From the workshop to Hollywood: Leipzig sound designer conquers the film world

From the workshop to Hollywood: Leipzig sound designer conquers the film world

Leipzig, Deutschland - Kevin Schroeder, a talented sound designer from Leipzig, has impressively worked into the world of film music. What started as a mechanic job at Leipzig transport companies developed through his passion for synthesizers into a remarkable career in Hollywood. As reported MDR, he was discovered by the renowned composer Hans Zimmer after he had shared his music on Facebook. This discovery led to a collaboration that began in 2019 at "Wonder Woman 1984".

Schroeder, who taught itself to program synthesizers, creates new sounds that bring film fun to completely new heights. He worked on successful films such as "James Bond: no time to die" and the "Dune" film series, creating the sound of the "worm knocker". His latest participation is the film "F1", which comes to cinemas on Thursday and is about a formula one racing driver in retirement who returns as a mentor.

Schroeder's musical journey

Since childhood, music has been a constant companion in Schroeder's life. It all started in 1994 with music production on a Commodore Amiga 500, and soon afterwards remixes for well -known artists followed and programming factory sounds for companies such as Propellerhead (today Reason Studios). As explains Reason Studios, his emotions, nature and the people come into his creative processes-an inspiration that has a very positive effect on his sound creations.

Kevin also worked on the synthesizer "The Legend Hz", whose development from Hans Zimmer's enthusiasm for the original version of 2016 resulted. With six oscillators and an extensive modulation matrix, this device is part of its innovative strength in sound design.

The art of sound design

sound design is more than just creating noises - it is an art form that can arouse deeper emotions. As general traditions show, Sound has played an important role in the performance of art since prehistoric period. From the Kagura events in Japan to the mechanical sound devices, which the Italian composer Luigi Rusololo created in the early 20th century, sound theory has continuously developed. The role of sound designers, which is now comparable to film critics or directors, has changed fundamentally through technical achievements such as MIDI and digital audio technology, not to mention trends like Dolby Atmos that enable immersive sound experiences.

Schroeder is aware that his work in the film industry is different from that of German productions that he often feels more reserved. This can be seen in his core beliefs that the risk and creative freedoms in the international Cinema are significantly higher.

On Thursday, the premiere of "F1" is expected, and the film world is banned from the result of this creative cooperation between Kevin Schroeder and Hans Zimmer. It remains to be seen which new sound landscapes the film will bring to cinemas and how the viewers react to it.