The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Howard Shore
Album: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Year of Release: 2001
Record Label: Reprise Records
Duration: Approximately 72 minutes
Chart Performance: The soundtrack was highly acclaimed and reached notable positions on various charts around the world.
Tracklisting:
Featured Artists: The soundtrack for The Fellowship of the Ring was composed by Howard Shore and performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Voices choir, and numerous soloists.
Additional Information:
Enya's contribution to the soundtrack with "May It Be" added a poignant and magical element to the musical tapestry of The Fellowship of the Ring, making it a timeless piece of cinematic music that continues to resonate with audiences, capturing the magic and adventure of Tolkien's epic story.
Year of Release: 2001
Record Label: Reprise Records
Duration: Approximately 72 minutes
Chart Performance: The soundtrack was highly acclaimed and reached notable positions on various charts around the world.
Tracklisting:
- The Prophecy
- Concerning Hobbits
- The Shadow of the Past
- The Treason of Isengard
- The Black Rider
- At the Sign of the Prancing Pony
- A Knife in the Dark
- Flight to the Ford
- Many Meetings
- The Council of Elrond Featuring "Aniron (Theme for Aragorn and Arwen)" Composed and performed by Enya
- The Ring Goes South
- A Journey in the Dark
- The Bridge of Khazad-dûm
- Lothlórien Featuring "Lament for Gandalf" performed by Elizabeth Fraser
- The Great River
- Amon Hen
- The Breaking of the Fellowship Featuring "In Dreams" performed by Edward Moss
- May It Be Composed and Peformed by Enya
Featured Artists: The soundtrack for The Fellowship of the Ring was composed by Howard Shore and performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Voices choir, and numerous soloists.
Additional Information:
- Howard Shore's composition for The Fellowship of the Ring is widely regarded as a masterpiece in film music. The soundtrack was instrumental in enhancing the atmosphere and emotional depth of the film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novel.
- The score is characterized by its use of leitmotifs, which are recurring musical themes associated with specific characters, places, or ideas. These leitmotifs create a sense of continuity and help connect the different parts of the story.
- Enya's hauntingly beautiful voice and ethereal style were utilized in the song "May It Be," which plays over the end credits of the film. The song complements the film's emotional journey and adds a sense of closure to the story.
- The soundtrack artfully captures the different moods of Middle-earth, from the serene and innocent themes of the Shire to the foreboding and epic melodies that accompany moments of danger and darkness.
- The album received critical acclaim for its ability to transport listeners to the world of Middle-earth through its evocative and immersive music. It won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Score.
- The soundtrack was commercially successful and reached high positions on various music charts, further contributing to the widespread recognition of both the film and its music.
- Howard Shore's collaboration with director Peter Jackson extended beyond the first film, as he composed the soundtracks for the entire Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
Enya's contribution to the soundtrack with "May It Be" added a poignant and magical element to the musical tapestry of The Fellowship of the Ring, making it a timeless piece of cinematic music that continues to resonate with audiences, capturing the magic and adventure of Tolkien's epic story.