As I approach the end of work on The Trilogy, my mind races back to my first trip to Wellington, New Zealand, now three years ago. I recall my first impressions of the creativity and commitment that has been the foundation of this massive undertaking. The awe and wonder I experienced on that very first visit has stayed with me right through the end. It has been such a wonderful world to live in, Middle-earth. This project has been the most challenging of my career and yet the most fulfilling. As Bilbo says, “It’s dangerous business Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road … read more
As I approach the end of work on The Trilogy, my mind races back to my first trip to Wellington, New Zealand, now three years ago. I recall my first … read more
As I approach the end of work on The Trilogy, my mind races back to my first trip to Wellington, New Zealand, now three years ago. I recall my first impressions of the creativity and com… 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