The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

by Howard Shore

Overview

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

Product Details

Release Date:	11/19/2001
Label:	Reprise / Warner Bros.
UPC:	0093624811022
Rank:	78579

Tracks

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. An¿¿ron, 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)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Howard Shore   Primary Artist,Conductor
Enya   Primary Artist,Vocals
London Oratory Schola Cantorum   Choir/Chorus
Mabel Faletolu   Vocals
Peter Jackson   Director
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra   Orchestra
Edward Ross   Vocals
Elizabeth Fraser   Vocals
London Voices   Choir/Chorus
London Philharmonic Orchestra   Orchestra

Technical Credits

Nicky Ryan   Engineer,Composer,Producer
Philippa Boyens   Composer,Text
Kevin Mahonchak   Music Preparation
John Wriggle   Assistant Producer
Jonathan Allen   Mixing,Mixing Engineer
J.R.R. Tolkien   Text
Jason Cienkus   Coordination
Jeff Grace   Technical Coordinator
Nancy Allen   Music Editor,Music Editor
Michael Tremante   Associate Producer
Greg Sylvester   Design,Art Direction
David Woodcock   Music Preparation
Ruth Cornes   Music Contractor
Vic Fraser   Music Preparation
Peter Jackson   Liner Notes,Executive Producer
Suzana Peric   Producer,Music Editor
John Kurlander   Mixing,Engineer
Roma Ryan   Composer
Howard Shore   Composer,Producer,Liner Notes,Orchestration
Peter Cobbin   Mixing,Mixing Engineer
Michael Price   Music Editor
Isobel Griffiths   Contractor,Music Contractor
Toby Emmerich   Executive in Charge of Music
Paul Broucek   Music Executive,Music Supervisor,Executive Producer
Danny Bramson   Executive Producer
Andrew Dudman   Music Editor
Enya   Composer,Performer
Fran Walsh   Text,Composer,Executive Producer
Simon Kiln   Music Editor
Karen Elliot   Production Coordination
Jennifer Dunnington   Music Editor