Music has always been a key facet of any The Lord of the Rings adaptation. The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy themes are some of the most beloved and iconic pieces of cinematic music ever. So, of course, when The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power released, it had some big shoes to fill. Happily, the series more than rises to the challenge. The Rings of Power keeps the spirit of Middle-earth alive with a resonant and transportive soundtrack that brings fans right back into the epic world. Anchored in core character themes but with delightful evolutions, complications, and surprises throughout, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power‘s music is well worth a listen.
But, of course, it wouldn’t do to listen to such epic stylings in any old way. No, this The Rings of Power soundtrack deserves something iconic. What it (and fans) deserves is this limited-edition 10-disc collector’s edition of the soundtrack from Mondo, Amazon Studios, and Sparks & Shadows, which comes complete with a deep dive into composer Bear McCreary’s mind.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Limited Edition Soundtrack Box Set From Mondo and Amazon
If there’s one thing both an elf and a dwarf could agree on, it’s that a little aesthetic brilliance goes a long way. This is why we’re so thrilled to share that Mondo, in partnership with Amazon Studios and Sparks and Shadows, is releasing a gorgeous limited-edition version of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power‘s season one soundtrack. This 10 CD set is an expansion of Mondo’s previous two CD-version of the soundtrack. While the original soundtrack is also gorgeous, this new collector’s edition takes the epic sounds of The Rings of Power to a whole new level. (And also includes the two-disc original release.)
In addition to the original series soundtrack, The Lord of the Rings fans will now also be able to listen to eight discs of “the original orchestral recordings of each [The Rings of Power] episode.” These will undoubtedly prove profoundly beautiful. A release describes The Rings of Power‘s soundtrack as “original themes [woven together] into a sonic tapestry for a full symphonic orchestra, alongside vibrant folk instruments and choral singers.”
10 The Rings of Power Soundtrack Discs to Rule Them All
Of course, in The Lord of the Rings, one ring was more than enough to rule them all. But when it comes to getting to enjoy the full The Rings of Power soundtrack, we say, the more the merrier. The 10 soundtrack discs will “come housed in a gold-embossed, leatherette-bound slipcase.” All that is gold does not glitter, but in this case, this The Lord of the Rings soundtrack box set is absolutely sparkling.
Of note, this The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power expanded soundtrack set from Mondo is a limited edition offering; only 1,000 copies will be sold, and each will come numbered.
A Look Into the Mind of Composer Bear McCreary
This The Rings of Power soundtrack box set also comes with a 136-page booklet written by Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary. Titled “A Composer’s Journey,” this booklet features an “episode-by-episode account and musings on the creative journey to bring the soul of Tolkien’s world to life.” McCreary shared some of his insights on his blog throughout the airing of The Rings of Power, but to see these evolved and set in print will be a treat.
Anyone unfamiliar with McCreary’s insights into The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power‘s soundtrack will surely find his commentary a fascinating addition to the episodes themselves. We at Nerdist had the great pleasure of speaking with McCreary about his development of character themes and his vision for his epic theme, “Nolwa Mahtar,” among many other things.
Where Can You Buy The Rings of Power Limited-Edition Expanded Soundtrack Box Set?
To recap, this limited-edition The Rings of Power Mondo box set includes:
- 8 CDs of the original orchestral recordings of each episode (Episodes 1-8, 4 digipaks x 2 discs) from THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER Season One.
- The 2022 2-CD Mondo release of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER Season One: Amazon Original Series Soundtrack. This also features “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Main Title,” composed by Academy Award-winner Howard Shore, as well as “Where The Shadows Lie” performed by Fiona Apple.
- For the first time in print! 136-page journal featuring Bear McCreary’s episode-by-episode account and musings on the creative journey to bring the soul of Tolkien’s world to life.
But where can you buy this 10 CD collector’s edition box set version of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power‘s soundtrack? Well, the official release date for the collection is April 26, 2024. But the pre-order for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season One 10xCD Box Set is open now! This incredible new entry to your collection will cost $150. You can purchase the epic box set on Mondo’s website. This The Rings of Power soundtrack boxets is also now available via Amazon.
Additionally, those purchasing via Mondo’s shop could receive an even rarer version of the box set. Mondo reveals, “As a special thank you from Bear McCreary and his team, 200 copies from this numbered run are offered with an exclusive Bear McCreary autograph card inside… only at MondoShop.com.”
We know we can’t wait to go there and back again many times on this epic auditory adventure.