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Hannah Roberts

Hans Zimmer says childhood trauma ‘poured out’ while composing The Lion King

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer has said the trauma of his father’s death “came pouring out” when he was creating the score for The Lion King.

“I didn’t really want to do a cartoon. I mean, I was doing Ridley Scott movies and, you know, proper movies,” the music producer told the BBC.

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