[John Farson]

HairOfTheDog mentioned that the entire soundtrack was available in streaming form somewhere on the net.

BibChr, they did use several different CD covers for the soundtrack -- one being a "collector's edition" (I guess extra liner notes?) but they all feature the same music.

I'm a sucker for bombastic themes a la those written by Basil Poledouris and John Williams. Hopefully, Shore will be a little less restrained in the next two movies.

[2Jedismom]

Well, if he doesn't hold back I'll need to be warned so I don't go to the same cinema I went to last night! They had the volume cranked up so high I nearly went deaf in my one remaining hearing ear! LOL (It was fabulous, though...)

[BibChr]

Yeah, I've learned that the collector's edition has like Elvish lyrics written out (presumably for fireside singalongs; "Everybody now!...."), and special pockets, but otherwise is the same... but for more money!

I'm still looking to find out why so much is MISSING!

Dan

[BibChr]

I went to the official sound track web site, and see nothing of any other edition. )c8

What were they thinking? Those opening strains are wonderful, haunting; how could they skip it? Imagine if the Star Wars sound track had left off the opening fanfare! Good grief.

Dan

[BibChr]

I went to the official sound track web site, and see nothing of any other edition. )c8

What were they thinking? Those opening strains are wonderful, haunting; how could they skip it? Imagine if the Star Wars sound track had left off the opening fanfare! Good grief.

Dan

[HairOfTheDog]

The soundtrack is available in live constant streaming - link to it on the official website Lordoftherings.net - Click Join the Ring - Soundtrack....

Download a little player and it streams the whole soundtrack.