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Sharkey The Shire Sep 6 2013, 4:42am Views: 2199 Your favourite musical moment in AUJ Many great ones, but for me it's the swell of strings as Bofur notices Sting begins to glow blue in the Goblin Cave. Honorable mention: The music with the title (best title reveal by the way, love the ring of smoke)

Joe20 Lorien Sep 6 2013, 5:06am Views: 1392 Hmmm, like the original trilogy there are so many fantastic musical cues. Some of my favourites are right as Frodo runs of and Bilbo says "He doesn't approve of being late" as we pan over the shire. Also when Gandalf says "All good stories deserve embellishment." Love the music there.

Arandir Gondor Sep 6 2013, 6:16am Views: 1343 Gandalf mentioning Radagast ... The scene were Bilbo enquires about whether there are any other wizards and Gandalf begins to talk about Radagast - the music in the background is wonderful ... really nostalgic. A similar rendition of the same piece of music occurs when Gandalf appears in Goblin-Town with a blast and, in silhouette form, he utters "Take up arms!" 'A Tolkienist's Perspective' Blog 'How Peter Jackson inches closer to making 'The Silmarillion'

DwellerInDale Rohan Sep 6 2013, 6:34am Views: 1335 Galadriel: Ae boe i le eliathon, im tulithon "If ever you should need my help, I will come". After the Hobbit Theme during Gandalf's soliloquy, and then "Do not be afraid, Mithrandir", there is the soft but powerful building of the strings as Galadriel speaks this line in Elvish, then it fades to nothing and she is gone. Don't mess with my favorite female elf.

NoelGallagher Rohan Sep 6 2013, 7:37am Views: 1294 all are good But the music while flying on the Eagles is just so outstanding ! Followed by -Radagasts introduction by Gandalf -the Misty Mountains theme when the dwarves climb them -the song of the lonely Mountains Yeah,in this order... (This post was edited by NoelGallagher on Sep 6 2013, 7:41am)

DuBekar Rivendell Sep 6 2013, 8:33am Views: 1296 So many good moments... My top five is: 1. When the dwarfs of Erebor charge towards the gate where Smaug is tearing it down, that piece of intense and powerful music is awesome! 2. In Bag end, when we hear Bilbos Theme when Gandalf says: "All good stories deserve embellishment" 3. In the first Warg chase, the part right after they kill the orc, when those awesome drums begins. Also the part where Kili screams "There is more coming!!" 4. Bilbos speech for the dwarfs, teardropping imo :) 5. Of course the Eagles scene, so beautiful... " Why, O people of Noldor! Fëanor cried. Why should we longer serve the jealous Valar, who cannot keep us nor even their own realm secure from their enemy? And though he be now their foe, are not they and he of one kin? Vengence calls me hence, but even were it otherwise I would not dwell longer in the same land with the kin of my father's slayer and of the thief of treasure. Yet i am not the only valiant in this valiant people. And have ye not all lost your King? And what else have ye not lost, cooped here in a narrow land between the mountains and the sea? Here once was light, that the Valar begrudged to middle-earth, but now dark levels all. Shall we mourn here deedless forever, a shadow-folk, mist-haunting, dropping vain tears in the thankless sea? Or shall we return to our home? In cuiviènen sweet ran the waters under uncloaded stars, and wide lands lay about, where a free people might walk. There they lie still and await us who in out folly forsook them. Come away! Let the cowards keep this city!"

Tigero Rivendell Sep 6 2013, 10:25am Views: 1255 Eagle rescue, no doubt The amazing landscape and amazing solo singing... breathtaking. Too bad it's only a bit over a minute Pessimists have no disappointments.

