album · September 21, 2018
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: The Complete Recordings
Reprise RecordsSee this day
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This 2018 release presents the complete score for Peter Jackson's 2003 film, The Return of the King, offering an exhaustive look at Howard Shore's Oscar-winning work. It includes previously unreleased material and detailed liner notes, making it the definitive version of the score.
- The score was recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra and featured vocals by Renée Fleming, Annie Lennox, and Viggo Mortensen.
- The original score won the Academy Award for Best Original Score, and the song "Into the West" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
- This expanded edition was released on September 21, 2018, through Reprise Records.
Howard Shore is a Canadian composer and conductor, best known for his film scores. At the time of this release, he was at the height of his powers, having recently completed his work on "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy.
Tracklist
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