Tolkien in modern music? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

02-07-2003, 09:22 PM

I sincerely hope that I am not violating nonsense rules with this, but I unintentionally found a modern group that sings songs based on the Sil and LOTR (The Books!). It is very obvious that 'Blind Guardian' has read the material and knows what they sing of. Most of what I have heard deals with Feanor's oath. Has anyone else heard much of them or found other similar groups?

Iarwain · 02-07-2003, 09:52 PM

I'm going to look them up immediately! How interesting! Thanks for the info!

Iarwain

P.S. Hmm.. I looked at the lyrics, very good. Then I heard the music. Not my type.

[ February 07, 2003: Message edited by: Iarwain ]

02-08-2003, 04:31 PM

i don't really know any 'MODERN' music relating to Tolkien..

but if you like Led Zeppelin [Ramble On] or Rush [Rivendell] then you're in luck.

[ February 08, 2003: Message edited by: Sirithramiel ]

Balin999 · 02-10-2003, 07:05 AM

There's an Austrian band called Summoning that has very much focused on LotR. They have taken many lyrics of Tolkien, although it is hard to understand them sometimes, because they are more or less a black metal band. But they have developed over the years, and now they use horns, keyboards and other stuff, and there is no shrieking anymore.
The Album-titles are:
Lugburz

Minas Morgul

Dol Guldur

Nightshade Forests

Stronghold

and: Let mortal heroes sing your fame

It's worth downloading their songs (The Lugburz-album is not really one of my favourites).
One of their best songs is "Kôr", found on Minas Morgul.

Another (young) band that I know of is Battlelore, they are strongly Tolkien-related. The cover of one of their cds shows Morgoth. actually a picture of Alan Lee I think. They are more into Black/Death Metal, but the music is not that brutal, and they have a very good ballad called "the green maid" which reminds me very much of Luthien and Beren.

Merri · 02-10-2003, 12:56 PM

Nonsense rules? How are rules nonsense rules?

Bill Ferny · 02-10-2003, 01:02 PM

Sirithramiel,

You mean to tell me Led Zeppelin and Rush aren’t modern anymore? Thanks for making me feel so old. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

Legolas · 02-10-2003, 01:07 PM

Nonsense rules as in 'rules about nonsense' - not 'rules that are nonsense.'

However, this same topic has been discussed in about 3.5 billion threads.

Inderjit Sanghera · 02-10-2003, 02:09 PM

As far as I know, Led Zepplin used quite a few M-E related things in their lyrics. Didn't they have a song called 'Misty Mountain Hop'?

Adastrea · 02-11-2003, 10:37 AM

Go here http://www.lordoftheringsshop.com/lo...udio.asp#music
and here http://www.tolkientown.com/shop/default.php?cPath=56_59
Lots of ME inspired music!(though not all modern sounding by the looks of them)

Naldoriathil · 02-11-2003, 12:25 PM

The songs really aren't that great, but there about LOTR, so who cares? Some of them are good but others are just plain bad. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

02-12-2003, 05:28 PM

sorry, bill. i didn't mean it like that. led zeppelin AND rush are two of my favorite bands.

Neferchoirwen · 02-13-2003, 10:08 AM

I came accross another prog rock band are so Middle Earth. They're from Germany, and *doh!* I can't remember what they're called!

mark12_30 · 04-23-2004, 09:26 AM

For those interested in Tolkien-related music, also check out the Middle-Earth Music Reviews thread.

There are many people interested in music about Tolkien, and many who write and perform it. If you have music you'd like to recommend (or warn against!) please post a review there! There is a format at the top, just follow it when you post.

Grace and peace, --mark12_30

ArathorofBarahir · 04-23-2004, 11:35 AM

I just got done downloading most of Blind Guardian's LOTR themed songs, and some of Summoning's and Battlelore's songs and I have to say they are pretty good. So if you like heavy metal and love LOTR then I strongly recommend that you check out these three bands.

Gothmog · 04-24-2004, 09:07 AM

I must take the opportunity and push for one of my favourite bands: the finnish band Nightwish. I must admit that they're not a"tolkien-band" but the songwriter says that he has been inspired by the books, he's a real fantasy-fanatic. You should listen to Elvenpath, were they sing about the world of fantasy and LotR has a quite big part. There's also a song called Kinslayer, but I don't think it's about THE kinslaying...

Enya, who has done some of the music in the movies, is forever connected with Tolkien for me, and it was like that before the movies too. The first time I read the books, my dad listened to Enya in the background quite often. Since that, whenever I hear Enya I think of ME...It's pretty good music to listen to while reading LotR...

tar-ancalime · 04-24-2004, 09:17 AM

There is also a Lord of the Rings Symphony by the Dutch composer Johan de Meij. I know that Howard Shore is currently touring the world with his Lord of the Rings Symphony, but this one predates the movies by about 10 years and is quite nice. I know that it's not really the style of music this thread is discussing, but it is modern in that it was recently composed. It's in five movements, each titled after a character or a place in the story.

