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 (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