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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Prologue ('Lasto I Lamath') | |||
| 2. The Road Goes On | |||
| 3. Saruman | |||
| 4. The Cat And The Moon | |||
| 5. Flight To The Ford | |||
| 6. The Song Of Hope | |||
| 7. Star Of Eärendil | |||
| 8. Lament For Moria | |||
| 9. The Golden Wood | |||
| 10. Lothlórien | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Prologue ('Lasto I Lamath') | |||
| 2. The Road Goes On | |||
| 3. Saruman | |||
| 4. The Cat And The Moon | |||
| 5. Flight To The Ford | |||
| 6. The Song Of Hope | |||
| 7. Star Of Eärendil | |||
| 8. Lament For Moria | |||
| 9. The Golden Wood | |||
| 10. Lothlórien | |||
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Product Description
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"an extraordinary listening experience which makes one want to go and experience the show live at the theatre"
Album Description
The original score, with music composed by A.R. Rahman, Värttinä and Christopher Nightingale, and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus, from the The Lord of the Rings theatre production.
This deluxe two disc set includes a 52 page illustrated booklet. The first disc is an 18 track CD with stereo mix. The second disc is a 19 track DVD with 5.1 surround sound and bonus features.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The world's most spectacular musical The Lord of the Rings is finally transferred to cd and I have to say that the results are breathtaking. With music by Finnish group Värttinä, Bollywood genius A.R. Rahman and home grown talent Christopher Nightingale, The Lord of the Rings is a real treat to the ears. From the haunting opening of the Prologue through the energetic Cat and the Moon to the immense power of the Final Battle, the composers have brought their own musical interpretation to the story without imitating Howard Shore's music from the films and I think the piece is all the stronger and more enjoyable for it.
At times the sheer spectacle and wonder of the stage show draws focus away from the music and this cd redresses that. There are pieces of immense musical theatricality that at the same time wouldn't sound out of place on a classical music station and there are others such as the Song of Hope that fit perfectly into the musical theatre repertoire. The entire album stands up really well on its own, away from the context of the stage production.
The ever-dependable Laura Michelle Kelly turns in a faultless performance as the Queen of the Elves, Galadriel delivering a great rendition of Lothlórien, while Rosalie Craig's beautiful voice is shown off to great effect throughout.
As mentioned by a previous reviewer, this is a double cd and features a 5.1 surround sound dvd to allow you to enjoy the music in a different setting. There's even a tremendous booklet to accompany the cd with libretto and production shots from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
I can see legions of listeners clutching their cds proclaiming it to be their precious! Count me in; I'll certainly be one of them!
At times the sheer spectacle and wonder of the stage show draws focus away from the music and this cd redresses that. There are pieces of immense musical theatricality that at the same time wouldn't sound out of place on a classical music station and there are others such as the Song of Hope that fit perfectly into the musical theatre repertoire. The entire album stands up really well on its own, away from the context of the stage production.
The ever-dependable Laura Michelle Kelly turns in a faultless performance as the Queen of the Elves, Galadriel delivering a great rendition of Lothlórien, while Rosalie Craig's beautiful voice is shown off to great effect throughout.
As mentioned by a previous reviewer, this is a double cd and features a 5.1 surround sound dvd to allow you to enjoy the music in a different setting. There's even a tremendous booklet to accompany the cd with libretto and production shots from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
I can see legions of listeners clutching their cds proclaiming it to be their precious! Count me in; I'll certainly be one of them!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This production recording has been eagerly anticipated by all who have taken the show to heart. The high lights on this album are 'The Star of Earendil (sung by Rosalie Craig),' 'Lothlorien' (sung by Laura Michelle Kelly as Galadrial and Michael Rouse) and Sam and Frodo's song 'Now and for Always' (sung by James Loye and Peter Howe), there are many more extraordinary and memorable songs which are a real joy to hear again. The music is gorgeous, romantic, fantastical, poetic and spiritual. The recording stands on it's own as a unique listening experience mixing narrative with orchestration and song.
The composers are A. R. Rahman, the Värttinä and Christopher Nightingale the musical supervisor and orchestrator. The book and lyrics are by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus.
The sound of the show is without a doubt the most refreshing I have ever heard in the West End and I can only hope that other shows will be just as brave and inventive in their storytelling.
This issue comes as a double c. d set. The second disc is a dvd which has the entire recording in superior sound and while you recall fond memories from the first time you saw it a slide show of the production is presented. Through out the 63 minute recording imagery from rehearsals to first performances have been compiled and this will be enjoyed many times over, I am sure.
There are musical choral arrangements missing which were from the Toronto Production and this may dishearten those who might have hoped for more of a mix on this album but till Mr Wallace and Company reach Broadway this recording suffices as a sublime work and I imagine an extended cast album will follow someday.
here are some of the lyrics to two of the songs:
~ Lothlórien ~
From the west she appeared, sunlight and stars in her hair
In her eyes an undying memory of home, a land that is magical and fair
When her feet came to rest, deep in a canopied glade
She lifted her face and there she danced, the realm of Lothlóren she made
Gaze on me lady of gold, reawaken my slumbering soul
Beacon of courage, summon me home, to your haven of wonders untold
Lothlórien
O child of my heart, born of a never-ending dream
You are cradled in light, bathed in an ever-flowing stream
Flourish and grow, my mystical world, here you will ever belong
Son of my yearning, daughter of hope, beautiful child of my song
Although storms may descend, mountain and valley may quake
For the days that remain, this is the promise I make
No shadow falls across this land
Before the wind and fire I stand
And you, my child, will know no harm
Enfolded in my arms
Lothlórien
~ Now and for always ~
Sit by the firelight's glow
Tell us an old tale we know
Tell of adventures strange and rare
Never to change, ever to share
Stories we tell
Will cast their spell
Now and for always
The composers are A. R. Rahman, the Värttinä and Christopher Nightingale the musical supervisor and orchestrator. The book and lyrics are by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus.
