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Estelyn Telcontar · 07-25-2006, 10:47 AM

At the recent weekend get-together of the German Tolkien Society, I bought the complete LotR recordings by the Tolkien Ensemble.

I'd heard about the various albums so often that I decided to risk buying the complete four CD album - though I'd never heard any of it! It's a fantastic collectible, in a slipcase with a booklet that is actually a full book, complete with the texts and illustrations by - Queen Margrethe of Denmark!! I wasn't aware of the fact that she is a long-time Tolkien fan, and apparently Tolkien himself was familiar with her LotR art and approved of it. It is similar to some of his own.

I have no idea where else this album has been released - the booklet is in both English and German. I haven't gotten around to hearing all four CDs yet, but I've enjoyed them tremendously so far. Not all of the tunes are identical to my own ideas of Middle-earth music, but the singing and the instrumental arrangements are excellent.

There is another long-time Tolkien fan involved - Christopher Lee both sings and narrates on these recordings.

mark12_30 · 07-25-2006, 10:59 AM

Excellent!

I have the first three CDs, which I greatly enjoy (see music reviews)-- there are a few songs which I consider clunkers, but also some which I consider straight from Rivendell or Lorien...

I guess I'd better get serious about buying the fourth CD! I'm especially eager to hear "Legolas' Song of the Sea". Esty, when you do get around to listening to that track, *please* review it in "Music Reviews." Thanks!

Samwise · 07-25-2006, 07:50 PM

Nice find !

Parmastahir · 08-04-2006, 09:18 PM

It has been a while since I posted. Hope everyone's summer is going well.

I have updated the Calendar of the Month feature on my website. This month's calendar is a particular favorite of mine as I noted on the website. Please stop by! As always, am very interested to hear from you if know of or have any "new" (previously uncatalogued) calendars.

Away from the Green Hill Country,

Parmastahir

Parmastahir · 09-03-2006, 08:24 PM

Hi All -

Wow, things are quiet on this thread. I was the last to post in it a month ago! In any case . . .

Have not catalogued any "new" calendars although the 2007 HarperPrism is out. So will add that one eventually. I did post a new Calendar of the Month for September. Hope everyone's summer was great.

Away from the Green Hill Country,

Parmastahir

Parmastahir · 09-30-2006, 08:34 AM

Fall is officially here. Hope everyone enjoys the season!

Added a "new" (previously uncatalogued) calendar to the website (1991 Laurin/Hamburg). Also updated the Calendar of the Month feature for October. You may check them out at:

www.angelfire.com/tn3/tolkiencalendars

As always, I would be pleased to hear from fellow collectors.

Away from The Green Hill Country,

Parmastahir

mark12_30 · 09-30-2006, 09:35 AM

Recently acquired:
A new string for my 30lb/28"dr longbow, which means I can shoot it again now, hooray; and
A recurve, with a 35 lb draw.
Can't hold that draw very long...

07-25-2006, 10:47 AM	#1
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	At the recent weekend get-together of the German Tolkien Society, I bought the complete LotR recordings by the Tolkien Ensemble. I'd heard about the various albums so often that I decided to risk buying the complete four CD album - though I'd never heard any of it! It's a fantastic collectible, in a slipcase with a booklet that is actually a full book, complete with the texts and illustrations by - Queen Margrethe of Denmark!! I wasn't aware of the fact that she is a long-time Tolkien fan, and apparently Tolkien himself was familiar with her LotR art and approved of it. It is similar to some of his own. I have no idea where else this album has been released - the booklet is in both English and German. I haven't gotten around to hearing all four CDs yet, but I've enjoyed them tremendously so far. Not all of the tunes are identical to my own ideas of Middle-earth music, but the singing and the instrumental arrangements are excellent. There is another long-time Tolkien fan involved - Christopher Lee both sings and narrates on these recordings. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

07-25-2006, 10:59 AM	#2
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Excellent! I have the first three CDs, which I greatly enjoy (see music reviews)-- there are a few songs which I consider clunkers, but also some which I consider straight from Rivendell or Lorien... I guess I'd better get serious about buying the fourth CD! I'm especially eager to hear "Legolas' Song of the Sea". Esty, when you do get around to listening to that track, please review it in "Music Reviews." Thanks! __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

07-25-2006, 07:50 PM	#3
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Oooo.... Nice find ! __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

08-04-2006, 09:18 PM	#4
Parmastahir Wight Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Green Hill Country Posts: 196	August Website Update It has been a while since I posted. Hope everyone's summer is going well. I have updated the Calendar of the Month feature on my website. This month's calendar is a particular favorite of mine as I noted on the website. Please stop by! As always, am very interested to hear from you if know of or have any "new" (previously uncatalogued) calendars. Away from the Green Hill Country, Parmastahir __________________ Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise can not see all ends.

09-03-2006, 08:24 PM	#5
Parmastahir Wight Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Green Hill Country Posts: 196	September Website Update Hi All - Wow, things are quiet on this thread. I was the last to post in it a month ago! In any case . . . Have not catalogued any "new" calendars although the 2007 HarperPrism is out. So will add that one eventually. I did post a new Calendar of the Month for September. Hope everyone's summer was great. Away from the Green Hill Country, Parmastahir __________________ Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise can not see all ends.

09-30-2006, 08:34 AM	#6
Parmastahir Wight Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Green Hill Country Posts: 196	October Calendar Website Update Fall is officially here. Hope everyone enjoys the season! Added a "new" (previously uncatalogued) calendar to the website (1991 Laurin/Hamburg). Also updated the Calendar of the Month feature for October. You may check them out at: www.angelfire.com/tn3/tolkiencalendars As always, I would be pleased to hear from fellow collectors. Away from The Green Hill Country, Parmastahir __________________ Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise can not see all ends.

09-30-2006, 09:35 AM	#7
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Recently acquired: A new string for my 30lb/28"dr longbow, which means I can shoot it again now, hooray; and A recurve, with a 35 lb draw. Can't hold that draw very long... __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.