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Groin Redbeard · 09-17-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by skip spence

Another song you might consider for Dain's last stand Groin (why do you call yourself that btw?).

Tom Petty's "I won't back down" (The cover by Johnny Cash might be even better for the occasion)

I'm amazed that someone would even remember that song, I love it!

Thanks for brining that up skip, Johnny Cash does an awesome job with the song, but it doesn't seem to fit for the tragic ending that Dain succumbed to. But it would really fit Dain's slaying of the great goblin Azog! Dain he was a very young Dwarf at the time (only 32, while Dwarves reach maturity, or "battle-readiness" at the age of 30), and it was heralded as a magnificent feat.

I call myself Groin because I typed it wrong on the keyboard. It was suppose to be Gróin Redbeard, but I messed up and I don't know how to change it.

Incidentally, Gróin was Gimli's grandfather.

Morthoron · 09-17-2008, 07:27 AM

Hmmm...perhaps Randy Newman's "Short People" would be better for Dain's demise.

skip spence · 09-28-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

I'm amazed that someone would even remember that song, I love it!

Thanks for brining that up skip, Johnny Cash does an awesome job with the song, but it doesn't seem to fit for the tragic ending that Dain succumbed to. But it would really fit Dain's slaying of the great goblin Azog! Dain he was a very young Dwarf at the time (only 32, while Dwarves reach maturity, or "battle-readiness" at the age of 30), and it was heralded as a magnificent feat.

I call myself Groin because I typed it wrong on the keyboard. It was suppose to be Gróin Redbeard, but I messed up and I don't know how to change it.

Incidentally, Gróin was Gimli's grandfather.

That's funny, Mr. Groin.

Can't you PM an administrator and ask to have it changed though?

And yeah, I suppose that song is more fitting for Dain's life, not his ending. Then again, his ending wasn't described as tragic, rather triumphant. To paraphrase Gandalf: it was amazing he could still swing his axe with such vigour at his old age (or something like that)...

Morthoron · 09-28-2008, 07:10 PM

Bêthberry had suggested to me that the band Traffic would be an excellent band to add to our Middle-earth sojourn. Here are some song ideas from the gentle and extraordinarily evocative Steve Windwood (with some added help from Jim Capaldi or Eric Clapton, where applicable).

Frodo falls ill and realizes he can never truly go home:
Blind Faith -- Can't Find My Way Home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN1J5...eature=related

The lyrics are amazingly consistent with LotR:

Come down off your throne and leave your body alone.
Somebody must change.
You are the reason Ive been waiting so long.
Somebody holds the key.

But Im near the end and I just aint got the time
And Im wasted and I cant find my way home.

Sam pines for the barmaid Rosie
Traffic -- John Barleycorn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q4Lv...eature=related

Sam and Frodo travel across the wasteland of Mordor
Traffic -- Forty Thousand Headmen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v12fq...eature=related

Mood piece for a rainy scene
Traffic -- Rainmaker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx6S6...eature=related

Bilbo and Gandalf blow smoke rings
Traffic -- Light Up or Leave Me Alone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tZtJ...eature=related

I've been on a Robin Trower kick recently -- both before and after leaving Procol Harum (god, I love the distortion).

In Minas Morgul
Robin Trower -- Bridge of Sighs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtr9Q...eature=related

The Eagles fight the Nazgul
Robin Trower -- Day of the Eagle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRz1N...eature=related

The Battle Before Minas Tirith
Procol Harum -- Repent Walpurgis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQC7K...eature=related

Lalwendë · 09-29-2008, 06:28 AM

Talking of smoke rings, how about Ian Broudie's song Smoke Rings?
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=G4Q9OSG_LjA

I'm not usually that fussed on Ian Broudie, but this song would be nice and chilled out for Bilbo and Gandalf to sit and have a smook to.

Incidentally, I have no idea about that video, it's the only link I could find to the song!

