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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Howard Shore · 2001 · 7 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 1 intense.

3 safe 3 moderate 1 intense Avg DR 6.3
The character of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Across the 7 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) songs we've measured, intensity averages 39/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Lothlórien (the calmest here, 19) to The Bridge of Khazad-dûm (the most charged, 71), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 2001.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Bridge of Khazad-dûm.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Concerning Hobbits
joyful · warm
DR 5 safe
2
The Bridge of Khazad-dûm
dramatic · heroic · intense
DR 9 intense
3
The Breaking of the Fellowship
bittersweet · contemplative · emotional
DR 8 moderate
4
Lothlórien
contemplative · mystical · serene
DR 4 safe
5
The Black Rider
adventurous · energetic · intense
DR 7 moderate
6
The Council of Elrond (feat. "Aniron") [Theme for Aragorn and Arwen]
contemplative · nostalgic · serene
DR 4 safe
7
The Treason of Isengard
contemplative · emotional · intense
DR 7 moderate

Frequently asked about The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) track?

Of the 7 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) tracks we've measured, “The Bridge of Khazad-dûm” scores highest at 71/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) track?

“Lothlórien” measures gentlest at 19/100. It runs 60 BPM. The tracks here span 19–71 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) overall?

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) averages 39/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)?

The The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) tracks we've measured average about 87 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.

Which The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Lothlórien”, “The Council of Elrond (feat. "Aniron") [Theme for Aragorn and Arwen]”, “Concerning Hobbits”.

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