Awesome LotR soundtrack - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

The Might · 09-13-2008, 10:05 AM

Just a thread I decided to start in order to glorify the LotR soundtrack, since it really means a lot to me.
Not only because hearing it reminds me of the movies and of certain scenes and characters, but also because it really helps a lot. Some hear blue whale sounds, some hear spiritual music in order to calm down and try forget about their problems in day to day life, well I use the soundtrack.
Especially "Flight to the Ford" has a special effect. No matter how angry, sad or stressed I am the song always manages to get me in a good mood.

I hope some other Downers will share their opinions and experiences regarding the soundtrack here. Looking forward to reading your stuff.

~ TM

Morthoron · 09-13-2008, 12:47 PM

Lalwende started a thread here...

http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=15044

where we were discussing various songs to add to the soundtrack (punctuating specific scenes). But are you referring more to the actual sounds in the soundtrack or different music to add?

Groin Redbeard · 09-13-2008, 02:49 PM

Classical Music has got to be the most relaxing music ever created by man. I love Strauss, Beethoven, and Brahms, but you're right Might (hey, that rhymes

), I'd give up any of those artists for Howard Shore's score (I can't believe how much I'm rhyming today). Just as Strauss' waltz will take my mind to another place and time so does the Howard Shore.

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum has got to be my favorite soundtrack from the movies. It has enough exciting notes in it to keep your attention through most of the song, with some of the best written music from the movies in it.

Aiwendil · 09-13-2008, 04:36 PM

Although The Might undoubtedly refers to the Shore scores when he refers to "the" LotR soundtrack, I can't resist calling people's further attention to the unjustly forgotten score by Leonard Rosenman for Bakshi' LotR. It's certainly very different from Shore's work and I suppose some will object to it as a bit old-fashioned, but personally I consider it an "awesome LotR soundtrack" as well.

Don't get me wrong, though - I do love Shore's LotR. While I wouldn't go as far as giving up Beethoven for them, I must say that the track "The White Tree" from RotK ranks right up there with some of the masterpieces of the past few centuries for me.

The Might · 09-18-2008, 06:54 AM

Yes, I was indeed talking about Shore's soundtrack.

MatthewM · 10-02-2008, 09:15 PM

I have started some threads like this in the past - I love the music of the trilogy so much. I listen to the score on a regular basis. I, too, connect with these songs not only because they remind me of the movie and the characters, but I feel a deep spiritual connection with these songs, and many of them have the overwhelming power to cheer me up in the worst of moods. I also feel that these scores echo to the heart of the book - the real deal. Real stuff.

Being a lover of music years before the score, I'm sure enhanced my appreciation of the music. I would like to add my own praise to classical music - the feelings I have felt while listening to certain pieces by various masters (and I include the trilogy soundtrack in there) are so deep and powerful, that I probably haven't felt them with any other music, save The Beatles. Hits a heartchord. Music, music, music...I love you!!!

09-13-2008, 10:05 AM	#1
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Awesome LotR soundtrack Just a thread I decided to start in order to glorify the LotR soundtrack, since it really means a lot to me. Not only because hearing it reminds me of the movies and of certain scenes and characters, but also because it really helps a lot. Some hear blue whale sounds, some hear spiritual music in order to calm down and try forget about their problems in day to day life, well I use the soundtrack. Especially "Flight to the Ford" has a special effect. No matter how angry, sad or stressed I am the song always manages to get me in a good mood. I hope some other Downers will share their opinions and experiences regarding the soundtrack here. Looking forward to reading your stuff. ~ TM __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

09-13-2008, 12:47 PM	#2
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,501	Lalwende started a thread here... http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=15044 where we were discussing various songs to add to the soundtrack (punctuating specific scenes). But are you referring more to the actual sounds in the soundtrack or different music to add? __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

09-13-2008, 02:49 PM	#3
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Classical Music has got to be the most relaxing music ever created by man. I love Strauss, Beethoven, and Brahms, but you're right Might (hey, that rhymes ), I'd give up any of those artists for Howard Shore's score (I can't believe how much I'm rhyming today). Just as Strauss' waltz will take my mind to another place and time so does the Howard Shore. The Bridge of Khazad-Dum has got to be my favorite soundtrack from the movies. It has enough exciting notes in it to keep your attention through most of the song, with some of the best written music from the movies in it. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

09-18-2008, 06:54 AM	#5
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Yes, I was indeed talking about Shore's soundtrack. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

10-02-2008, 09:15 PM	#6
MatthewM Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 627	I have started some threads like this in the past - I love the music of the trilogy so much. I listen to the score on a regular basis. I, too, connect with these songs not only because they remind me of the movie and the characters, but I feel a deep spiritual connection with these songs, and many of them have the overwhelming power to cheer me up in the worst of moods. I also feel that these scores echo to the heart of the book - the real deal. Real stuff. Being a lover of music years before the score, I'm sure enhanced my appreciation of the music. I would like to add my own praise to classical music - the feelings I have felt while listening to certain pieces by various masters (and I include the trilogy soundtrack in there) are so deep and powerful, that I probably haven't felt them with any other music, save The Beatles. Hits a heartchord. Music, music, music...I love you!!! __________________ "Loud and clear it sounds in the valleys of the hills...and then let all the foes of Gondor flee!" -Boromir, The Fellowship of the Ring

09-13-2008, 04:36 PM	#4
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	Although The Might undoubtedly refers to the Shore scores when he refers to "the" LotR soundtrack, I can't resist calling people's further attention to the unjustly forgotten score by Leonard Rosenman for Bakshi' LotR. It's certainly very different from Shore's work and I suppose some will object to it as a bit old-fashioned, but personally I consider it an "awesome LotR soundtrack" as well. Don't get me wrong, though - I do love Shore's LotR. While I wouldn't go as far as giving up Beethoven for them, I must say that the track "The White Tree" from RotK ranks right up there with some of the masterpieces of the past few centuries for me.