The Lord of the Rings
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The Lord of the Rings Playlist

by J.R.R. Tolkien

20 tracks
balanced
Aug 12, 2026
11 mixes for this book

This playlist mirrors the epic and intricate journey of "The Lord of the Rings," blending lush instrumental soundscapes that evoke Middle-earth's vast landscapes and ancient lore with evocative vocal tracks that explore the themes of heroism, fellowship, and sacrifice. The selected pieces range from Celtic and neoclassical to folk and post-rock influences, offering a diverse yet coherent musical narrative fitting Tolkien's richly woven fantasy world.

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Track List

20 songs
1

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

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Watermark

Vitamin Piano Series · Piano Tribute To Enya: On The Keys Of A Soft Blue Horizon

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3

The Sea Whisperer

Lisa Gerrard · The Silver Tree (Extended Edition)

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4

Divenire

Ludovico Einaudi · Piano Movie Lounge

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Leaving Hogwarts

John Williams · Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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The Gael (Arr. A. Wolfe)

Dougie MacLean · Wonderful World

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Guardians At the Gate

Audiomachine · Chronicles

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Now We Are Free

Lisa Gerrard · Movie Classics - Zum Entspannen und Genießen

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9

Ashokan Farewell

Jay Ungar · Ashokan Farewell

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10

Elegy

Lisa Gerrard · Immortal Memory

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11

Concerning Hobbits

Howard Shore · Blockbusters

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12

The Breaking of the Fellowship (feat. "In Dreams")

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

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13

The Edge of Night

Billy Boyd · Eternity in an Hour

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14

May It Be

Enya · Universal Heartbeat 2022

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15

Into The West

Annie Lennox · My First Love

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16

The Last Goodbye

Billy Boyd · The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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17

Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold

Clamavi De Profundis · Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold (Extended Edition)

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18

I See Fire

Ed Sheeran · The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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19

Song of Durin (Acapella)

Clamavi De Profundis · Song of Durin (A Cappella)

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20

Don’t Give Too Much of a Fuck

Luminary Flux · Too Many Monsters in My Closet

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