> Wow, friend. I thought I was the only layperson who analysed Shore's music
> to this extent. Well met (*shake hands firmly*)

> I'm still not sure of the "Frodo" theme, the "Narsil"
> theme and the "Journey" theme. Can you elaborate on certain
> examples of these themes (I swear I've listened to the music in that film
> times beyond count, and can't remember any real distinct theme for them).
With Frodo's theme, i am sure that it is identical with the shire theme, but played on flute (at least mostly). the narsil theme is not on the soundtrack album, but i am sure i hear a distinct bit of music when it is broken and when they are in the narsil chamber. and the journey motif is on track 4 right after the "seduction motif" and the short brass that follows.

> Also, are you sure the Ring verse is played during the "Treason of
> Isengard"? Just to confirm, because I want to learn the lyrics right
> away...
yes. go to this site for all available lyrics: www.elvish.org/gwaith/movie.htm and click on soundtrack

> Finally, isn't there also an "eagle" theme played when Gandalf
> escapes from Orthanc, or is that just a rendition of the
> "Nature" theme (because I really love that piece, and I'm really
> disappointed it didn't make it onto the album).

i don't know about this. i wonder... i will check this out. if it is, i would venture to guess that it will be used in return of the king for the final sequence. interesting...