The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Index ✭ 【PROVEN】
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is the first film in Peter Jackson’s ambitious three-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s 1937 novel. Released in 2012, it marked a cinematic return to Middle-earth, a decade after the conclusion of the Lord of the Rings
7. Music & Score Index (Howard Shore)
For soundtrack enthusiasts, here is an index of key musical themes (leitmotifs): the hobbit an unexpected journey index
- 2:27:00 – 2:35:00: The company flees Goblin-town, only to be chased by Wargs (giant wolves) and Orcs led by Azog the Defiler – an invention of the films; in the book, Azog is long dead.
- Key Index Term: Oakenshield’s Backstory – During the battle, Thorin flashes back to the Battle of Azanulbizar (the Dwarven-Orc war). Azog cut off Thrór’s head, then Thorin cut off Azog’s arm. Azog now seeks revenge.
- 2:35:00 – 2:40:00: The company climbs dead pine trees. Gandalf uses moths to summon the Eagles of Manwë.
- 2:40:00 – 2:45:00: Thorin confronts Azog in a one-on-one fight. Bilbo (invisible with the Ring) saves Thorin’s life. Thorin finally accepts Bilbo as a true companion.
- 2:45:00 – End: The Eagles carry the company to the Carrock (a great stone pillar). The film ends with wide shots of the Lonely Mountain in the distance. Title card: The Desolation of Smaug – Part 2 coming next year.
Example entries (format to replicate)
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- Fog and forest (Mirkwood approaches) — Atmosphere building; spiders/mist implied (Act III lead-in). See: Mirkwood, Elven outposts.
Location/cue index
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