Arannir Valinor Sep 6 2013, 10:42am Views: 1244 Mine 1.) Thranduil in Erebor (hope this is part of Thranduil's major theme in DoS) 2.) Galadriel's reveal 3.) The march through the Misty Mountains 4.) The opening theme and the logos 5.) Burning puppet in Dale “A dragon is no idle fancy. Whatever may be his origins, in fact or invention, the dragon in legend is a potent creation of men’s imagination, richer in significance than his barrow is in gold.” J.R.R. Tolkien Words of wisdom that should be remembered - both by critics, purists and anyone in between. (This post was edited by Arannir on Sep 6 2013, 10:51am)

Glorfindela Valinor Sep 6 2013, 10:55am Views: 1236 My favourites are probably: 1. Misty Mountains song and theme when the company are walking in the mountains. 2. Music when the Eagles are flying – beautiful, simply beautiful.

xxxyyy Rohan Sep 6 2013, 11:16am Views: 1254 The first theme right at the beginning. (and they ruined it) That theme played over the logos...embarrasingly beautiful. It's epic, it's emotional, it reintroduced you to Middle Earth, it's just perfection... and yes, it's ruined by MGM. http://energyfromthorium.com/

NoelGallagher Rohan Sep 6 2013, 11:38am Views: 1225 ... Dont get it why there is complaining about the lion from MGM and the "roaar"....this beautiful piece of intro music is on the Soundtrack as well, without any "roaaring". Its a trademark for MGM and nothing which would bother me .

Nunilo Bree Sep 6 2013, 12:09pm Views: 1196 There are many moments for me... A few that stand out are the eagles, any time the dwarf theme comes on (particularly when they all rush to attack the trolls), and the hobbity music that plays when Bilbo feeds Myrtle an apple. It was such a sweet moment. I also love the elven theme that plays when the elves ride up to attack the orcs. It's grand, heroic and in a way somewhat comforting, signalling aid has come in a moment of peril (although in this case, unintentional).

Elessar Valinor Sep 6 2013, 12:12pm Views: 1189 A couple at least lol I love any of the moments with the misty mountain theme in it. Really, I'd also say I love any of the musical moments in the shire, Goblin Town music, and White Council stuff.

Lieutenant of Dol Guldur Gondor Sep 6 2013, 1:01pm Views: 1182 Flight To The Carrock Movie and not CD: "The Eagle Rescue/ The Flight To The Carrock". This track is undoubtedly the most beautiful music I've heard for a long time in cinemas. Unfortunately it's not on the soundtrack CDs. Movie and on CD: I really liked the "Over Hill" sequence. It gave me this typical LOTR feeling when I first heard it. Also I really like the Gandalf The Grey Theme. It appears when he appears twice at Bag End, when he talks about Radagast and also when he saves the day in Goblin Town... Sorry I have to go on and on... I love the whole score so much and can't wait to hear the one for DOS. "There is only one Lord of the Ring, only one who can bend it to his will. And he does not share power."

Kendalf Rohan Sep 6 2013, 1:24pm Views: 1181 Two stick out for me 1) The swell as Gandalf hands over the key to Thorin in Bag End 2) The flight of the Eagles - as good as anything Shore has written for Middle-earth Sadly, for me, much of the rest of the soundtrack (as Jackson has himself admitted) was a little too "cut n paste" from the original trilogy. Here's hoping DoS (as it has new locations and new characters) will have its fair share of new, iconic themes "I have found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love."

xxxyyy Rohan Sep 6 2013, 1:46pm Views: 1170 Imagine going to a Mozart concert sponsored by Apple... ... and all the people have their phones on, randomly ringing. Yes, beautiful music... and beautiful background of iconic cellphones sounds from Apple... I have no problems with cellphones, but please, as soon as the music starts, just shut the ... up! http://energyfromthorium.com/

