"Into the West" Wins Best Song: 2004 Oscars

Will Ferrell and Jack Black presenting the Oscar® for Music (Original Song) to Fran Walsh, Howard Shore and Annie Lennox for "Into the West" from "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" at the 76th Academy Awards in 2004.

[@sadenb]

This is probably one of the best original songs of all times.

[@mlksntch]

Well done Annie Lennox! The greatest song of the whole ceremony.

[@Penguiin23s]

Annie Lennox is just so good, she deserves eerything good in this world, not to mention her extraordinary talent, QUEEN.

[@jukingeo]

Indeed she is. A very beautiful woman (ever see her with long hair?). I have to say that dress she has on is beautiful as well, particularly in the neck / shoulder area.

[@olsenlibra623]

Diaval Yeah, it would have been cool if she did an official music video of Into the West wearing that dress and have long blonde wavy hair like Galadriel.

[@allgone4615]

Exactly

[@geraldthesaint5457]

She’s esquisitely talented. What a joy to have lived the 80’s and experienced with her the life.

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

The instrumental version of the song Into the West plays at two points during the Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King itself: when Gandalf gives his "death is not the end" speech to Pippin, and when Sam literally picks up and carries Frodo up Mount Doom.

[@vladdracula8103]

Marvil Degayo Aquino Don’t forget when Frodo smiles on the boat in the Grey Havens!!!

[@gsimon123]

"Death is not the end" *carries Frodo up the mountainside of death personified*

[@designtechdk]

Not exactly instrumental versions, more like playing the themes.

[@BekirSai]

No actually there is three. When Frodo goes to Grey Havens, for 20 seconds that melody cames.

[@LordTelperion]

The leitmotif of Valinor...reminders of what awaits in the Uttermost West and revelations that the Valar haven't abandoned the world and are keenly watching these events.

[@adamzanzie]

It's good that Fran Walsh stood her ground even when the orchestra tried to play them off. It was important to get that dedication to Cameron Duncan in there.

[@beakthegreat]

I didn’t know who Cameron Duncan was until this comment. Thank you for pointing this out.

[@loonylaura85]

​@@beakthegreatThere's stuff about him in the extras of the extended edition of RotK.

[@luccacaixeta]

Howard holding two Oscars at once... Legendary

[@andym9456]

I am so glad that Miss Walsh got to give that last little dedication to the Duncans and their son Cameron. To anyone who has not seen the story of teenage filmmaker Cameron Duncan from the LOTR bonus features, it was really moving and inspiring...especially for me as a young filmmaker. You really should check it out.

[@joshgardner5887]

Tolkien should have had a writing credit on those lyrics. “All will turn to silver glass”

[@KTK44]

Haha, Howard took his Academy Award for best soundtrack up on stage, so he's holding two Oscars, one in each hand. What a boss. Well deserved 11 Oscars for this masterpiece of a film and trilogy. We won't see anything like this in years, so we'll have to treasure LoTR.

[@steveross9516]

So shy but so very talented! Fran Walsh is a beautiful Angel!😇

[@charliep123]

Congratulations to Lord of the Rings! They definitely deserved it!

[@imanis.h.8431]

Aww "I hope you enjoy the song when I sing it" she's so sweet.

[@whatdoesthisbuttondo5647]

she says I hope you enjoyed it the song when I sang it, Annie it was amazing! tears everywhere!! B-e-a-utiful!!

[@el7jake]

It doesn't matter how many times I watch the end of this movie and the end credits with this gorgeous song. I always cry. Probably always will.

[@luissanchez-ii2rl]

... she hoped we enjoyed the song when she sag it!!! Are you kidding me? Her performance that night even made me cry. That song is beautiful and she was amazing that night. Well deserved Oscar.

[@SnailMaster]

Such a beautiful and powerful song. Annie, Fran, and Howard all deserved that win.

[@waynezimmerman5308]

And a huge thank you to Howard and crew for choosing 'Into The West.' over an earlier song. It helped Mom(Peggy Z) to heal after the death of her husband/our father(Wallace; of beloved memory), and for us grown kids when we lost her back in 2014. Mom was the greatest LOTR fan in our family; but of all the adaptions only Peter Jackson's films got her full approval.

[@DavidVarkonyi]

I completely forgot Annie has an Oscar for songwriting ... You cannot beat talent like hers!

[@jwelch5742]

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Into the West is great song.

[@MerchantIvoryfilms]

This was the last Academy Awards i ever watched and Re-watched over and over again. As time pasted i became less enthused and now i don't even tune in anymore. Lord of the Rings was that last great Hollywood film (Not just in scale or how popular it was) But how it was made, the old school way, on real locations, real sets, with real actors, it was pure magic, when the 3rd film ended, i was a little sad, no more December movie to rush to with my family and friends that had been a 3 year tradition for us, and the Oscars played into our hearts to give that magical closure we needed. A few years later i moved to LA in pursuit of working on a film set like this, a set where everyone gets to express and share their passion of making movies...all these years later and still searching i second guess my choices every day my, and just have to remind myself about what a kind old Wizard once said and tell myself, all i have to do is decided what to do with the time that is given to me

[@ChloeGfan]

Such a beautiful song! So happy it won! ♡

[@charliep123]

The others didn't stand a chance!

