In Dreams (Howard Shore song)
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In Dreams is a song by Howard Shore
, with lyrics by Fran Walsh
, originally written for the motion picture The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. In the movie, it was sung by the boy soprano
Edward Ross. Since then, it has been arranged for many different occasions, including a full symphonic version arranged by Kurt Bestor
and sung by Ryan Tani and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
The last lines pay homage to There and Back Again, an alternate title for Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien's earlier book The Hobbit, which precedes and sets the background for the main story that has been adapted into major motion pictures.
Starless night will cover day
In the veiling of the sun
We will walk in bitter rain
But in dreams
(But in dreams)
I can hear your name
And in dreams
(And in dreams)
We will meet again
When the seas and mountains fall
And we come to end of days
In the dark I hear a call
Calling me there
I will go there
And back again
Howard Shore
Howard Leslie Shore is a Canadian composer, notable for his film scores. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, for which he won three Academy Awards. He is also a consistent collaborator with director David Cronenberg,...
, with lyrics by Fran Walsh
Fran Walsh
Frances "Fran" Walsh, Lady Jackson, MNZM is a screenwriter, film producer and occasional musician. She is the spouse of filmmaker Peter Jackson. They have two children: Billy and Katie....
, originally written for the motion picture The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. In the movie, it was sung by the boy soprano
Boy soprano
A boy soprano is a young male singer with an unchanged voice in the soprano range. Although a treble, or choirboy, may also be considered to be a boy soprano, the more colloquial term boy soprano is generally only used for boys who sing, perform, or record as soloists, and who may not necessarily...
Edward Ross. Since then, it has been arranged for many different occasions, including a full symphonic version arranged by Kurt Bestor
Kurt Bestor
Kurt Roland Bestor is an American composer, arranger, and performer.-Biography:Bestor was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and raised in Orem, Utah, graduating from Orem High School in 1976. His grandfather played trumpet in Tommy Dorsey's band and his great uncle played trombone in Jack Benny's band...
and sung by Ryan Tani and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
The last lines pay homage to There and Back Again, an alternate title for Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien's earlier book The Hobbit, which precedes and sets the background for the main story that has been adapted into major motion pictures.
Lyrics
When the cold of Winter comesStarless night will cover day
In the veiling of the sun
We will walk in bitter rain
But in dreams
(But in dreams)
I can hear your name
And in dreams
(And in dreams)
We will meet again
When the seas and mountains fall
And we come to end of days
In the dark I hear a call
Calling me there
I will go there
And back again