En route, Frodo and Sam momentarily enjoy basic hobbit comforts—a bit of rest and a bite to eat—while Sam’s culinary enthusiasm lifts his friend’s spirits. The Pensive Setting of the Shire theme makes an appearance in clarinet, and Shore allows the theme to settle in unaltered. “Sometimes i work themes in subtly, and other times i just state them directly.” The comfort is short-lived, for soon a winding line in the alto flute and cor anglais reminds us that the two hobbits are still being stalked. The Pity of Gollum (Sméagol’s Theme) peeks out momentarily before retreating behind a … read more
En route, Frodo and Sam momentarily enjoy basic hobbit comforts—a bit of rest and a bite to eat—while Sam’s culinary enthusiasm lifts his friend’s sp… read more
En route, Frodo and Sam momentarily enjoy basic hobbit comforts—a bit of rest and a bite to eat—while Sam’s culinary enthusiasm lifts his friend’s spirits. The Pensive Setting of the Shi… read more
Howard Leslie Shore (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer, conductor, and orchestrator known for his work in film music. He has composed scores for more than 80 films, including "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" film trilogies. Shore has frequently collaborated with director David Cronenberg, scoring nearly all of his films since 1979, and has also worked on several films directed by Martin Scorsese. In addition to film scores, Shore has composed concert works, including the opera "The Fly", based on Cronenberg's 1986 film of the sa… read more
Howard Leslie Shore (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer, conductor, and orchestrator known for his work in film music. He has composed scores for more than 80 films, including &q… read more
Howard Leslie Shore (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer, conductor, and orchestrator known for his work in film music. He has composed scores for more than 80 films, including "The Lord of the Rings" and "The … read more