As part of the kingdom’s effort to modernize its picture, a senior official reported that Saudi Arabia has engaged award-winning artist Hans Zimmer to overhaul its national anthem.
Zimmer, celebrated for his legendary scores in films like The Lion King ( 1994 ), Dune, and The Dark Knight trilogy, has reportedly agreed to the initial framework of the project, according to Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority.
Alalshikh made a point about broader cooperation with Zimmer on social media platform X, saying,” We talked a bit about some future assignments that I hope will see the light of day soon, including rearranging the Saudi national anthem with different tools.
Zimmer’s prospective presence doesn’t stop it. Discussions even included a Saudi-inspired music titled Arabia, a large-scale music, and the music for the future Saudi drama The Battle of Yarmuk. Alalshikh expressed enthusiasm, noting that” we came to a consensus on the large outlines of all these jobs” and that” I hope we can come to a conclusion on them.”
The current Saudi national anthem, Aash-Al-Malik ( Long Live the King ), was originally composed by Egyptian musician Abdul Rahman Al-Khateeb in 1947 at the request of King Abdulaziz, the kingdom’s founder, according to nationalanthems. data.
The current edition is composed in the” Muslim hype” design, which was popular in the region during that period, the website said.
Saudi Arabia, the largest oil exporter in the world and home to some of Islam’s most revered sites, is working on a change that will broaden its business beyond oil.
Following the reopening of theaters, granting women the right to travel, and welcoming the first non-Muslim visitors in 2018, the country’s change has accelerated with a series of mega-projects, including villas and Neom, a$ 500 billion modern city in the desert.
Alalshikh has participated in numerous cultural and recreational initiatives, including international musician music and heavyweight boxer competitions.
The reasons behind the authorities ‘ decision to change the anthem were not immediately known.
Saudi Arabia’s efforts to improve its image, including its strictest laws governing free speech, restrictions on free speech, and some of the highest murder rates in the world, are being portrayed by protesters.
