There's no arguing that the 'The Lord of the Rings' is a classic film. A thrilling, strong plot with amazing effects and such like. The soundtrack accompanying the film works very well, but how does it stand up by itself?
Listening to the soundtrack, you are reminded of certain events in the film that accompanied the scores. This is part of the purpose of a soundtrack, and this one certainly fulfills the criteria. The bouncy sound of the second track is lovely, and is one of my favourite on the album (it accompanies Gandelf returning to the shire near the beginning). The last few tracks, one featuring a choir and another Enya ('May it Be') are also very good pieces of music. The middle of the soundtrack, though, blends together. To me, most of the tracks on this album are unoriginal, repetitive and *very* loud (they work very well when watching a battle in the film, but for independent listening are quite annoying).
Certainly some of the tracks on here are absolute classics. The two including Enya are, in my opionion, the best. The more upbeat numbers are also great. If loud, thrashy classical music is also your thing then its a great album. If not then I'd probably just buy the single of 'May it Be', which is the most melodic and memorable song on the album.
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Advantages: Atmospheric and very evocative of the film - matches the vast, sweeping scenery and the darker moments well Disadvantages: A few iffy singing moments, some of the tracks end rather abruptly, not enough flow between tracks
Advantages: Atmospheric and very evocative of the film - matches the vast, sweeping scenery and the darker moments well Disadvantages: A few iffy singing moments, some of the tracks end rather abruptly, not enough flow between tracks
Apr 29th, 2003
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