Hans Zimmer Composes Anthem for Tron

Acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer, known for his memorable film scores in blockbusters like “Inception” and “The Dark Knight,” has recently turned his creative focus to an unconventional subject: Justin Sun, the controversial founder of the Tron blockchain. On Tuesday, Zimmer released “The Tron Anthem,” a piece described by Tron representatives as inspired by Sun and the visionary Web3 future they aspire to achieve—one of equity and equality.

The track, lasting three minutes, is quintessentially Zimmer, featuring his hallmark choral moaning, climactic drumming, and a surge of string instrumentals that could easily be mistaken for the menu music of a high-stakes fantasy video game. This composition was not a spontaneous undertaking; it has been brewing for over two years since Sun approached Zimmer, suggesting that the Tron blockchain ecosystem deserved its own inspiring soundtrack.

The financial details of this collaboration remain undisclosed. Justin Sun, who has a history of lavish expenditures to forge connections with celebrities—as evidenced by his $4.57 million dinner with Warren Buffett—might have also compensated Zimmer handsomely for this project. However, details of such arrangements have not been confirmed as representatives from Tron did not respond to inquiries about the financial terms.

The anthem represents a union of two influential figures from the worlds of technology and music, both sharing a profound appreciation for the internet’s role in shaping technological advancements over the past 25 years. Zimmer, in a statement released to the media, articulated his vision for his compositions: to evoke a timeless quality that compels listeners to embrace the future with optimism and humanity. Notably, his remarks did not explicitly mention Tron or the internet.

This collaboration has surfaced amidst a tumultuous period for Tron and Sun, who founded the blockchain platform in 2017. Last year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) levelled charges against Sun for market manipulation and fraud related to his handling of Tron’s TRX token. Moreover, Sun faced accusations of secretly paying celebrities for endorsements of his crypto projects.

Despite these controversies, Sun maintains that the allegations are merely targeted attacks by U.S. regulators against prominent figures in the cryptocurrency field. Meanwhile, the repercussions continue to unfold, with significant crypto players like USDC issuer Circle withdrawing support for the stablecoin on the Tron network, emphasizing the need for trust, transparency, and safety.