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

The tone of the Return of the King is epic and majestic, the battles brilliantly staged, the vistas magnificently conceived, yet the story itself as well as characters learn and deepen.

[@earendel8873]

Big thanks to Lennox also for mentioning musician who has been underrated throughout his career, RIP Michael Kamen, we always love you 🤍

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

The meaning of the song has been viewed from a myriad of perspectives: Galadriel singing to Frodo as she welcomes him to the ship, a bittersweet Elvish lament sung by Legolas for those who had sailed across the Sundering Sea, Sam's feelings towards Frodo as they complete their task and prepare to die on Mount Doom, or even Death itself singing to each member of the Fellowship as they prepare to pass away.

[@lukesullivan2406]

Beautiful touch by Annie too paying tribute to Michael Kamen, a prolific Hollywood composer who scored many films throughout the 80s, 90s and 2000s including Bond (Licence to Kill), Die Hard franchise, Lethal Weapon franchise and a project close to his real life work Mr Holland's Opus, as well as LOTR here. A long time collab of prolific action producer Joel Silver. RIP.

[@timothyhilton3408]

Incredible track sung so beautifully with depth and heart by Annie Lennox. This track was so worthy of the honor.

[@MicrowaveBackground]

The way jack black say the lord of the rings the return of the kind. he makes everything sound epic

[@elizabethmccormick656]

Well, it is epic!

[@jayofthelion4262]

Fran Walsh (Peter Jackson’s wife) helped produce and write all the Middle Earth movies and King Kong. Jack Black giving Fran the Oscar is how he became Carl Denham

[@johndecelien]

how did you know that?

[@davidtran9130]

@@johndecelien she’s been credited as producer and screenwriter for all lotr films

[@ladyevenstar22]

absolute gorgeous song ,gives me so much feels !

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential film series ever made!

[@michaelrosspearson9756]

Annie Lennox looks stunning!

[@user-cc7ho4ce9z]

Song is such a relaxing masterpiece

[@PeterBezemer]

One song to rule them all

[@darkhighwayman1757]

One of the real Heroes of Lord of the Rings...Fran Walsh...

[@benjaminhanson4876]

LOTR The Return of the King was the last great film to win something at the Oscars

[@elizabethmccormick656]

Return of the King was the only one of the trilogy that I ever saw in theaters, so i was extra glad when it won!

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

Into the West from the Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King has been the experience of truly epic proportions spanning several years of nonstop production and the whole production crew could all finally take the real rest and look back on experiences that brought them together.

[@houndandhandbag]

The part before this was absolutely hilarious! When they made up lyrics for the "Get off the stage song"! But this was a beautiful piece sang by Annie Lennox. Love this song.

[@Harpoon2theRescue]

Annie Lennox was so humble and graceful. Such a refreshing departure from the trash infesting hollywood now.

[@TheImaginator972]

I'm grateful for Into The West won the Oscars :) Best Music I have never heard.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Richard The Imaginator The song is beautiful. How come you never heard it?

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

The Return of the King is as thrilling an adventure in storytelling on film as the quest it portrays in its own way.

[@juliawirch2454]

Pure grace. Love Annie Lennox...

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

The Return of the King has extra themes including courage, perseverance and teamwork.

[@SaraYara95]

I love your little face of happiness in the min 2:17 I love you Annie 😄

[@AbdulrahmanQht]

Lord of the Rings trilogy is the masterpiece of our life time. There is no way a story will come close to it.

[@misery8958]

Love youu guys🤩 this is amazing!!!

[@jarredkennedy6131]

"Into the West" deserved the Oscar, but "Teacher's Pet" from School of Rock should've also been nominated. But I know why it wasn't; it's the exact opposite kind of song to the ones that usually appeal to the Academy.

[@garymills4262]

Of course we enjoyed it when you sang it. Your awesome.

[@theonerichard6842]

Beautiful music for LOTR :') "Into The West" is my third favorite music the first is "When You Believe", and second "May It Be".

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

Into the West is basically the song about adventurers/warriors who have gone through harrowing experiences and finally get to rest.

[@GodIsJamesMason]

I cant NOT just Love Annie!!

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

Powerful messages of friendship among the Hobbits and the other allies including different species. The seemingly meek Hobbits earn Middle Earth wide respect through battle and heroism. Theme throughout of sacrifice made in an immense struggle, including fighting against presumably impossible odds and overwhelming numbers, and trying to be brave against inevitable death.

[@dameinbell3097]

How did I miss this .. how much more fabulous could Annie be x

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

The last battle for Middle Earth and the triumphant conclusion glisten and roar with regal splendor.