The Grey Pilgrim Lorien Sep 6 2013, 2:40pm Views: 1120 ahh this is hard! Trying not pick too many LOTR cues. I kinda cheated and picked 10 that come to mind, but #1 is easily my favorite stretch of score in the film. #1. *FAVORITE* From Bilbo's standoff with Azog through to the Dwarves last stand and Eagle rescue and flight. Brilliant! My heart skipped a beat. 2. The Hint of Bilbo's theme in Bag End when Gandalf is talking to Bilbo after the Bullroarer Took story "Well are good stories deserve embellishment; you'll have a tale or two of your own to tell when you get back." 3. The Opening Logos 4. Over Hill; great cues in Gandalf and Galadriel's conversation amidst the company leaving. As well as the Fellowship parallel with the Misty Mountains theme during the journey montage. Perfect. 5. The Misty Mountains Fanfare as heard in Goblintown when Gandalf strikes the Boulder with his staff 6. Gandalf's full theme followed by the Misty Mountains theme when he makes his big appearance rescuing the Dwarves in Goblintown. "TAKE UP ARMS! FIGHT. FIGHT!!" 7. Bilbo's speech to the Dwarves. 8. "Out of the frying pan" "and into the fire!....Run...RUN!!!" 9. The Pity of Bilbo 10. Thorin's standoff in the gates of Erebor as Smaug approaches

Werde Spinner Rohan Sep 6 2013, 3:01pm Views: 1116 I have to pick just one? Argh. Well, if I had to pick just one musical 'moment', I would pick the instance where the music swells as Bilbo glances down at the contract and then back out the window. I really, really love that track - even though it was soooo hard to play on the piano, as fast as it is, and with the left hand jumping up and down an octave every measure. It just conveys so much breathless excitement - it has the voice of a kid screaming, "I'm going on an adventure!" I just love it. However, if I am allowed to pick other favorites, they would include: (1) any time the Misty Mountains theme kicks in (2) Smaug's theme, heard in the prologue and then at the end of 'A Good Omen' on the soundtrack - it's not in the movie (3) the Eagles' Song (4) 'Warg-Scouts' was another incredibly hard song to play, and I don't care much for it in general, but at the very end, as the Dwarves find themselves cornered, what I've taken to calling the 'Erebor' theme (not the same one as in the 'Erebor' track; this one goes something like C-E, C-F, C-G... argh, I can't remember how it goes; I don't have my music book handy) kicks in. I love that theme, too. Then we get the snippet of the Lothlorien Elves' music, as misplaced as it may or may not be, and that is also grand and beautiful. (5) The chorus when Galadriel turns around to face Gandalf was quite nice, as well. I just love this music so much, okay??? "I had forgotten that. It is hard to be sure of anything among so many marvels. The world is all grown strange. Elf and Dwarf in company walk in our daily fields; and folk speak with the Lady of the Wood and yet live; and the Sword comes back to war that was broken in the long ages ere the fathers of our fathers rode into the Mark! How shall a man judge what to do in such times?" "As he ever has judged. Good and ill have not changed since yesteryear; nor are they one thing among Elves and Dwarves and another among Men. It is a man's part to discern them, as much in the Golden Wood as in his own house."

The Grey Pilgrim Lorien Sep 6 2013, 3:03pm Views: 1106 I'm with you! JUST TOO GOOD and you put any time the misty Mountains theme kicks in, I wish I'd thought of that. so true.

Werde Spinner Rohan Sep 6 2013, 3:12pm Views: 1100 I would certainly argue that there's no such thing as too much Misty Mountains! "I had forgotten that. It is hard to be sure of anything among so many marvels. The world is all grown strange. Elf and Dwarf in company walk in our daily fields; and folk speak with the Lady of the Wood and yet live; and the Sword comes back to war that was broken in the long ages ere the fathers of our fathers rode into the Mark! How shall a man judge what to do in such times?" "As he ever has judged. Good and ill have not changed since yesteryear; nor are they one thing among Elves and Dwarves and another among Men. It is a man's part to discern them, as much in the Golden Wood as in his own house."

Faleel Rohan Sep 6 2013, 3:39pm Views: 1101 Ok I will bite Yeah? well lets just imagine, Mozart (or the concert people) told the crowd at that exact moment, to "activate" their phones for musical effect?

Skaan Lorien Sep 6 2013, 3:41pm Views: 1090 More like One person's cellphone ringing at the start of the concert and then never hearing it again.

