Gandalf arrives at Bilbo’s doorstep. “Here’s the Shire theme without whistle,” points out the composer. “It makes it seem a little more nostalgic with just the strings, like an older version of what you heard earlier for Frodo. It’s a bit statelier—a little more elegant than with the whistle.” Once the action moves inside Bag End, Shore plays up both the humorous and enigmatic airs of this little hobbit and the quest he will soon set into motion. “It’s the expectation of the chord progressions, because you know you’re in a new place and you’re excited,” he explains. Of course, yet a… read more
Gandalf arrives at Bilbo’s doorstep. “Here’s the Shire theme without whistle,” points out the composer. “It makes it seem a little more nostalgic wit… read more
Gandalf arrives at Bilbo’s doorstep. “Here’s the Shire theme without whistle,” points out the composer. “It makes it seem a little more nostalgic with just the strings, like an older ver… 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