All Access: Hans Zimmer Live

*Please Note: This documentary focuses on the rehearsal process and contains no final show footage. All audio, lighting, costumes and blocking are not final and not representative of the final concert. Please follow, like and subscribe to the official Hans Zimmer Live social media accounts for official glimpses of the show itself.
In 2014 Hans Zimmer tested the waters with Hans Zimmer Revealed And Friends in London for two shows, then in 2015 another little test with Interstellar Live for one show. In 2016 Hans announced a full European tour for Hans Zimmer Live, a journey that would take him and his band across Europe and play some of his greatest hits. In 2017 it was time to expand even further, this time with a worldwide tour that would span from North America, Australia, Europe and Asia. The stakes were higher and the pressure was on. Hans called out to his closest friends and collaborators to go on this journey as a band, and that’s exactly what they did. With only 2 weeks to fully rehearse as a group, the band worked out all the kinks and perfected their sound as a unit. Film.Music.Media was honored to be invited to document this rehearsal process as we spent two weeks with Hans, the band and the crew. This feature length All Access will take you on the same journey the band went on, and provide you with a unique and intimate experience from day 1 of rehearsals all the way up to the final band meeting before the tour kickoff. This All Access takes our observational approach to truly give you a real and unfiltered experience of feeling like you are in the room with Hans and the band. No sit-down interviews, just capturing moments and conversations. Feel the music come alive as we start with the close-quarter studio rehearsals and move into full production rehearsals on the expansive stage. Some special guests also drop in to join in on the fun. We are honored to be able to bring you this unique experience that hopefully shines a light on these amazing musicians, the hard-working crew and the composer who brought them together.
Directed By:
Kaya Savas
Produced By:
Kaya Savas & Stéphane Humez
Editing & Cinematography By:
Kaya Savas
Special Thanks:
Harvey Goldsmith, Steve Kofsky, Shalini Singh, Mark Botting, Marissa Bellon, Joe Eley, Sarah Childers, Nicolas Cabarrou, Krisztina Lukácsi, Brad Bradley, everyone at Remote Control Productions, everyone at Groove Masters, the entire crew for your hard work and dedication, the entire band for your passion and warmth, and Hans Zimmer for your kindness and support.

[@DJNICODEMUS]

28:20 "Help an old German out, even tho we lost the War, just play the first four chords of Inception." XD

[@thedankatheist3466]

“How can I un-weird it for you” -Hans Zimmer

[@robcnp6757]

This video should be shown to anyone who thinks ticket prices are too high. Consider that these are all union musicians, so at least $300 per musician per day of rehearsal, at least $200 each per performance, plus cost of all that gear, the techs, the riggers who set it all up, the insurance etc....

[@melraine919]

To true!

[@aureli4nus]

+ the time they did learning and enhancing their skill

[@helloworldstudios412]

Is that the UK musicians union?

[@ob1keno227]

29:53 Hans pirates himself, amazing 😂

[@freezingmoon5663]

"...so I go to KZbin" that killed me lmao

[@ImaginarySpace]

He has quite often said that he loves to do films because of the HC sound system the stuff gets played thru and what possibilities it gives. So I guess it fits he does not own crappy versions of he's stuff.

[@dwftube]

His approach is soooo collaborative. He wants everyone's input.

[@Diggs4ever]

Because he feels like a fraud at the moment. such an honest man

[@lusomontoya2967]

Teamwork is the key! ;)

[@Yukoner77777]

I feel privileged to have been able to watch this inside look at the process. We saw Hans Zimmer in 2024 in Amsterdam and it was by far the greatest concert I've ever experienced! We're planning on another trip to Europe in fall, 2025 and really, really hope he's touring then. And I also hope that Czarina is performing with him; her beautiful voice brings tears to my eyes.

[@SunsetRacer]

That open bottle is stresssing me out xD

[@robcnp6757]

Also, prayers for the monitor mix engineer XD

[@Deriviado]

haha yes

[@wienerstein2817]

Yeah seriously this must be a crazy big job for this.

