Théoden refuses to challenge Saruman head on, deciding instead to take refuge at Helm’s Deep. Háma, Captain of the King’s Guard, makes the declaration to the people of Edoras while French horn calls the Rohan theme out, the end of each statement collapsing prematurely, folding downwards in wearied defeat. The Fellowship knows Théoden is walking into a trap. Gandalf confides in Aragorn, “I fear for the survival of Rohan,” as low and mid strings wreathe upwards, peaking in the down-and-back shape of the Fellowship theme. The White Rider knows that he must intervene if the Rohirrim are… read more
Théoden refuses to challenge Saruman head on, deciding instead to take refuge at Helm’s Deep. Háma, Captain of the King’s Guard, makes the declaratio… read more
Théoden refuses to challenge Saruman head on, deciding instead to take refuge at Helm’s Deep. Háma, Captain of the King’s Guard, makes the declaration to the people of Edoras while Frenc… read more
Howard Leslie Shore OC (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer who is notable for his film scores. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. He won three Academy Awards for his work on the first trilogy, with one being for the original song "Into the West", an award he shared with Eurythmics lead vocalist Annie Lennox and writer/producer Fran Walsh, who wrote the lyrics. He is also a consistent collaborator with director David Cronenberg, having scored all but one of his films since… read more
Howard Leslie Shore OC (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer who is notable for his film scores. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for The Lord … read more
Howard Leslie Shore OC (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer who is notable for his film scores. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. He… read more