℗ 2018, 2007 Reprise Records for the U.S
| Released | September 21, 2018 |
| Duration | 3h 49m 02s |
| Record Label | Rhino/Warner Records |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King - The Complete Recordings
Howard Shore
Available in MQA and 48 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC audio formats
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1.1
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Roots and Beginnings (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
6:30 | |||
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1.2
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Journey to the Cross-roads (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
2:16 | |||
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1.3
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The Road to Isengard (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
2:18 | |||
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1.4
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The Foot of Orthanc (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
4:44 | |||
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1.5
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Return to Edoras (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
1:51 | |||
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1.6
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The Chalice Passed (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
1:51 | |||
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1.7
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The Green Dragon (feat. Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Billy Boyd; Dominic Monaghan; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
0:34 | |||
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1.8
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Gollum's Villainy (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
2:10 | |||
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1.9
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Éowyn's Dream (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
1:24 | |||
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1.10
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The Palantír (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
3:10 | |||
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1.11
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Flight from Edoras (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
2:18 | |||
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1.12
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The Grace of Undómiel (feat. Renée Fleming / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Renée Fleming; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
6:20 | |||
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1.13
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The Eyes of the White Tower (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
4:33 | |||
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1.14
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A Coronal of Silver and Gold (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
8:27 | |||
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1.15
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The Lighting of the Beacons (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
9:03 | |||
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2.1
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Osgiliath Invaded (feat. Ben del Maestro / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Ben Del Maestro; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
8:46 | |||
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2.2
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The Stairs of Cirith Ungol (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
2:40 | |||
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2.3
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Allegiance to Denethor (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
3:19 | |||
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2.4
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The Sacrifice of Faramir (feat. Billy Boyd Performing "The Edge of Night" / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Billy Boyd; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
4:08 | |||
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2.5
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The Parting of Sam and Frodo (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
4:04 | |||
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2.6
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Marshalling at Dunharrow (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
4:56 | |||
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2.7
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Andúril - Flame of the West (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
3:27 | |||
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2.8
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The Passing of the Grey Company (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
4:10 | |||
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2.9
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Dwimorberg - The Haunted Mountain (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
2:26 | |||
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2.10
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Master Meriadoc, Swordthain (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
1:39 | |||
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2.11
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The Paths of the Dead (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
6:22 | |||
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2.12
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The Siege of Gondor (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
9:01 | |||
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2.13
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Shelob's Lair (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
8:53 | |||
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2.14
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Merry's Simple Courage (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
1:59 | |||
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3.1
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Grond - The Hammer of the Underworld (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
1:31 | |||
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3.2
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Shelob the Great (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
5:13 | |||
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3.3
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The Tomb of the Stewards (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
3:58 | |||
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3.4
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The Battle of the Pelennor Fields (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
4:09 | |||
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3.5
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The Pyre of Denethor (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
2:59 | |||
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3.6
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The Mûmakil (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
0:57 | |||
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3.7
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Dernhelm in Battle (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
2:06 | |||
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3.8
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A Far Green Country (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
1:27 | |||
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3.9
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Shieldmaiden of Rohan (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
5:06 | |||
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3.10
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The Passing of Théoden (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
2:16 | |||
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3.11
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The Houses of Healing (feat. Liv Tyler / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Liv Tyler; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
2:58 | |||
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3.12
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The Tower of Cirith Ungol (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
4:41 | |||
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3.13
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The Last Debate (feat. Sissel Performing "Asëa Aranion" / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Sissel; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
4:21 | |||
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3.14
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The Land of Shadow (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
6:29 | |||
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3.15
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The Mouth of Sauron (feat. Sir James Galway / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Sir James Galway; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
8:15 | |||
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3.16
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For Frodo (feat. Ben del Maestro / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Ben Del Maestro; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
3:17 | |||
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4.1
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Mount Doom (feat. Renée Fleming / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Renée Fleming; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
4:09 | |||
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4.2
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The Crack of Doom (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
4:01 | |||
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4.3
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The Eagles (feat. Renée Fleming / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Renée Fleming; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
2:23 | |||
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4.4
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The Fellowship Reunited (feat. Sir James Galway, Viggo Mortensen and Renée Fleming / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Renée Fleming; Sir James Galway; Viggo Mortensen; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
12:18 | |||
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4.5
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The Journey to the Grey Havens (feat. Sir James Galway / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Sir James Galway; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
7:34 | |||
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4.6
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Elanor (feat. Sir James Galway / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Sir James Galway; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
1:28 | |||
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4.7
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Days of the Ring (feat. Annie Lennox Performing "Into the West" / Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; Annie Lennox; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
11:09 | |||
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4.8
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Bilbo's Song (Advanced Resolution Stereo)
Howard Shore; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael McCarthy (Choir Master); Terry Edwards (Choir Master); The London Oratory School Schola; The London Voices |
2:58 |
The Lord of the Rings is one of most successful trilogies in film history earning 17 Academy Awards® including three for its music. Beyond critical acclaim, the music from the films also enjoyed wide commercial success, collectively selling 7 million copies. Directed by Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings films are based on the popular J.R.R. Tolkien novel of the same name.
Rhino is returning to Middle-earth with the first soundtrack from the Trilogy, The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King - The Complete Recordings, a 4-disc set with high-resolution stereo mixes of the entire score, a reactivation of the 2005 box set featuring the entire score from the extended versions of the film.
The music for all three films was composed, orchestrated and conducted by Howard Shore. The music he wrote for The Return of the King was performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra with contributions from the choirs: the London Voices and the London Oratory School Schola boy’s choir.
