Gollum’s Song – Violin, Alto Recorder, Flute or Voice and Chords (PDF + MP3) – Original Key

Gollum’s Song
Film: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Initial key / tonal path: G-sharp minor, with modulations through B minor and G minor
Arrangement: Violin, Alto Recorder or Sopranino, Flute or Voice and Chords (also works as a chorded melody version for solo piano, and for other melody instruments within the range F-sharp3 to D4)
Version concept: complete transcription with full introduction, based on the Emilíana Torrini soundtrack interpretation
Special features: lyrics included, full soft choral-style intro, string intro, chord symbols included, practical for singing, accompaniment, arranging, or full instrumental performance
Composer credit: Howard Shore
Lyrics credit: Fran Walsh
Performance reference: Emilíana Torrini version from the original soundtrack
Period: Modern film song (21st century)
Type: Film song / soundtrack arrangement
Format: Digital download (PDF + MP3)

About this piece

“Gollum’s Song” is the end-credit song from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, performed by Emilíana Torrini for the original soundtrack. It is widely loved for its dark, fragile atmosphere and for the way it blends intimate vocal writing with the emotional language of Howard Shore’s score.

This edition is based on the Emilíana Torrini interpretation and includes a complete transcription of the opening structure: the soft choral-style intro, followed by the string introduction, and then the sung melody. That makes it much more valuable than a short lead-melody excerpt, because it preserves the dramatic buildup and emotional pacing of the soundtrack version in a more complete and performable form.

A particularly strong point of this arrangement is its flexibility. Because the score includes lyrics and the full introduction, it can be used naturally as a voice edition. At the same time, it also works very well as an instrumental arrangement for violin, alto recorder or sopranino, concert flute, and even as a chorded melody version for solo piano. The alto recorder deserves special mention here, because the piece sits very well on it and captures the haunting, intimate character of the song in a remarkably convincing way. The arrangement is also suitable for other melody instruments that fit within the practical range from F-sharp3 to D4.

Another major advantage is the inclusion of chord symbols. This is a real value point, because many soundtrack transcriptions leave the player with melody alone, requiring extra work to reconstruct the harmony. Here, the harmonic guide makes the material far more practical for accompaniment, rehearsal, arranging, recording, and performance, while staying connected to the original soundtrack flow.

Why this Violin, Alto Recorder, Flute or Voice and Chords edition is especially valuable

• Complete intro included: soft choral opening + string intro + main sung section.
• Lyrics included: usable as a vocal edition, not only instrumental.
• Chords included: a major practical advantage for accompaniment, arranging, and rehearsal.
• Flexible instrument use: especially suitable for violin, alto recorder or sopranino, concert flute, and voice, while also working for melody piano and other compatible instruments.
• Original-key concept with modulations: preserves the expressive tonal movement of the soundtrack version.
• More useful than melody-only sheet music: the structure and harmony help preserve the dramatic pacing of the piece.

Performance tips

Treat the opening with patience and atmosphere: the introduction should feel suspended and expressive, not rushed. If using voice, let the phrasing remain intimate and narrative rather than becoming dramatic too early. If playing instrumentally, shape the line like a sung melody, with long arcs and careful dynamic control. Through the modulations, let the harmony guide the emotional transitions and avoid breaking the piece into disconnected sections.

What you receive

• PDF + MP3