Here's another good smoking song. John Martyn's Solid Air:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg_Utj4Aljc

And while I'm at it...
Frodo saying goodbye to Sam as he leaves Middle-earth:
John Martyn - May You Never
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LOi_wx...eature=related

I forgot....a while back I was wondering "What did The Music sound like?" and thought about Ligeti. How about this?
The Music
Ligeti - Lux Aeterna
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NgsqLI...eature=related

Morthoron · 10-12-2008, 11:18 AM

I know it's off-topic, but I note with sadness that Richard Wright, keyboardist of Pink Floyd, died last month at the age of 65. In keeping with his rather reticent, introverted nature, he kept his cancer a secret (and the lack of news regarding his death seems to bear this out). In any case, I discovered an excellent double CD documenting his final concert, playing alongside his Pink Floyd comrade David Gilmour, on Gilmour's 'Live in Gdansk': http://www.davidgilmour.com/gdansk.htm

The first CD mostly covers Gilmour's 2006 solo album 'On an Island'; however, it is on the second CD that both Gilmour and Wright truly shine, and show what a wonderful legacy both men have left for rock music. The song selection is surprising (in a delightful way) and covers tunes that one usually didn't hear in a Floyd concert, particularly Astronomy Domine (from Floyd's 1st album, Pipers at the Gates of Dawn), Fat Old Sun (from Atom Heart Mother) and Echoes (from Meddle). There are also remarkable renditions of Shine on You Crazy Diamond, High Hopes, Wish You Were Here and Comfortably Numb. It is definitely a 'Headphones Only' compilation that will leave any Floyd fan completely satisfied (and the addition of the Baltic Symphony Orchestra adds an excellent extra aural presence).

Sad to say we shall not be seeing any further Pink Floyd reunions as the circle is irrevocably broken. Unheralded and hidden at the heart of Pink Floyd's dense but flowing compositions, Richard Wright was a true innovator, quiet and unassuming, but deserving of accolades. Pink Floyd, like Tolkien, was one of the pillars of my formative years, and in a very different manner than the Professor they influenced my personal journey through life (primarily in a musical sense).

So goodbye, Mr. Wright, wish you were here.

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.

skip spence · 10-17-2008, 12:31 PM

A few weeks ago I picked up an old Kinks vinyl, "The Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society" and I think it has distinct Shire flavour with its unabashed nostalgia for old England. It's truly wonderful.

We are the Office Block Persecution Affinity
God save little shops, china cups and virginity
We are the Skyscraper Condemnation Affiliate
God save tudor houses, antique tables and billiards

"The Village Green Preservation Society" - The Kinks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL9tyzE83nc

This is song from the same album called "Big Sky" I think it is a very fitting Eru Illuvatar anthem, lyrically that is. Well, actually the music is pretty divine as well.

"Big Sky" - The Kinks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiyrFSSG5_g

09-17-2008, 07:27 AM	#2
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,518	Hmmm...perhaps Randy Newman's "Short People" would be better for Dain's demise. __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

09-28-2008, 07:10 PM	#4
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,518	Bêthberry had suggested to me that the band Traffic would be an excellent band to add to our Middle-earth sojourn. Here are some song ideas from the gentle and extraordinarily evocative Steve Windwood (with some added help from Jim Capaldi or Eric Clapton, where applicable). Frodo falls ill and realizes he can never truly go home: Blind Faith -- Can't Find My Way Home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN1J5...eature=related The lyrics are amazingly consistent with LotR: Come down off your throne and leave your body alone. Somebody must change. You are the reason Ive been waiting so long. Somebody holds the key. But Im near the end and I just aint got the time And Im wasted and I cant find my way home. Sam pines for the barmaid Rosie Traffic -- John Barleycorn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q4Lv...eature=related Sam and Frodo travel across the wasteland of Mordor Traffic -- Forty Thousand Headmen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v12fq...eature=related Mood piece for a rainy scene Traffic -- Rainmaker http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx6S6...eature=related Bilbo and Gandalf blow smoke rings Traffic -- Light Up or Leave Me Alone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tZtJ...eature=related I've been on a Robin Trower kick recently -- both before and after leaving Procol Harum (god, I love the distortion). In Minas Morgul Robin Trower -- Bridge of Sighs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtr9Q...eature=related The Eagles fight the Nazgul Robin Trower -- Day of the Eagle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRz1N...eature=related The Battle Before Minas Tirith Procol Harum -- Repent Walpurgis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQC7K...eature=related __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision. Last edited by Morthoron; 09-28-2008 at 07:25 PM.

