Songs of our times that remind you of LOTR... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

THE Ka · 11-28-2004, 01:21 PM

As much as i would love to devote this thread to fish (Mmmm! fish!), i think i better add another song before the BW shuts it down...

Ok, another song...

Coin-Operated boy by: Dresden Dolls (they are “Brechtian Punk Cabaret")

Click on the link to find the lyrics

When ever i hear this song, i think of how saruman was sauron's "coin-operated boy"... Galadriel in the movie calls saruman "sauron's puppet" but, since saruman turned a leaf and became interested into greed, i think "coin-operated boy" sounds better...

~ Piano Rock Ka~

Lalwendë · 11-28-2004, 01:57 PM

Very tempting thread....

I think, in addition there is another thread devoted to Led Zep and Tolkien. Without having to find it and post the link (as that's far too complicated a procedure for such as I), what I basically said there was that Robert Plant denied Stairway ever being about Tolkien's work. In the Zep book Hammer of the Gods it states that he was very much interested in fantasy and celtic literature around that time, as were many people, and as such, these influences came out in his lyrics. Though, I don't see how he could deny the influence of Lord of the Rings in songs such as Ramble On, which mentions Gollum and Mordor, and Misty Mountain Hop.

Anyway, what music makes me think of Middle Earth? Apart from classical music, which is not what was asked? Rather a lot of folk music does, particularly Fairport Convention. And Jethro Tull's more flowery moments (Bouree is real Hobbit music), or maybe a bit of Gabriel era Genesis (I'm thinking The Battle of Epping Forest). Although, all of the above may be for me associated with what a lot of fans seemed to be into when I first read the books! On a more modern scale, I often think of Dwarves and Mountains when I listen to Bjork, and my fave song right now (not Bjork) has the following line which is quite Middle Earth (even if the rest of the song is not) : your lonely voice calls across the starlit coast.

I would post links but I'm actually pugged into the media player right now...

Nothing wrong with Rammstein, Lachwen.

Firefoot · 11-28-2004, 04:34 PM

There are a few. When I was reading the Hobbit for the first time, my favorite CD was by Joy Williams, and listening to that CD (haven't done that in a while) reminds me of the Hobbit, espcially the song Touch of Faith. I doubt many people are familiar with it, though.

I am dead serious with these next two, though they will certainly take some explaining: "The Church's One Foundation" (for any who are familiar with this hymn) and "Oh Christmas Tree," for very similar reasons. The tune of the former fits very well with the words to Boromir's riddle (Seek for the sword that was broken...), and so am reminded of such when I hear the song. The tune of the latter fits very well with the words to the Elves' song to Elbereth in "Many Meetings," though the ending doesn't fit quite right. I figured that out this morning.

A Elbereth Gilthoniel
silivren penna miriel
o menel aglar elenath!
Na-chaered plan-diriel
o galadhremmin ennorath,
Fanuilos, le linnathon
nef aear, si nef aearon!

Don't ask how I get these things. I don't know.

Lachwen · 11-28-2004, 05:30 PM

The Welsh song The Ash Grove also reminds me of Middle-earth, though I'm not really sure why. I guess the plaintive way it was written makes me think of the Elves; how they eventually have to leave the woods and streams they love behind and sail into the West.

And didn't anyone notice that awful pun I made? I'm seriously proud of that...

THE Ka · 11-28-2004, 07:41 PM

This is yet another song from the famous Violator album...

When ever i hear "Blue Dress" , It makes me think of Sauron and how he has a way of "perswasion"... It also feels like Sauron-like voice is sending you subliminal messages

... go listen to it! Really! It freaked me out! Because, words are just not enough...
blue dress
Put it on
And don't say a word
Put it on
The one that I prefer
Put it on
And stand before my eyes
Put it on
Please don't question why

Can you believe
Something so simple
Something so trivial
Makes me a happy man
Can't you understand
Say you believe
Just how easy
It is to please me

Because when you learn
You'll know what makes the world turn

Put it on
I can feel so much
Put it on
I don't need to touch
Put it on
Here before my eyes
Put it on
Because you realise
And you believe

Something so worthless
Serves a purpose
It makes me a happy man
Can't you understand
Say you believe
Just how easy
It is to please me

Because when you learn
You'll know what makes the world turn

Freaky!

Encaitare · 11-28-2004, 09:33 PM

Quote:

And didn't anyone notice that awful pun I made? I'm seriously proud of that...

You wanted someone to groan? Well, here you go, since no one else has... *groan*

Ka, those lyrics are eerily close to Sauron and the Ring!

THE Ka · 12-04-2004, 05:45 PM

Another tolkien inspired/related song...

Frozen from Collide's Chasing the Ghost album, reminds me oddly of the Arvari "The Unwilling".

I don't have the lyrics right now but, i've given out information if you want to find it.

Another reason might be that next to the Teleri,Noldor, the Avari are my favortie group of elves...even though little is known about them.

