The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Howard Shore
Album: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Year of Release: 2013
Record Label: WaterTower Music
Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes
Chart Performance: The soundtrack received acclaim and achieved notable positions on various music charts worldwide.
Disc One:
Disc Two
Featured Artists: The soundtrack for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was composed by Howard Shore and performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. The cast performed "I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran, a featured end-credits song.
Additional Information:
Overall, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug soundtrack continued to weave the enchanting musical tapestry of Middle-earth, enhancing the film's storytelling and providing listeners with a captivating auditory experience.
Year of Release: 2013
Record Label: WaterTower Music
Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes
Chart Performance: The soundtrack received acclaim and achieved notable positions on various music charts worldwide.
Disc One:
- The Quest for Erebor
- Wilderland
- The House of Beorn
- Mirkwood
- Flies and Spiders
- The Woodland Realm
- Feast of Starlight
- Barrels Out of Bond
- The Forest River
- Bard, a Man of Lake-town
- The High Fells
- The Nature of Evil
- Protector of the Common Folk
Disc Two
- Thrice Welcome
- Girion, Lord of Dale
- Durin's Folk
- In the Shadow of the Mountain
- A Spell of Concealment
- On the Doorstep
- The Courage of Hobbits
- Inside Information
- Kingsfoil
- A Liar and a Thief
- The Hunters
- Smaug
- My Armor is Iron
- I See Fire Performed by Ed Sheeran
- Beyond the Forest
Featured Artists: The soundtrack for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was composed by Howard Shore and performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. The cast performed "I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran, a featured end-credits song.
Additional Information:
- Continuing Howard Shore's musical journey through Middle-earth, the soundtrack for The Desolation of Smaug maintained the leitmotif style that helped bridge The Hobbit films with The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
- The score integrated familiar themes and motifs while introducing new musical elements that aligned with the film's tone and narrative.
- "I See Fire," performed by Ed Sheeran, was featured over the end credits. The song captured the emotional weight of the film and provided a contemporary touch to the soundtrack.
- The soundtrack effectively captured the escalating tension and sense of danger as the characters embarked on their perilous journey through the dark and dangerous realms of Middle-earth.
- The music deftly balanced the adventurous spirit of the quest with the suspenseful moments and the awe-inspiring presence of Smaug, the fearsome dragon.
- Just as in previous installments, the inclusion of both traditional and original songs added depth and diversity to the musical landscape.
- The soundtrack's commercial success underscored its resonance with audiences and contributed to the overall excitement surrounding the film's release.
Overall, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug soundtrack continued to weave the enchanting musical tapestry of Middle-earth, enhancing the film's storytelling and providing listeners with a captivating auditory experience.