Sung by alto Hilary Summers, “Gilraen’s Song” marks the first use of the Diminishment of the Elves, the melody that represents the Elvish concept of death and finality, but which will be more thoroughly explored in The Two Towers. Aragorn’s visit to his mother’s grave, offers a literal finality, but also calls Aragorn’s future into question. Will he face the weight his heritage carries? If so, what will be the cost? Back indoors, Shore introduces a bright oboe line orchestral voice matched to the Mithril vest Bilbo has just bestowed upon Frodo. But the elder hobbit spies a former po… read more
Sung by alto Hilary Summers, “Gilraen’s Song” marks the first use of the Diminishment of the Elves, the melody that represents the Elvish concept of … read more
Sung by alto Hilary Summers, “Gilraen’s Song” marks the first use of the Diminishment of the Elves, the melody that represents the Elvish concept of death and finality, but which will be… read more
Howard Leslie Shore OC (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer who is notable for his film scores. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. He won three Academy Awards for his work on the first trilogy, with one being for the original song "Into the West", an award he shared with Eurythmics lead vocalist Annie Lennox and writer/producer Fran Walsh, who wrote the lyrics. He is also a consistent collaborator with director David Cronenberg, having scored all but one of his films since… read more
Howard Leslie Shore OC (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer who is notable for his film scores. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for The Lord … read more
Howard Leslie Shore OC (born October 18, 1946) is a Canadian composer who is notable for his film scores. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. He… read more
