WaterTower Music, Warner Bros.'s in-house music label, has announced the official theme song for The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim.
The track titled “The Rider” was performed by British breakthrough artist Paris Paloma. The song was written and produced by Phoebe Gittins and David Long.
You can check out The Rider's music video and its album art below:
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Producer Philippa Boyens praised the new addition to the series' musical legacy, saying: “Paris Paloma's incredible performance of The Rider continues the great tradition of powerful, heartfelt songs. into the Lord of the Rings cinematic universe. Her voice perfectly conveys the emotion, courage and indefinable magic of Middle-earth.”
A lifelong fan of Tolkien's works, Paloma also expressed her excitement about being a part of the series.
“I am completely immersed in Middle-earth, both in the books and the movies, and I have never found a world or a story that inspires me more than the world that Tolkien built. It was an incredible dream to record this song for War of the Rohirrim, telling the story of Héra, daughter of Helm Hammerhand. Being a part of this family and of Middle-earth is something I will cherish forever,” she shared.
The full score composed by Stephen Gallagher will be available on December 6, 2024.
Additionally, physical versions of the soundtrack, including a 4LP vinyl set and a 2x CD version, will be released through Mutant in collaboration with WaterTower Music.
The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim Scheduled for release in the United States on December 13, 2024 and worldwide on December 11, 2024.
Kenji Kamiyama, known for his work Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Eden Of The Eastwill direct the film, with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh starring, with Sam Register, Carolyn Blackwood and Toby Emmerich serving as executive producers.
The film was produced by Academy Award winner Philippa Boyens, who is best known for her work on Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogy, alongside Jason DeMarco and Joseph Chou.
In an interview with Anime Expo, director Kenji Kamiyama talked about the female character in the film.
“In Japanese animation, it is not uncommon for the female protagonist to be the main character, but it is even more rare in live-action films based on Lord of the Rings. Our film has a strong female lead in Héra, and our story is told by Tolkien's noble character Éowyn, so women are very well represented. I think there are a lot of fans who really like Tolkien's original work, so I hope those people enjoy it. Making this film was an interesting challenge.”
The voice cast includes:
Gaia Wise as Héra Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand Luke Pasqualino as Wulf Miranda Otto as Éowyn & the Narrator
The cast also includes Lorraine Ashbourne, Yazdan Qafouri, Benjamin Wainwright, Laurence Ubong Williams, Shaun Dooley, Michael Wildman, Jude Akuwudike, Bilal Hasna and Janine Duvitski.
The plot of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is described as follows:
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim tells the fate of House Helm Hammerhand, the legendary kings of Rohan. A surprise attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking revenge for his father's death, forces Helm and his people to make a last stand in the ancient stronghold of Hornburg— a mighty fortress that would later be known as Helm's Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Helm's daughter Héra must muster all her will to lead the resistance against a dangerous enemy intent on their complete destruction.
Source: Press release
