It is in this sequence that Gollum’s Pity theme gains its greatest dramatic significance. The creature is wretched and vile to be sure, but in the end, he’s a victim of the Ring. Here, as Gollum’s crooked tune sings in the cor (see instrumentalists list, orchestra), the music articulates a sense of sadness and regret—the same pity that stayed Bilbo’s hand years ago. As Frodo and Gandalf continue discussing the peril of their journey, an alto flute softly intones bits of the Hobbit’s Understanding variation on the Shire theme. This sequence, also part of the Cannes preview, marks the… read more
It is in this sequence that Gollum’s Pity theme gains its greatest dramatic significance. The creature is wretched and vile to be sure, but in the en… read more
It is in this sequence that Gollum’s Pity theme gains its greatest dramatic significance. The creature is wretched and vile to be sure, but in the end, he’s a victim of the Ring. Here, a… 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
