Howard Shore is the man (*TTT Soundtrack*) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

ReededGoat · 12-24-2002, 12:34 PM

I just can't get over how amazing the score is...the theme for Rohan is one of the best ever! The choice of different cultural instruments to represent different characters and situations gives this score a depth that many scores lack. Shore is a creative genius, in my opinion (he has been my favorite living film composer for quite some time). He is so brilliantly eclectic, and I'm still giddy about the fact that he is doing the music for these films. They benefit much from his touch. There are many obvious things that could have been done with this score that would have made it cliche and boring, and he's avoided that wonderfully. Imagine Gandalf's fall with the Balrog into the underground sea without those vocals - impossible.Thanks for reading my ranting and raving...just got the CD yesterday as a gift and have been listening endlessly (didn't get it when it came out because I like to see the film before I listen to the music to it)(title edited by moderator)[ December 25, 2002: Message edited by: Estelyn Telcontar ]

piosenniel · 12-24-2002, 12:44 PM

The music, for me, is another character in the film.And a luscious one, at that!

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 12-24-2002, 02:04 PM

Its amazing, suitable music. It really gets me whenever some reviewer complains about the music in the films because I love it and really think it has added so much.

Coral · 12-24-2002, 02:36 PM

o.O I love the score, especially "Gollum's song"...creepy...

Hawkeye · 12-24-2002, 03:07 PM

Yeah, he did a fantastic job on it! Every time I listen to it i hear something new. It has such depth...I can't imagine the movie without the music.

Helkasir · 12-24-2002, 03:25 PM

it'll most definitley win another oscar.

Hawkeye · 12-24-2002, 03:41 PM

I hope so. It sure deserves it!

Gorwingel · 12-24-2002, 03:50 PM

The music is so amazing in these movies, it is so wonderful. I too loved the theme for Rohan, it is so amazing with the strings and everything, and I loved how Howard Shore brought back (in a way)the theme they had used at the end of FOTR, for the end of TTT (I'm talking about when Sam gives his speech)

Nenya · 12-24-2002, 05:22 PM

Just compare Shore's score to the one that John Williams did to Harry Potter 2. ...!! Or on second thought, don't. They aren't comparable.

PippinSqueak · 12-24-2002, 05:24 PM

I absolutely LOVE the music he composed for the movies. Especially "The King of the Golden Hall" and "Isengard Unleashed". The music just fits in so well w/ the emotion of the scene it's put with.

mollecon · 12-24-2002, 11:24 PM

The Rohan theme is gorgeous - I like the music a lot! I listened to both CD's in a row yesterday! In the Rohan theme: It's actually a Hardangerfela = Hardanger violin/fiddle - it's a Norwegian folk music instrument. Violin like, but a bit bigger as I recall (more like a viola?) & with extra strings attached underneath to provide extra sound & volume. There are probably other differences as well, but I'll leave that to experts.

the mortal elf · 12-25-2002, 11:57 AM

Well whatever it was, it was gorgeous. Go Howard Shore! When I first heard the soundtrack I wasn't sure if I liked that many vocals, (there are quite a few) but they work perfectly in the movie. And the Rohan theme is great. I especially liked the part in Meduseld when everyone's fighting and Gandalf's coming towards Theoden. There's a subtle...Hardangerfela...sound, and it's really high and sounds distressed. I notice that every time and I love it. If Mr. Shore doesn't win another Oscar, I'm going to be out for the judges' blood.

The Silver-shod Muse · 12-25-2002, 12:51 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> It's actually a Hardangerfela <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>So that's what it was! My sister thought it sounded like a bagpipe chanter, but I thought it was a violin. It's perfect. It speaks for the characters, especially the scene when Eowyn is standing at Meduseld and the banner rips and blows away. Without that piercing note, it would be good, but not great.I was amazed at how gracefully and poignantly Shore brought together all the themes at the end. A person could almost see that movie just for the music.

Hawkeye · 12-25-2002, 11:10 PM

I was wondering what that instrument was! I knew it sounded kind of similar to a fiddle, but it didn't sound quite the same. The music sooo completes the whole movie! Sometimes when i listen to the FOTR soundtrack i can basically watch the whole movie in my head, just from the music. And the TTT music is just as descriptive! (Merry Christmas, everybody!)

Schmendrick · 12-26-2002, 02:29 PM

I love the music, for both films.It's amazing!It's hard to imagine who could beat that at the Oscars!

