Track-by-Track: Soundtrack Discussion and Analysis - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Encaitare · 04-22-2005, 02:38 PM

Before I begin, I have a question for all readers/participants thus far: is anyone still interested? It seems that Lathriel, ttbk (sometimes) and myself have been the only ones posting as of late, and I'd like to know if anyone else is following the thread. I'd certainly like to continue, but if no one is going to respond, then I don't know if it's worth it to post.

So anyway, track 2. It starts off with the Shire theme on clarinet, but the strings and choir add a darker tone -- the familiar characters are coming to a place that is completely new.

The second section, in which Gollum is climbing down the wall, does indeed have a sound like creeping footsteps. The harsh brass and strings follow as Frodo and Sam fight off Gollum. The track ends with the same footstep-like tones, on brass and vibraphone, I believe.

Apologies that this is so short -- it's not a very eventful track.

04-22-2005, 02:38 PM	#24
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Track 2: The Taming of Smeagol Before I begin, I have a question for all readers/participants thus far: is anyone still interested? It seems that Lathriel, ttbk (sometimes) and myself have been the only ones posting as of late, and I'd like to know if anyone else is following the thread. I'd certainly like to continue, but if no one is going to respond, then I don't know if it's worth it to post. So anyway, track 2. It starts off with the Shire theme on clarinet, but the strings and choir add a darker tone -- the familiar characters are coming to a place that is completely new. The second section, in which Gollum is climbing down the wall, does indeed have a sound like creeping footsteps. The harsh brass and strings follow as Frodo and Sam fight off Gollum. The track ends with the same footstep-like tones, on brass and vibraphone, I believe. Apologies that this is so short -- it's not a very eventful track.