The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Howard Shore · 2014

94 min · 21 tracks

A sweeping orchestral journey that captures the epic battles and emotional farewells of Middle-earth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic orchestral journey experience
  • emotional farewells and victories
  • sweeping soundscapes for focus
  • epic tension-filled moments
  • immersive storytelling through music

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking short, standalone tracks
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
When Howard Shore released this soundtrack in 2014, he was already established as a leading film composer, having won multiple Academy Awards for his work on 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. 'The Battle of the Five Armies' marked his return to the Middle-earth saga, concluding the Hobbit trilogy and further solidifying his legacy in cinematic music.
Stylistic neighbors
John Williams· Hans Zimmer· Ennio Morricone

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Fire and Water 5:57
  • 2 Shores of the Long Lake 4:01
  • 3 Beyond Sorrow and Grief 2:50
  • 4 Guardians of the Three 5:14
  • 5 The Ruins of Dale 3:39
  • 6 The Gathering of the Clouds 4:07
  • 7 Mithril 3:08
  • 8 Bred for War 3:20
  • 9 A Thief in the Night 4:14
  • 10 The Clouds Burst 4:13
  • 11 Battle for the Mountain 4:38

Disc 2

  • 1 The Darkest Hour 5:33
  • 2 Sons of Durin 4:24
  • 3 The Fallen 4:56
  • 4 Ravenhill 5:48
  • 5 To the Death 5:14
  • 6 Courage and Wisdom 5:10
  • 7 The Return Journey 4:18
  • 8 There and Back Again 4:20
  • 9 The Last Goodbye 4:07
  • 10 Ironfoot 5:06

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