Hans Zimmer's "Interstellar" Soundtrack Nominated for 2016 Grammy Award

(December 7, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA) – WaterTower Music is proud to congratulate renowned composer Hans Zimmer on his 2016 Grammy Award Nomination for “Interstellar: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” in the “Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media” category, which was announced by the Recording Academy. This nomination adds to the list of accolades Zimmer and his music has garnered over the course of his career, which has seen him earn Grammy, Golden Globe, Classical Brit, Academy, Tony and American Music Awards among many other honors. The soundtrack is currently available in three configurations: a Star Wheel Constellation Chart Digipak, a deluxe digital-only version and on vinyl.

“I, along with the incredibly talented ‘Interstellar’ team, am thrilled to be recognized by the Recording Academy,” said Zimmer. “This was truly a passion project for all involved. Thank you to Chris Nolan for being my inspiring partner, and thank you to everyone for taking this journey through time, space and music with us.”

“Interstellar” director Christopher Nolan, who collaborated previously with Zimmer on “The Dark Knight” film trilogy and “Inception,” reflects, “I believe that Hans’ score for ‘Interstellar’ has the tightest bond between music and image that we’ve yet achieved.”

“Once again we salute Hans and his team on this tremendous milestone.” Commented WaterTower Music head Jason Linn, “We’re all fiercely proud of the timeless music of ‘Interstellar’ and are thrilled for everyone involved with this film.”

• Star Wheel Constellation Chart Digipak contains 16 tracks from the film
• Digital Deluxe Album includes 24 songs from the film
• Vinyl contains 16 tracks from the film

“Interstellar” stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, John Lithgow and Michael Caine. With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history: traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars. Directed by Christopher Nolan, written by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan, and produced by Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Lynda Obst.

###