Howard Shore's Film Swan Songs

Howard Shore is an awesome composer that I've never known before. I never knew he composed the music to such classics as trilogy and series. Those happen to be some of the most iconic films of this current generation. Everyone remembers them. I was under the assumption that he didn't come to prominence until . He, however has been the composer of such films  as , , and . Take a listen to "The Fellowship" score from . Many of the beautiful classical melodies that are reminiscent of the 18th and 19th century and Romanticism are there. It is a great change of pace from the classical music of today, much of that being an attempt to be outwardly extravagant and Avante Garde. The brass lead and the strings are the main messengers of the piece that make it outstanding, not to mention the earth-toned percussion. The music that he wrote for this film and others belongs among the top films along with the likes of the movies. He has had a hand in composing the saga in 2011 and even video games like the . Much of his music during this period has a triumphant and beating on the drums of conquest loud and clear. This style is still evident as he continues to compose music to the delight of audiences everywhere.The HobbitThe Lord of the RingsThe Lord of the RingsDead RingersNaked LunchThe Silence of the LambsThe Lord of The RingsStar Wars Twilight Soul of the Ultimate Nation