1. The Lord Of The Rings - Howard Shore
New Line CinemaWithout a doubt, Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of the most incredible achievements of modern film. The scale and visual effects wizardry at work in Jackson's trilogy is absolutely mind-blowing, as it changed the way movies were made forever. So with films this big, you need a musical score that can match that; which is why you turn to veteran composer Howard Shore, who turned out the best music heard on film in decades. The theme devoted to the film's group of protagonists, known as The Fellowship, is Williams-esque in its power and grace. It's iconic, remembered for years as the thematic hook of the films. As the Star Wars of its generation, Shore's theme for The Fellowship is big and brassy, with a boldly heroic march. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvSyhWKVCsQ And yet, it passes the key test of any great theme, in that it can be played in any fashion that the composer chooses. It can be grand and heroic, yet it's often played with a more gentle approach that focuses on the personal relationships. Shore's theme stands as a mighty king above all the themes that this generation of film-goers have heard, as it has stood the test of time since the release of Jackson's trilogy and takes a rightful spot as the greatest movie theme of its generation. But now it's your turn. Hit that comment section and let us know what your favourite movie theme is.