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Score composer Howard Shore has informed this first installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy with his distinctly modern sensibilities. Revolving loosely around a brief, heroic brass theme, this epic is infused 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 the score's sense of mystery and magical place 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 tranquility, but it's Shore's Wagnerian-scaled orchestral score that should long be cherished by admirers of film music and hobbits alike. --Jerry McCulley
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Lord of the Rings CD
The Lord of the Rings CD arrived in record time. I've never gotten anything in
as quickly. It was in excellent condition. I'm very pleased with this purchase.
Excellent CD!!!
CD was in perfect condition...just as advertised! Fantastic transaction! Would definitely buy from seller again!
THE LORD OF THE RINGS C.D.
THE MUSIC WASN'T WHAT I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE. I DIDN'T HAVE ACCESS TO LISTEN TO IT BEFORE WRITING. THAT IS WHAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO BUY C.D.'S WITHOUT HEARING THE MUSIC FIRST. THE SERVICE WAS SATISFACTORY, HOWEVER. SHARON BREEN
Great Music
If you enjoy classical music and new age music - and you enjoyed The Lord of the Rings trilogy - then you will LOVE this. It makes good background music while I am working, too. :)
I love this soundtrack but....
I had to return it because you can't play it on your computer. PLEASE DON'T BUY IF THIS IS YOUR CASE. The content of course is awesome, I love it, I love it !
