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The complete soundtrack has parts that are otherwise unheard in the standard disc, and have some of my favourite parts - one of these being the 'Houses of Healing'. This CD/DVD set is ideal for a fan such as myself. I have enjoyed the standard soundtracks for a long time now, and I bought this since the Return of the King has some of my favourite music. It is also fun to have the Hobbits' drinking song as seen in the extended edition film. More importantly the full elaboration of themes is heard, rather than just the highlights which cut from one part to another (with respect to the film).It is great to study to, though I have found myself distracted at times by this epic soundtrack.Having heard this I would love to buy the remaining two Complete Recordings, but I will have to save my pennies once more - buying these in New Zealand dollars is not cheap.
Could also skip most of the premium packaging to lower the cost. I purchased The Complete Recordings of the Return of the Ring essentially because I wanted to hear the rest of the music that was not included on the single CD version of the soundtrack. A couple SACDs or one Dolby TrueHD or DTS Master-Audio disc with a basic case and booklet for about half the price would be much better alternatives for audiophiles more interested in high-quality recordings of music they like rather than the premium packaging. Like most of the LOTR products, I find them pricey and with a lot of premium packaging that I find unnecesary. I would have preferred a Super Audio CD (SACD) stand-alone option with better sound quality (88/96khz/24-bit) or better yet, a Dolby True HD or DTS Master Audio option as a stand-alone product (no CDs) with lossless audio than either the CDs or DVD-A (only 48khz/24-bit) recording provided in this product. I wouldn't be surprised to find another version of these recordings from New Line (such as I suggested above) but for an even higher price. New Line seems especially intent on soaking LOTR fans for every last dollar.
its the only place you're going to hear the hobbits singing at the Green Dragon in Hobbiton, hear Merry and Pippin singing after the battle of Helms Deep in the hall after hailing the victorious dead of the battle. you're going to *really* want this.
This is the *complete* musical audio recording of the entire musical score of Return of the King. Its is incredible and awsome and if you have the first 2 - The Fellowship of the Ring- the complete recordings and The Two Towers: the complete recordings.
id suggest pickign up this along with the other 2 previous audio cd's. if you're an epic LOTR (Lord of the Rings) fan, as i am.
between the three of these amazing sets- you have beautiful and incredible music for easily a solid day. I listen to it when im doing wiring projects on Harleys or rebuilding my neighbor's ipod's.
and id suggest getting it. and so many other little things that i dont recall- But this is definately a must have (along with the other 2)
I PUT IT ASIDE BECAUSE I HATED IT BUT IT ONLY GOT WORSE.IT IS SO MUCH HORRIBLE BABBLE. I HATE THE AUDIO OF THIS SO MUCH. I FINISHED IT TODAY AFTER ABOUT 6 YEARS. I DID NOT LIKE THE BOOK BUT THE AUDIO IS MUCH WORSE. TRY THE GREAT AUDIO OF HARRY POTTER INSTEAD.
Howard Shore is, without a doubt, the most brilliant film score/neo-wagnerian composer of our time. The way Shore works with his motifs, each beautifully crafted and delicately textured, is nothing short of breathtaking. Although the Complete Recordings are a bit pricey, the trimmed down version of RotK does not do it justice, and also scrambles the order of the tracks. For the casual listener this will probably be enough of a taste of Shore's beautiful soundscapes, but any fan will have to shell out the extra cash for this masterpiece recording.
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