The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (The Complete Recordings)
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Free Music Review: absolutely amazing
Hit: 5 Stars
again, Howard Shore does not disappoint. amazing music- 4 cd's worth. the music is so soothing, and I love when King Elessar sings in Numenorian at the end, and Pippen's song to the Steward of Gondor...amazingFree Music Review: To make the collection complete
Hit: 5 Stars
The third part of the "Lord of the Rings Recordings" is mandatory for everyone who enjoys the music of the movie. The quality of this product is very good.Free Music Review: This is some of my favorite music!! Howard Shore is a genius!
Hit: 5 Stars
In the fall of 2006, I first saw the Lord of the Rings series. After some time, I was hooked. What really caught a lot of my attention was the music. The more and more I learned about the thought put into this trilogy, and the more and more I saw them showed me just how great this project was and is. Return of the King: The Complete Recordings will blow you away. With absolutely moving performances from Renee Fleming, James Galway, Sissel, Ben del Maestro, Viggo Mortensen, and others, this box set is awesome. A lot of my favorite tracks are on the third and fourth CDs, but the first and second have favorites as well. "The Grace of Undomiel," "The Lighting of the Beacons," and "Anduril Flame of the West" (from CDs 1 and 2)are great. Yet, for all out fans who have analyzed and studied the movies there are little tidbits that make this AWESOME. A few examples would be the little viola (?) bit at the very end of "The Sacrifice of Faramir" which has a little Middle Eastern sound to it [I think anyway :-)] and the choral seconds accompanying Eomer's discovery of Eowyn after Pelennor Fields.
Choral! Choral! Choral! So many choral and vocal bits certainly capture me. If you're new to choral music, this might be a good starter to get you into it. Caution though: it get's rather intense near the end :-) (I'm loving it though). Ah...words can't describe the emotion portrayed by Howard Shore throughout this music. This is definitely some of my favorite music in the world. If the price is steep for you (it was for me) try talking to your family or friends about helping you out (especially if they are LOTR fans or even just music lovers). Then when you get it you can share this masterpiece with them!
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(If you DO get it, blast "For Frodo" for me!)
Free Music Review: Doesn't Disappoint
Hit: 5 Stars
As far as LotR music goes, this soundtrack doesn't disappoint. It's everything a true LotR fan could hope for. Listneing to it, one has but to close their eyes and you could almost see the movie playing out, scene-for-scene, right before your eyes. Compared to the first two Complete Recordings, I'd have to say this one is my favorite, especially since it has the song 'The Hours of Healing' (featuring Liv Tyler). All I have to say is, if your a hardcore Lord of the Rings fan, this soundtrack is a must-have.Free Music Review: A crowning glory
Hit: 5 Stars
Anyone who is a fan of Peter Jackson's magnificent trilogy (especially the extended editions) knows the power and majesty of Howard Shore's epic score. The first two film scores have been released over the past couple of years and I was trembling with anticipation when the full, extended score for "Return of the King" was announced as being ready for release. Except you could only get it in the States. So, onto [...] I hopped and ordered my copy.
I picked up my parcel from the Post Office yesterday and immediately put the first of the 4 discs into my stereo. I was always a little bit disappointed with the original soundtrack release - mainly because the tracks were not in the order they appeared in the film - but all these doubts were swept away as the music poured from my speakers.
From opener "Roots and Beginnings" through to the sweeping "Lighting the Beacons" and the climactic "Crack of Doom", Howard Shore weaves themes from the first two movies along with fresh and powerful new ideas.
The overall effect is mesmerising and a little exhuasting. But in a good way.
Anyone who already owns the first two complete scores cannot miss this one. Anyone who doesn't...well, give the "Fellowship..." one a try. Then BUY THEM ALL!!!