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The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Howard Shore

2013 · Classical, Stage & Screen

Rare pressing on Gatefold

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The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Howard Shore

The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is a Soundtrack & Scores album by Howard Shore, originally released in 2013. On Gatefold: 11 pressings tracked.

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“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” is an epic two-disc score composed by Howard Shore, released December 10, 2013 alongside the film. Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Wellington University Gamelan, London Voices choir and Tiffin’ boy choir—with renowned orchestrators Conrad Pope and James Sizemore—it’s a rich, thematic continuation of the musical world from The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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Tracklist

  1. 1The Quest for Erebor3:22
  2. 2Wilderland4:56
  3. 3A Necromancer (Bonus Track)2:54
  4. 4The House of Beorn (Extended Version)4:52
  5. 5Mirkwood (Extended Version)5:31
  6. 6Flies and Spiders (Extended Version)9:35
  7. 7The Woodland Realm (Extended Version)5:14
  8. 8Feast of Starlight2:48
  9. 9Barrels Out of Bond1:50
  10. 10The Forest River (Extended Version)5:10
  11. 11Bard, A Man of Lake-town (Extended Version)3:18
  12. 12The High Fells (Extended Version)3:38
  13. 13The Nature of Evil3:20
  14. 14Protector of the Common Folk3:35
  15. 2.1Thrice Welcome3:33
  16. 2.2Girion, Lord of Dale (Extended Version)4:15
  17. 2.3Durin's Folk (Extended Version)3:04
  18. 2.4In the Shadow of the Mountain2:15
  19. 2.5A Spell of Concealment (Extended Version)3:22
  20. 2.6On the Doorstep7:46
  21. 2.7The Courage of Hobbits3:00
  22. 2.8Inside Information3:48
  23. 2.9Kingsfoil2:25
  24. 2.10A Liar and a Thief3:41
  25. 2.11The Hunters (Extended Version)9:55
  26. 2.12Smaug (Extended Version)6:29
  27. 2.13My Armor Is Iron5:16
  28. 2.14I See Fire5:00
  29. 2.15Beyond the Forest5:25

Sound DNA

  • Soundtrack & Scores
  • Compiled Soundtrack
  • lush
  • foreboding
  • cinematic

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Issued in 6-panel debossed Digisleeve with a 32-page booklet. Includes an 8-panel double-sided poster with "Barrels Out of Bond" sheet music and instruction on how to access interactive content.
Issued with a hype-sticker on the shrink wrap.
Track 1-3 is listed as a bonus track.
Booklet:
Music Recorded at: Wellington Town Hall
Music Mixed at: Park Road Post
Choir Recorded at: Abbey Road Studios

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Ben ParryCHORUS MASTER
  • Conrad PopeCONDUCTOR ORCHESTRATED BY
  • Garry SmithCONCERTMASTER
  • James SizemoreORCHESTRATED BY
  • New Zealand Symphony OrchestraPERFORMER, ORCHESTRA
  • Simon ToyneCHORUS MASTER
  • Terry EdwardsCHORUS MASTER
  • Vesa-Matti LeppänenCONCERTMASTER
  • Ed Sheeran

Rare pressing on Gatefold · 11 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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