Chris lee and his role as Saruman. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lobelia · 06-28-2004, 12:16 AM

[QUOTE=The Squatter of Amon Rûdh]I don't think that he'd be happy to hear his voice described as 'monotonous', though: he's been trained as an operatic singer and enjoys singing arias. To some, his voice is his best feature.

Very true. He has a wonderful basso profundo singing voice and is the best Treebeard I've ever heard, full of warmth and humour and - where appropriate - sadness. He could have made his living as a singer.

But yes - he *is* Saruman and Ian M *is* Gandalf and they both do just fine with the roles they have been given.

06-28-2004, 12:16 AM	#13
Lobelia Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 150	[QUOTE=The Squatter of Amon Rûdh]I don't think that he'd be happy to hear his voice described as 'monotonous', though: he's been trained as an operatic singer and enjoys singing arias. To some, his voice is his best feature. Very true. He has a wonderful basso profundo singing voice and is the best Treebeard I've ever heard, full of warmth and humour and - where appropriate - sadness. He could have made his living as a singer. But yes - he is Saruman and Ian M is Gandalf and they both do just fine with the roles they have been given.