Hans Zimmer Composed a Tron 'Anthem' for Justin Sun

Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer has created some of cinema's most iconic scores for films like "Inception," "The Dark Knight," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Gladiator," and "The Lion King." His musical themes have introduced audiences to far-off planets, Sherlock Holmes' Victorian London, and the world of James Bond.

Now, Zimmer has apparently focused his musical prowess on a far less sweeping subject: controversial Tron founder Justin Sun.

On Tuesday, the composer released a new track titled "The Tron Anthem," which was, according to Tron representatives, "inspired by Justin Sun and this Web3 future that we hope will bring equity and equality for all."

The song—a three-minute smorgasbord of Zimmerian staples including choral moaning, climactic drum beating, and escalating waves of string instrumentals—brings to mind the menu music of a fantasy video game.

According to Tron, the track has been in the works for over two years, ever since Sun approached Zimmer with the idea that the Tron blockchain ecosystem "needed a soundtrack to inspire the community."

It is unclear whether Zimmer volunteered to create such a theme, or was paid an undisclosed sum of money to complete it. If so, it would not be the first time Sun has broken out his pocket book to get closer to famous figures; in 2020, he paid $4.57 million to eat dinner with Warren Buffett.

Decrypt reached out to Tron representatives regarding the financial terms of the collaboration between Zimmer and Tron, but did not immediately receive a response.