The Soundtrack Show

Middle-Earth Sound Design: an Interview with David Farmer (Part II)

January 28, 2026·37 min
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Part 2 of our interview with The Lord of the Rings sound designer David Farmer. We discuss the sounds of the Balrog, the Ents, and other various creatures across all three films. David also describes his technical workflow, and speaks with great fondness about the many months he spent in New Zeland with the crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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