What music would Tolkien races play & or listen to - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 08-05-2004, 09:43 AM

Eru listens to Andrew WK. No wait, Eru is Andrew WK!

Kransha · 08-05-2004, 12:25 PM

Saruman would have a rap band established in Eriador called the 'Cock-o-whoops', with their hit ruffian single, 'Swagger It.' I can actually envision that, as scary as it is. The Hobbits would simply be jazz fanatics. Really jazzy jazz, that is. They seem like wild, brightly colored individuals (I mean that figuratively, of course). Maybe swing of some sort, or a bizarre variety of Swazz...or Jing...Swazz & Jing, it's the new thing! Elves, a lighter, gentler musical association. Probably Hadyn or Bach, some subtle classical music, or maybe choral pieces. I dunno. Orcs are the heavy/death/pain/hard/non-ergonomic metal music, without a doubt. That's why they've got all those bloody piercings, dontcha know. And, dubiously, the Dwarves would be bagpipers. Operatic music, choral music, and those old fashioned ballads (menstrelian) would be very popular among all Middle-Earth's people.

Of course, everyone knows that the Ainu are actually a Blues Band. I think they were 'The Illuvatar Experience' or something. I have a very clear picture of Eru blowing a pitch pipe, followed soon after by a giant golden saxaphone, accompanied the bass melodies of Mandos the Moody and the sultry soprano of Nienna. Manwe on percussion, obviously, and Melkor as a brooding background singer.

And, finally, all orcs on Middle-Earth are in a single, all-encompassing band. Thus, an Orc-chestra. That's Grishnakh on the harp, Ugluk on drums, Lagduf on flute/reed instruments, Shagrat on strings, and Radbug on the ol' pianer.

Saraphim · 08-14-2004, 08:51 PM

What's all this about elves liking classical music? I don't believe a word of it!

The one thing Feanor and Fingolfin agreed upon was music. They were the punk-rocker types! The House of Finwe was always blaring with guitar solos and wailing lyrics, much to the chagrin of Finrod, who was more of a soft rock fan.

Of course, in order to gear himself up for the fight of his life, Fingolfin listened to some Tool on the ride over to Angband.

Encaitare · 08-15-2004, 04:39 PM

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Elrond, much to the embarrassment of Arwen, Elladan, and Elrohir, is a closet Elvis freak. He has all the records and movies.

You know it, Sapphire! Wow, I can even see that... ::smacks forehead to clear away strange image::

Celeborn is a huge Nine Inch Nails fan; he tries to seduce Galadriel by blasting "Closer" through Lothlorien, but she's always too busy playing with her magic mirror or polishing Nenya to realize it.

Minas Morgul is where the hardcore deathmetal shows are. Nothing pleases the Witch-king more than long-haired tattooed dudes singing about destruction.

The younger hobbits are naturally all "ghetto-fabulous," as my friend Stacey likes to say. Their elders just shake their heads at the blinged-out tweens and listen to the oldies station. Gandalf secretly has a love for the rap genre too, though, and that's wyy he and Saruman had that big dance-off

Cirdan the Shipwright loves the Beach Boys, as does Ulmo. And I'm gonna stop now... this is a great thread!

Saraphim · 08-15-2004, 09:48 PM

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Celeborn is a huge Nine Inch Nails fan; he tries to seduce Galadriel by blasting "Closer" through Lothlorien, but she's always too busy playing with her magic mirror or polishing Nenya to realize it.

"Closer"? No, Galadriel would figure it out if he started playing "Sanctified". Silly Celeborn.

Evisse the Blue · 08-16-2004, 05:56 AM

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Cirdan the Shipwright loves the Beach Boys, as does Ulmo.

But of course, it makes sense!

Ulmo probably initiated all the Teleri into the love of Beach Boys and surfing. I can imagine Cirdan dusting his old surfboard while singing 'Surfing Middle Earth' - I imagine he'd venture far into the Great Sea to catch the big waves. He looked forward for so long to leaving ME because he remembered the wicked surfing experiences he had on the shores of Valinor.

Morgoth's Apprentice · 05-19-2008, 11:40 PM

OK I can just see Morgoth and Sauron jamming to I am Ghost or something along those lines. The Elves, I think, are classical or opera fans (but some of them have secret obsessions with rap). The Rohirrim are mostly country or rock fans, and Gondor is obsessed with battle songs or disco. Hobbits..definitely Irish type music. I'm loving this thread.

Off topic but my cousin and I created a music of the ainur, complete with discord. We definitely used modern music. It is siiick!!!!

08-05-2004, 09:43 AM	#1
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Eru listens to Andrew WK. No wait, Eru is Andrew WK! __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

08-05-2004, 12:25 PM	#2
Kransha Ubiquitous Urulóki Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The port of Mars, where Famine, Sword, and Fire, leash'd in like hounds, crouch for employment Posts: 747	Saruman would have a rap band established in Eriador called the 'Cock-o-whoops', with their hit ruffian single, 'Swagger It.' I can actually envision that, as scary as it is. The Hobbits would simply be jazz fanatics. Really jazzy jazz, that is. They seem like wild, brightly colored individuals (I mean that figuratively, of course). Maybe swing of some sort, or a bizarre variety of Swazz...or Jing...Swazz & Jing, it's the new thing! Elves, a lighter, gentler musical association. Probably Hadyn or Bach, some subtle classical music, or maybe choral pieces. I dunno. Orcs are the heavy/death/pain/hard/non-ergonomic metal music, without a doubt. That's why they've got all those bloody piercings, dontcha know. And, dubiously, the Dwarves would be bagpipers. Operatic music, choral music, and those old fashioned ballads (menstrelian) would be very popular among all Middle-Earth's people. Of course, everyone knows that the Ainu are actually a Blues Band. I think they were 'The Illuvatar Experience' or something. I have a very clear picture of Eru blowing a pitch pipe, followed soon after by a giant golden saxaphone, accompanied the bass melodies of Mandos the Moody and the sultry soprano of Nienna. Manwe on percussion, obviously, and Melkor as a brooding background singer. And, finally, all orcs on Middle-Earth are in a single, all-encompassing band. Thus, an Orc-chestra. That's Grishnakh on the harp, Ugluk on drums, Lagduf on flute/reed instruments, Shagrat on strings, and Radbug on the ol' pianer. __________________ "What mortal feels not awe/Nor trembles at our name, Hearing our fate-appointed power sublime/Fixed by the eternal law. For old our office, and our fame," -Aeschylus, Song of the Furies

08-14-2004, 08:51 PM	#3
Saraphim Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The other side of freezing. Posts: 404	What's all this about elves liking classical music? I don't believe a word of it! The one thing Feanor and Fingolfin agreed upon was music. They were the punk-rocker types! The House of Finwe was always blaring with guitar solos and wailing lyrics, much to the chagrin of Finrod, who was more of a soft rock fan. Of course, in order to gear himself up for the fight of his life, Fingolfin listened to some Tool on the ride over to Angband. __________________ I drink Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters! ~ Always remember: pillage BEFORE you burn.

05-19-2008, 11:40 PM	#7
Morgoth's Apprentice Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2008 Location: In Angband, chillin with Morgoth and learning how to take over the world Posts: 38	OK I can just see Morgoth and Sauron jamming to I am Ghost or something along those lines. The Elves, I think, are classical or opera fans (but some of them have secret obsessions with rap). The Rohirrim are mostly country or rock fans, and Gondor is obsessed with battle songs or disco. Hobbits..definitely Irish type music. I'm loving this thread. Off topic but my cousin and I created a music of the ainur, complete with discord. We definitely used modern music. It is siiick!!!!