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The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring [Enhanced] [Soundtrack]

~ Howard Shore, Enya
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Track Listings

1. The Prophecy
2. Concerning Hobbits
3. The Shadow Of The Past
4. The Treason Of Isengard
5. The Black Rider
6. At The Sign Of The Prancing Pony
7. A Knife In The Dark
8. Flight To The Ford
9. Many Meetings
10. The Council Of Elrond [featuring the song "Aníron (Theme For Aragorn And Arwen)"*
11. The Ring Goes South
12. A Journey In The Dark
13. The Bridge Of Khazad Dum
14. Lothlorien
15. The Great River
16. Amon Hen
17. The Breaking Of The Fellowship
18. May It Be

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Score composer Howard Shore has informed this first instalment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy with his distinctly modern sensibilities. Revolving loosely around a brief, heroic brass theme, the composer has infused this epic with a powerful rhythmic thrust and a musical range that encompasses centuries (from the Renaissance pastoralism of "Concerning Hobbits" to the fiery, Prokofiev-influenced drama of "A Knife in the Dark"). Key to his score's sense of mystery and magic are the rich choral passages that are interspersed throughout, some so ominously gothic they make The Phantom Menace's "Duel of the Fates" sound almost sunny by comparison. Enya's contributions ("The Council of Elrond" and the song "May It Be") add a sense of organic tranquillity, but it's Shore's Wagnerian-scaled orchestral score that will long be cherished by admirers of film music and Hobbits alike. --Jerry McCulley

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect soundtrack for an amazing film., 7 Jan 2002
As a student who studies so-called 'serious' classical music, it seems to me that film music is often treated as somehow inferior by those in elitist classical circles. Film music is often disregarded because of its popularity, and because it remains an essential part of something as synonymous with contemporary culture as cinema, it has somehow come to be seen as intellectually inferior.
I find this soundtrack particularly refreshing because it doesn't sound like a composer trying to write in a film idiom. Shore has created pieces which I would be quite happy to listen to in as pieces in their own right, and that in my opinion can exist indepentdently of the visual images they were written for.
Hard core 'Star Wars' fans may note the similarity of the choral passages with John Williams' music for 'The Phantom Menace', but in my opinion Shore's music is by far the superior, and as cinematic as the 'Fellowship theme' sounds when taken out of context, for me it loses none of its appeal.
What I appreciate most about this music is its originality. The combination of folk and more traditional ideas create a perfect backdrop for a stunning film, and this loses none of its magic when the visual stimuli are removed.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Darkness and Light, 27 Nov 2002
By D. Griffiths (Wales) - See all my reviews
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This soundtrack is totally beautiful. Its opening moments speak of the darkness, beauty, violence and beauty to follow and all these themes are explored fully as promised. The Celtic inspired Hobbits theme provides light and airy moments in what is otherwise a heavy experience. Shore's use of choristers gives the piece a dark, gothic sound, and is heard at its most prolific in `The Treason of Isengard', The Ringwraiths theme, `A Journey in the Dark', and `The Bridge of Khazad dum'.

Moments such as `A journey in the dark', are imperative in the movie as Gandalf reveals the underground realm of Dwarrowdelf to the fellowship. The music itself adds infinitely to the dimension of the scene with its majestic beauty, yet heard by itself is still an amazing, haunting piece of music, and is my favourite of the entire piece.

Moments such as `The Bridge of Khazad Dum' tell of the gargatuan and impossible evil and feats that the fellowship must overcome, cacophonous strings and brass mix with pounding drums and a chanting polynesian choir that fill its listener with awe. Juxtaposed with the mournful beauty of its ending this is also a particulary powerful piece.

There are also moments of the soundtrack that are more peaceful and elegant such as when the fellowship find themselves in the company of the elves in both Rivendell and Lothlorien. Such moments never last too long though giving the sense of evil more impact. Following Lothlorien for instance we are introduced again to the intrusive percussion and brass with its peculiar 5/4 timing that represents the will of Saruman and his bloodthirsty Uruk-Hai.

Altogther you will rarely find such powerful representation beauty and ugliness layered together in such a dynamic way. Fan of the film or not, this is still a highly impressive and inspired piece of music, larger in scale than that of any other movie soundtrack I have encountered. An Oscar well deserved for Howard Shore.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hauntingly beautiful and downright scary!, 30 Jan 2002
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I love this soundtrack! I had imagined that the battle sequences would sound a little more like 'The Battle' in Gladiator, but this soudntrack REALLY grows on you! 'The Bridge of Khazad Dum' builds up the tension fantastically with it's male voice choirs chanting, in what, I am told, is genuine Dwarfish, and ends with one of the saddest, most tear-jerking pieces of music I have ever heard! Brilliant! 'The Council of Elrond' is simply beautiful and so romantic, and 'Lothlorien' with it's Lament for Gandalf, like the actual Golden Wood of the film, is eerily haunting.
Oh, and Enya is great - singing in elvish, even if it does sound an awful lot like welsh at times! I highly recommend this for Tolkien and music fans alike!
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2.0 out of 5 stars film music is film music
This music goes quite well with the film, it doesn't go very well without it. If this sort of music appeals to you, try Sibelius, he did it better.
Published 1 month ago by Michael Scuffil

3.0 out of 5 stars Good... but not that great
This soundtrack is certainly a popular one today but in my opinion, highly overrated. When I saw the movie, I thought that the hobbit music was a standout but remembered little... Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2005 by Juan Iglesias

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest soundtrack ever
The film, The felloship of the Ring was a masterpice. Peter Jackson's new film wouldent have been the same without the masterfull score composed by the genius that is Howard... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2005 by Paul Macdonald

5.0 out of 5 stars Great
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Published on 11 Oct 2004 by D. Bennett

3.0 out of 5 stars Buy the Boxed Set CD
I am someone totally sold on Lord of the Rings, both books and films, and subsiduary texts. You can rest assured that Peter Jackson and team knew what they were doing and have... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2004 by Richard Douglason

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant CD!
I find that this album really catches the essence of the films, and evokes memories of the films every time I listen. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars very moving
this soundtrack is really what gives the film its depth and realism. the soundtrack brings the film to life and is great if you love classical or popular music
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Master Piece
This is one album to own,i love this album been listening to it since it first came out.
The last part of the album is my favourite and the song peformed by Enya(may it be)is... Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2003 by allymck1701

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing score!
Having seen and being a huge fan of The Lord Of the Rings, I knew exactly what I could expect from this soundtrack. Put quite simply, it is spectacular. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2003 by G. S. Aulak

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Beautiful!
I think part of what makes the Lord of the Rings movies work so brilliantly is the magnificent score. The music underlines the scenes and sets the tone so well. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2003 by Deborah MacGillivray

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