Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

The music in the Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is very similar to those of other epic films like Titanic. The main theme is used throughout the three hour long film. It varies depending on the situation in pitch, in speed, or in the instruments used, but the melody stays the same. The melody is used so much throughout the film that it becomes somewhat repetitive and the audience almost expects it to be played. I also noticed that strings were used extensively in the film. Almost all underscoring featured in the film contained strings as the main instrument used. In fact, the movie was almost wall to wall stings. The other most noticeable instrument used in the film was the theremin. This unique instrument was heard whenever the ring was revealed, like when Sam pulled the ring out of his pocket towards the end of the film to show Frodo that he still has it. The use of the theremin helped the audience to feel the intense power of the ring even though they could not see it. Finally, the music in the film helped to tie together the constant changes of scenery and to clue the reader into what events were coming next.