album · November 20, 2001

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Howard Shore

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Howard Shore's score for the first installment of Peter Jackson's epic trilogy established the sonic landscape for Middle-earth, weaving complex themes that would come to define the characters and their journey. This soundtrack captured the hearts of audiences worldwide and became a commercial success.

• The score was recorded over 57 sessions with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and features vocal performances by Enya and Elizabeth Fraser.
• The soundtrack won a Grammy Award for Best Original Score and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score.
• The album debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart and has sold over 2 million copies in the US.

Howard Shore is a Canadian composer and conductor, best known for his film scores. He was a longtime collaborator with director Peter Jackson, scoring all of his films including The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.