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1. The Prophecy

2. Concerning Hobbits

3. The Shadow Of The Past

4. The Treason Of Isengard

5. The Black Rider

6. At The Sign Of The Prancing Pony

7. A Knife In The Dark

8. Flight To The Ford

9. Many Meetings

10. The Council Of Elrond [featuring the song "Aniron (Theme For Aragorn And Arwen)" composed & performed by Enya]

11. The Ring Goes South

12. A Journey In The Dark

13. The Bridge Of Khazad Dum

14. Lothlorien

15. The Great River

16. Amon Hen

17. The Breaking Of The Fellowship

18. May It Be [composed & performed by Enya]

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Score composer Howard Shore has informed this first instalment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy with his distinctly modern sensibilities. Revolving loosely around a brief, heroic brass theme, the composer has infused this epic 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 his score's sense of mystery and magic 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 tranquillity, but it's Shore's Wagnerian-scaled orchestral score that will long be cherished by admirers of film music and Hobbits alike. --Jerry McCulley

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ENYA The Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship Of The Ring (2001 Taiwanese 18-track soundtrack CD album featuring music composed orchestrated and conducted by Howard Shore plus 2 tracks composed and performed by Eithne N? Bhraon?in [The Council OfElrond featuring Aniron and the single release May It Be] sealed with unique wrap-around obi-strip)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Are you kidding?, Jan 28 2010

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Lani M. Parkinson "MUSHOO" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring (Audio CD)

I understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinion... But I'm sorry, some people are just too stupid and close-minded that I get angry!

I personally am bedazzled by this amazing, emotional soundtrack... And I believe it easily makes it to the top of my list! And this comes from someone who has collected many unique soundtracks from many movies... by MANY different composers. There is no reason this is any lower on the scale of amazement, then John Williams unforgettable Star Wars soundtracks..

I believe that each piece of music deserves it's own appreciation... no matter how hard one must look to find it.

People who say it is boring evidently can't understand the beauty of classical music.... So it's not your cup of tea: that doesn't mean you need to say that this music is crap! Obviously some people will enjoy it much more as the background music on the movie, but to some, this kind of music is just as enjoyable using the imgination, or while cleaning the house(like me :))!

I find, for soundtracks, if they can create a well developed atmosphere for me, and change my mood to that of the music... Then it has acheived it's goal of making my favourites list...

To those who say it sounds like "carmen whatever"... WHO CARES!!! GET A LIFE! Seriously, I don't care if it sounds like Beethoven's Fifth Symphony... its's brilliant and it gets the job done! So shhuut up! Seriously, if you can't reuse ideas, then you would never get anywhere... NO OTHER MUSIC WOULD JUSTIFY THESE MOVIES OTHER THAN WHAT IS ALREADY BEING USED!

Just enjoy all music for it's own specific beauty and get on! If you have something bad to say, at least think of something reasonable... Not close-minded garble!

OH and some of my other recommondations include: Star wars (especially the 3rd and 6th...), Beetlejuice, Peter Pan (surprisingly amazing!), Titanic and many many more :P:P:P:P:P oh and Sleepy Hollow (Danny Elfman!)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great...and long, July 23 2007

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WriterGrl "Melodie" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lord of the Rings (Limited Edition) (Audio CD)

I love this cd, I love this movie, I love this book, I love this author, I love this composer, and I love these actors. Need I say more? Not really, but I will. Fave tracks are "Concerning Hobbits", "The Bridge of Khazad-hum", and "May It Be". Each encompasses a different aspect of the sountrack and the story. "CH", the happiness and innocence of the hobbits, "The B of K", mysticism, creepiness, heroism, and sadness", and "M it B", the wistfulness and grace of the elves. This music is wonderfully composed, masterfully directed, and satisfyingly intricate. My father and his high-brow classical music tastes even admitted that it was a "half-decent soundtrack" and then promptly went out and bought it, along with ROTK's soundtrack. However, if you're impatient, it's kind of long to sit through, at 71 minutes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Musical Score!, May 17 2004

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Denny Vu Quach "Denny" (California, GG USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring (Audio CD)

In my opinion, the original motion picture soundtrack to the Lord of the Rings is the perfect musical score. The music is composed, orchestrated and conducted by Howard Shore, who in my opinion can be listed among the greatest music composers such as John Williams. Enya also contributes to this soundtrack, having composed and performed the music score for the ending credits, and performing the theme for Aragorn And Arwen. Contains 18 tracks:

1. The Prophecy

2. Concerning Hobbits - the music theme for the sequences set in the Hobbit-inhabited land of the Shire.

3. The Shadow of the Past - the music score that blends in with the part where the nature of the Ring is discovered.

4. The Treason of Isengard - One of the best scores of the soundtrack. It is the theme for the sequence in which Saruman becomes a traitor and battles with Gandalf.

5. The Black Rider Another great musical score. This theme is for the journey of the four Hobbit companions through the Shire and for the encountering of the Black Rider.

6. At the Sign of the Prancing Pony - Frodo Baggins adventures in the town of Bree at the Inn of the Prancing Pony is what this score is for.

7. A Knife in the Dark - The theme for the continuing journey of the hobbits in which sequence they arrive at the ruins of a temple and find themselves battling Ringwraiths.

8. Flight to the Ford - The Theme for the flight of Arwen and Frodo to Rivendell to escape the Black Riders.

9. Many Meetings - The theme for Rivendell, where the Elves abide.

10. The Council of Elrond - This is among the best scores in the album. The theme for the Council in Rivendell concerning the fate of the Ring. Also features Enya performing Aniron, the theme for Aragorn and Arwen.

11. The Ring Goes South - The theme for the sequence in which the Fellowship of the Ring sets out on their journey to Mordor.

12. A Journey in the Dark - The theme for Moria

13. The Bridge of Khazad Dum - The theme for the treacherous journey to the Bridge of Khazad Dum in Moria and the crossing over and escape from Moria. Another of the ones that are among the best scores on this album.

14. Lothlorien - The theme for Lothlorien, the woodlands of the Elves, through which the Fellowship of the Ring passes through in the film.

15. The Great River - The theme for the departure from Lothlorien.

16. Amon Hen - The theme for the encountering of the stone of Amon Hen.

17. The Breaking of the Fellowship - The score for the dispersion of the Fellowship of the Ring, in which only Frodo and Sam are left to continue the quest to destroy the Ring.

18. May it Be - The song performed by Enya. It is the score for the end credits of the film.

If you loved the film, buy this soundtrack. It is well worth the purchase price. For more information there is a site called ... I eagerly anticipate the soundtrack for the next LOTR film.

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