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 | Title : The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Author : Howard Shore
Release Date : 20011120
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $19.98
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Editorial Reviews :
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.
Buyer Reviews :
Before this album was cut I honestly had no idea who Howard Shore was. I was a bit disappointed; I had hoped John Williams was going to do the score and create another masterpiece like Star Wars or Harry Potter. I was wrong!
Howard Shore takes the world of Tolkien and brings it to life in this music. He brings aspects from many different countries-mostly Ireland but there is a hint of India even, in track 14, 'Lothlorien'. It is at times a very dark score but also lighthearted in another aspect-comparing 'Concerning Hobbits' with 'The Bridge of Kazad-Dum'. The voices play a magnificent part in bringing more life and volume to the songs. They almost want to make you cry at parts, specifically in 'The Bridge of Kazad-Dum'. Enya, one of my personal favorites, does another spectacular song in the haunting 'May It Be' and 'Anrion'.
Besides the music, I also liked the cover of the album. Inside there are the lyrics written in both Elvish and English, along with various pictures from the movie. There are random collector cards on the outside, which you can see when you buy it. (mine contains Aragorn) Not only is it a wonderful bargain but the music is beautiful. If this does not win the Oscar for Best Score I know many fans will be very angry.
(by Silver Dragon)
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