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Lalwendë · 09-01-2008, 03:19 PM

I was just poking about on YouTube listening to music on there and I saw someone had made a fanvid of the Fall of Gandalf using as a soundtrack Lacrimosa from Mozart's Requiem. It worked very, very well indeed and made me remember just how devastated I was after Gandalf's fall when I first read the books all those years ago.

So, this is simple really, have you an ideal soundtrack for a particular scene in Tolkien's work?

For me, when Bilbo leaves The Shire I always hear Vaughan Williams's Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis. And I often wish Peter Jackson had used Led Zep's Immigrant Song to soundtrack the Ride of the Rohirrim

Morthoron · 09-01-2008, 06:55 PM

I know I've said this before, but Ian Anderson should've had a hand in composing the score (and would be even more desirable for The Hobbit). This was quite a fun exercise. Oh, and I didn't use any songs with obvious Middle-earth references (like Led Zep's Battle of Evermore), because, well, it would be cheating. Here's some suggestions:

FIRST SCENE WELCOMING US INTO THE SHIRE:
Jethro Tull -- One Brown Mouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcUS4qaXZFU

FRODO AND SAM BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY IN THE SHIRE:
Jethro Tull -- Life is a Long Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8nak...eature=related

IN THE OLD FOREST MEETING BOMBADIL:
Jethro Tull -- The Whistler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Q2L1Tt1Hk

ASCENDING TO WEATHERTOP:
Jethro Tull -- Dun Ringill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuPQ3oHB4e4

A WALK THROUGH LORIEN:
Led Zepellin -- Bron-Yr-Aur
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-WRt...eature=related

SCENE WHERE ARWEN IS A WIDOW AND WALKS ALONE THROUGH LORIEN:
King Crimson -- Moon Child
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw0eduoVGw4

THE BOAT RIDE DOWN THE ANDUIN:
Mason Williams -- Classical Gas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mguzK...eature=related

SARUMAN'S ARMY MARCHING TO HELM'S DEEP:
Alice Cooper -- Halo of Flies (Prior to the vocals)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_pgClrEs9c

THE MARCH OF THE ENTS
Ian Anderson -- Fly by Night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Ubj...eature=related

THE SIGNAL OF MINAS MORGUL AND SAURON'S ARMY MARCHES:
Black Sabbath -- War Pigs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GRR_n_yQGA

SURVEYING THE DEAD AFTER THE BATTLE OF PELENNOR FIELD:
Pink Floyd -- Great Gig Sky in the Sky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enwnt7-j90k

IN THE HOUSES OF HEALING:
Genesis -- Entangled
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inblU...eature=related

SHELOB:
Alice Cooper -- The Black Widow (after the priceless Vincent Price intro)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVHUy...eature=related

FRODO AND SAM BEGINNING THEIR ASCENT OF MOUNT DOOM:
Fairport Convention -- Reynardine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3RMu...eature=related

WITHIN MOUNT DOOM:
Genesis -- Dance on a Volcano
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfA0z6eK8uQ

THE BLACK GATES OPEN AND SAURON UNLEASHES HIS LEGIONS:
Peter Gabriel -- Here Comes the Flood
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQYlK...eature=related

ARAGORN AND ARWEN'S MARRIAGE IN MINAS TIRITH:
Yes -- And You and I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpXv-...eature=related

SAM WATCHES ROSIE COTTON AND FALLS IN LOVE:
Fairport Convention -- She Moved Through The Fair
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8SwU...eature=related

FRODO BOARDS THE GRAY SHIP AND SAILS INTO THE WEST
Alan Parson's Project -- Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvwrSdMY7dQ

Okay, I have to stop myself. I could do this all day (and I'm getting angry looks).

Lalwendë · 09-02-2008, 09:49 AM

I wouldn't mind a look at your record collection!

Peter Gabriel, Jethro Tull and Fairport Convention have loads of tracks that just seem to fit somehow. I wonder was it a sign of those times?