[@MrDunkam2]

Watching this makes me miss being in band. The best thing I’ve ever been part off.

[@simplecop123]

59:25 "I can't watch the videos" , "I am in it. It's crap" - says the legend Hans Zimmer..

[@kenjiproductions1604]

25:59 The look the violinist on the right gives to the one on the left is like "We are definitely in the RIGHT place!" LOL

[@uxvellda1112]

As a musician, I would love to work with Hans Zimmer in the future... That'll be a dream come true!

[@alessiozampierolo214]

I've actually seen the whole documentary at least five times, this is the sixth. I don't know, it's so fascinating

[@pratiksonderwa2432]

The interstellar soundtracks, that's a masterpiece! They are a part of my life now! There isn't one day I don't listen to them! I'm emotionally attached to it! Thankyou Hans Zimmer for this amazing amazing masterpiece!

[@metalmauzen]

I love how you can see how nervous Hans Zimmer looks when he walks to the stage, but as soon as he hears that little drum-part from Driving Miss Daisy, a switch is flipped inside him and he is as focused as can be.

[@FilmMusicMedia]

Even though he's done it dozens of times at this point, he still gets really nervous right before he goes on. It was a cool little moment to capture, to just see it from his POV :)

[@MrDunkam2]

He is the best ever. I would drop out off nursing school to travel as a band performer for him.

[@egnato1165]

There's a beautiful chaos playing out on the rehearsals. Everyone is focused on their own thing, Hans is constantly jumping from one musician to another, there's the tuning problems, others are still deciding what variation of their instrument are going to play... Yet, when the backing track starts, everyone jumps in and works perfectly. Like unorganized ants which suddenly form a line and don't break formation. I love it Also the camera's mic is absolute trash. Sorry. Couldn't contain myself.

[@ZaneKun33]

It’s pretty trash

[@co.agmusic]

Incredible how much work goes into putting on shows like this

[@helenamarie4337]

especially with composers who don't know their own music and have to ask others for the chords.... 😂

[@GoelWCS]

@@helenamarie4337 28:28 :P

[@MaximilianCorneliusKoller]

Helena Marie I think its very very hard to remember everything you compose especially when youre used to find new variations of the melody all the time ...

[@helenamarie4337]

​@Kelly Clarkson hes overrated at best and hardly a genius. His music is pure kitsch and simple. He doesn't even orchestrate his own music, and often the orchestration is the only thing that's good about it. A true genius, like Mahler for example, knows his music in and out. Mahler conducted his symphonies and he heard every note that wasn't played perfectly.

[@nicholassmith3341]

the thing about Hans Zimmer as he creates ideas and story with his music, he fabricated emotions with a simplicity that is why I like him!

[@HeltonTonPaiva]

I love the moment the lights turn off. A mix of anxiety and satisfaction, I guess

[@Prod-23]

Hans just comes across as so utterly cool. Such a democratic environment to work in.

[@shanewyatt1793]

This is what makes KZbin my favorite source of media, when it goes right. This kinda of content would never be popular enough to be on TV or Netflix, but seeing the reality of the process is so beneficial for inspiration. Thank you to everyone involved in making this available for free.

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

Boggles the mind how one composer can get so many parts and instruments to sync up for each piece. Something about this process just strikes me as beyond practical

[@tigbitsss1133]

He is so good and relaxed. he got all this ideas and he listens to these very professional artists and gives them to play and adds their way of thinking to the real composure.. so open minded the real master of our time

[@scoreton1]

He improvised his own music. Always riffing. Always creating and utilizing ideas from other band members while magically integrating it into his music without hatcheting their input but keeping their purity to make intrinsic with his original root creation and gently exploding into a melodious 10 minute epic. Sorry if this jibber sounds like a poem, but the music made me SAY SOMETHING. So there.....

[@joelhoneycutt]

my goodness this was amazing to watch the process. What a talented group. Cant say enough about Hans Zimmer.....

