Unfinished Tales - Part One - I - Of Tuor and His Coming to Gondolin

[Inziladun]

Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

I can't help but wonder if music plays a role in the positive fate of Tuor. I don't recall reading about Túrin singing or playing, at least nothing decisive. Could the music have kept Tuor more closely connected with the will of the Valar, specifically Ulmo?

That's an interesting observation, Esty.
I don't recall any mention of Túrin doing any singing or instrumental playing. Perhaps Tuor's affinity toward music merely signified from Ulmo's point of view an openness on the part of the former to listen to his heart, and not allow his physical surroundings and personal desires to rule all his actions. There is, I think, something special about singers and musicians IRL, and an argument could be made for Arda as well.

x/d with G55