SoundtrackNet has posted a 30+ minute podcast interview with Hans Zimmer. In it he discusses in great detail his work on the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, and the other Pirates movies. You can hear clips from the score, and there is also a bit at the end about the new Simpsons movie. Listen to the podcast directly.

It is really fascinating to hear first hand from the composer some of the thought process that goes into producing a full movie score, especially when it spans more than one movie. I’m really looking forward to this soundtrack (more so than the actual movie…). The soundtrack will be released on May 22, just in time for my birthday!

A few other articles of interest at SoundtrackNet:

• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End - First Listen - A full preview of the score, including 30 second clips of each track.
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End - Pick of the Week - An extensive review.