Salmacis81 Tol Eressea Sep 6 2013, 3:56pm Views: 1080 Axe or Sword... I enjoyed this piece quite a bit. Part of it is played in the background while Thorin explains to Balin why he won't let go of the quest.

Erewen The Shire Sep 6 2013, 4:31pm Views: 1062 I like the Misty Moutains theme as the journey away from Rivendell, the music in AUJ was phenomenal and I remember that bit in particular impressing me the first time I saw it in the theater, which made me use up Christmas iTunes vouchers to buy the soundtrack.

Eleniel Tol Eressea Sep 6 2013, 4:51pm Views: 1072 For me it's the moment you hear the... Rivendell theme kick in as they come out of the narrow passage way and stop and stare in awe at the breath-taking vista beneath them. "Choosing Trust over Doubt gets me burned once in a while, but I'd rather be singed than hardened." ¯ Victoria Monfort

KasDel Rivendell Sep 6 2013, 4:59pm Views: 587 I can pick only one? Rats.... OK, ALL of them! KasDel the Last "Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger." Gildor

Darkstone Immortal Sep 6 2013, 5:07pm Views: 602 Or like the overture and entr'acte during old movie roadshows. The overture would be played as people were still entering the theater and finding seats, and ended as the curtain noisily raised or parted for the opening credits. Usually there was also an entr'acte score of around 15 minutes for intermission so people could talk and go get snacks, and sometimes a similar length of music that would play as people got up and left. (That was before the extensive ending credit scrolls of today.) The last one I recall actually seeing in the theater was at the start of How The West Was Won (1962). Sadly many film overtures are lost, though I do recall a recent television showing of Ben-Hur (1959) that included the overture. It was awesome! And one didn't get shushed during those beautiful musical pieces. ****************************************** “That hobbit has a pleasant face, His private life is a disgrace. I really could not tell to you, The awful things that hobbits do.” (This post was edited by Darkstone on Sep 6 2013, 5:09pm)

NoelGallagher Rohan Sep 6 2013, 5:18pm Views: 595 Coldplay anyone ?! They have a lyric in their soundtrack "Atlas" for "The Hunger Games" which is called: "Some dragon to slay"... Well, a nice little coincidence :)

Darkstone Immortal Sep 6 2013, 5:27pm Views: 587 Hmmm... Would that be about Smaug or Tauriel? ****************************************** “That hobbit has a pleasant face, His private life is a disgrace. I really could not tell to you, The awful things that hobbits do.” (This post was edited by Darkstone on Sep 6 2013, 5:27pm)

NoelGallagher Rohan Sep 6 2013, 5:32pm Views: 582 Bilbo without a doubt :D

Old Toby Grey Havens Sep 6 2013, 5:37pm Views: 602 For me it will always be when we start hearing the dwarves humming as we follow Kili in slow-mo into the den, and then Thorin starts singing the Misty Mountains song. Just glorious! "Age is always advancing and I'm fairly sure it's up to no good." Harry Dresden (Jim Butcher)

Noria Gondor Sep 6 2013, 5:58pm Views: 573 Me too. There probably isn't one musical moment that's been mentioned here that I don't love too, and many more as well. But my absolute favourite is the humming intro to and then the singing of the Misty Mountains Song. Great song, wonderfully performed, beautifully shot.

Rembrethil Tol Eressea Sep 6 2013, 9:17pm Views: 560 Well I have two.... So don't hate me!! The first was the Dwarf Song/Misty Mountain vocal in Bag End The rest was great, but the credits' score/Ding if the Konelt Mountain, was the first, FIRST credit song that I wanted to listen to.

Thranderz Rohan Sep 6 2013, 9:23pm Views: 544 I can't.... there's just too many! My top ones would be the eagle flight and the whole of the Rivendell sequence! There are so many others too but I'd end up going through the entire film! I simply walked into Mordor.

cats16 Half-elven Sep 6 2013, 9:45pm Views: 537 I love films with an overture/entr'acte! Especially the ones in Ben-Hur. They're incredible. (Don't even get me started on the entire score) I'd love to see these start to come back soon, though that's likely wishful thinking.

