Where The Shadows Lie - The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Ost -

Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky, Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die, One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.

"Where the Shadows Lie" is the definitive musical theme for the Rings of Power, composed by Bear McCreary for the Amazon original series. Originally appearing as a mysterious instrumental motif in the premiere, it was fully realized as a haunting vocal track featuring for the Season One finale end credits. Key Composition Details Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,

: Fiona Apple was chosen for her ability to embody the "mystery, majesty, and power" required to bring Tolkien’s ominous text to life. Key Composition Details : Fiona Apple was chosen

: The song utilizes a six-note motif first heard over the opening title card of episode one. Fans noted that specific melodic lines, such as "One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne," contain subtle musical references to Halbrand's theme. Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,