Customer Reviews
Music at a Master level - By: Benjamin Wiles, 12 Jun 2008 
I purchased these CDs individually as & when they were originally released. I have to say that the Fellowship of the Ring is my favourite, by the way. However, I also bought the extremely deluxe 4 disc (orin the case of ROTK, 5 disc) sets when the 'complete' scores were released (also worth buying, despite their price). One thing the 'complete' scores don't have is the first track from FOTR - "The Prophecy" (though parts of it existin the 'complete' score). If you're a soundtrack enthusiast, then small variations or alternate takes presented herein the 'limited' 1-disc releases will interest you. In The Two Towers, for example, you here different mixes & end of cues not heardin the 'complete' scores, the same stands for Return of the King. And if like many, you think the LOTR is a bit too long to sit & watchin one sitting, then this one disc-a-film release (basically a third of the music Howard Shore composed) will suit you nicely, though really you're missing a lot of gems that are to be foundin the 'Complete Recordings', also available on Amazon.
Great listening for great filmmaking.
Experience the film again and again through this soundtrack - By: Mark George Hirst, 26 Jan 2007 While there are many fine film soundtracks, this is one that stands on its own as music.
The signature refrains such as those for the Riders of Rohan & the Uruk-hai transport you instantly to Middle Earth.
While I'm not a classical music listener as a rule, as a fan of the film, this soundtrack is the perfect accompaniment to both work & relaxation.
This soundtrack is a must for any LOTR fan.
Very Good - By: Mr. D. J. Read, 03 Jan 2007 If you've seen the film you will know the tunes inside out I would imagine, & here they are for your personal enjoyment. The composition is so varied, & there are some truly evocative numbers on here. Howard Shore did a remarkable job really here. It is true that the Return of the King lacks something, but this is more than made up for by the first two which possess music for all tastes & moods.
Wasn't sure about the cards you get free with this though, of the members of the cast. All seemed a bit gimicky to me. There are reasons this soundtrack has one awards, not least of which being the 'best original score' Oscar.
Of course, the fact that you get all 3 for a reasonable price is the true bonus, & if your reading this its probably just a matter of deciding which one to get. Get this one, trust me.
An Astonishing Musical Masterpiece - By: Hunter, 20 May 2006 This is without a doubt the best soundtrack ever. A lot of original soundtracks that are released are boring & flat, however this is unbelievably good. The music is excellent all the way through & is a real pleasure to listen to. The Return of the King Soundtrack won the Academy Award for best Original Soundtrack & it is clear to see why. The theme songs to the films are especially good. 'Gollum's Song' by Emilliana Torrini is a beautiful, haunting melody, & 'Into the West' by Annie Lennox is a truly breathtaking masterpiece ('Into the West' also won the Academy Award for best original song). The one thing I was disappointed by is that it does not contain 'With a Sigh' by Liv Tyler from the extended version of the Return of the King. (It is the song played when Eowyn isin the houses of healing). Overall this soundtrack is a must for all Lord Of The Rings fans & is also strongly reccomended to people who do not like the films as the music is a masterpiecein its own right. Enjoy!
Wonderful - By: T. Heckmann, 04 May 2006 This is one of the best soundtracks I've ever listened to.. The music is brilliant & the song "Into the West" by Annie Lennox is beautiful.. You should definetly buy this if you love Lord of the Rings.. And if you don't like LotR.. Then you should buy it anyway.. It's brilliant..!
