Howard Shore

The three-part cinematic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" reaches its grand finale with "The Battle of the Five Armies"! Two days before its theatrical release on December 8th, the release of the soundtrack for the most expensive trilogy of all time's film finale offers the perfect prelude to the year's cinematic highlight. Once again, three-time Oscar winner and Grammy recipient Howard Shore transports his listeners into a soundscape enchanted by magic and epic grandeur. The title song "The Last Goodbye," written by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, is sung by none other than Hobbit actor and singer Billy Boyd ("Pippin"). A double album that will delight not only Hobbit and Lord of the Rings fans but also lovers of elaborately arranged, orchestral film music. The soundtrack "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" by Howard Shore is available as a standard double album and a limited deluxe edition including additional bonus material.