Ryan Leach | Why The Lord of The Rings Music Fits Perfectly @RyanLeach | Uploaded June 2022 | Updated October 2024, 4 hours ago.
What makes the themes from Howard Shore's Lord of the Rings score so perfect for their characters?
๐น MODES: How to Understand & Actually Use Them youtu.be/1FRmmnKSBdg
๐ The book I reference is The Music of The Lord of the Rings Films: A Comprehensive Account of Howard Shore's Scores amzn.to/3ydOFCv
A lot of elements go into a great theme in film music, like tempo, instrument choice, melodic counter, intervals, and more. But the one thing that affects the relevance of a theme more than anything else is the choice of mode.
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๐ Learn how to compose music! โ tinyurl.com/pillarsofcompositioncourse
๐ง Compose in the style of Harry Potter: tinyurl.com/magicmusiccourse
๐ Study with me โ ryanleach.com/lessons
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FOR MUSICIANS
๐ถ ScoreClub - tinyurl.com/scoreclubryan
*OUTSTANDING* composition courses including โOrchestrating the Lineโ which completely changed my approach to writing music.
Master the Score
๐ป 20th Century Orchestral Writing - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_kdbj7w4q/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
๐ Mixing Cinematic Music - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_krxyb085/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
๐ฅ Hybrid Orchestral Composition and Sound - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_wdltvt0m/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
๐ค Syntorial - tinyurl.com/syntorialryan
The ABSOLUTE BEST way to learn how to use a synthesizer. It makes learning how to program a synth feel like a video game!
๐น Master the Score masterthescore.com
๐ต Sound Stripe tinyurl.com/soundstriperyan
Where I get my background music (awesome for YouTubers).
STAY IN TOUCH
๐คCome join us on DISCORD! discord.gg/YCpmQVepu9
๐ Website โ ryanleach.com
โ๏ธ email โ ryanleachmusic at gmail.com
GEAR I USE EVERY DAY
๐น M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 geni.us/oTCT
๐ฅ LG 34โ UltraWide Monitors geni.us/dux3mE
โจ๏ธ Logitech MX Keys Keyboard geni.us/PkPvYs
๐ฒKensington Expert Wireless Trackball Mouse geni.us/QKnLbJ
๐ง Apple AirPods Max geni.us/jzYq5
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PS: Some links may be affiliate links which I receive a small kickback at no extra cost to you.
0:00 Intro
0:38 Shire Theme
1:43 Realm of Gondor Theme
2:48 Rohan Fanfare
3:54 Lothlorien Theme
5:25 Fellowship Theme
7:10 Smeagol's Theme
8:05 Rivendell theme
9:00 Ring Theme
What makes the themes from Howard Shore's Lord of the Rings score so perfect for their characters?
๐น MODES: How to Understand & Actually Use Them youtu.be/1FRmmnKSBdg
๐ The book I reference is The Music of The Lord of the Rings Films: A Comprehensive Account of Howard Shore's Scores amzn.to/3ydOFCv
A lot of elements go into a great theme in film music, like tempo, instrument choice, melodic counter, intervals, and more. But the one thing that affects the relevance of a theme more than anything else is the choice of mode.
๐ฅณ Check out my new course Pillars of Composition! tinyurl.com/pillarsofcompositioncourse
๐ Learn how to compose music! โ tinyurl.com/pillarsofcompositioncourse
๐ง Compose in the style of Harry Potter: tinyurl.com/magicmusiccourse
๐ Study with me โ ryanleach.com/lessons
๐ผ Early access, exclusive content and more on Patreon โ patreon.com/ryanleach
๐ซ Join my newsletter for updates and more โ tinyurl.com/ryanleachnewsletter
๐ค Come join us on DISCORD! discord.gg/YCpmQVepu9
๐ Composing Competitions every 3 months! youtube.com/@composingcompetitions
_____________________________________
FOR MUSICIANS
๐ถ ScoreClub - tinyurl.com/scoreclubryan
*OUTSTANDING* composition courses including โOrchestrating the Lineโ which completely changed my approach to writing music.
Master the Score
๐ป 20th Century Orchestral Writing - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_kdbj7w4q/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
๐ Mixing Cinematic Music - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_krxyb085/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
๐ฅ Hybrid Orchestral Composition and Sound - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_wdltvt0m/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
๐ค Syntorial - tinyurl.com/syntorialryan
The ABSOLUTE BEST way to learn how to use a synthesizer. It makes learning how to program a synth feel like a video game!
๐น Master the Score masterthescore.com
๐ต Sound Stripe tinyurl.com/soundstriperyan
Where I get my background music (awesome for YouTubers).
STAY IN TOUCH
๐คCome join us on DISCORD! discord.gg/YCpmQVepu9
๐ Website โ ryanleach.com
โ๏ธ email โ ryanleachmusic at gmail.com
GEAR I USE EVERY DAY
๐น M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 geni.us/oTCT
๐ฅ LG 34โ UltraWide Monitors geni.us/dux3mE
โจ๏ธ Logitech MX Keys Keyboard geni.us/PkPvYs
๐ฒKensington Expert Wireless Trackball Mouse geni.us/QKnLbJ
๐ง Apple AirPods Max geni.us/jzYq5
________
PS: Some links may be affiliate links which I receive a small kickback at no extra cost to you.
0:00 Intro
0:38 Shire Theme
1:43 Realm of Gondor Theme
2:48 Rohan Fanfare
3:54 Lothlorien Theme
5:25 Fellowship Theme
7:10 Smeagol's Theme
8:05 Rivendell theme
9:00 Ring Theme