With more footage comes more music. Howard Shore’s score is perhaps the greatest in cinema history, and the Extended Editions allow his "leitmotif" system to shine. You hear the evolution of themes—from the playful Hobbiton whistle to the industrial grime of Isengard—with a complexity that the shorter films couldn't fully accommodate. The Verdict
The Definitive Middle-earth Experience: A Review of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Editions) subtitle The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy Extended...
This chilling encounter outside the Black Gate raises the stakes for the final battle. With more footage comes more music