Artists similar to
Hans Zimmer
German score composer
In short
The artists most similar to Hans Zimmer are Ramin Djawadi, Howard Shore, John Williams, James Newton Howard and Thomas Newman, from the same orchestral, modern classical and cinematic classical circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Hans Zimmer?
The artists most similar to Hans Zimmer are Ramin Djawadi, Howard Shore, John Williams, James Newton Howard and Thomas Newman, from the same orchestral, modern classical and cinematic classical circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Hans Zimmer?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: James Newton Howard, Michael Giacchino, Danny Elfman, Clint Mansell, Steve Jablonsky and Henry Jackman have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Hans Zimmer" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Hans Zimmer?
Hans Zimmer is usually associated with orchestral, modern classical, cinematic classical and classical (artist · US · born 1957), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 20 October 2026.