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MatthewM · 10-13-2008, 02:48 PM

Everyone, as big of a rock n' roller as I am, loving most of those bands you listed, Middle-earth just doesn't fit in my opinion with that music. Maybe a couple of chords strung together with a serene feel, but none of those full out songs (although I love a ton of them). It just doesn't work for me. In my opinion, the only way to go with Middle-earth music is classical music. Howard Shore's score was brilliant - and I'm baffled that anybody would think otherwise --- it was perfect for Middle-earth. It's not just because I love the films and are used to them - heavy rock n' roll would have totally ruined the music of LotR.

So, with that, although it's fun to think about, I'm sticking with the classical approach - no other type of music can ever come as close as it does to the heart of Middle-earth.

10-13-2008, 02:48 PM	#18
MatthewM Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 628	Everyone, as big of a rock n' roller as I am, loving most of those bands you listed, Middle-earth just doesn't fit in my opinion with that music. Maybe a couple of chords strung together with a serene feel, but none of those full out songs (although I love a ton of them). It just doesn't work for me. In my opinion, the only way to go with Middle-earth music is classical music. Howard Shore's score was brilliant - and I'm baffled that anybody would think otherwise --- it was perfect for Middle-earth. It's not just because I love the films and are used to them - heavy rock n' roll would have totally ruined the music of LotR. So, with that, although it's fun to think about, I'm sticking with the classical approach - no other type of music can ever come as close as it does to the heart of Middle-earth. __________________ "Loud and clear it sounds in the valleys of the hills...and then let all the foes of Gondor flee!" -Boromir, The Fellowship of the Ring