Lûthien Nénharma · 06-21-2004, 02:01 PM

[I]I have to comment on Howard Shore, I think he was the composer for the music of LotR, he did a fantastic job!

mark12_30 · 06-22-2004, 02:55 AM

Lûthien Nénharma, you do bring up an interesting point. I tend to take Howard Shore for granted. Yet the more I listen to the soundtrack-- the vocal work, especially the sopranos, is effective and very enjoyable. It grows on me steadily.

(Welcome to the Downs!)

PaleStar · 06-26-2004, 01:35 AM

You know, i find it amazing that all these years after its publication, Lord Of The Rings is still inspiring people, especially musicians.

Celebuial · 12-05-2005, 06:10 PM

I was just advised to buy a Battlelore album by my boyfriend who was convinced I'd love it. I could only find Third Age Of THe Sun but I love it!!!! It's kinda cheesy but great to listen too whilst in a Tolkieny mood but when Enya or the movie soundtracks won't do. I'm glad I found this old thread as I was just about to ask if anyone knew of any other LOtR inspired music...

I have to say that even if you're not in to metal at all, least of all death metal you should still check out the first song on the Album it's called Usvainen Rhun. It has a pretty female vocal and is sung entirey in Elvish. It's really nice and worth a little listen.

02-07-2003, 09:22 PM	#1
VercingetoriX Guest Posts: n/a	Tolkien in modern music? I sincerely hope that I am not violating nonsense rules with this, but I unintentionally found a modern group that sings songs based on the Sil and LOTR (The Books!). It is very obvious that 'Blind Guardian' has read the material and knows what they sing of. Most of what I have heard deals with Feanor's oath. Has anyone else heard much of them or found other similar groups?

02-07-2003, 09:52 PM	#2
Iarwain Pugnaciously Primordial Paradox Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Birnham Wood Posts: 800	I'm going to look them up immediately! How interesting! Thanks for the info! Iarwain P.S. Hmm.. I looked at the lyrics, very good. Then I heard the music. Not my type. [ February 07, 2003: Message edited by: Iarwain ] __________________ "And what are oaths but words we say to God?"

02-10-2003, 07:05 AM	#4
Balin999 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2000 Location: East of the Sun, West of the Moon Posts: 493	There's an Austrian band called Summoning that has very much focused on LotR. They have taken many lyrics of Tolkien, although it is hard to understand them sometimes, because they are more or less a black metal band. But they have developed over the years, and now they use horns, keyboards and other stuff, and there is no shrieking anymore. The Album-titles are: Lugburz Minas Morgul Dol Guldur Nightshade Forests Stronghold and: Let mortal heroes sing your fame It's worth downloading their songs (The Lugburz-album is not really one of my favourites). One of their best songs is "Kôr", found on Minas Morgul. Another (young) band that I know of is Battlelore, they are strongly Tolkien-related. The cover of one of their cds shows Morgoth. actually a picture of Alan Lee I think. They are more into Black/Death Metal, but the music is not that brutal, and they have a very good ballad called "the green maid" which reminds me very much of Luthien and Beren. __________________ ...Nichts ist gelber als Gelb selber... ...The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice, but conformity... ...Everything is possible, except to ski through a revolving door...

02-10-2003, 12:56 PM	#5
Merri Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Shire Posts: 221	Nonsense rules? How are rules nonsense rules? __________________ Knowledge is just opinion that you trust enough to act upon. -Children of the Mind, by Orson Scott Card.

02-10-2003, 01:02 PM	#6
Bill Ferny Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bree Posts: 390	Sirithramiel, You mean to tell me Led Zeppelin and Rush aren’t modern anymore? Thanks for making me feel so old. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] __________________ I prefer Gillaume d’Férny, connoisseur of fine fruit.

02-08-2003, 04:31 PM	#3
sirithramiel Guest Posts: n/a	i don't really know any 'MODERN' music relating to Tolkien.. but if you like Led Zeppelin [Ramble On] or Rush [Rivendell] then you're in luck. [ February 08, 2003: Message edited by: Sirithramiel ]

02-10-2003, 01:07 PM	#7
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	Nonsense rules as in 'rules about nonsense' - not 'rules that are nonsense.' However, this same topic has been discussed in about 3.5 billion threads. __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

02-10-2003, 02:09 PM	#8
Inderjit Sanghera Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wolverhampton, England Posts: 716	As far as I know, Led Zepplin used quite a few M-E related things in their lyrics. Didn't they have a song called 'Misty Mountain Hop'? __________________ “If I’m more of an influence on your son as a rapper then you are as a father then you've got to look at yourself as a parent” ~>Ice Cube. "Life is so beautiful"->Don Vito Corleone

02-11-2003, 10:37 AM	#9
Adastrea Animated Skeleton Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England Posts: 31	Go here http://www.lordoftheringsshop.com/lo...udio.asp#music and here http://www.tolkientown.com/shop/default.php?cPath=56_59 Lots of ME inspired music!(though not all modern sounding by the looks of them) __________________ "Hail Eärendil, brightest of angels, over Middle Earth sent to men."

