They say the most memorable parts of a work – be it film, book, music piece and so on – are the impressive beginning and the powerful ending. The latter sometimes even more important as it carries the aftertaste that will stay with us for quite a while forming the impression of what we’ve just watched, read or heard. Therefore, director Peter Jackson was quite careful when selecting a person to compose music for “The Hobbit” end-credit song.
The candidacy of Ed Sheeran, a young English singer-songwriter was suggested by Jackson’s daughter, Katie who got her father acquainted with Ed’s music. Being a fan of Tolkien, Ed Sheeran watched the film on the same day. The surprising part is that the song itself, its recording and release were all done ON THAT SAME DAY TOO. Only some overdubbing was added next day and the song was ready to go and capture people’s affection. Ed was so excited about the work that he even learnt to be a ‘violinist’ in a day – through overdubbing.
“I See Fire” was released as a digital download and was soon nominated for Satellite Award. In the video you can follow the whole one-day process of collaboration in a behind-the-scenes style, with Peter Jackson present himself. And, of course, some favorite movie parts are added too. All in all, nice song, great lyrics, good work.
The candidacy of Ed Sheeran, a young English singer-songwriter was suggested by Jackson’s daughter, Katie who got her father acquainted with Ed’s music. Being a fan of Tolkien, Ed Sheeran watched the film on the same day. The surprising part is that the song itself, its recording and release were all done ON THAT SAME DAY TOO. Only some overdubbing was added next day and the song was ready to go and capture people’s affection. Ed was so excited about the work that he even learnt to be a ‘violinist’ in a day – through overdubbing.
“I See Fire” was released as a digital download and was soon nominated for Satellite Award. In the video you can follow the whole one-day process of collaboration in a behind-the-scenes style, with Peter Jackson present himself. And, of course, some favorite movie parts are added too. All in all, nice song, great lyrics, good work.