[@firewind3266]

Man, to me as an amateur musician this is so inspiring. Seeing all these highly skilled musicians collaborate and communicate with music so impressive. Instead of spending billions of dollars for the military, can't we put a huge chunk of that money into music? What a nice world this could be.

[@AlexT1212]

1:00:00 what is this masterpiece!?? I saw this show live and remember this section...Its incredible!

[@arkabhaskar212]

Electro Suite - The Amazing Spiderman 2

[@AlexT1212]

Arka Thankyou!!

[@10314347]

It amazes me just how much Hans is involved in some of the seemingly minor details like guitar tunings and other such things that a composer of his stature normally wouldn't be bothered with. He enjoys his work and his fellow musicians and it shows. This is the kind of person I'd like to work with some day, but I just don't know that I'm good enough.

[@agneskrumel6300]

Well, we need more people like him, always, more people to come together to make music. So even if we don’t get to work with him, we can still join in spirit, join the mission ! 😎✌️🤘❤️

[@Wrekt330]

41:00 Pedro Eustache killin' it!!

[@jeremyude]

Can't believe they started training together only 2 Weeks before the show!!! Incredible!!!

[@Paul-cl6uo]

FearOfTheFuture this was pre the 2017 tour. There was also a 2016 tour so while some band members in 2017 were new there was a code that were there for 2016. And I'm pretty sure in 2015 there were some shows too...

[@Paul-cl6uo]

FearOfTheFuture a *core

[@bh1935]

I think “pirates” is super cheesy but “interstellar” is one of the greatest soundtracks of all time.

[@nickvareymusic]

Still genius though right? Agreed about interstellar is just stirs up the emotions!

[@freizeit.gaming.modellbahn6764]

chevalier de sangreal, from davinci code awesome too

[@richardjones4080]

Yolanda Charles at 30ish WOW seriously under rated bass player

[@Chandruibo]

Listening to a music for 5 or 10 minutes and getting critical of being good or bad... when we don't realise how much world of efforts this musician put their heart n soul to bring them alive... Hats off👍

[@EL-Luiso85]

the last MASTER DIRECTOR/PLAYER/WRITER/.....all in1 one person!!!... BE glad that every single person in that room will be grateful in the future to share a time with #hanszimmer

[@Ceddy_192]

Awesome to see that even at this level some musicians can't stop playing at rehearsal when somebody wants to tell something :D

[@starwatcher73]

watched these guys in Frankfurt where Hans is born actually in April 2023. What a great show especially Batman Suite wanted to me start dancing 😅

[@rickhood]

What a amazing experience working in such a group lead by such a man.

[@5StringTheory]

Honestly this is one of the most inspiring videos to watch as a musician. It shows how some descent work and good collaboration can achieve an amazing result from almost nothing. I've obviously first seen the concert in Prague and it looks like almost impossible production to put together. But then you see their first rehearsals in the studio and realize it's not much different from what you are used to: a lot of question, people trying out parts, the weird rehearsal studio sound. They all play regular instruments that everyone can buy in any music store and still in the end, after two weeks of rehearsing it all comes together and sounds just fantastic. Thank you the one who put this video here. It's something I really needed to watch. Stay inspired people and keep making good music!

[@mechouilli]

I love the bassist!!

[@MagnusAnand]

HZ & JNH: you can’t have it better than this

[@michaelwilliams949]

This deserves so many views! What it must feel like to put all that work in and then step on that stage and have all that energy from the crowd 🔥🔥🔥

[@Cheeks730]

Hans and james newton are such bros i love it.

[@kenjones6441]

After listening to this magnificent Prague concert you can now realise just how much time and hard work from a collection of great musicians is required to put on a show like that. Just incredible.

[@timmye_]

This shows you played was life-changing events . Every day I wish I can travel back in time just for that moment to be here. Keep the orchestra at work, come and play more and more shows like this.

[@october65-h6e]

Agreed! 1000%

[@hds3]

Hans Zimmer does some great work. I was so jealous of him when I first started composing my own works in 2015. Now, I have more respect than disdain.

