Inon Zur is a supreme heavyweight when it comes to video game scoring. He knows what it takes to compose a great game score, and here he shows it. The soundscape and instrumentation all have a Lord Of The Rings feel. You definitely feel like you are in Middle Earth, but someplace you've never been before. The score is a bit darker and not as lyrical as Shore's. It hits harder and is more propulsive. Zur uses a heavy choir and that definitely makes it feel like Middle Earth. The motifs and melodies he has are engaging and definitely dictate a certain pace while leaving room for the player to build his or her own ascending action scenes. The score showcases Zur's impecable sensibility to craft and execute a masterful score for a medium that many composers fail at. At times it suffers as a stand alone listening experience due to the looping nature of the tracks, but it's meant to be heard in the game.

Lord Of The Rings: War In The North is a grandiose entry to the Lord Of The Rings universe. Inon Zur's music commands its presence and definitely echoes Middle Earth while being a unique entry on its own. Fans will not be disappointed and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Inon is a master of video games and you should always leave it to him if you have a challenging game that needs to be scored.