[MatthewM]

The wheels are turning!

Nogrod- that's an excellent musical score you have brewing. I too would like it a little more uplifting, but I have no qualms in keeping it along the same lines that you have created. Afterall, right before the Company sets out in the dead of winter, there isn't a voice in Rivendell that is heard. All was dark, cold, and brooding. Like Legate said, the only real noise that takes place before the Company sets out is the sounding of Boromir's horn. So, the dark feel of the music definitely does go with the scene.

Once the Company leaves Rivendell, perhaps then it should be slightly more cheery? Since they've been out into the open air, Gandalf's leading...the overall mood is a tad more cheerful, although still flocked with cold and doubt.

On the chapter- I also thought we agreed on The Ring Goes South. I think it would be a great choice to start with. And, if that goes well, we could always do A Journey in the Dark. As far as casting goes, I believe that everyone agrees with me being Boromir. So, that leaves 11 more characters to be voiced.

Concerning hobbits, I will say that I think Frodo and/or Bilbo should be voiced by males, to seperate them from the younger hobbits. I would like Legolas to also be played by a male but if some females fit the part then that's fine too. I know we have a large female crowd, so let's make sure everybody can participate if they want to.

Does anybody have a character they would prefer?