[@moriatyalpha]

i could pay a life tie subscription to see hans insult in person

[@arkynarky]

Guthrie Govan just amazing man just amazin.. hay by the way is there anyone who was looking for Tina Guo the moment the video started??(Except me!!) :p and I was surprised to see James Newton Howard in the practice !!! in a nutshell One of the happiest video I have ever watched!!! legends!!

[@AdamFoldes]

The best behind the scenes footage I have ever seen.... BY FAR! Thank you!

[@FilmMusicMedia]

It helps when the chemistry and energy radiate between everyone working! Thank YOU for taking the time to check it out and of course thanks to Hans and the band for being so open!

[@rexy80]

@@FilmMusicMedia Thank you. It's unfortunate though that you got access to only one camera in the practice studios. The panning of the camera sometimes is a bit troubling. But thanks, experience of a lifetime!

[@Mauronator]

It was an honor to me to see Hans Zimmer twice on his Concerts! It was an unbelivable experience! Thanks! :-)

[@KinkySphincter]

Mauronator I got the chance to see him intexas it was unforgettable

[@augierivera3290]

I saw him at Radio City Music Hall in NYC. . . Mind blowing! Can’t wait to see The World of Hans Zimmer when it comes to the states.

[@RazorsRide]

@@augierivera3290 Never got to see this one live, but saw "Live in Prague" in a cinema in Dolby Atmos, it was incredible. However I was a bit disappointed by "The World of Hans Zimmer" in concert recently, partly because of the songs choice but maybe also because I had huge expectations from this one...

[@jetli4696]

Thanks for all musicians hard working and bring us such wonderful concert！ A love from China and hope to hold a concert in China

[@JoshrryCam88]

Oh God I Love the Bassit, She's Gorgeous and she plays well. I can't take out my eyes off of her during the video.

[@zaprese]

Jerry Jn Camille Joseph Yep, she's banging.

[@JureJerebic]

Thank you for making such an effort and bring us the amazing behind the scenes view into Hans' tour!

[@Daviidioo]

yes! Thank you very much! =)

[@gabrield.cstoica1832]

Hans is one Great Composer and Great men...amazing

[@BCE-111]

That's James Newton Howard at 43:53! Another favorite! Cool!

[@biancanera]

What a nice backstage ending!

[@Mnogomer]

Finally found how this thing was wrote! Amazing

[@geraintrichards4550]

I don't usually suffer from anxiety, but seeing the open drink bottles had me anxious as all get up xD

[@kaeleb1968]

Was thinking the same thing!

[@MrTomte09]

He's such a endearing great guy Zimmer

[@brianmiller1900]

I've admired Han's work from hi is film scores and seeing him live in Nashville. But seeing him, his band and crew [and the real; genuine interaction with them] makes my appreciation for Han all that much deeper!

[@Kozat]

43:56 guthrie what are you doing man lol :D

[@daugmulumba5086]

You think you have seen it all and then this comes along.

[@aviovintage]

Such professionals, amazing. The persistence and love for what they are doing. I saw them live in Amsterdam, memorable.

[@fancycat1954]

I really enjoy watching the process of putting together this beautiful music. 'Behind the scenes' videos fascinate me! HANS ZIMMER is a genius! Another musical genius is CHRISTOPHER VON DEYLEN, of SCHILLER. I would love to see footage of him putting together his musical creations, preparing for shows, interviews, etc. This KZbin channel has some amazing, informative content! 💘

[@meirabass]

I'll never be able to thank you enough for sharing this with all of us. Thank you

[@mauriziowill6531]

When Tina showed up I was like HELLO!!

[@jefreyhendriksen1621]

Hans knows his talents, i mean in this All Access video you see Nile Marr and Molly Rogers who now are part of the band in 2023 and doing a great job at it :D

[@josetorres5566]

That sound on the recording studio sounds unbelievable. It got me the chills

[@october65-h6e]

The world needs more RINGELSOCKEN!!!

