Customer Review: This is the first CD I can actually say I probably overplayed. I haven't listened to it in a long time, but I studied for many a college test while listening to this. I'm ordering the CD again b/c the first one broke. It actually still plays, it just get stuck at a certain pt. I don't think it was a... more info
Customer Review: Another beautiful selection of music from a fine movie. It might be something nice to play while you're reading or working on homework. There's something utterly relaxing about listening to a good soundtrack. I've found it a nice way to mark time when I'm working at home. Surprisingly, it can also... more info
Customer Review: This filmscore/soundtrack is (chiefly) classical program music and a huge tone poem of the First Water. All the music on this CD was composed, orchestrated, conducted, and produced by Howard Shore. I thought long and hard prior to reviewing this work because I have some definite issues with it,... more info
Customer Review: The music of "Lord of the Rings" reminds me so much of Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle. Well, the entire story of LOTR reminds me of The Ring Cycle. But apples and oranges aside, the musical themes (or leitmotifs) here are dazzling. From the "Orc Industry" to "The Fellowship" to "Hobbiton", they all so... more info
Customer Review: The nice things about this is that the music is all instrumental. So it's nice to just hear the music without anyone singing. I have all these from the original movie soundtracks, but this is different enough. If you are a fan of the music from Burton's music then this CD is a must have.
Customer Review: This collection is bound to capture your heart and evoke a tin ear on successive tracks. I found much to like and some duds - easy to skip over.
Very good value.
Customer Review: This is some of the most impressive music ever made for a fantasy film. Howard Shore has done a fantastic job with all three films. The new motifs are splendid, and the new music that's found in the Extended Edition are wonderful to listen to. Thanks to both Howard Shore and Peter Jackson for the... more info
Customer Review: This is a really fabulous collections of songs. There is a great balance of old and new. This isn't a collection from one single genre and the diversity keeps the mix interesting. It's great to hear songs that wouldn't normally be noticed while a movie is playing and it's also great to hear those... more info
Customer Review: Wonderful combination & range of classical music from both centuries past and current day. Included are two disks of soothing, relaxing bliss.
Customer Review: ONe of the best CD music investments I have made. Use it primarily for relaxation/meditation but it will also work well with massage environment.
It goes from spine tingling inspirational to soothing and relaxing. Totally shifts my conciousness to a higher plane.