For the character of Davy Jones in 'Dead Man’s Chest,' Hans Zimmer chose the pipe organ to represent the villain's tragic and powerful nature. In a legendary scene, the character is shown playing the organ with his tentacles. Zimmer used a real, massive pipe organ to record the theme, providing a thundering, 'oceanic' scale that reflected the character's command over the sea. The organ’s ability to play extremely low frequencies (pedal notes) created a physical sense of dread. By giving the monster a musical instrument, the film humanized the legend of Davy Jones, showing his obsession with his lost love. This remains one of the most effective uses of a musical instrument as a character-building tool in modern blockbuster cinema.