The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King with Dr. Stanley Miller | Howard Shore

Gondor calls for aid...and the Settlers shall answer. We’re
making our long-awaited return to Middle Earth to once and for
all vanquish the One Ring. Carried to the summit of Mount Doom by
Tolkien enthusiast Dr. Stanley Miller, we dissect what made
Howard Shore’s epic conclusion to the LotR trilogy a true
masterpiece.


Ev's score: 10 / Al's score: 9.9 / Ky's score: 9.9 / Stan's
score: 9.9


Musical term: Dissonance


Instrumental Instrument: Shakuhachi


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00:00 Introduction to the Journey


00:58 Welcoming Dr. Stanley Miller


01:04 Partying in Hobbiton and Baltimore


02:23 A Trip to Hobbiton04:10 Stan's Passion for
Tolkien


04:26 The Power of Storytelling


06:49 Howard Shore's Musical Genius


11:05 The Shire Theme Evolution


13:04 Emotional Impact of the Music


26:01 Lighting of the Beacons


30:57 Final Reflections and Scores


36:05 Conclusion and Fun Facts