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Encaitare · 06-10-2005, 04:54 PM

ungoliant -- True, "Evenstar" lacks the complexity of the rest of the score. Still, I think the simplicity of it is very pretty and pleasing to the ear. Perhaps we could see it as the simple yet deep certainty of Arwen's love?

New track: the White Rider.

The beginning of the track sounds very dark, especially with the effect of the choir. This is the part when Gandalf is trying to "exorcise" Saruman's power from Theoden. The pounding drums in the background remind me of the Isengard theme, which is fitting.

The music in this track skips around, I suppose so it flows nicely. Still, it's kind of confusing. The next section is when Gandalf explains his new title to Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli. The rising and faling of the lower strings makes me think of Rivendell -- the Fellowship is partly reunited. A slight tension seems to mount, but is relieved at 1:02. The music here grows very beautiful -- simple choir with some instrumental background accompaniment.

Around 2:00, the music changes again as the four ride off to Edoras, on a mission.

There are many different styles and sections in this track -- which do you like best?

06-10-2005, 04:54 PM	#132
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Track 9: the White Rider ungoliant -- True, "Evenstar" lacks the complexity of the rest of the score. Still, I think the simplicity of it is very pretty and pleasing to the ear. Perhaps we could see it as the simple yet deep certainty of Arwen's love? New track: the White Rider. The beginning of the track sounds very dark, especially with the effect of the choir. This is the part when Gandalf is trying to "exorcise" Saruman's power from Theoden. The pounding drums in the background remind me of the Isengard theme, which is fitting. The music in this track skips around, I suppose so it flows nicely. Still, it's kind of confusing. The next section is when Gandalf explains his new title to Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli. The rising and faling of the lower strings makes me think of Rivendell -- the Fellowship is partly reunited. A slight tension seems to mount, but is relieved at 1:02. The music here grows very beautiful -- simple choir with some instrumental background accompaniment. Around 2:00, the music changes again as the four ride off to Edoras, on a mission. There are many different styles and sections in this track -- which do you like best? Last edited by Encaitare; 06-10-2005 at 10:38 PM.