The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Howard Shore · 2012
108 min · 26 tracks
Orchestral grandeur intertwines with folk melodies, creating an evocative soundscape that transports listeners to Middle-earth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- evocative soundscape of adventure
- immersive storytelling through orchestration
- for cinematic moments
- headphone detail hunting in waves
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Howard Shore released this soundtrack in December 2012, he was already renowned for his work on 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. This album marked his return to the cinematic universe created by J.R.R. Tolkien, building on the acclaim and popularity established by his earlier compositions. Shore's approach continued to evolve, blending orchestral sophistication with thematic motifs from the original films.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Williams· Hans Zimmer· Ennio Morricone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 My Dear Frodo 8:04
- 2 Old Friends 4:29
- 3 An Unexpected Party 3:52
- 4 Axe or Sword? 5:59
- 5 Misty Mountains 1:42
- 6 The Adventure Begins 2:05
- 7 The World Is Ahead 2:20
- 8 An Ancient Enemy 4:58
- 9 Radagast the Brown 4:54
- 10 Roast Mutton 4:03
- 11 A Troll‐Hoard 2:39
- 12 The Hill of Sorcery 3:51
- 13 Warg‐Scouts 3:02
Disc 2
- 1 The Hidden Valley 3:52
- 2 Moon Runes 3:20
- 3 The Defiler 1:14
- 4 The White Council 7:20
- 5 Over Hill 3:44
- 6 A Thunder Battle 3:55
- 7 Under Hill 1:55
- 8 Riddles in the Dark 5:21
- 9 Brass Buttons 7:38
- 10 Out of the Frying‐Pan 5:55
- 11 A Good Omen 5:46
- 12 Song of the Lonely Mountain 4:10
- 13 Dreaming of Bag End 1:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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