Here's a few more I've thought of:

Arwen's farewell to Aragorn and retirement to Cerin Amroth:
Kate Rusby - Underneath The Stars
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0wajspUPiQ8

Frodo & Bilbo leaving Middle-earth and Sam returning home:
Fairport Convention - Who Knows Where The Time Goes
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=n2xODjbfYw8

The scene where you forst see Mim the Petty-dwarf, running away:
Aphex Twin - Funny Little Man
No link cause I can't find one without the sweary bit at the end

In Tom Bombadil's house:
Vashti Bunyan - Lily Pond
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uxTUQXk7PLY

Morthoron · 09-02-2008, 12:21 PM

Excellent choices, Lal. I particularly liked Kate Rusby. Let's add some more just for fun:

BILBO'S BIRTHDAY PARTY -- REFINED DINNER MUSIC
Waterboys -- A Set of Jigs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OUIU...eature=related

BILBO'S BIRTHDAY PARTY -- DRUNKEN DANCE MUSIC
The Pogues -- Waxie's Dargle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAufzEH0ZMY

GOLLUM'S THEME
Waterboys -- Be My Enemy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYbP5cyjDkM

THE HOBBITS ENTER BREE
The Pogues -- Dirty Old Town
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVUZuVZWHkk

skip spence · 09-03-2008, 09:38 AM

Eowyn going to the wars after getting rejected by Aragorn
"Shake Some Action" - Flamin' Groovies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Y5LKZPwV4

The blindfolds are removed in Lorien
"Aquarium" Camille Saint-Saëns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cUhB...eature=related

Gandalf and the Dwarves escape from the Goblins
"March of the dwarfs" Edward Grieg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXH4T...eature=related

Gandalf and Bilbo sharing a pipe
"Pass it on" Bob Marley & The Wailers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvVKHUCleuk

Btw, Lalwende, I like 'funny little man'-Mim

skip spence · 09-07-2008, 08:24 AM

Gollum struggles with himself
Personality Crisis - New York Dolls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct9aBySJkRQ

Carcharoth goes on a rampage with the Silmaril in his belly
Search & Destroy - Iggy & The Stooges
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKYALsp-sIg

Arwen returns to an abandoned Lorien after the death of Aragorn
You can't put your arms around a memory - Johnny Thunders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAhIs_DV0KA

The Witch King bails out of yet another fight
Gimme Three Steps - Lynyrd Skynyrd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM3jgkChV6M

Frodo sails into the West
I Shall Be Released - The Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1yq9HWq9rI (never mind the video w cows etc.)

Edit: Morthoron, your taste in music is quite, how should i say, Irish. :-)

Eönwë · 09-14-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skip spence

The blindfolds are removed in Lorien
"Aquarium" Camille Saint-Saëns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cUhB...eature=related

That immediately reminded me of an obvious one:

Danse Macabre- Camille Saint-Saëns

That can go for lots of things

Gwathagor · 09-10-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morthoron

Excellent choices, Lal. I particularly liked Kate Rusby. Let's add some more just for fun:

BILBO'S BIRTHDAY PARTY -- DRUNKEN DANCE MUSIC
The Pogues -- Waxie's Dargle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAufzEH0ZMY

THE HOBBITS ENTER BREE
The Pogues -- Dirty Old Town
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVUZuVZWHkk

I heartily, heartily approve, Morthoron.

EDIT: Wait...AND the Clancy Brothers? AND Great Big Sea? AND Young Dubliners? AND Flogging Molly? AND Dropkick Murphys? Don't tell me you also listen to Tempest, Oysterband, The Tossers, and Black 47...that would just be uncanny.

Lalwendë · 09-11-2008, 02:44 AM

When I read about this fabulously Gothic scene:

Quote:

Now the lightnings increased and slew men upon the hills, and in the fields, and in the streets of the city; and a fiery bolt smote the dome of the Temple and shore it asunder, and it was wreathed in flame. But the Temple itself was unshaken, and Sauron stood there upon the pinnacle and defied the lightning and was unharmed; and in that hour men called him a god and did all that he would.

I hear this fabulously Gothic tune:
Sisters Of Mercy - Temple Of Love
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ROnXv7...eature=related

Eönwë · 12-17-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I often wish Peter Jackson had used Led Zep's Immigrant Song to soundtrack the Ride of the Rohirrim

I always thought it would work well showing the Elves' escape from Valinor (e.g. Kinslaying, crossing of Helcaraxe, burning of the boats, etc). BUt this would only work if that scene would be cut down to 2:27 (I think it is) which is far too short. So maybe not then.