09-29-2008, 06:28 AM	#5
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Talking of smoke rings, how about Ian Broudie's song Smoke Rings? http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=G4Q9OSG_LjA I'm not usually that fussed on Ian Broudie, but this song would be nice and chilled out for Bilbo and Gandalf to sit and have a smook to. Incidentally, I have no idea about that video, it's the only link I could find to the song! Here's another good smoking song. John Martyn's Solid Air: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg_Utj4Aljc And while I'm at it... Frodo saying goodbye to Sam as he leaves Middle-earth: John Martyn - May You Never http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LOi_wx...eature=related I forgot....a while back I was wondering "What did The Music sound like?" and thought about Ligeti. How about this? The Music Ligeti - Lux Aeterna http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NgsqLI...eature=related __________________ Gordon's alive! Last edited by Lalwendë; 09-29-2008 at 06:46 AM.

10-12-2008, 11:18 AM	#6
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,518	I know it's off-topic, but I note with sadness that Richard Wright, keyboardist of Pink Floyd, died last month at the age of 65. In keeping with his rather reticent, introverted nature, he kept his cancer a secret (and the lack of news regarding his death seems to bear this out). In any case, I discovered an excellent double CD documenting his final concert, playing alongside his Pink Floyd comrade David Gilmour, on Gilmour's 'Live in Gdansk': http://www.davidgilmour.com/gdansk.htm The first CD mostly covers Gilmour's 2006 solo album 'On an Island'; however, it is on the second CD that both Gilmour and Wright truly shine, and show what a wonderful legacy both men have left for rock music. The song selection is surprising (in a delightful way) and covers tunes that one usually didn't hear in a Floyd concert, particularly Astronomy Domine (from Floyd's 1st album, Pipers at the Gates of Dawn), Fat Old Sun (from Atom Heart Mother) and Echoes (from Meddle). There are also remarkable renditions of Shine on You Crazy Diamond, High Hopes, Wish You Were Here and Comfortably Numb. It is definitely a 'Headphones Only' compilation that will leave any Floyd fan completely satisfied (and the addition of the Baltic Symphony Orchestra adds an excellent extra aural presence). Sad to say we shall not be seeing any further Pink Floyd reunions as the circle is irrevocably broken. Unheralded and hidden at the heart of Pink Floyd's dense but flowing compositions, Richard Wright was a true innovator, quiet and unassuming, but deserving of accolades. Pink Floyd, like Tolkien, was one of the pillars of my formative years, and in a very different manner than the Professor they influenced my personal journey through life (primarily in a musical sense). So goodbye, Mr. Wright, wish you were here. __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

10-13-2008, 02:48 PM	#7
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

10-17-2008, 12:31 PM	#8
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	A few weeks ago I picked up an old Kinks vinyl, "The Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society" and I think it has distinct Shire flavour with its unabashed nostalgia for old England. It's truly wonderful. We are the Office Block Persecution Affinity God save little shops, china cups and virginity We are the Skyscraper Condemnation Affiliate God save tudor houses, antique tables and billiards "The Village Green Preservation Society" - The Kinks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL9tyzE83nc This is song from the same album called "Big Sky" I think it is a very fitting Eru Illuvatar anthem, lyrically that is. Well, actually the music is pretty divine as well. "Big Sky" - The Kinks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiyrFSSG5_g __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan

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