~Whimsical Ka~

11-28-2004, 01:21 PM	#1
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	Thank you all! And onto another song... As much as i would love to devote this thread to fish (Mmmm! fish!), i think i better add another song before the BW shuts it down... Ok, another song... Coin-Operated boy by: Dresden Dolls (they are “Brechtian Punk Cabaret") Click on the link to find the lyrics When ever i hear this song, i think of how saruman was sauron's "coin-operated boy"... Galadriel in the movie calls saruman "sauron's puppet" but, since saruman turned a leaf and became interested into greed, i think "coin-operated boy" sounds better... ~ Piano Rock Ka~ __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni? Last edited by THE Ka; 11-28-2004 at 01:29 PM. Reason: spelling errors

11-28-2004, 01:57 PM	#2
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Very tempting thread.... I think, in addition there is another thread devoted to Led Zep and Tolkien. Without having to find it and post the link (as that's far too complicated a procedure for such as I), what I basically said there was that Robert Plant denied Stairway ever being about Tolkien's work. In the Zep book Hammer of the Gods it states that he was very much interested in fantasy and celtic literature around that time, as were many people, and as such, these influences came out in his lyrics. Though, I don't see how he could deny the influence of Lord of the Rings in songs such as Ramble On, which mentions Gollum and Mordor, and Misty Mountain Hop. Anyway, what music makes me think of Middle Earth? Apart from classical music, which is not what was asked? Rather a lot of folk music does, particularly Fairport Convention. And Jethro Tull's more flowery moments (Bouree is real Hobbit music), or maybe a bit of Gabriel era Genesis (I'm thinking The Battle of Epping Forest). Although, all of the above may be for me associated with what a lot of fans seemed to be into when I first read the books! On a more modern scale, I often think of Dwarves and Mountains when I listen to Bjork, and my fave song right now (not Bjork) has the following line which is quite Middle Earth (even if the rest of the song is not) : your lonely voice calls across the starlit coast. I would post links but I'm actually pugged into the media player right now... Nothing wrong with Rammstein, Lachwen. __________________ Gordon's alive!

11-28-2004, 05:30 PM	#4
Lachwen Wight Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenwood the Great. Posts: 115	The Welsh song The Ash Grove also reminds me of Middle-earth, though I'm not really sure why. I guess the plaintive way it was written makes me think of the Elves; how they eventually have to leave the woods and streams they love behind and sail into the West. And didn't anyone notice that awful pun I made? I'm seriously proud of that... __________________ "'...Home is the sailor, home from the sea, And the hunter home from the hill.'"

11-28-2004, 07:41 PM	#5
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	More depeche mode... This is yet another song from the famous Violator album... When ever i hear "Blue Dress" , It makes me think of Sauron and how he has a way of "perswasion"... It also feels like Sauron-like voice is sending you subliminal messages ... go listen to it! Really! It freaked me out! Because, words are just not enough... blue dress Put it on And don't say a word Put it on The one that I prefer Put it on And stand before my eyes Put it on Please don't question why Can you believe Something so simple Something so trivial Makes me a happy man Can't you understand Say you believe Just how easy It is to please me Because when you learn You'll know what makes the world turn Put it on I can feel so much Put it on I don't need to touch Put it on Here before my eyes Put it on Because you realise And you believe Something so worthless Serves a purpose It makes me a happy man Can't you understand Say you believe Just how easy It is to please me Because when you learn You'll know what makes the world turn Freaky! __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?

12-04-2004, 05:45 PM	#7
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	To include one of my favorites... Another tolkien inspired/related song... Frozen from Collide's Chasing the Ghost album, reminds me oddly of the Arvari "The Unwilling". I don't have the lyrics right now but, i've given out information if you want to find it. Another reason might be that next to the Teleri,Noldor, the Avari are my favortie group of elves...even though little is known about them. ~Whimsical Ka~ __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?

11-28-2004, 04:34 PM	#3
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	There are a few. When I was reading the Hobbit for the first time, my favorite CD was by Joy Williams, and listening to that CD (haven't done that in a while) reminds me of the Hobbit, espcially the song Touch of Faith. I doubt many people are familiar with it, though. I am dead serious with these next two, though they will certainly take some explaining: "The Church's One Foundation" (for any who are familiar with this hymn) and "Oh Christmas Tree," for very similar reasons. The tune of the former fits very well with the words to Boromir's riddle (Seek for the sword that was broken...), and so am reminded of such when I hear the song. The tune of the latter fits very well with the words to the Elves' song to Elbereth in "Many Meetings," though the ending doesn't fit quite right. I figured that out this morning. A Elbereth Gilthoniel silivren penna miriel o menel aglar elenath! Na-chaered plan-diriel o galadhremmin ennorath, Fanuilos, le linnathon nef aear, si nef aearon! Don't ask how I get these things. I don't know.