48 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Rhino/Warner Records Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -1.78 -11.66 to -0.07 | -20.65 -29.00 to -13.51 | -17.34 -26.30 to -10.60 | 11 8 to 14 | |
| 1.1 | Roots and Beginnings (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.07 | -21.13 | -17.6 | 13 |
| 1.2 | Journey to the Cross-roads (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -5.02 | -27.18 | -24.0 | 13 |
| 1.3 | The Road to Isengard (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -5.25 | -23.90 | -21.0 | 11 |
| 1.4 | The Foot of Orthanc (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -20.58 | -18.2 | 13 |
| 1.5 | Return to Edoras (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -3.35 | -23.69 | -22.1 | 10 |
| 1.6 | The Chalice Passed (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -2.96 | -27.17 | -25.0 | 12 |
| 1.7 | The Green Dragon (feat. Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -7.67 | -27.57 | -23.1 | 14 |
| 1.8 | Gollum's Villainy (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.48 | -22.60 | -17.9 | 11 |
| 1.9 | Éowyn's Dream (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -11.66 | -29.00 | -26.3 | 10 |
| 1.10 | The Palantír (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -19.36 | -13.6 | 10 |
| 1.11 | Flight from Edoras (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.91 | -22.87 | -19.0 | 12 |
| 1.12 | The Grace of Undómiel (feat. Renée Fleming / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -18.02 | -13.9 | 10 |
| 1.13 | The Eyes of the White Tower (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.09 | -21.34 | -18.7 | 13 |
| 1.14 | A Coronal of Silver and Gold (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.07 | -18.52 | -14.3 | 10 |
| 1.15 | The Lighting of the Beacons (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.07 | -16.87 | -13.1 | 9 |
| 2.1 | Osgiliath Invaded (feat. Ben del Maestro / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -15.77 | -12.4 | 10 |
| 2.2 | The Stairs of Cirith Ungol (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -1.96 | -23.93 | -20.6 | 13 |
| 2.3 | Allegiance to Denethor (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.44 | -25.24 | -22.6 | 14 |
| 2.4 | The Sacrifice of Faramir (feat. Billy Boyd Performing "The Edge of Night" / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.37 | -19.99 | -16.7 | 11 |
| 2.5 | The Parting of Sam and Frodo (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -22.82 | -18.9 | 14 |
| 2.6 | Marshalling at Dunharrow (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.65 | -21.33 | -17.2 | 12 |
| 2.7 | Andúril - Flame of the West (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.07 | -18.87 | -14.5 | 10 |
| 2.8 | The Passing of the Grey Company (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -7.03 | -26.44 | -24.1 | 12 |
| 2.9 | Dwimorberg - The Haunted Mountain (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.74 | -19.94 | -17.6 | 11 |
| 2.10 | Master Meriadoc, Swordthain (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -16.90 | -12.5 | 9 |
| 2.11 | The Paths of the Dead (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -20.07 | -17.8 | 12 |
| 2.12 | The Siege of Gondor (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.07 | -14.17 | -11.5 | 8 |
| 2.13 | Shelob's Lair (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -19.67 | -15.5 | 12 |
| 2.14 | Merry's Simple Courage (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.60 | -21.13 | -16.6 | 11 |
| 3.1 | Grond - The Hammer of the Underworld (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -13.63 | -11.3 | 9 |
| 3.2 | Shelob the Great (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -16.37 | -12.2 | 9 |
| 3.3 | The Tomb of the Stewards (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -20.33 | -17.3 | 12 |
| 3.4 | The Battle of the Pelennor Fields (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.07 | -15.48 | -12.3 | 9 |
| 3.5 | The Pyre of Denethor (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.18 | -17.58 | -13.7 | 11 |
| 3.6 | The Mûmakil (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -14.84 | -11.6 | 9 |
| 3.7 | Dernhelm in Battle (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.07 | -13.51 | -10.6 | 9 |
| 3.8 | A Far Green Country (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.22 | -22.42 | -18.3 | 12 |
| 3.9 | Shieldmaiden of Rohan (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.07 | -14.18 | -11.4 | 8 |
| 3.10 | The Passing of Théoden (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -9.01 | -26.21 | -24.0 | 11 |
| 3.11 | The Houses of Healing (feat. Liv Tyler / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -8.52 | -26.43 | -24.2 | 11 |
| 3.12 | The Tower of Cirith Ungol (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.11 | -20.60 | -17.6 | 12 |
| 3.13 | The Last Debate (feat. Sissel Performing "Asëa Aranion" / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -4.20 | -23.12 | -19.8 | 11 |
| 3.14 | The Land of Shadow (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.07 | -15.73 | -13.1 | 8 |
| 3.15 | The Mouth of Sauron (feat. Sir James Galway / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -18.12 | -15.6 | 11 |
| 3.16 | For Frodo (feat. Ben del Maestro / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.07 | -14.77 | -11.8 | 9 |
| 4.1 | Mount Doom (feat. Renée Fleming / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.07 | -15.79 | -11.3 | 9 |
| 4.2 | The Crack of Doom (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -18.49 | -14.8 | 11 |
| 4.3 | The Eagles (feat. Renée Fleming / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -4.45 | -23.40 | -20.8 | 10 |
| 4.4 | The Fellowship Reunited (feat. Sir James Galway, Viggo Mortensen and Renée Fleming / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.09 | -22.58 | -19.4 | 14 |
| 4.5 | The Journey to the Grey Havens (feat. Sir James Galway / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -8.64 | -26.65 | -24.1 | 11 |
| 4.6 | Elanor (feat. Sir James Galway / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -1.94 | -23.71 | -19.5 | 11 |
| 4.7 | Days of the Ring (feat. Annie Lennox Performing "Into the West" / Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -0.08 | -19.91 | -16.3 | 12 |
| 4.8 | Bilbo's Song (Advanced Resolution Stereo) | -5.71 | -24.30 | -21.9 | 11 |