This week on Film Score Friday, we listen to the score from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Hans Zimmer and Klaus Badelt wrote the score for this 2003 film. Alan Silvestri was originally attached, but was replaced before production began.
This score has become one of Zimmer's best known works. This is with good reason. The score matches the film well. It also manages to be accessible to a general audience while still retaining some layers. Our favorite parts are when the Horns are allowed to run free with the melody. Enjoy!