About
“Rhythm and voice are my wings, they are how I travel to a language beyond words”
Loire Cotler, known as The Voice of Dune, is a rhythm vocalist, composer, performer, and cinematic vocal sound designer, celebrated for her dynamic live performances and for leaving an indelible mark on major film and television soundtracks.
Loire’s unmistakable voice lies at the heart of Hans Zimmer’s Oscar and Grammy-winning scores for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune (2021) and Dune: Part Two, where she also composed the lyrics and vocal arrangements that have become an iconic part of the films sonic heartbeat. From Paul’s Dream to House Atreides, her vocal expressions and original Dune-inspired spiritual language embody the raw, mystical energy and the unwavering power of women.
“Loire’s performance, which is out of this world, so powerful, so poetic… it brings so much sacred quality and lyricism to the movie… a testimony of how great an artist can be”
Garnering a reputation for her fearless creativity, vocal versatility, and unique ability to conjure subliminal languages, Loire has become a sought-after collaborator in the film industry—shaping the sonic landscapes, character dimensions, and emotional core of a scene.
Beyond Dune, Loire's vocal work has enriched the scores of esteemed composers, including James Newton Howard for Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) David Buckley for The Sandman, (Seasons 1 and 2), and Bollywood actor-director Sonu Sood’s Fateh. Loire is featured in the immersive film, Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert (2025), directed by Paul Dugdale, and her vocal work is also featured in Kai Cenat’s viral trailer for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Marathon, bringing her distinctive sound to the world of gaming and digital culture.
“She is fearless... beautifully terrifying... She sang just one note, and it tore the enamel off my teeth and ripped my eyeballs out”
Loire’s vocal artistry blends ancient traditions and modern innovation, deeply rooted in the rhythmic power of the voice and her extensive background as a music therapist. Her repertoire spans a vast spectrum of global music traditions, from the rapid-fire South Indian Konnakol drum language to ethereal improvisations, mystical chants, Central Asian overtone singing, and even the timeless melodies of The Great American Songbook. She attributes her rhythmic approach to the pioneering influence of Glen Velez—a Grammy-winning master of frame drums and Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame inductee—and to her studies in Konnakol and South Indian rhythmic traditions under Sri Subash Chandran.
Currently touring internationally as a featured soloist with Hans Zimmer Live and Hans Zimmer Live: The Next Level, Loire brings her otherworldly sound to audiences worldwide. Between tours, she returns to the studio, frequently collaborating with Zimmer’s illustrious Remote Control creative team, alongside composers, filmmakers, and other creative visionaries in the industry.