02-11-2003, 12:25 PM	#10
Naldoriathil Haunting Spirit Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London Posts: 71	The songs really aren't that great, but there about LOTR, so who cares? Some of them are good but others are just plain bad. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ "He is Aragorn, Son of Arathorn, Heir to the Throne of Gondor!"

02-12-2003, 05:28 PM	#11
sirithramiel Guest Posts: n/a	sorry, bill. i didn't mean it like that. led zeppelin AND rush are two of my favorite bands.

02-13-2003, 10:08 AM	#12
Neferchoirwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: RtR: 483.3 miles, Fords of Bruinen Posts: 512	I came accross another prog rock band are so Middle Earth. They're from Germany, and doh! I can't remember what they're called! __________________ On really romantic nights of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion. ~Speed Levitch http://crevicesofsilence.blogspot.com/

04-23-2004, 09:26 AM	#13
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	reviews For those interested in Tolkien-related music, also check out the Middle-Earth Music Reviews thread. There are many people interested in music about Tolkien, and many who write and perform it. If you have music you'd like to recommend (or warn against!) please post a review there! There is a format at the top, just follow it when you post. Grace and peace, --mark12_30 __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

04-23-2004, 11:35 AM	#14
ArathorofBarahir Wight Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crickhallow Posts: 247	I just got done downloading most of Blind Guardian's LOTR themed songs, and some of Summoning's and Battlelore's songs and I have to say they are pretty good. So if you like heavy metal and love LOTR then I strongly recommend that you check out these three bands. __________________ King of the Dead: The dead do not suffer the living to pass. Aragorn: You will suffer me.

04-24-2004, 09:07 AM	#15
Gothmog Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Where I lay my head is home Posts: 421	I must take the opportunity and push for one of my favourite bands: the finnish band Nightwish. I must admit that they're not a"tolkien-band" but the songwriter says that he has been inspired by the books, he's a real fantasy-fanatic. You should listen to Elvenpath, were they sing about the world of fantasy and LotR has a quite big part. There's also a song called Kinslayer, but I don't think it's about THE kinslaying... Enya, who has done some of the music in the movies, is forever connected with Tolkien for me, and it was like that before the movies too. The first time I read the books, my dad listened to Enya in the background quite often. Since that, whenever I hear Enya I think of ME...It's pretty good music to listen to while reading LotR... __________________ Three switched witches watch three Swatch watch switches. Which switched witch watch which Swatch watch switch? He who breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom ~Lurker...

04-24-2004, 09:17 AM	#16
tar-ancalime Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: abaft the beam Posts: 303	There is also a Lord of the Rings Symphony by the Dutch composer Johan de Meij. I know that Howard Shore is currently touring the world with his Lord of the Rings Symphony, but this one predates the movies by about 10 years and is quite nice. I know that it's not really the style of music this thread is discussing, but it is modern in that it was recently composed. It's in five movements, each titled after a character or a place in the story.

06-21-2004, 02:01 PM	#17
Lûthien Nénharma Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rivendell, Middle Earth Posts: 23	speaking about music [I]I have to comment on Howard Shore, I think he was the composer for the music of LotR, he did a fantastic job! __________________ I would rather share one lifetime with you, than face all the ages of this world alone ~Arwen~

06-22-2004, 02:55 AM	#18
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Lûthien Nénharma, you do bring up an interesting point. I tend to take Howard Shore for granted. Yet the more I listen to the soundtrack-- the vocal work, especially the sopranos, is effective and very enjoyable. It grows on me steadily. (Welcome to the Downs!) __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

06-26-2004, 01:35 AM	#19
PaleStar Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 43	You know, i find it amazing that all these years after its publication, Lord Of The Rings is still inspiring people, especially musicians.

12-05-2005, 06:10 PM	#20
Celebuial Wight Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cardiff during term time/Leicester in the holl's Posts: 129	Interesting old thread... I was just advised to buy a Battlelore album by my boyfriend who was convinced I'd love it. I could only find Third Age Of THe Sun but I love it!!!! It's kinda cheesy but great to listen too whilst in a Tolkieny mood but when Enya or the movie soundtracks won't do. I'm glad I found this old thread as I was just about to ask if anyone knew of any other LOtR inspired music... I have to say that even if you're not in to metal at all, least of all death metal you should still check out the first song on the Album it's called Usvainen Rhun. It has a pretty female vocal and is sung entirey in Elvish. It's really nice and worth a little listen. __________________ Ú cilith ‘war. Ú men ‘war. Boe min mebi. Boe min bango.