Would There Ever Be a Possibility...?

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Originally Posted by Nogrod

This is another version of the same music (and music only) where I have taken all those dark echoes and high-pitched reverbs away so that the acoustic guitar sounds more "normal" and bright. There is quite a difference there.

I guess the whole mood is a bit different. There still is the suspense or the dark flavour but it sounds more bright or crisp.

Would that sound better to you?

Oh, indeed, this sounds better and I actually really like it. I would be all for putting that there

Originally Posted by Gwathagor

However, they both are a little depressing and lack an adventurous, hopeful, heroic quality. While listening to it, I don't get the sense that we are on a quest which, at least early on, would doubtless seem exciting to the Fellowship.

Hm, but I would actually oppose having any "heroic" music in there (in this moment). What I really won't like to see would be the heroic thing like we see in FotR (the Fellowship climbing the mountains and that Fellowship theme playing there) - it's nice in the film, but it's not good for us, I'd say. And look what is the text which is supposed to go with it: it is not meant to be heroic at all, and last of all hopeful - Eru forbid! This is a hopeless quest! And the Fellowship is leaving the safety of Rivendell, one dark winter night - and I strongly doubt anyone is excited. Just read the chapter! The only one who is "heroic" is Boromir who feels the need to blow his horn. But nothing else.

Oh, and one thing for you music-makers. My brother (who is actually quite a music maker) suddenly expressed his interest in the subject, so it could be that he might lend a hand or two to the music-making if you wish and if it's possible. What do you think? If that will be possible, then... hmm... how should we do this... let's say you could PM me some things about what you are planning or what you'd need or whatever with the music, and then we'll see.