess on a less controversial subject: controversy Tron Founder Justin Sun.
On Tuesday, the composer released a new Track Entitled “The Tron Anthem,” it is, according to Tron representatives, “inspired by Justin Sun and hopefully bringing equality and equality to all in this future of Web3.”
The song – three minutes of Zimmerian staples of choral chants, atmospheric drumbeats and soaring waves of strings – brings to mind the music of a fantasy video game menu.
According to Tron, the track has been in the works for over 2 years, ever since Sun approached Zimmer with the idea that the Tron blockchain ecosystem “needs a soundtrack to inspire the community.”
It's unclear whether Zimmer volunteered to create such a theme or was paid an undisclosed sum to complete it. If so, it's not the first time Sun has broken his pocketbook to approach celebrities; In 2020 he He paid $4.57 million. To have dinner with Warren Buffett.
Decrypt He reached out to Tron representatives regarding the financial terms of the partnership between Zimmer and Tron, but did not immediately receive a response.
According to the press release, the song is a collaboration between Zimmer and Sun, “two giants in the world of technology, film and music.” The last quarter century.
“One of my jobs is to do things you can't imagine…making timeless music about it. Music that makes you go and embrace the future with open arms in the most humane way possible,” Zimmer said in a statement about the shared song. Decrypt. His comments did not mention Tron or the Internet.
Decrypt He reached out to Zimmer's representatives regarding the collaboration and did not receive a response.
In the year Tron and Sun, which founded the blockchain in 2017, have had a rough time. In March last year, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued the crypto founder. Market manipulation and fraudHe said he fixed the value of Tron's TRX token through his company's Tron Foundation.
In addition to the charges of violating securities laws, Sun is accused of masterminding a scheme to promote cryptocurrencies to celebrities without disclosing their compensation. Named images are included in the suit. Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, Soulja Boy, Lil Yachty and Akon.
The sun is strong It is forbidden The lawsuit alleges that the US government is only going after “prominent players” in the crypto industry. In February USDC Giving circle Discontinued support Citing the need for USDC to “make sure it's honest, transparent and secure” for Tron's stable coin.
Edited by Andrew Hayward.
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