Composer

:

Howard Shore

Genre

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Film

Style

:

Film Score

Compose Date

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ca. 2000

Average_duration

:

124:27

Movement_count

:

19

Movement ....

"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is a film score composed by Howard Shore for the 2003 epic fantasy film of the same name, directed by Peter Jackson. The soundtrack was released on December 9, 2003, by Reprise Records. The score is divided into three movements, each corresponding to a major plot point in the film. The first movement, "The Prophecy," introduces the main themes of the score, including the "Fellowship" theme, the "Shire" theme, and the "Ring" theme. The second movement, "The Two Towers," focuses on the battle between good and evil, with the "Rohan" theme and the "Gondor" theme representing the forces of good, and the "Isengard" theme and the "Mordor" theme representing the forces of evil. The final movement, "The Return of the King," brings all of the themes together for the climactic battle and resolution of the story. Shore's score for "The Return of the King" is characterized by its use of leitmotifs, or recurring musical themes associated with specific characters, places, or ideas. The score also features a wide range of instruments, including a full orchestra, choir, and various ethnic instruments such as the uilleann pipes and the duduk. The soundtrack was well-received by critics and audiences alike, earning Shore his third Academy Award for Best Original Score. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. Overall, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" soundtrack is a masterful work of music that perfectly captures the epic scope and emotional depth of the film. Its use of leitmotifs and diverse instrumentation make it a standout example of film scoring, and a must-listen for fans of both the film and the genre.

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