Lord of the Rings Trivia

1. Who composed the music for all three LOTR movies?

From Quiz Music of Lord of the Rings (movie)

Answer: Howard Shore

He has scored all but one of director David Cronenberg's theatrical films. Ryan Shore is a relation of Howard Shore.

From Quiz Lord Of The Rings Music Mania

Answer: Howard Shore

Howard Shore presents the music score very well which led him to 2 Golden Globes in 2004 and 2 Oscars for The 'Return Of The King'.

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Music Evaluation

Answer: 'Isengard theme'

The 5/4 meter was put into the 'Isengard theme' so it would have an unresolved feeling. The 5/4 meter also supposedly represents war and machinery. The 5/4 is also in Gustav Holst's 'Mars, the Bringer of War'. The 'Hobbiton theme' is in a light 4/4 meter. Gollum has two themes: stinker (when Gollum creeps up on Frodo and Sam in 'The Two Towers'), and slinker (when Gollum is in the Forbidden Pool and Frodo asks him to come with him). Both are in a slow 4/4 meter. The 'Shelob theme' (in the whole part of 'Shelob's Lair') switches from 3/4 to 2/4 to 3/4 to 2/4 to 3/4 to 2/4.

From Quiz Music of Lord of the Rings (movie)

Answer: Emiliana Torrini

I think Emiliana sounds a lot like Bjork on this song... I had to re-check the music twice to make sure it was her! Enya and Sheila Chandra both sang other songs on the soundtracks.

From Quiz Lord Of The Rings Music Mania

Answer: Edward Ross

Edward was 12 years old when 'In Dreams' was recorded.

From Quiz Songs of Middle Earth

Answer: In Dreams

This catchy and touching song is played at the end of "The Fellowship of the Ring," when Frodo and Sam, after leaving their companions behind, look towards Mordor and Frodo says: "I'm glad you're with me, Sam." The next verse goes thus: "When the seas and mountains fall. And we come to end of days. In the dark I hear a call, calling me there and back again... ...and back again."

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Music Evaluation

Answer: Brake drum

The brake drum, taken from the wheel of a car, has a very metallic banging sound. Metal bowls are usually rubbed around the rim to create a ringing sound. Gongs are usually meant to be played once to let it ring, not in continuous beats. Trash can lids will produce, of course, a metallic sound, but it might sound too much like trash can lids...

From Quiz Music of Lord of the Rings (movie)

Answer: "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Return of the King"

Howard Shore will also be composing the music to "King Kong", Peter Jackson's next project. (I just corrected my mistake regarding the soundtracks for which he won the oscars)- thanks Jolanda

From Quiz Lord Of The Rings Music Mania

Answer: Sheila Chandra

'Breath of Life' is played where Aragorn is brushed up against the beach in 'Two Towers.'

From Quiz Music of Lord of the Rings (movie)

Answer: Into the West

This was Annie Lennox's first Oscar as a composer.

From Quiz Lord Of The Rings Music Mania

Answer: clarinet

A nice solo of the clarinet shows what kind of childhood Smeagol had before the ring came along.

From Quiz Music of Lord of the Rings (movie)

Answer: London Philharmonic

Howard Shore has scored two of the three sequels that won Best Picture. The Silence of the Lambs (which was a sequel although the first movie wasn't as well known - Manhunter). The second of course is LOTR (ROTK)

From Quiz Music of Lord of the Rings (movie)

Answer: Pippin

I didn't believe it was actually Billy Boyd (Pippin) singing at first, what a nice surprise!

From Quiz Lord Of The Rings Music Mania

Answer: Emiliana Torrini

'Gollum's Song' is very interesting to listen to and Emiliana Torrini presents this song in a unique way to visualize the character as Gollum.

From Quiz Songs of Middle Earth

Answer: May it Be

Sung by Enya, this was the theme song for "The Fellowship of the Ring" and was nominated for an Academy Award. Basically it tells of how hard any journey is, and that Frodo and Sam and all the members of the Fellowship would face many dangers on the road ahead. The next couple of verses go like this: "Mornie utulie (darkness has come) Believe and you will find your way Mornie alantie (darkness has fallen) A promise lives within you now. May it be the shadow's call Will fly away May it be your journey on To light the day When the night is overcome You may rise to find the sun."

From Quiz Music of Lord of the Rings (movie)

Answer: hardanger

A great many instruments of various cultures were used, among them : rhaita- North African instrument used for Mordor music.

From Quiz Music of Lord of the Rings (movie)

Answer: Annie Lennox

Annie Lennox is the other half of the Eurythmics.

From Quiz Lord Of The Rings Music Mania

Answer: Sir James Galway

Galway plays solos in 'Steward of Gondor', 'The Black Gate Opens', 'The Return Of The King' and 'The Grey Havans'.

From Quiz Songs of Middle Earth

Answer: Walking Song

This merry song was sung by Gandalf in the beginning of "The Fellowship of the Ring" where he was driving a rickety old cart to Bilbo's birthday party. Frodo, who was reading a book, runs towards the sound of Gandalf's voice and leaps onto the wizard in joy. This song was originally an important part of the book; because both Frodo and Bilbo sang it as they were heading out to their respective adventures.

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Music Evaluation

Answer: The Revolution of the Ringwraiths

This chant is sung when Ringwraiths appear on the road, on Weathertop, in Bree, and when Frodo rides Asfaloth with Arwen to Rivendell while Ringwraiths chase after them. Here are the lyrics: "Nebabitham Maganane Netabdam daurad Nepam ned abarat-aglar ido Nidir nenakham Bari 'n Katharad" In English, it means: "We deny our maker. We cling to the darkness. We grasp for ourselves power and glory. Now we come, the Nine, Lords of Eternal Life." Adunaic, also called Numenorean, was the ancient speech of Men, used about the time when they were born into Middle-earth after the Elves. They were trying to make their own language. They had dealings with Dark-elves and Dwarves and they kind of based their language on their languages. I'm not sure why it is used with the speech of the Ringwraiths, since it is not the Black Speech. I think it is because three of the Ringwraiths were Numenoreans. 'Adunaic' literally means 'West language'. If you think about it, you can eliminate answers. The Moria chants are probrably Dwarvish (and they are) since Moria is a Dwarven city. The Uruk-hai chants are bred for evil purposes by Saruman. They are a cross-breed of gobilns and orcs. The Uruk-hai speak the Black Speech (and the Common Speech sometimes) that all orcs speak. Since the Ringwraiths are Men seduced by Sauron, they will probrably speak Adunaic. Merry and Pippin beer songs: LOL!

From Quiz Lord Of The Rings Music Mania

Answer: Annie Lennox

Annie Lennox soulful voice sings about Frodo leaving middle earth.

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Music Evaluation

Answer: 'Shelob's Lair'

Peter Jackson wanted to 'Shelob's Lair' to be 'a film in the film' which meant that Shelob's tunnel had to be a different world altogether from the rest of Middle-earth. I think it's the most unusual piece of music in the whole film. I hope you enjoyed my quiz!

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