The music of the Lord of the rings films : a comprehensive account of Howard Shore's scores {book & CD}

by Doug Adams

Other authorsJ. R. R. Tolkien, John Howe (Illustrator), Alan Lee (Illustrator), Howard Shore (Foreword), Howard Shore (Composer), Fran Walsh (Introduction), Gary Day-Ellison (Designer), David Wonder (Photographer), Benjamin Ealovega (Photographer)

Hardcover, 2010

Status

Available

Call number

780.92

Genres

Music

General Nonfiction

Nonfiction

Collections

CDs, Music related books

Publication

Van Nuys, CA : Alfred Music, c2010. First Edition, Second Printing.

Description

Presents the complete account of the making of the Lord of the Rings trilogy music score, and includes extensive music examples, original manuscript scores, and glimpses into the creative process from the composer.

User reviews

LibraryThing member AshRyan

Fans of Lord of the Rings and film music alike will enjoy this in-depth analysis of Howard Shore's music for the LOTR movies. Adams begins by presenting all the various themes used in the score, then describes how Shore weaves them all together in the films going through each movie from beginning

to end. The accompanying demos/rarities CD has some interesting pieces, as well as a conversation between the composer and the author.

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