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I See Fire

"I See Fire" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, written and recorded for the 2013 film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, where it plays over the closing credits. Director Peter Jackson personally commissioned the track after his daughter suggested Sheeran for the project. Its fingerpicked acoustic foundation and atmospheric chord progressions make it a rewarding piece for electric guitarists looking to explore melodic, cinematic playing styles.

  • Sheeran wrote and recorded most of the song's elements on the same day he watched The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
  • The song was suggested for the film by Peter Jackson's daughter Katie, leading to the director's direct commission to Sheeran.
  • Playing 'I See Fire' on electric guitar allows exploration of delicate fingerpicking techniques alongside expansive, cinematic chord voicings.

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