The sound of the show is without a doubt the most refreshing I have ever heard in the West End and I can only hope that other shows will be just as brave and inventive in their storytelling.
This issue comes as a double c. d set. The second disc is a dvd which has the entire recording in superior sound and while you recall fond memories from the first time you saw it a slide show of the production is presented. Through out the 63 minute recording imagery from rehearsals to first performances have been compiled and this will be enjoyed many times over, I am sure.
There are musical choral arrangements missing which were from the Toronto Production and this may dishearten those who might have hoped for more of a mix on this album but till Mr Wallace and Company reach Broadway this recording suffices as a sublime work and I imagine an extended cast album will follow someday.
here are some of the lyrics to two of the songs:
~ Lothlórien ~
From the west she appeared, sunlight and stars in her hair
In her eyes an undying memory of home, a land that is magical and fair
When her feet came to rest, deep in a canopied glade
She lifted her face and there she danced, the realm of Lothlóren she made
Gaze on me lady of gold, reawaken my slumbering soul
Beacon of courage, summon me home, to your haven of wonders untold
Lothlórien
O child of my heart, born of a never-ending dream
You are cradled in light, bathed in an ever-flowing stream
Flourish and grow, my mystical world, here you will ever belong
Son of my yearning, daughter of hope, beautiful child of my song
Although storms may descend, mountain and valley may quake
For the days that remain, this is the promise I make
No shadow falls across this land
Before the wind and fire I stand
And you, my child, will know no harm
Enfolded in my arms
Lothlórien
~ Now and for always ~
Sit by the firelight's glow
Tell us an old tale we know
Tell of adventures strange and rare
Never to change, ever to share
Stories we tell
Will cast their spell
Now and for always
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've seen the Lord of the Rings twice now and I thoroughly enjoyed the music. It's generally less like the usual "show tunes" you'd expect from a West End musical, using more folk-type songs to evoke a another-world-like middle earth.
And the result is very different and really very good. Particular stand-outs are "the cat and the moon", "Star Of Eärendil" and "Lothlórien" - and you can see all of these on the show's website currently if you want a flavour. The music is very involving, well performed and exciting.
Obviously if you're expecting Sondheim or subtlety (as I expect many of its critics did), you'll be disappointed, but if you want a dramatic score and songs, you could do far worse. It may be worth seeing the musical first if you can though!
And the result is very different and really very good. Particular stand-outs are "the cat and the moon", "Star Of Eärendil" and "Lothlórien" - and you can see all of these on the show's website currently if you want a flavour. The music is very involving, well performed and exciting.
Obviously if you're expecting Sondheim or subtlety (as I expect many of its critics did), you'll be disappointed, but if you want a dramatic score and songs, you could do far worse. It may be worth seeing the musical first if you can though!
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DVD disappointing
While the music and the sound quality are great, I was rather disappointed in the accompanying DVD which strikes me as a missed opportunity. Read more
Published 10 days ago by B. Cooper
BEst CD/DVD ever !!!!!!!!!!111
An amazing cd ,great preformers extra's on the dvd is breathtaking
best songs to listen to
1 song of hope(by script song of the traviler)
2 wonder
3... Read more
best songs to listen to
1 song of hope(by script song of the traviler)
2 wonder
3... Read more
Published 15 months ago by ISish lotroien
:)
great music......... if you saw the musical in london you will love it as it comes with a DVD showing stills of the musical... brilliant
Published 20 months ago by Fiona Kennedy
Lord of the Rings
I never saw the stage show whilst it was in London, however I have been a devoted fan of the books and movies from the age of 7.
The soundtrack is - how else can I put it? Read more
The soundtrack is - how else can I put it? Read more
Published 23 months ago by Arwen Evenstar
Incredible adaptation.
Being an american, I was oblivious to the existance of this musical. But I am an enormous fan of the Tolkien books and Peter jacksons movies. Read more
Published on 24 April 2010 by William T. Switts
Amazing soundtrack.
Amazing Soundtrack. Brings back memories of the actual show but is still a great listen if you haven't seen the show. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2010 by Laura Martin
Excellent
The music of this soundtrack is absolutely beautiful. There is a wide variety of styles represented in it, and the elvish is fluid. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by Diamond Colgate
A Musical Lover must have this
I'm a musical theatre actor. I've been in the Mexico City's Companies of Fiddler on the Roof, Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Sweet Charity. Read more
Published on 16 July 2009 by Ricardo Díaz
The road goes on...
Capturing LOTR in a stage show was always going to be a risky business but for me it exceeded any expectations I had by some distance. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2009 by T. Collinson
Memories of the London stage Show
Having seen twice and loved the Lord of the Rings stage show in London buying the soundtrack was the next step.
And I am not disappointed. Read more
And I am not disappointed. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2008 by Mary
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