The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

~ Release by Howard Shore (see all versions of this release, 14 available)

Annotation

http://www.soundtrack-express.com/osts/twotowers.htm

performed by The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Voices & The London Oratory School and Emiliana Torrini

it's not a VA album, see dicussion here: https://musicbrainz.org/edit/2397004

Annotation last modified on 2013-07-08 20:55 UTC.

Tracklist

▼ Enhanced CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Foundations of Stone
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
Foundations of Stone
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien and Fran Walsh
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore2.53:52
2The Taming of Sméagol
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
The Taming of Sméagol
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien and Fran Walsh
publisher:
New Line Tunes
quotes music from:
Concerning Hobbits
Howard Shore2.852:49
3The Riders of Rohan
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
recording of:
The Riders of Rohan
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore2.654:06
4The Passage of the Marshes
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
The Passage of the Marshes
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien and Fran Walsh
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore2.152:46
5The Uruk‐hai
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
recording of:
The Uruk‐hai
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore2.652:58
6The King of the Golden Hall
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
The King of the Golden Hall
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien and Fran Walsh
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore2.53:49
7The Black Gate Is Closed
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
recording of:
The Black Gate Is Closed
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore2.53:18
8Evenstar
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Paul Broucek (lead vocals) and Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
solo vocals:
Isabel Bayrakdarian (soprano)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
Evenstar
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien and Fran Walsh
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore feat. Isabel Bayrakdarian2.753:16
9The White Rider
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
The White Rider
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien and Fran Walsh
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore2.752:28
10Treebeard
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
Treebeard
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore2.252:44
11The Leave Taking
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
The Leave Taking
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien and Fran Walsh
publisher:
New Line Tunes
part of:
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Howard Shore3.13:41
12Helm’s Deep
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
Helm’s Deep
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien and Fran Walsh
translator:
David Salo
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore2.853:53
13The Forbidden Pool
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
The Forbidden Pool
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien and Fran Walsh
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore25:27
14Breath of Life
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Paul Broucek (lead vocals) and Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
solo vocals:
Sheila Chandra
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
Breath of Life
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien and Fran Walsh
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore feat. Sheila Chandra2.255:08
15The Hornburg
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
The Hornburg
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien and Fran Walsh
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore2.754:37
16Forth Eorlingas
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Paul Broucek (lead vocals) and Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
solo vocals:
Ben Del Maestro
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
Forth Eorlingas
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien and Fran Walsh
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore feat. Ben Del Maestro2.753:16
17Isengard Unleashed
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Paul Broucek (lead vocals) and Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
solo vocals:
Elizabeth Fraser (Cocteau Twins) and Ben Del Maestro
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
Isengard Unleashed
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien and Fran Walsh
translator:
David Salo
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore feat. Elizabeth Fraser & Ben Del Maestro2.755:01
18Samwise the Brave
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
recording of:
Samwise the Brave
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Howard Shore33:46
19Gollum’s Song
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
producer:
Paul Broucek (lead vocals) and Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
mixer:
Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
choir vocals:
The London Oratory School Schola and London Voices
solo vocals:
Emilíana Torrini
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)
conductor:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
chorus master:
Terry Edwards (British choir director) and Michael McCarthy (classical bass vocalist, choirmaster)
recording of:
Gollum’s Song
orchestrator and composer:
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
lyricist:
Fran Walsh
publisher:
New Line Tunes
Emilíana Torrini3.655:51

Credits

Release

art direction and graphic design:Steven R. Gilmore (album cover design)
photography:Chris Coad
Benjamin Ealovega
Pierre Vinet
mixer:Peter Cobbin (recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
assistant engineer:Steve Browell
Chris Clark (engineer)
Mike Cox (engineer)
Jake Jackson (recording engineer)
Erik Jordan (engineer)
Richard Lancaster
Steve Pelluet
Mirek Stiles
Iain Titman
Toby Wood
sound engineer:Andy Bradfield
Pete Lewis (engineer)
Alex Swift
associate producer:David Gleeson
executive producer:Paul Broucek
Peter Jackson (director, producer and screenwriter)
Fran Walsh
producer:Paul Broucek
Howard Shore (Canadian score composer)
editor:Andrew Dudman (UK recording engineer and mixer, early 21c)
Malcolm Fife
Becca Gatrell
Simon Kiln
Raphael Mouterde
Michael Price (mastering)
Steve Price (UK recording engineer/producer/orchestrator/arranger)
Jonathan Schultz (mastering)
Nigel Scott
Tim Starnes (engineer)
Mark Willsher
John Wriggle
mastering:Peter Mew (Senior sound engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
solo cimbalom [cimbalon]:Edward Cervenka (percussionist and cimbalom player)
Gregory Knowles (percussionist)
solo hardingfele [hardinger fiddle]:Dermot Crehan
solo sarangi:Sylvia Hallett
solo strings [monochord]:Sonia Slany (violinist)
solo zurna [rhaita]:Jan Hendrickse
recorded at:Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood
AIR Studios (Lyndhurst Hall 1991–present) in Hampstead
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London)
Watford Colosseum (fka the Watford Town Hall Assembly Rooms 1939–1994, as CTS Colosseum since 1995, and as Watford Colosseum since 2011) in Watford
mixed at and mastered at:Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/925770 [info]
ASIN:US: B002GJI8PM [info]
US: B00007BH5C [info]