The Breaking of the Fellowship

Howard Shore
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2001)
Moderate 72 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: Orchestral composition that blends peaceful hobbit themes with rousing fellowship motifs, creating a bittersweet emotional landscape. Features soft boy soprano vocals layered over full orchestral arrangements with dynamic brass sections.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

An orchestral film score that combines three major Lord of the Rings themes to underscore both triumph and loss as the Fellowship breaks apart.

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Moods: bittersweet, contemplative, emotional, melancholy, nostalgic

Traditions: classical, film score, orchestral

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