When Prime Video released the official trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, every element was chosen with intention—including the song selected for the spot.
And for a series carrying one of the most iconic legacies in modern storytelling, the music needed to feel worthy of that world.
The production house behind the trailer turned to Musicbed, selecting “Breath” by Ex Makina to embody Middle-earth’s renewed sense of danger and destiny.
The song’s atmospheric power and emotional depth made it feel both reverent to the source material and relevant to a new generation of viewers.
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“Breath” threads through the trailer like a pulse, underscoring Galadriel’s evolution from quiet grace to fierce conviction. The music is a reflection of the courage it takes to meet darkness head-on.
The lyrics “Speak your truth, they already know / Search your mind, it’s written in gold” feel almost written for her. They mirror Galadriel’s journey toward embracing her inner strength and purpose, shedding her detachment for decisive action.
Lines like “Raise your sail, and then let go” and “We’ll take the embrace of steel, it’s where I’m found” echo the spirit of resolve and forward motion that defines her arc in this new era of The Lord of the Rings.
Between calm introspection and fierce momentum, the song captures the trailer’s essence: a world on the brink, and a heroine who refuses to stand still.
Musically, “Breath” bridges cinematic and contemporary worlds.
Its dark synths, textured strings, and pulsing percussion create an atmosphere that’s both epic and modern—matching the tone of contemporary music while amplifying the gravity of the visuals.
The result feels familiar to today’s audience while still evoking the mystery and grandeur of Tolkien’s universe, setting the stage for a story grounded in legacy yet unafraid to forge a new path forward.
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