The music for 'The Departed' could have been played by an orchestra, but you make a decision about orchestration based on the context of the film. You want the music to broaden the scope of a film, not just repeat what you're seeing. Howard Shore basebroadencontext share on social
I live in Tuxedo Park, N.Y. and spend time in the West Village, where my wife Elizabeth Cotnoir, a writer-producer and documentary filmmaker, has an office. Howard Shore cotnoirdocumentaryelizabeth Change image and share on social
Theater and film are essentially the same - just different kinds of storytelling. Howard Shore essentiallyfilmkind Change image and share on social
Composing is sort of an intuitive act. You have to put yourself in the right frame of mind. Howard Shore actcomposeframe Change image and share on social
I'm interested in good collaborations and in working with directors who bring something new and interesting out of you. Howard Shore bringcollaborationdirector Change image and share on social
When you see 'Lord of the Rings,' you want to feel like you've been dropped into it and that you're part of it. You don't want to be aware of how it's being done; you just want it to feel really seamless. Howard Shore awaredropfeel share on social
It is very gratifying to see the music from 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy find a new life on the concert stage as it is performed by different orchestras and choruses throughout the world. Howard Shore chorusconcertfind Change image and share on social
'Hugo' is made in the classical style of the 1940s. Howard Shore 1940sclassicalhugo Change image and share on social
'Saturday Night Live' was actually started with a show that Lorne Michaels and I did at a summer camp called Timberlane in Ontario when we were 14 and 15. We would do an improvisational show with music, comedy and acting. Howard Shore actcallcamp share on social
My first score for 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, 'The Fellowship of the Ring,' was the beginning of my journey into the world of Tolkien, and I will always hold a special fondness for the music and the experience. Howard Shore beginexperiencefellowship share on social
