Garry Schyman's score for Shadow of Mordor carries the weight of Tolkien's world without trying to replicate Howard Shore. "The Gravewalker" establishes Talion's undead duality. "A Perfect Swing for Killing Chickens" is the most unexpectedly humorous title in a Lord of the Rings game.
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"Ratbag" gives the series' most entertaining orc his own ridiculous theme. "Celebrimbor" brings elven history and tragedy. "The Hammer Falls" scores one of the Black Captains' defeats with impact. "Internment Camp" is appropriately grim.
"The Gorthaur" (Sauron's original name) carries ancient dread. The Nemesis system meant every player's experience was different, but the music behind it stayed consistently dark and driven. If you enjoyed hunting orcs, the soundtrack captures that predatory energy.