Lalwendë · 12-17-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eönwë

I always thought it would work well showing the Elves' escape from Valinor (e.g. Kinslaying, crossing of Helcaraxe, burning of the boats, etc). BUt this would only work if that scene would be cut down to 2:27 (I think it is) which is far too short. So maybe not then.

That would be ruddy well brilliant actually

Both the story and the song stir up my latent Viking blood so if I saw that combo of scene/music on film I'd probably burn out the DVD player re-watching it over and over

Folwren · 12-18-2008, 08:41 AM

Oh, my, Lal! Yes, I have several songs which illustrate different scenes for me!

Michael and Jeff Dana's song The Drowning Plains is a bagpipe piece which never ceases to remind me of the Grey Havens.

And then a classical guitar piece by Rodrigo (I don't know the name) makes me think of when Frodo was poisoned by Shelob and of Sam's struggle there in the pass.

This song reminds me of the Grey Havens, too.

And many, many others. I once created an entire collection of songs depicting all the different scenes from the last chapter of the book. There were ten or so songs in all.

Eönwë · 06-03-2009, 03:40 PM

Another possible one could be Jethro Tull's We Used To Know for the Fellowship after the ring is destroyed.

09-01-2008, 03:19 PM	#1
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Soundtrack A Scene I was just poking about on YouTube listening to music on there and I saw someone had made a fanvid of the Fall of Gandalf using as a soundtrack Lacrimosa from Mozart's Requiem. It worked very, very well indeed and made me remember just how devastated I was after Gandalf's fall when I first read the books all those years ago. So, this is simple really, have you an ideal soundtrack for a particular scene in Tolkien's work? For me, when Bilbo leaves The Shire I always hear Vaughan Williams's Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis. And I often wish Peter Jackson had used Led Zep's Immigrant Song to soundtrack the Ride of the Rohirrim __________________ Gordon's alive!

09-01-2008, 06:55 PM	#2
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,503	I know I've said this before, but Ian Anderson should've had a hand in composing the score (and would be even more desirable for The Hobbit). This was quite a fun exercise. Oh, and I didn't use any songs with obvious Middle-earth references (like Led Zep's Battle of Evermore), because, well, it would be cheating. Here's some suggestions: FIRST SCENE WELCOMING US INTO THE SHIRE: Jethro Tull -- One Brown Mouse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcUS4qaXZFU FRODO AND SAM BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY IN THE SHIRE: Jethro Tull -- Life is a Long Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8nak...eature=related IN THE OLD FOREST MEETING BOMBADIL: Jethro Tull -- The Whistler http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Q2L1Tt1Hk ASCENDING TO WEATHERTOP: Jethro Tull -- Dun Ringill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuPQ3oHB4e4 A WALK THROUGH LORIEN: Led Zepellin -- Bron-Yr-Aur http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-WRt...eature=related SCENE WHERE ARWEN IS A WIDOW AND WALKS ALONE THROUGH LORIEN: King Crimson -- Moon Child http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw0eduoVGw4 THE BOAT RIDE DOWN THE ANDUIN: Mason Williams -- Classical Gas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mguzK...eature=related SARUMAN'S ARMY MARCHING TO HELM'S DEEP: Alice Cooper -- Halo of Flies (Prior to the vocals) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_pgClrEs9c THE MARCH OF THE ENTS Ian Anderson -- Fly by Night http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Ubj...eature=related THE SIGNAL OF MINAS MORGUL AND SAURON'S ARMY MARCHES: Black Sabbath -- War Pigs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GRR_n_yQGA SURVEYING THE DEAD AFTER THE BATTLE OF PELENNOR FIELD: Pink Floyd -- Great Gig Sky in the Sky http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enwnt7-j90k IN THE HOUSES OF HEALING: Genesis -- Entangled http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inblU...eature=related SHELOB: Alice Cooper -- The Black Widow (after the priceless Vincent Price intro) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVHUy...eature=related FRODO AND SAM BEGINNING THEIR ASCENT OF MOUNT DOOM: Fairport Convention -- Reynardine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3RMu...eature=related WITHIN MOUNT DOOM: Genesis -- Dance on a Volcano http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfA0z6eK8uQ THE BLACK GATES OPEN AND SAURON UNLEASHES HIS LEGIONS: Peter Gabriel -- Here Comes the Flood http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQYlK...eature=related ARAGORN AND ARWEN'S MARRIAGE IN MINAS TIRITH: Yes -- And You and I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpXv-...eature=related SAM WATCHES ROSIE COTTON AND FALLS IN LOVE: Fairport Convention -- She Moved Through The Fair http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8SwU...eature=related FRODO BOARDS THE GRAY SHIP AND SAILS INTO THE WEST Alan Parson's Project -- Time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvwrSdMY7dQ Okay, I have to stop myself. I could do this all day (and I'm getting angry looks). __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision. Last edited by Morthoron; 09-01-2008 at 09:22 PM.

