Tolkien in modern music? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lûthien Nénharma · 06-21-2004, 02:01 PM

[I]I have to comment on Howard Shore, I think he was the composer for the music of LotR, he did a fantastic job!

mark12_30 · 06-22-2004, 02:55 AM

Lûthien Nénharma, you do bring up an interesting point. I tend to take Howard Shore for granted. Yet the more I listen to the soundtrack-- the vocal work, especially the sopranos, is effective and very enjoyable. It grows on me steadily.

(Welcome to the Downs!)

PaleStar · 06-26-2004, 01:35 AM

You know, i find it amazing that all these years after its publication, Lord Of The Rings is still inspiring people, especially musicians.

Celebuial · 12-05-2005, 06:10 PM

I was just advised to buy a Battlelore album by my boyfriend who was convinced I'd love it. I could only find Third Age Of THe Sun but I love it!!!! It's kinda cheesy but great to listen too whilst in a Tolkieny mood but when Enya or the movie soundtracks won't do. I'm glad I found this old thread as I was just about to ask if anyone knew of any other LOtR inspired music...

I have to say that even if you're not in to metal at all, least of all death metal you should still check out the first song on the Album it's called Usvainen Rhun. It has a pretty female vocal and is sung entirey in Elvish. It's really nice and worth a little listen.

06-21-2004, 02:01 PM	#1
Lûthien Nénharma Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rivendell, Middle Earth Posts: 23	speaking about music [I]I have to comment on Howard Shore, I think he was the composer for the music of LotR, he did a fantastic job! __________________ I would rather share one lifetime with you, than face all the ages of this world alone ~Arwen~

06-22-2004, 02:55 AM	#2
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Lûthien Nénharma, you do bring up an interesting point. I tend to take Howard Shore for granted. Yet the more I listen to the soundtrack-- the vocal work, especially the sopranos, is effective and very enjoyable. It grows on me steadily. (Welcome to the Downs!) __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

12-05-2005, 06:10 PM	#4
Celebuial Wight Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cardiff during term time/Leicester in the holl's Posts: 129	Interesting old thread... I was just advised to buy a Battlelore album by my boyfriend who was convinced I'd love it. I could only find Third Age Of THe Sun but I love it!!!! It's kinda cheesy but great to listen too whilst in a Tolkieny mood but when Enya or the movie soundtracks won't do. I'm glad I found this old thread as I was just about to ask if anyone knew of any other LOtR inspired music... I have to say that even if you're not in to metal at all, least of all death metal you should still check out the first song on the Album it's called Usvainen Rhun. It has a pretty female vocal and is sung entirey in Elvish. It's really nice and worth a little listen. __________________ Ú cilith ‘war. Ú men ‘war. Boe min mebi. Boe min bango.

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06-26-2004, 01:35 AM	#3
PaleStar Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 43	You know, i find it amazing that all these years after its publication, Lord Of The Rings is still inspiring people, especially musicians.