Earendil evening star · 12-27-2002, 12:00 PM

The score is fantastic yes! I haven't bought it yet (fingers crossed i'm getting it for my birthday) I loved the first one as well. i don't think it is ever out of my Cd player. I listen to it every singlenight before i go to sleep. I think enya's songs are beautiful and the Nazgul music really freaks me out.I can't wait to get the second one because the Rohan music is great!

dunedain_aragorn · 01-03-2003, 11:14 AM

i Loved #6 on the track. it is the scene where the flag flutters down to the gate. that is actually one of my fave parts. but the sound has the little aragorn music, the rohan theme and somethin else. (my three fave tunes)

Vardadurwen · 01-03-2003, 12:19 PM

I enjoyed the soundtrack to this movie aswell, but after to I listened to it, I think I must say that I liked the first soundtrack better....but after hearing what everyone is saying, I'll definitely have to listen more to the second soundtrack and give it a few more chances. I totally agree that Howard Shore is a genius though. He has added so much to the movie. It wouldn't be quite the same without all the fantastic music he provided.

Arwen Imladris · 01-03-2003, 12:43 PM

I love the soundtrack! It is soo good! I have one question though, in what track is "the missing" in?

dunedain_aragorn · 01-03-2003, 08:25 PM

the missing is not in evenstar, i followed the words. but where it is is a mystery to me.

12-24-2002, 12:34 PM	#1
ReededGoat Animated Skeleton Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 32	*Howard Shore is the man (TTT Soundtrack)* I just can't get over how amazing the score is...the theme for Rohan is one of the best ever! The choice of different cultural instruments to represent different characters and situations gives this score a depth that many scores lack. Shore is a creative genius, in my opinion (he has been my favorite living film composer for quite some time). He is so brilliantly eclectic, and I'm still giddy about the fact that he is doing the music for these films. They benefit much from his touch.<BR>There are many obvious things that could have been done with this score that would have made it cliche and boring, and he's avoided that wonderfully. Imagine Gandalf's fall with the Balrog into the underground sea without those vocals - impossible.<P>Thanks for reading my ranting and raving...just got the CD yesterday as a gift and have been listening endlessly (didn't get it when it came out because I like to see the film before I listen to the music to it)<P>(title edited by moderator)<p>[ December 25, 2002: Message edited by: Estelyn Telcontar ]

12-24-2002, 12:44 PM	#2
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	The music, for me, is another character in the film.<P>And a luscious one, at that! __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

12-24-2002, 02:04 PM	#3
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Its amazing, suitable music. It really gets me whenever some reviewer complains about the music in the films because I love it and really think it has added so much. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

12-24-2002, 02:36 PM	#4
Coral Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The wonderful (That was sarcastic) State of Maryland... Posts: 91	o.O I love the score, especially "Gollum's song"...creepy... __________________ Be spontaneous. Combust.

12-24-2002, 03:07 PM	#5
Hawkeye Pile O'Bones Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 20	Yeah, he did a fantastic job on it! Every time I listen to it i hear something new. It has such depth...I can't imagine the movie without the music. __________________ You need people of INTELLIGENCE on this sort of mission...quest...thing!

12-24-2002, 03:25 PM	#6
Helkasir Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Iron Hills Posts: 89	it'll most definitley win another oscar. __________________ "Onen i-Estal Edain, u-chebin estel anim."

12-24-2002, 03:41 PM	#7
Hawkeye Pile O'Bones Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 20	I hope so. It sure deserves it! __________________ You need people of INTELLIGENCE on this sort of mission...quest...thing!

12-24-2002, 03:50 PM	#8
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	The music is so amazing in these movies, it is so wonderful. I too loved the theme for <BR>Rohan, it is so amazing with the strings and everything, and I loved how Howard Shore brought back (in a way)the theme they had used at the end of FOTR, for the end of TTT (I'm talking about when Sam gives his speech) __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

12-24-2002, 05:22 PM	#9
Nenya Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the hand of Lady Galadriel Posts: 127	Just compare Shore's score to the one that John Williams did to Harry Potter 2. ...!! <BR>Or on second thought, don't. They aren't comparable.

12-24-2002, 05:24 PM	#10
PippinSqueak Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Edoras Posts: 25	I absolutely LOVE the music he composed for the movies. Especially "The King of the Golden Hall" and "Isengard Unleashed". The music just fits in so well w/ the emotion of the scene it's put with. __________________ "What are tatters?" "Po-ta-to"

12-24-2002, 11:24 PM	#11
mollecon Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 188	The Rohan theme is gorgeous - I like the music a lot! I listened to both CD's in a row yesterday! <P>In the Rohan theme: <P>It's actually a Hardangerfela = Hardanger violin/fiddle - it's a Norwegian folk music instrument. Violin like, but a bit bigger as I recall (more like a viola?) & with extra strings attached underneath to provide extra sound & volume. There are probably other differences as well, but I'll leave that to experts.

