"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" (Season Three: Prime Original Series Soundtrack) to Be Released Worldwide

The eagerly awaited third season of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will be accompanied by a new soundtrack composed by Bear McCreary, known for his Emmy-winning work on the series. The official album, containing 22 tracks, is set for release on November 13, 2026, and will be accessible worldwide across all major music streaming platforms.

McCreary, who has continuously drawn inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien's writings throughout his tenure on the project, expands his musical tapestry for this season with fresh elements and collaborations. Notably, the soundtrack will introduce “Morning Shall Come,” an original piece co-created with Norwegian alt-pop artist AURORA. This track explores the poignant romance between the elven characters Galadriel and Celeborn, who are central figures in the new season.

The single "Morning Shall Come" will debut a week before the full album release, accompanied by an official music video premiering exclusively on Amazon Music. The video features a blend of studio and scenic shots, capturing the fantasy realm of Rivendell alongside performances by series stars Morfydd Clark and Jamie Campbell Bower, who portray Galadriel and Celeborn respectively.

The third season's soundtrack production involved recording sessions at prestigious studios including AIR Studios and Abbey Road Studios in London, Synchron Stage in Vienna, and multiple locations across Europe and North America. The album showcases a variety of vocal ensembles, such as The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices and the Trinity Boys Choir, as well as choirs from Finland, singing in Tolkien’s constructed languages Quenya, Black Speech, and Khuzdul.

Returning contributors include Jens Kidman of the Swedish extreme metal band Meshuggah and vocalist Morgan Sorne, who feature on "Nazgnagôl," a track that incorporates Tolkien's Black Speech verses related to the Nazgûl. Other vocal highlights include performances by Katrine Stenbekk, Sophia Nomvete, and Morfydd Clark, adding depth to the score's narrative through songs like "The Most Devoted," "Searching in Stone," and "Echoes of Ancient Music."

This season’s score builds upon the complex and diverse soundscapes McCreary established in earlier seasons, which blended orchestral music with folk instruments and choral arrangements reflecting the series’ expansive geography and cultures. Previously, McCreary collaborated with artists such as Fiona Apple and Rufus Wainwright, bringing a distinctive vocal dimension to the soundtrack.

Physical formats of the album, including vinyl and compact disc editions, are available for preorder through Mutant Records starting November 13, with an expanded digital collector’s edition planned for a later release. The comprehensive soundtrack serves not only as a complement to the unfolding story but also as a standalone exploration of Middle-earth’s mythos through music.

Season three of The Rings of Power premieres on Prime Video on November 11, 2026, reaching audiences in over 240 countries and territories and offered in multiple languages. The narrative advances into a time of war and upheaval, with Sauron’s forces expanding their dominion and the free peoples of Middle-earth uniting in a desperate effort to halt the Dark Lord’s quest for the One Ring.

The series, produced by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay along with a team of executive producers and directors, continues to explore the legendary Second Age of Middle-earth, drawing from the rich lore that predates Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. This era is marked by the rise and fall of kingdoms, heroic trials, and the looming threat of darkness that shapes the course of Middle-earth’s history.

Bear McCreary’s contributions to the soundtrack highlight his versatile approach to scoring and his ability to fuse traditional orchestration with diverse cultural influences and contemporary collaborations. His ongoing involvement with The Rings of Power underscores the importance of music in enhancing the series’ epic storytelling and immersive world-building. Details on the expanded digital edition and further collaborations remain limited at this time.