Kim Valinor Sep 6 2013, 9:52pm Views: 534 I'm not sure I can pick just one! I'll have to go with Misty Mountains Cold - it grabbed me from the first trailer. I only wish it was longer! I'm hoping they secretly recorded a version with all the verses from the book, and it will show up on the EE. Related: the reprise of the Misty Mountains theme as the dwarves are walking along the top of the mountain ridge after leaving Rivendell. Love it. And I agree with your honorable mention of the title music - I love the visual of green grass, blue sky and the white smoke ring. Thanks for posting!

cats16 Half-elven Sep 6 2013, 9:52pm Views: 551 Here are a few... in no particular order: 1. The moment of terror as Gollum turns around, realizing that Bilbo has the Ring. That look of loss still haunts me. 2. The Rivendell reveal. Like seeing an old friend. 3. After Thorin arrives in Bag End, I believe it's the end(?) of Axe and Sword plays as he makes fun of Bilbo. I love that theme, and can't wait to see more of it as Thorin develops into the dwarf we come to see in the end. 4. Right after Bilbo's pause, as he runs out of Bag End to join the Company. If that doesn't inspire you to go on an adventure of your own, well... 5. The opening credits, definitely. That transition from the WB logo to the NL one is great. The camera--fake one, but still--pans as well jump into the film adventure. Really helped me immerse myself as the first few seconds went by. Many others, too! Edit: Forgot to include the music as Bilbo's smoke ring dissolves. From there until Gandalf speaks, I have a very wide grin on my face. (This post was edited by cats16 on Sep 6 2013, 9:54pm)

Kim Valinor Sep 6 2013, 10:00pm Views: 536 I really love listening to the warg chase on the soundtrack - the drums stand out even more so!

Kim Valinor Sep 6 2013, 10:02pm Views: 542 I always crank up the volume really loud when listening to that on the soundtrack - there's an extra 5 seconds or so at the beginning when they're finding their harmonies that grabs me.

The Mitch King Rohan Sep 6 2013, 11:43pm Views: 519 Well.... When the Misty Mountains Cold scene goes from Bilbo, up the chimney and then to the stars above Middle Earth! Same feeling every time I watch it!

Subaruman Bree Sep 6 2013, 11:52pm Views: 531 Agree 100%, and I'll add... I felt the same way about the moth sequence in FoTR at the time: such a beautiful piece of music, but a shame that it was used so sparingly. Then we saw how that theme/piece was used and expanded during the trilogy. I have the same hope now. "Here is a book very unsuitable for dramatic or semi-dramatic representation. If that is attempted, it needs more space, a lot of space." - J.R.R. Tolkien, 1956

Loresilme Valinor Sep 7 2013, 12:05am Views: 555 Just last night I was remarking on this! As we watched, I was really enjoying listening to the music behind the conversation between Gandalf and Bilbo. First when they're discussing wizards in general, the music is the same that accompanied Gandalf when he first introduces himself in front of Bag End, then as they begin to talk about Radagast specifically, it changes to Radagast's theme and then the scene changes to the scenes of Radagast in the woods. It was wonderfully done! And then yes, there is that rendition of it when Gandalf blasts everyone unconscious in Goblin Town. I agree, great moments!

