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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.

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

10-13-2008, 02:48 PM	#1
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	#2
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