[Luinalatawen]

The bulk of this track is misleading to me because Enya's 'Aniron' clearly has nothing to do with the Council of Elrond. However, I do understand the decision to keep this as the title of the track because during the film, the Council is obviously going to be talking - no need of much music during their discussion - so there needed to be more musical material for the track.

As Encaitare said, 2:25/2:30 brings the return of the Fellowship theme. This is especially notable because of how it is very final-sounding. It's no coincidance that this happens while at this last meeting in the safetly of Rivendell. It's the last uplifting, empowering, regal, major-keyed brassy theme before the Fellowship embarks on the journey through the dark Mines of Moria. All the music from here on out on this soundtrack (excluding 'Lothlorien') is primarily filled with a either a feeling of danger itself or the wary anticipation of danger.

This track also brings many thoughts of Frodo - the Fellowship theme gives me images of the Fellowship gathering member by member around the small Hobbit. I see the Fellowship theme as one full of hope, which is what Frodo's will brings to all who join him. The theme seems to completely erase the thoughts that tons of danger lie ahead. During the council scene, I remember feeling worried for Frodo and Middle Earth. However, once the Fellowship theme is heard, I forget all of that and focus on the friendship and loyalty that already seems plentiful among the characters.