12-25-2002, 11:57 AM	#12
the mortal elf Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Posts: 201	Well whatever it was, it was gorgeous. Go Howard Shore! When I first heard the soundtrack I wasn't sure if I liked that many vocals, (there are quite a few) but they work perfectly in the movie. And the Rohan theme is great. I especially liked the part in Meduseld when everyone's fighting and Gandalf's coming towards Theoden. There's a subtle...Hardangerfela...sound, and it's really high and sounds distressed. I notice that every time and I love it. If Mr. Shore doesn't win another Oscar, I'm going to be out for the judges' blood. __________________ My imaginary friend says you have problems.

12-25-2002, 12:51 PM	#13
The Silver-shod Muse Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The shoulder of a poet, TX Posts: 388	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> It's actually a Hardangerfela <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>So that's what it was! My sister thought it sounded like a bagpipe chanter, but I thought it was a violin. It's perfect. It speaks for the characters, especially the scene when Eowyn is standing at Meduseld and the banner rips and blows away. Without that piercing note, it would be good, but not great.<P>I was amazed at how gracefully and poignantly Shore brought together all the themes at the end. A person could almost see that movie just for the music. __________________ "'You," he said, "tell her all. What good came to you? Do you rejoice that Maleldil became a man? Tell her of your joys, and of what profit you had when you made Maleldil and death acquainted.'" -Perelandra, by C.S. Lewis

12-25-2002, 11:10 PM	#14
Hawkeye Pile O'Bones Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 20	I was wondering what that instrument was! I knew it sounded kind of similar to a fiddle, but it didn't sound quite the same. <BR>The music sooo completes the whole movie! Sometimes when i listen to the FOTR soundtrack i can basically watch the whole movie in my head, just from the music. And the TTT music is just as descriptive! <P>(Merry Christmas, everybody!) __________________ You need people of INTELLIGENCE on this sort of mission...quest...thing!

12-26-2002, 02:29 PM	#15
Schmendrick Wight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: unidentified Posts: 105	I love the music, for both films.It's amazing!It's hard to imagine who could beat that at the Oscars! __________________ Be strong, saith my heart; I am a soldier, I have seen worse sights than this. - Iliad -

12-27-2002, 12:00 PM	#16
Earendil evening star Animated Skeleton Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 26	The score is fantastic yes!<BR>I haven't bought it yet (fingers crossed i'm getting it for my birthday)<BR>I loved the first one as well.<BR>i don't think it is ever out of my Cd player. <BR>I listen to it every singlenight before i go to sleep.<BR>I think enya's songs are beautiful and the Nazgul music really freaks me out.<P>I can't wait to get the second one because the Rohan music is great! __________________ "Earendil,the Evening Star,and most beloved of the elves,shone clear above" Chapter vII

01-03-2003, 11:14 AM	#17
dunedain_aragorn Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: a Mcdonald's Happy Meal Posts: 47	i Loved #6 on the track. it is the scene where the flag flutters down to the gate. that is actually one of my fave parts. but the sound has the little aragorn music, the rohan theme and somethin else. (my three fave tunes) __________________ "I must take leave, I have not slept since Dunnharrow, and I am weary."said Aragorn. Merry seized his hand and kissed it."I am frightfully sorry, we have been a nuisance to you since Bree." Aragorn laughed and left them. "Was there ever any like him?" said Pippin,"Except for Gandalf of course. I believe they must be related."

01-03-2003, 12:19 PM	#18
Vardadurwen Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 102	I enjoyed the soundtrack to this movie aswell, but after to I listened to it, I think I must say that I liked the first soundtrack better....but after hearing what everyone is saying, I'll definitely have to listen more to the second soundtrack and give it a few more chances. <P>I totally agree that Howard Shore is a genius though. He has added so much to the movie. It wouldn't be quite the same without all the fantastic music he provided. __________________ 'In this phial,' she said, 'is caught the light of Earendil's star....May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out...' - Galadriel 'Now there's an eye-opener and no mistake!' - Samwise Gamgee

01-03-2003, 12:43 PM	#19
Arwen Imladris Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a box with a fox Posts: 1,347	I love the soundtrack! It is soo good! I have one question though, in what track is "the missing" in? __________________ "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up, sleepies, we must go, yes, we must go at once."

01-03-2003, 08:25 PM	#20
dunedain_aragorn Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: a Mcdonald's Happy Meal Posts: 47	the missing is not in evenstar, i followed the words. but where it is is a mystery to me. __________________ "I must take leave, I have not slept since Dunnharrow, and I am weary."said Aragorn. Merry seized his hand and kissed it."I am frightfully sorry, we have been a nuisance to you since Bree." Aragorn laughed and left them. "Was there ever any like him?" said Pippin,"Except for Gandalf of course. I believe they must be related."