09-02-2008, 09:49 AM	#3
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I wouldn't mind a look at your record collection! Peter Gabriel, Jethro Tull and Fairport Convention have loads of tracks that just seem to fit somehow. I wonder was it a sign of those times? Here's a few more I've thought of: Arwen's farewell to Aragorn and retirement to Cerin Amroth: Kate Rusby - Underneath The Stars http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0wajspUPiQ8 Frodo & Bilbo leaving Middle-earth and Sam returning home: Fairport Convention - Who Knows Where The Time Goes http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=n2xODjbfYw8 The scene where you forst see Mim the Petty-dwarf, running away: Aphex Twin - Funny Little Man No link cause I can't find one without the sweary bit at the end In Tom Bombadil's house: Vashti Bunyan - Lily Pond http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uxTUQXk7PLY __________________ Gordon's alive!

09-02-2008, 12:21 PM	#4
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,503	Excellent choices, Lal. I particularly liked Kate Rusby. Let's add some more just for fun: BILBO'S BIRTHDAY PARTY -- REFINED DINNER MUSIC Waterboys -- A Set of Jigs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OUIU...eature=related BILBO'S BIRTHDAY PARTY -- DRUNKEN DANCE MUSIC The Pogues -- Waxie's Dargle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAufzEH0ZMY GOLLUM'S THEME Waterboys -- Be My Enemy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYbP5cyjDkM THE HOBBITS ENTER BREE The Pogues -- Dirty Old Town http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVUZuVZWHkk __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

09-03-2008, 09:38 AM	#5
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	Eowyn going to the wars after getting rejected by Aragorn "Shake Some Action" - Flamin' Groovies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Y5LKZPwV4 The blindfolds are removed in Lorien "Aquarium" Camille Saint-Saëns http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cUhB...eature=related Gandalf and the Dwarves escape from the Goblins "March of the dwarfs" Edward Grieg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXH4T...eature=related Gandalf and Bilbo sharing a pipe "Pass it on" Bob Marley & The Wailers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvVKHUCleuk Btw, Lalwende, I like 'funny little man'-Mim __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan Last edited by skip spence; 09-03-2008 at 09:43 AM.

09-07-2008, 08:24 AM	#6
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	Hard rocking M.E. soundtrack (this is kinda fun) Gollum struggles with himself Personality Crisis - New York Dolls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct9aBySJkRQ Carcharoth goes on a rampage with the Silmaril in his belly Search & Destroy - Iggy & The Stooges http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKYALsp-sIg Arwen returns to an abandoned Lorien after the death of Aragorn You can't put your arms around a memory - Johnny Thunders http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAhIs_DV0KA The Witch King bails out of yet another fight Gimme Three Steps - Lynyrd Skynyrd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM3jgkChV6M Frodo sails into the West I Shall Be Released - The Band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1yq9HWq9rI (never mind the video w cows etc.) Edit: Morthoron, your taste in music is quite, how should i say, Irish. :-) __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan Last edited by skip spence; 09-07-2008 at 08:30 AM.

12-18-2008, 08:41 AM	#12
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Oh, my, Lal! Yes, I have several songs which illustrate different scenes for me! Michael and Jeff Dana's song The Drowning Plains is a bagpipe piece which never ceases to remind me of the Grey Havens. And then a classical guitar piece by Rodrigo (I don't know the name) makes me think of when Frodo was poisoned by Shelob and of Sam's struggle there in the pass. This song reminds me of the Grey Havens, too. And many, many others. I once created an entire collection of songs depicting all the different scenes from the last chapter of the book. There were ten or so songs in all. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

06-03-2009, 03:40 PM	#13
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Another possible one could be Jethro Tull's We Used To Know for the Fellowship after the ring is destroyed. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place