[@smith9808]

My only criticism was Sean Austin didn’t get best supporting actor. His performance still moves me to tears in certain scenes.

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 08. Best Original Song Into the West (Music and Lyrics by Fran Walsh, Howard Shore, and Annie Lennox)

[@ashoknair6535]

Remembering Michael Kamen....

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

The filmmakers wish to extend their personal thanks to the following for their contribution Special thanks to Peter Nelson and Ken Kamins and to the thousands of others who helped make this film a reality We Dedicate the Return of the King with love to Carla Fry, Brian Bansgrove, Brent Robb, Joan Jackson and Bill Jackson

[@davemillet4160]

Annie Lennox looked incredible!!

[@MrIncorr3ct]

I want this song played at my funeral

[@celiashires6243]

me too

[@96Vano]

4 years old and still excellent

[@mc76]

Fun fact: Howard Shore was the original musical director for Saturday Night Live.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Graceful, beautiful, and wonderful as always!

[@erzzzhhh3072]

Why does this channel not upload the performances? Please, do it. It would be so great, thank you.

[@krzysztofwitek597]

I cry everytime I hear this song.

[@feel4films889]

totally deserved it, what a beautiful piece of music

[@MeiZu0606]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏amazing song for an amazing movie 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@rgrant4530]

Such a beautiful soul

[@joshuabonilla4402]

Hermosa interpretacion de annie lennox una cancion muy bonita para una gran pelicula👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@UserX860]

What a song, what a movie !!

[@GabrielFlores-vh4le]

Great song

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

Soundtrack Available on Reprise Records and Warner Music Group Soundtracks

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

What can you see on the horizon? Why do the white gulls call? (Into the West): Across the sea, a pale moon rises; the ships have come to carry you home.

[@clementecid5208]

i loe you annie lennox.

[@jasminewat2662]

Into the unknown wishes it was this good.

[@manuelorozco7760]

It wasn’t enough for me to want to see Frozen 2

[@clementecid5208]

Queen.

[@advenger0147]

I love this Song of Lords of Rings 3

[@kitty6720]

Fran finally got to say a word tonight.

[@Ernie1978]

Annie Lennox ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@jime1402]

Que lindos todos 😊

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

The final battle for Middle Earth begins. Frodo and Sam, led by Gollum, continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. Aragorn struggles to fulfill his legacy as he leads his outnumbered followers against the growing power of the Dark Lord Sauron, so that the Ring bearer may complete his quest.

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

The Lord of the Rings is a film series of three epic fantasy adventure movies with director Peter Jackson, based on the novel by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien!

[@ButterpOsse12954]

Also, why is the image so blurred on an official Oscars site?

[@SpongeBobfan3646]

Am I the only one who loved the song with Alison Krauss and Sting. It was so beautiful!

[@mycenth22]

Annie Lennox is a fucking ICON!!

[@Irishlass77]

I love Annie

[@manuelorozco7760]

Into the West is beautiful. But one of the songs from Brother Bear should have been nominated!

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

Po and Megamind.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Kung Fu Panda is the best trilogy ever

[@supertokutendo97]

Here’s My Version of 2004 Oscar Nominations for Best Original Song: Lord of The Rings The Return of The King: For The Song “Into The West” (Winner) Brother Bear: For The Song “Look Through My Eyes” (nominee) The Triples of Belleville: For The Song “Belleville Rendez-Vous” (nominee) A Mighty Wind: For The Song “A Kiss at the end of the Rainbow” (nominee) Cold Mountain: For The Song “ You Will Be My Ain True Love”

[@snufkin84]

A great Aberdeen quine!

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

Set in the fictional world of Middle Earth, the films follow the Hobbit Frodo Baggins as he and the Fellowship embark on a quest to destroy the One Ring, to ensure the destruction of its maker, the Dark Lord Sauron. The Fellowship eventually splits up and Frodo continues the quest with his loyal companion Sam and the treacherous Gollum. Meanwhile, Aragorn, heir in exile to the throne of Gondor, along with Legolas, Gimli, Merry, Pippin and the wizard Gandalf, unite to rally the Free Peoples of Middle Earth in the War of the Ring in order to aid Frodo by weakening Sauron's forces.

[@GabrielFlores-vh4le]

The return of the king

[@Michaelehrmntraut]

Chuck a.k.a Michael Mckean has nominated to 😮

[@TheRealYTIAN]

Omg. I cant believe that i got to hear about Michael Kamen s passing in that way.15 years to o late. How sad. He would have deserved the Oscar many times before. Two of my fav songs woukd be poorer wiithout his orchestration Queens " Who wants to live forever " and "Silent Lucidity by Queensryche. RIP

[@elpepe4445]

Howerd Shore couldn't believe it.

[@bigmike2464]

Peter should have casted Annie Lennox in the Movie; she would have been an AMAZING Elf

[@darkbydesign1031]

480p wtf

[@grazynapeiler3623]

Kocham

[@tammyjej]

At least one of the songs from Piglet’s Big Movie should’ve been nominated