album · December 10, 2013

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Howard Shore

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This 2013 soundtrack for "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" further explores the rich musical landscape of Middle-earth, expanding on themes established in the earlier film.

• The soundtrack was released on Watertower Music in December 2013, coinciding with the film's theatrical release.
• Shore's score incorporates familiar themes from "The Lord of the Rings" while introducing new motifs for the characters and locations specific to "The Hobbit" narrative.
• The album features a blend of orchestral arrangements, choral passages, and solo performances, reflecting the epic scope and emotional depth of the film.

Howard Shore is a Canadian composer whose work on "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy earned him three Academy Awards. He is known for his distinctive thematic writing and for his work on numerous films by Martin Scorsese.