Faleel Rohan Sep 7 2013, 1:07am Views: 545 Uh Actually, the first 36 seconds of track 10 (Radagast the Brown) is all Gandalf's theme the fiddle theme is Radagast's theme. (This post was edited by Faleel on Sep 7 2013, 1:08am)

MouthofSauron Tol Eressea Sep 7 2013, 1:08am Views: 544 Hands down, no question about it... when the eagles have just rescued them and are flying them through the misty mountains...amazing piece of music and its not on the dang soundtrack!!! take me down to the woodland realm where the trees are green and the elf women are pretty....Oh will you please take me home!! (This post was edited by MouthofSauron on Sep 7 2013, 1:08am)

xxxyyy Rohan Sep 7 2013, 1:15am Views: 496 Problem is... they recordred the damn show! Yes, so when you buy the dvd audio and play it in your super expensive system to recreate the perfection of that sound, you will here EVERY TIME, FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, that stupid cellphone ringing, in super high resolution. http://energyfromthorium.com/

xxxyyy Rohan Sep 7 2013, 1:22am Views: 502 Ah ok, so Shore asked MGM to "play" over his music that out of place noise? I just think MGM doesn't give a ... about Shore's music. http://energyfromthorium.com/

Faleel Rohan Sep 7 2013, 1:31am Views: 494 Well Its just a string sustain.... Is it that stinking important? its not like its a thematic statement, or a beautiful incidental melody, its just strings playing a sustained held note. Now, if you want to complain about Jackson dialing out, or replacing Shore's music with tracked music from LOTR, then I will join you there.

Loresilme Valinor Sep 7 2013, 2:16am Views: 504 "uh"? I don't understand your post and what is meant by "uh". I wasn't referring to tracks as they appear on the soundtrack CD. I was referring to the music playing in specific scene(s) of the movie.

Loresilme Valinor Sep 7 2013, 2:29am Views: 492 Gorgeous! Unforgettable in the theater, and still so beautiful - even on my lowly, outdated home tv ;-).

FrogmortonJustice65 Lorien Sep 7 2013, 3:33am Views: 501 easy for me. "The Journey Begins", or the scene where Bilbo runs through Hobbiton on his way to rejoin the company. Very lively version of the Shire motif. Echoes the music when Frodo and Sam encounter Pippin and Merry in FOTR. Great all around.

Arandir Gondor Sep 7 2013, 8:31am Views: 524 Yay! And yes, I forgot about the first time Gandalf meets Bilbo at Bag End ... simply wonderful! 'A Tolkienist's Perspective' Blog 'How Peter Jackson inches closer to making 'The Silmarillion'

dubulous Rohan Sep 7 2013, 9:06am Views: 509 The eagles //

Skaan Lorien Sep 7 2013, 9:24am Views: 518 Eagles All this talk about the music when the eagles appeared and flew the company to the carrock, really makes me wonder what Shore will do with the eagles arriving at the BoFA. Will he go for the same familiar theme we've heard in the previous eagle-rescue scenes? Will he use the same theme, but a completely different variation that we haven't heard before? Really looking forward to it. Anyway, most of my favorite moments have already been mentioned. I loved the music when Smaug attacked Dale and Erebor, i loved the eagle music and the music in Goblintown (especially that bit where the company jumps of the swinging bridge). I also loved the Shire theme when Bilbo gave his "You don't have a home" speech at the end (you can hear it here at 1:36)

Roheryn Tol Eressea Sep 7 2013, 10:40pm Views: 479 That's the one that still makes me hold my breath! Just so I can listen to it without *any* interference. I agree, that's the best musical moment if I have to pick just one. Sizeable honourable mentions, though, to the grand rendition of the Misty Mountain theme after they leave Rivendell -- that moment when the shot switches to them traversing the rocky mountain ridge just before it segues into the Stone Giants scene; to the dramatic music as Thorin charges off the flaming pine tree; to the theme that plays while Gandalf tells Bilbo that all good stories deserve embellishment; to the exhilaratingly happy music playing as Bilbo bounds through Hobbiton; and to the music that plays as the Eagles fly to the Carrock. Did I forget any? Probably. But I love all those musical bits and every time I watch the movie, I lose myself in them. So happy that Howard Shore is the composer again for these movies; his score gives a wonderful depth to the movie (and I'm sure the same will be true for DOS and TABA too), and I really, really appreciate the connections made to the LOTR score.