[@miccamecca]

Savage teamwork, hats off to all

[@Paul-cl6uo]

miccamecca the man with the videos from the 3 arena 👌🏻 A fellow HZ fanatic like myself 😂

[@miccamecca]

That's me a chara

[@thabangmaphosa1483]

SCRUM TEAM, working completely agile, with everyones input, all hands on deck. Great collaborator.

[@damienhunt4264]

Tina Guo stands out and is an outstanding artist.

[@The_Marvin_G_96]

Haven't finished it yet, but so far it's a great insight into the process. Fantastic you got invited!

[@mvo5720]

What a fabulous thing to watch. Absolutely stunning to see it all develop and progress into what must have been a stunning show. I must find more like this if there is any. Thank you.🍷🍷

[@Hello-pl2qe]

This was fun to watch, I wish there were more. Masters at work for sure.

[@juanpablogharzia]

Men! Satnam Ramgotra did blast those drums to the limit... fuck yeah! 21:00

[@october65-h6e]

Thank you, Danke and Merci for looking behind the scene! Brings back the BEST!!! feelings (April 16, 2016 and June 9, 2017 Hans Zimmer live) and looking joyful forward to James Newton Howard live(Nov. 23, 2017 and Dez. 1, 2017). Filmmusic live capture the world...justified! Please more! Love Aurora!

[@rkb]

Oh....What a hard work for the perfect performance

[@thecluelessbushcrafter]

Guthrie Govan: I Want A Parrot accordion player: already a step ahead

[@LittleMopeHead]

Seen the live show and some of these awesome people performed. Beautiful performances! Zimmer's such a humble guy.

[@twilightbiscuit]

this is so awesome to watch how everyting comes together, it really is

[@MarcWeertsMusic]

Thank you! Truly wonderful to get such an up close and long look behind the scenes at my favourite composer and such a fantastic group of musicians!

[@salvationarmycreativeministry]

thank you for this video ....

[@Fadamor]

"Bass Banjo" I laughed, then my interest was piqued. There really IS such a thing!

[@edisonbekaj863]

Awesome

[@melraine919]

Awesome!!! RESPET!!!.... UK

[@danilokb]

I'd be the happiest person among them. 🤩

[@mauriziowill6531]

Wish I had a warning before the drummer joined...nearly blew my speakers off my phone ...lol

[@omidolz4502]

Good for you are all guys ✨👍🏻👍🏻

[@jordanrazowskymusician8178]

INSPIRATIONAL!

[@Jeffery99]

17:16 dahm .....respect

[@sxdrujandis]

I enjoyed this perspective of these rehersals.. Very talented group....

[@jasonhughes5576]

Yes prayers for the monitor mixer. Also that guy sings a million times better than me but I cant help but hear him go a little flat at times. On the other hand the female singer is dead nuts on. Good god hear voice is exquisite. Looking at the guy on stage I cant help but wonder if he's having trouble hearing himself a little. Would explain the slight flatness on the beginning and end of some notes.

[@RedRumble14]

It’s a bucket list of wish ti visit his concert. Covid makes it harder

[@RedRumble14]

Jesus I wish it was only covid and not what’s happening here now…I probably never seeing him😢

[@lucarri97]

Wonderful

[@richardjones4080]

what a stunningly talented group of people ok I admit I already knew the bass player but wow

[@ShaunaMarieSings]

WOW - this was absolutely brilliant...enjoyed, immensely...thank you!!! 💗💗💗

[@theiammike123]

oh no. i always watch portions of this documentary like once in two months. why is the video and audio out of sync now? :(

[@FilmMusicMedia]

Everything seems fine from our end. Is it the entire runtime or just certain sections?

[@theiammike123]

@@FilmMusicMedia hi guys. Just re-watched it. It's now in sync again. Apparently, it was a KZbin thing lol 😅

[@88Dogster]

That guy in the pink hoodie really blends in brilliantly :O like the water fits easy in the glass :D

[@khymaaren]

Do you mean Pharrel?

[@conorosullivan3795]

Great work Hans and all / TREPANIC

[@kristjan917]

This makes want to go practice immediately!