Howard Shore - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Artist: Howard Shore Release Date: 2001 Label: Reprise Records Duration: 71:22 Album Type(s): soundtrack, lyrics/libretto, Enhanced CD-ROM UPC: 093624811022 Genre: Classical Total Copies: 9 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
   - The Prophecy
2. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
   - Concerning Hobbits
3. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
   - The Shadow Of The Past
4. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
   - The Treason Of Isengard
5. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
   - The Black Rider
6. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
   - At The Sign Of The Prancing Pony
7. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
   - A Knife In The Dark
8. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
   - Flight To The Ford
9. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
   - Many Meetings
10. Aníron, theme of Aragorn & Arwen (for Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring)
    - includes Howard Shore cue: The Council of Elrond
11. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
    - The Ring Goes South
12. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
    - A Journey In The Dark
13. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
    - The Bridge Of Khazad Dum
14. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
    - Lothlorien
15. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
    - The Great River & Lament for Gandalf
16. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
    - Amon Hen
17. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, film score
    - The Breaking Of The Fellowship & In Dreams
18. May It Be (for the film Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring)

Appropriately enough for the film adaptation of one fantasy literature's most enduring favorites, Howard Shore's score for Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings is traditional and majestic, using sweeping strings, brass, and choral sections to create moments of fire-and-brimstone menace as well heroic triumph. An ominous, bombastic feel runs through much of the score, particularly on pieces like "A Journey in the Dark," "Flight to the Ford," and "A Knife in the Dark," but Shore also includes respites such as the sweetly elfin, celtic -tinged "Concerning Hobbits" and the stately "Many Meetings." The vibrant "Bridge of Khazad Dum" and "Amon Hen" combine the score's major themes into dazzling climaxes, while Enya's contributions, "Council of Elrond" and "May It Be," add a subtle serenity that gives the score balance. While it's not a particularly melodic score, Lord of the Rings nevertheless does an excellent job of conveying the film's moods through music and has more than enough presence to be appreciated outside of the film's context. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide

Name Credits David Woodcock Music Preparation Howard Shore Producer, Conductor, Liner Notes Igelese Ete Choir Master Isobel Griffiths Music Contractor J.R.R. Tolkien Text Jeff Grace Technical Coordinator Jennifer Dunnington Music Editor John Kurlander Engineer, Mixing Jonathan Allen Mixing Engineer Kevin Mahonchak Music Preparation London Oratory School Schola Choir, Chorus London Philharmonic Orchestra Orchestra London Voices Choir, Chorus Michael McCarthy Choir Master Michael Price Music Editor Nancy Allen Music Editor New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Paul Broucek Executive Producer Pete Jackson Liner Notes, Executive Producer Peter Cobbin Mixing Engineer Philippa Boyens Text Ruth Cornes Music Contractor Simon Kiln Music Editor Suzana Períc Producer Terry Edwards Choir Master Vic Fraser Music Preparation