This limited edition release includes a bonus DVD of trailers and "Howard Shore: An Introspective".
This elegantly packaged box set presents composer Howard Shore's expansive score for the extended version of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING in its entirety, including many pieces not featured on the theatrical edition of the soundtrack. Highlights of this comprehensive collection include lengthy orchestral tracks such as "The Lighting of the Beacon," "Shelob's Lair," and "Days of the Ring," which capture both the dread and hope conveyed in Peter Jackson's stunning fantasy film.
Original score composed by Howard Shore.
Includes liner notes by Howard Shore, Peter Jackson.
Original music composed by Howard Shore.
Lyricists: Annette "Queenie" Lennox; Fran Walsh.
Personnel: Annette "Queenie" Lennox, Viggo Mortensen, Renée Fleming, Billy Boyd (vocals); John Parricelli (guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, 12-string guitar); Dermot Crehan (fiddle); James Galway (flute, pennywhistle); Ulrich Herkenhoff (pan flute).
Audio Mixers: Jeffrey Lesser ; Andy Bradfield; Paul Hicks; Peter Cobbin; Tom Lazarus.
Liner Note Authors: Howard Shore ; Peter Jackson .
Recording information: Air Lyndhurst; Air Lyndhust; CTS Colosseum, Watford, Hertfordshire, England; EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England.
Editors: Andrew Dudman; Becca Gatrell; Malcolm Fife; John Wriggle; Simon Kiln; Michael Price.
Photographers: Van Redin; Ken George; Benjamin Ealovega.
Translator: David Salo.
Unknown Contributor Role: Jan Hendrickse.
Music By:Howard Shore/Soloists Annie Lennox/Renne Fleming
This is an Enhanced CD which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.
Sublime Fantastic recording from the movie - relive it again and again! Submitted by DLBaldock (Australia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Lord of Composers
Howard Shore really outdid himself. I'm not going to distinguish between all three film soundtracks, but this CD has a lot of my favorites. All three film soundtracks are unique in their own way because the films themselves are unique thanks to the brilliant minds of Peter Jackson and J.R.R Tolkien. The music itself varies so much between soft elegantly composed pieces and the booming battle scenes. Between light and dark.
Also they have many guest singers such as Enya who fit in perfectly in some pieces like my personal favorite Twilight and Shadow.
Bottom line, get this soundtrack, as well as those of the Fellowship of the Ring and the Two Towers. Submitted by Jesse (Wisconsin) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Unexplainable If you like listening to a epic sounding music, this is a must have. Submitted by ferzerix (San Jose, CA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Awesome! It was a great soundtrack! Buy it, even if you haven't watched the movies! Submitted by Alex (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Amazing, simply amazing. This soundtrack is one of the best. It is simply amazing. I had the honour of being able to listen to Howard Shore conduct this soundtrack live, along with the other two. The sound is amazing, the elvish, orcish, and other lyrics in the background of the songs. Billy Boyd is simply wonderful in The Steward of Gondor, I had no idea he had such a voice!
I have no idea what that person was thinking when they gave this soundtrack one star. Just because it may be your least favourite of the three does not mean it is horrible.
This soundtrack is nothing short of amazing. It is so much more. Submitted by Ali (Portland, OR, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Sublime
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