Hans Zimmer performs in Hangzhou. [Photo/tidenews.com.cn]

Hollywood's legendary film composer Hans Zimmer electrified a full house at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center on the night of May 7 with his Hans Zimmer Live concert, delivering an unforgettable blend of cinematic scores, surround sound, and high-tech sonic immersion.

Backed by his electronic band and symphony orchestra, Zimmer led the audience through a two-hour journey of soundscapes from Dune, Inception, Interstellar, The Dark Knight, and Pirates of the Caribbean. The crowd was especially moved by the haunting beauty of Interstellar and brought to their feet by the thunderous finale of Pirates of the Caribbean.

One of the most talked-about moments came during The Dark Knight suite, when a super low-frequency vibration shook the arena — causing seats to tremble and chests to vibrate. The physical sensation left many describing it as a "collective MRI" generated by cutting-edge synthesizer technology.

Despite his global fame, Zimmer remained warm and approachable — joking with the audience, introducing every musician by name, and even pausing mid-show to gently welcome a latecomer. He also invited 19 local musicians from the Hangzhou Philharmonic Orchestra to perform on stage, honoring his belief that "music is for the world".

After Hangzhou, Zimmer will continue his China tour with stops in Shanghai on May 10 and 11.

The performing artists. [Photo/tidenews.com.cn]