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

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

Howard Shore · 2001

71 min · 18 tracks

Orchestral grandeur meets ethereal vocals, weaving an immersive sonic tapestry that transports listeners to Middle-earth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive journey through middle-earth
  • dynamic crescendos and valleys
  • ethereal moments of reflection
  • grand orchestral storytelling experience
  • for cinematic daydreaming

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • dislike instrumental soundtracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2001, Howard Shore was an established composer but not yet recognized as a leading figure in film scoring. The release of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' marked his breakthrough into mainstream recognition, following earlier works like 'The Silence of the Lambs'. This soundtrack solidified his reputation and led to further collaborations with Peter Jackson in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Stylistic neighbors
John Williams· Hans Zimmer· Ennio Morricone

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Prophecy 3:55
  • 2 Concerning Hobbits 2:55
  • 3 The Shadow of the Past 3:32
  • 4 The Treason of Isengard 4:00
  • 5 The Black Rider 2:48
  • 6 At the Sign of the Prancing Pony 3:14
  • 7 A Knife in the Dark 3:34
  • 8 Flight to the Ford 4:14
  • 9 Many Meetings 3:05
  • 10 The Council of Elrond feat. "Aníron (Theme for Aragorn and Arwen)" 3:49
  • 11 The Ring Goes South 2:03
  • 12 A Journey in the Dark 4:20
  • 13 The Bridge of Khazad-dûm 5:57
  • 14 Lothlorien 4:33
  • 15 The Great River 2:42
  • 16 Amon Hen 5:02
  • 17 The Breaking of the Fellowship 7:20
  • 18 May It Be 4:17

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