MomoftheShire Rivendell Sep 8 2013, 3:56am Views: 462 The beginning Now I have another excuse to view the movie again - need to pick those music themes! But, even after viewing the movie several times now - that first Shire theme still sticks with me. I'm not the first one to say that hearing that music made me feel like I was going back (and yet onward) from a VERY familiar place. Yep! Made me feel like I slipped my feet into my favorite slippers. And it has stuck with me, low, these 10 months later. LOVE all of the music. 2nd favorite is the "Misty Mountains" recurrence in the film. Hum it to myself all the time! "Rivendell" theme - connecting back to LOTR. Looking forward to new ones!

MomoftheShire Rivendell Sep 8 2013, 4:09am Views: 455 I remember "Sound of Music" With the "overture" playing over the opening credits. AND it was the last film I ever saw with an intermission! (during the ball scene, Maria leaves a note on the table and flees - for those too young to remember the movie in theatres!). Still love my "Shire" theme!

Silwen_Peredhil Rivendell Sep 9 2013, 2:30pm Views: 446 So many great pieces of music From the film; The music played as the Eagles fly over the mountains is definitely a favourite. The music when Thranduil enters Erebor followed by the deep voices as the mood darkens is an amazing piece. Misty Mountains Cold sung in Bag End really helped set the mood. Such a great piece of music. Is it just me or does anyone else feel like they want to stand up and join in when the dwarves all stand? The theme that is played when Bilbo asks Gandalf about the other wizards, their arrival to Rivendell and the music played when Gandalf speaks to Galadriel are all favourites for me as well. From the CD I really like the music that is played right at the end of the track 'Brass Buttons' that I believe is played on the end credits but not in the actual film. It is really beautiful. 'Dreaming of Bag End' is another really beautiful track that really speaks of the Shire and Bilbo. There are just so many lovely pieces of music. What's this? A Ranger caught off his guard?

FaramirAndEowynMorningStar Rohan Sep 9 2013, 5:16pm Views: 425 You beat me to it. I love all of those themes - especially Thranduil's theme and the way it changes to the deep dark dwarvish theme. You're not the only one - I leap to my feet the moment Thorin casts his eyes around the room (and I thought I was the only one ) I agree with you with there being so many beautiful pieces of music. Ah, the 'Dreaming of Bag-End'. That track always beings tears to my eyes. I especially love Bilbo's theme tune in the CD (in the 'Axe or Sword' track and the 'Dreaming of Bag-End' you spoke of). I wish they had kept more of that theme in the actual film (even though I am happy with what Howard Shore has done at the moment, and it is nice to "revisit" the themes from ten years ago). ....."Loyalty, Honor, ......A Willing Heart. I can ask no more than that." ...... ~ Thorin Oakenshield

Riven Delve Tol Eressea Sep 9 2013, 7:04pm Views: 404 Absolutely my favorite too I could listen to the Dwarves sing all day. In fact, I have. I do have a few tied for second, including "The Adventure Begins" when Bilbo rushes out of Bag End, contract in hand. So exuberant and excited! I also love the Eagles music. (The flying ones, not Don Henley.) I could keep going--there aren't many I don't like! "It was just a sword, beautiful in the way of a weapon, with the jewels in the hilt set in gold scrollwork, and the blade glimmering and eager, as if it would fight of itself. Weapons are named for this; some are eager fighters, some dogged, some unwilling; but all are alive."--The Hollow Hills

Old Pilgrim Rivendell Sep 10 2013, 6:47am Views: 412 Great music Music is yet another thing that I simply love in those movies. The same was in LotR trilogy but also in the Hobbit we have some great pieces if not all of them. Perhaps my favourite musical moment in AUJ was Company theme as they were marching from the Shire across Eriador or when they left Rivendell to cross the Misty Mountains. Very beautiful peace of music. Of course there are also other great pieces in which I enjoy very much like the eagles for example or Erebor theme with all its variatons hearing during the whole movie. Great pieces were also heard during warg chase to Rivendell and in Goblin Town and the company were running out.