The track is officially credited to Klaus Badelt with assistance from Hans Zimmer .
Zimmer was the original choice to score the first film but was busy with The Last Samurai . He passed the lead role to Badelt but remained heavily involved, composing several of the core melodies and serving as the producer.
"He's a Pirate" is the definitive musical theme of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, first appearing in the 2003 film The Curse of the Black Pearl . While the original soundtrack version is a relatively short 1 minute and 30 seconds, "Extended" versions are popular digital formats that loop the iconic orchestration for sustained listening. Composition and Production