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Shore Accompanies Epic Film With Epic Soundtrack

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4 Jun 6th, 2006 

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Fantastic music, brilliant film

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I was simply in awe through all three of the Lord of the Rings films, and certainly think them to be one of if not THE most succesful adaptation of a book onto the big screen ever in cinema history. However, the grand emotion, sheer scale, and epic feel to the films could not be achieved without the music.

The Two Towers contains some truly incredible pieces, composed and conducted by the legendary Howard Shore. Although essentially orchestral, the soundtrack does contain several choral sections, and even draws on scandinavian influences for 'The King of the Golden Hall'. This blend of choir and orchestra, and contrasts between grand and timid, diminutive music are incredibly strong, and help make the album (and indeed the film) what it is.

As well as fantastic harmonies and grand blending of instruments, some truly beautiful melodies can be heard on this album. 'Evenstar' is one of my personal favourites, and who can forget the phenomenal sounding of the horn in 'The King of the Golden Hall', still remaining as one of favourite film pieces of all time.

Although possibly not to everyone's liking, this album is certainly worth a listen if you enjoyed the films. Howard Shore has certainly penned a truly epic masterpiece for the trilogy, and this album is just a cutting of it.

 

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darkangelwing 07.06.2006 00:10

sure is a superb soundtrack one of my mates in orchestra used to be able to play some of it on his chello

liz1102 06.06.2006 23:26

I think the LOTR soundtracks are great. It seems I can always tell when my housemates are watching the movies as I can recognise the music, its nice n distinctive. :-)

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