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LadyBrooke · 04-01-2012, 06:46 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7movKfyTBII&ob=av3e <- The main guy reminds me of a Noldo. After polling, apparently it is either a darker haired Celegorm, or a lighter haired Caranthir.

Snowdog · 04-02-2012, 03:57 AM

I always think of Fangorn when I hear the song 'Trees' by Rush.

William Cloud Hicklin · 09-12-2012, 09:16 AM

The sountrack to the passage of the Mines of Moria was written in advance, by Sergei Rachmaninoff, his Prelude in Gm, Op 32 no. 5:

It suits even better as arranged for Orchestra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VXwwkwephI

(The lyrical middle section is of course Gimli's song)

Here's the piano original:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=CpdoYLMgVfM#

Galadriel55 · 10-06-2012, 08:27 PM

1789 Ca ira mon amour sounds very Beren-y. I can't really tell as I don't get what half of it means, even with the help of a dictionary, but some parts are alike with the Lay of Leithian.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Om4EIUWrYQ

Also, one of Mendelssohn's numerous Songs Without Words - the Venetian Boat Song (op. 30 #6) - is very much like the Sea. Can't find a good version, so this will have to do:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkKDy6K1CRE

Can you hear the sea-longing?

Galadriel55 · 10-07-2012, 11:52 AM

Voltage by David Shaffer reminds me of Minas Morgul. It just brings to mind the image of that green pulsing phosphorescent light and the black gaping windows... Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGXrl...eature=related

morwen edhelwen · 10-24-2012, 05:18 PM

I'm starting to like Led Zeppelin now because of LOTR. And Black Dog makes me think of the Balrog with its flaming eyes.

04-01-2012, 06:46 PM	#41
LadyBrooke Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The modern day version of Edoras: horses, wind, rolling plains =) Posts: 507	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7movKfyTBII&ob=av3e <- The main guy reminds me of a Noldo. After polling, apparently it is either a darker haired Celegorm, or a lighter haired Caranthir. __________________ Busy, Busy, Busy...hoping for more free time soon.

09-12-2012, 09:16 AM	#43
William Cloud Hicklin Loremaster of Annúminas Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,321	The sountrack to the passage of the Mines of Moria was written in advance, by Sergei Rachmaninoff, his Prelude in Gm, Op 32 no. 5: It suits even better as arranged for Orchestra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VXwwkwephI (The lyrical middle section is of course Gimli's song) Here's the piano original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=CpdoYLMgVfM# __________________ The entire plot of The Lord of the Rings could be said to turn on what Sauron didn’t know, and when he didn’t know it. Last edited by William Cloud Hicklin; 09-12-2012 at 09:22 AM.

10-06-2012, 08:27 PM	#44
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,401	1789 Ca ira mon amour sounds very Beren-y. I can't really tell as I don't get what half of it means, even with the help of a dictionary, but some parts are alike with the Lay of Leithian. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Om4EIUWrYQ Also, one of Mendelssohn's numerous Songs Without Words - the Venetian Boat Song (op. 30 #6) - is very much like the Sea. Can't find a good version, so this will have to do: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkKDy6K1CRE Can you hear the sea-longing? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera Last edited by Galadriel55; 10-08-2012 at 04:05 PM.

10-07-2012, 11:52 AM	#45
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,401	Another one Voltage by David Shaffer reminds me of Minas Morgul. It just brings to mind the image of that green pulsing phosphorescent light and the black gaping windows... Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGXrl...eature=related __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

10-24-2012, 05:18 PM	#46
morwen edhelwen Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 91	I'm starting to like Led Zeppelin now because of LOTR. And Black Dog makes me think of the Balrog with its flaming eyes. __________________ "Firiel looked out at three o'clock, The grey night was going" - J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Last Ship" Last edited by morwen edhelwen; 10-24-2012 at 05:40 PM.

04-02-2012, 03:57 AM	#42
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 632	I always think of Fangorn when I hear the song 'Trees' by Rush.