Composer

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Howard Shore / Fran Walsh

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

In Dreams is a musical composition by Howard Shore and Fran Walsh, which was composed for the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The piece was premiered on December 10, 2001, at the Wellington Town Hall in New Zealand, during the world premiere of the movie. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement is slow and melancholic, with a haunting melody played by a solo female voice. The second movement is more upbeat and features a full orchestra, with a driving rhythm and a sense of urgency. The third movement returns to the slow, melancholic feel of the first movement, with the solo female voice returning to sing a haunting melody. The overall character of the piece is one of sadness and longing, with a sense of loss and nostalgia. The haunting melody played by the solo female voice is particularly effective in conveying this emotion, and the use of the full orchestra in the second movement adds a sense of grandeur and epicness to the piece. The composition was written specifically for the movie, and it serves as a musical representation of the character of Arwen, who is played by Liv Tyler. The piece is used in several key scenes throughout the movie, including the scene where Arwen rescues Frodo from the Nazgul, and the scene where she decides to give up her immortality to be with Aragorn. Overall, In Dreams is a beautiful and emotional piece of music that perfectly captures the mood and character of the movie it was written for. Its haunting melody and sense of longing make it a standout piece in Howard Shore's already impressive body of work.

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