Qatar Airways has released a five-track musical collection by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, giving passengers a new signature soundtrack to accompany their journeys.
The album, titled Burgundy Symphony, was introduced at a launch concert in Doha this month. It follows the airline’s announcement last year of its collaboration with Hans Zimmer, known for his work on major film productions.
Maestro Hans Zimmer, a German composer, has won no fewer than five Grammy Awards, three Golden Globes, two Oscars for Best Original Score, and a Brit Award.
Some of his scores have been featured in movies such as The Lion King, The Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Da Vinci Code, and more.
Other than the aforementioned films, his credits also include Rain Man, Inception, Interstellar, Dune, and Dunkirk.
Hans Zimmer has composed scores for more than 150 films since the 1980s. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score, recognizing his work on The Lion King and Dune.
Hans Zimmer’s Burgundy Symphony tracklist
Meanwhile, Burgundy Symphony features music designed around different stages of travel, with each composition reflecting a distinct experience.
Dawn captures the anticipation of setting off on a journey, while Dusk draws on the calm of flying above the clouds as daylight gives way to night.
Another track, The Orchard, takes inspiration from the 6,000-square-metre tropical garden at Hamad International Airport.
Homecoming explores the feeling of returning home and the lasting impact of travel, while An Ode to Qatar pays tribute to the country’s heritage and future ambitions.
According to Qatar Airways, the collection:
“encapsulates the airline’s wider sound identity and signature sound elements”.
They added that Qatar Airways and Hans Zimmer’s collaboration combines the award-winning composer’s:
“acclaimed cinematic storytelling and Qatar Airways’ commitment to delivering memorable experiences, creating a recognisable sound that reflects the emotions, moments and memories that define travel.”
The new music is already available to hear outside the aircraft, with Qatar Airways releasing a YouTube video featuring the compositions and Hans Zimmer discussing the project.
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