The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim | 'The Rider' by Paris Paloma

Paris Paloma’s "The Rider" from #LOTR: The War of the Rohirrim is here to take you on a journey to Middle-earth.


#LOTR: The War of the Rohirrim only in theaters December 13.

New Line Cinema’s original anime feature “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (the “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” and “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” TV series), the talented voice cast is led by Brian Cox (“Succession”) as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise (“A Walk in the Woods”) as his daughter Héra; and Luke Pasqualino (“Snowpiercer”) as Wulf. Miranda Otto, who delivered an unforgettable, award-winning performance in “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, reprises her role as Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of Rohan, who serves as the tale’s narrator. The voice ensemble also includes Lorraine Ashbourne (Netflix’s “Bridgerton”), Yazdan Qafouri (“I Came By”), Benjamin Wainwright (“World on Fire”), Laurence Ubong Williams (“Gateway”), Shaun Dooley (“The Witcher”), Michael Wildman (“Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”), Jude Akuwudike (“Beasts of No Nation”), Bilal Hasna (“Sparks”) and Janine Duvitski (“Benidorm”).

Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg—a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.

With Kamiyama at the helm, the original feature is being produced by Oscar winner Philippa Boyens, from the screenwriting team behind “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” Trilogies, alongside Jason DeMarco and Joseph Chou, who, in addition to their many separate animation projects, collaborated on the “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” series. The executive producers are Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Sam Register, Carolyn Blackwood and Toby Emmerich. The screenplay is by Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews and Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou, story by Addiss & Matthews and Boyens, based on characters created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The team of creative collaborators returning from “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy also includes Oscar winners Alan Lee and Richard Taylor, along with esteemed Tolkien illustrator John Howe.

A New Line Cinema Presentation, a Warner Bros. Animation / Sola Entertainment Production, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” will be distributed theatrically worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, released in cinemas nationwide on December 13, 2024, and internationally beginning 11 December 2024.

[leilahamaoui]

Rest in peace Bernard Hill; King Thèoden!! 👑✨

[alexanderwaldher]

There are no words in Elvish, Entish or in the tonge of men to discribe this masterpice. Man i can't wait to see The War of Rohirrim in Cinema

[robertmolnar]

I live and breathe Tolkien’s writings, and this song is a direct gateway into that world. Thank you for this stunning piece.

[TheImaginator]

Such an beautiful new music from the world of Middle-Earth, and I would be so happy to return to that epic fantasy world of LOTR and The Hobbit.

[bovasi]

When you thought all the great theme songs in the history of film were already written... Absolutely amazing.

[MongooseGamingBurrow]

This song hit hard. Well done.
Found myself hearing Theoden yell; ‘Ere the sun rises! RIDE NOW….DEATH!’
Can’t wait for this movie to come out.

[wediesoon]

Absolutely perfect. She has such a strong fantasy vibe to her. I hope she's in love with what she's singing about, and not just doing a job.

[simonjurnik]

[Intro: Paris Paloma & Choir]
Hmm, hmm
You ask, "Who will answer? In need, who'll come?"
When the last line is broken, when the day is all but done
Heo is se wind,  heo is se wind
You are the wind that’ll carry them home
(Ah-ah-mh)

[Verse: Paris Paloma,  Paris Paloma & Choir]
When fire burns low, turns into smoke
When all the songs are sung
Remember those and all who rode to battles lost and won
I know the fear you have inside, let hope below the doubt
If dark the night, be the light when all of the lights go out

[Chorus: Paris Paloma,  Paris Paloma & Choir]
You ask, "Who will answer? In need, who'll come?"
When the last line is broken, when the day is all but done
It's you, your name they’re calling, from the deep they will rise
Go forth and they will follow, time to fight,  it's time to ride
Heo is se wind,  heo is se wind
You are the wind that will carry them home

[Post-Chorus: Paris Paloma & Choir]
(Ah-ah, ah-ah)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah) Ah-ah
(Ah-ah, ah-ah) Ah-ah

[Bridge: Paris Paloma,  Choir,  Paris Paloma & Choir]
Rise now, o rider, oh, rise with the dawn
You don't know what fate awaits, but know you're not alone
(Ah-ah)

[Outro: Paris Paloma]
Heo is se wind,  heo is se wind
You are the wind that'll carry them home
Ride now for ruin, ride for your kin
Take up your shield, maiden, and ride to the world's end

[hotglassfilms]

LOTR always having the best music written for it.

[mariavictoriaperez]

I love Paris' voice and singing style and she's perfect to bring Middle Earth's music and stories to life!!!!

[thebrowneyesofmandalore]

My mind is gonna break when I hear this in the theater. 🥹
The horn of Helm Hammerhand shall sound in the Deep one last time!
FORTH EORLINGAS! ⚔️ 🐎

[raphgt]

I've seen the film on Tuesday, and re-listening to this song now makes me even more emotional
It's so powerful

[RyanP]

Wasn't sure how I felt about the song at first, but it keeps growing on me. It goes pretty hard.

[kanenelson]

I have spent so much of my time far away in Tolkien's books. This song brought me to tears. Well done all.

[Mr.Frostbucket]

The music is going to be good for this film. Never failed in the LOTR universe. This movie should've been marketed more, which is a shame. Don't do a repeat like Transformers One.

[L-S]

Arise, arise, Riders of Théoden!
Spear shall be shaken, shield shall be splintered,
a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!
Ride now, ride now, ride! Ride for ruin and the world's ending!
Death! Death! Death!
Forth Eorlingas!

[imagomonkei]

I've listened to this song at least 50 times. Paris did an outstanding job. ♥️

[oscarstainton]

A terrific, beautiful song, very fitting with the likes of Enya in Fellowship and Annie Lennox in and Return of the King.

[arupsonjukumar]

If this doesn't get a nomination for the Academy awards for Best Original Song, I don't know man..🙌🏼🔥

[starvel]

Lyrics since fhe video doesnt have them. "Heo is se win" is a phrase in Old English which translates into:
"She is the wind"

Hmm, hmm
You ask, "Who will answer? In need, who'll come?"
When the last line is broken, when the day is all but done
Heo is se wind, heo is se wind
You are the wind that’ll carry them home
(Ah-ah-mh)

When fire burns low, turns into smoke
When all the songs are sung
Remember those and all who rode to battles lost and won
I know the fear you have inside, let hope below the doubt
If dark the night, be the light when all of the lights go out

You ask, "Who will answer? In need, who'll come?"
When the last line is broken, when the day is all but done
It's you, your name they’re calling, from the deep they will rise
Go forth and they will follow, time to fight, it's time to ride
Heo is se wind, heo is se wind
You are the wind that will carry them home

(Ah-ah, ah-ah)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah) Ah-ah
(Ah-ah, ah-ah) Ah-ah
Rise now, o rider, oh, rise with the dawn
You don't know what fate awaits, but know you're not alone
(Ah-ah)
Heo is se wind, heo is se wind
You are the wind that'll carry them home
Ride now for ruin, ride for your kin
Take up your shield, maiden, and ride to the world's end