Peter Jackson has published his final production diary of the year for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug focusing on the music for the fantasy epic. The video features interviews with composer Howard Shore who is joined at his writing studio by Doug Adams, author of the book The Music of The Lord of the Rings Films. Also interviewed are Jackson himself, conductor/orchestrator Conrad Pope and a number of musicians who performed on the score. The video also features footage from the score’s recording sessions, which fully took place at the Wellington Town Hall in New Zealand for the first time. Check out the full production diary after the jump. The soundtrack for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is now available on WaterTower Music and the movie is playing in theaters nationwide.
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (December 13, 2013)
Two new movies are opening wide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the fantasy epic The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug directed by Peter Jackson and starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Evangeline Lilly, John Bell and Jed Brophy. The film’s original music is composed by Howard Shore. WaterTower Music has released the composer’s score in two different versions. For the full details of both the regular and deluxe edition, visit our previous article. Included on both versions is the end credits song I See Fire written and performed by Ed Sheera. Click here to listen to audio clips from the soundtrack.
Also opening wide is the comedy Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas written, directed and produced by Perry who also stars in the film alongside Chad Michael Murray, Larry the Cable Guy, Kathy Najimy, Eric Lively, Alicia Witt, Lisa Whelchel, JR Lemon and Noah Urrea. Christopher Young (Spider-Man 3, The Shipping News) who also scored Perry’s upcoming Single Moms Club has composed the film’s original music. Lionsgate and Motown Records have released a soundtrack album featuring the film’s songs by artists including including Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, James Brown, the Jackson 5, Boyz II Men & Brian McKnight and Ashanti. For the full album details, check out our soundtrack announcement.
‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ Soundtrack Preview
WaterTower Music has published the official soundtrack preview for Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. The album features the film’s original score composed by Howard Shore. As previously announced, the label will release as a regular edition and deluxe edition on December 10, 2013. Click here to pre-order the soundtrack and visit our previous article for the full album details. Audio clips from all tracks on the regular edition are available after the jump. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Evangeline Lilly, John Bell and Jed Brophy will be released nationwide on December 13, 2013 by Warner Bros. Pictures.
‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ Soundtrack Details
The details of the soundtrack release for the fantasy adventure sequel The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug have been revealed. The album features the film’s original score composed by Howard Shore (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Aviator, Hugo), as well as the end credits song by Ed Sheeran. Visit Amazon to pre-order the regular edition and visit and click here to order the 2-CD special edition soundtrack. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is directed by Peter Jackson and stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Evangeline Lilly, John Bell and Jed Brophy. The movie will be released nationwide on December 13, 2013 by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Ed Sheeran Performs End Credits Song for ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’
Ed Sheeran has written and recorded the end credits song I See Fire for Peter Jackson’s upcoming fantasy adventure sequel The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. The Grammy-nominated and BRIT Award and Ivor Novello Award-winning British singer/songwriter announced his involvement on his Twitter page today. Sheeran plays all the instruments on the track apart from the cello. I See Fire will be released as a single tomorrow, November 5 on iTunes (link will be added later tonight). WaterTower Music will release the official soundtrack album featuring the song, as well as the film’s original score composed by Howard Shore in two different versions on December 10, 2013. Click here to pre-order the regular edition and visit Amazon to order the 2-CD special edition soundtrack. Check back on this page for the full album details to be announced within the next couple of days. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Evangeline Lilly, John Bell and Jed Brophy.