Scored and produced by Oscar & Grammy-winning composer, Howard Shore, The Steward of Gondor does not only show Shore's brilliance, but also the hidden musical talent of actor, Billy Boyd. The song is part of the music in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of The King, particularly in the heartbreaking scene, 'The Sacrifice of Faramir'.

In this scene, Faramir went on a suicide mission, going back to the besieged Osgiliath, to proove his worth to his father, the Steward Denethor. While Faramir is fighting and risking his life, Denethor remained inside his great hall, enjoying the luxury of lavish gourmet and entertainment, even as he was consciously aware of his son's mortal danger. He then requested Pippin to sing a song for him, and after a short hesitation, the young hobbit sang this haunting and harrowing song.

In my personal opinion, this scene and song is a very significant point of change for Pippin. The young careless hobbit had always been protected in his own safe and happy world. However, as he watched Denethor making Faramir go, he realizes that Middle Earth was in such a state that he no longer could live just inside his safely protected world. It was this point that Pippin the young shireling became Pippin, The Guard of the Citadel, much wiser and more mature, one that will eventually proof his worth by saving Faramir's life and fighting the Dark forces alongside his friends.