Which of the three TLotR books is your favorite???????? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 02-07-2009, 08:21 PM

To me, they are all one book. It was only for the convenience of publication that LotR was split into three volumes, and I don't even own a three-volume version of it anymore. If I had to pick, though, I would probably weigh it by which volume had the most of my favorite chapters. By that method of choosing, The Two Towers would just barely edge out The Return of the King. I know that when I wrote my symphonies based on LotR, I had to make the one for TTT a suite because it had so many elements that inspired me, I had far too many movements for an even vaguely traditional symphony. I suppose that's a fair indicator of which I liked the most.

radagastly · 02-07-2009, 09:18 PM

Originaly posted by Ibrîniðilpathânezel:

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By that method of choosing, The Two Towers would just barely edge out The Return of the King. I know that when I wrote my symphonies based on LotR, I had to make the one for TTT a suite because it had so many elements that inspired me, I had far too many movements for an even vaguely traditional symphony. I suppose that's a fair indicator of which I liked the most.

Clearly, you chose the most challenging parts for your symphony. (By the way, I wish I could hear it! It's exactly what Tolkien wanted! Other works inspired by his work. Exactly what he was after.)

In the meantime, I stand by my choice of "The Fellowship of the Ring" as my favorite. Can't really tell you why, except what I've already said.

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 02-07-2009, 10:27 PM

If you go here, you can hear or download some of what I've written. Since I don't have an orchestra at my disposal (I wish!

), these are the best I can do with what sampled instruments I have available to me. That will soon improve, as a new loaded for bear computer and additional sample libraries were my husband's Christmas presents to me, but it takes a long time to rescore and rerecord things, alas. I've written much more than is available on my website; when I originally wrote these works, I only had rather lousy MIDI synthesis available to me, and I can't bear to listen to those versions anymore (nor can I bear to have others listen to them). But someday, they will all be revised and reposted, and I will write more. I have in mind another symphony, based on the story of Beren and Luthien....

But that's literally another story -- or book, isn't it?

Back to the original topic...

thewichtking · 02-08-2009, 12:31 PM

OK I'll change it which is your favorite part in the whole tlotr trilogy?
and just to get a little off the subject i first read the tlotr book's or book (which ever it is) after i had watched the movies for the first time about a year ago so i can't get my own idea of what Aragron, gimli, legoles, and so on look like

. oh well back to the main subject

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Estelyn Telcontar · 02-08-2009, 01:10 PM

"Favorite" topics are located in the Novices and Newcomers section of the forum so that all members can express their opinions. I'm moving this thread; please continue reading and discussing there.

Tilion the Wayward · 02-09-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ibrîniðilpathânezel

If you go here, you can hear or download some of what I've written. Since I don't have an orchestra at my disposal (I wish!

), these are the best I can do with what sampled instruments I have available to me. That will soon improve, as a new loaded for bear computer and additional sample libraries were my husband's Christmas presents to me, but it takes a long time to rescore and rerecord things, alas. I've written much more than is available on my website; when I originally wrote these works, I only had rather lousy MIDI synthesis available to me, and I can't bear to listen to those versions anymore (nor can I bear to have others listen to them). But someday, they will all be revised and reposted, and I will write more. I have in mind another symphony, based on the story of Beren and Luthien....

But that's literally another story -- or book, isn't it?

Back to the original topic...

I've been cruising this site for a few weeks & after having listened to your compositions I felt obliged to register in order to tell you I enjoyed what you created. Thank you for the link.

TheOrcWithNoName · 05-17-2009, 11:37 AM

Like book: like film, my favourite "volume" would have to be "Fellowship..."

Others on here have expressed similar opinions to my own as to why this volume stands out so well. For me I don't think there was an ounce of fat on either medium for this section of the book, and always has me completely ensorcelled everytime I read it.

The Two Towers & Return Of.... are both awesome books, far better than the films, but they tend to be a little overdone in places. There have been times where, after completing the first book I sometimes give up half way through The Towers because it doesn't always hold me constantly in quite the same way as Fellowship.

Similarly with the films, Fellowship, I can rewatch many times without the need for pressing the fast-forward button. But the other two films, not so much.

02-07-2009, 08:21 PM	#1
Ibrîniðilpathânezel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the Helcaraxe Posts: 733	To me, they are all one book. It was only for the convenience of publication that LotR was split into three volumes, and I don't even own a three-volume version of it anymore. If I had to pick, though, I would probably weigh it by which volume had the most of my favorite chapters. By that method of choosing, The Two Towers would just barely edge out The Return of the King. I know that when I wrote my symphonies based on LotR, I had to make the one for TTT a suite because it had so many elements that inspired me, I had far too many movements for an even vaguely traditional symphony. I suppose that's a fair indicator of which I liked the most. __________________ Call me Ibrin (or Ibri) :) Originality is the one thing that unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of. — John Stewart Mill

02-07-2009, 10:27 PM	#3
Ibrîniðilpathânezel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the Helcaraxe Posts: 733	If you go here, you can hear or download some of what I've written. Since I don't have an orchestra at my disposal (I wish! ), these are the best I can do with what sampled instruments I have available to me. That will soon improve, as a new loaded for bear computer and additional sample libraries were my husband's Christmas presents to me, but it takes a long time to rescore and rerecord things, alas. I've written much more than is available on my website; when I originally wrote these works, I only had rather lousy MIDI synthesis available to me, and I can't bear to listen to those versions anymore (nor can I bear to have others listen to them). But someday, they will all be revised and reposted, and I will write more. I have in mind another symphony, based on the story of Beren and Luthien.... But that's literally another story -- or book, isn't it? Back to the original topic... __________________ Call me Ibrin (or Ibri) :) Originality is the one thing that unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of. — John Stewart Mill

02-08-2009, 12:31 PM	#4
thewichtking Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 42	OK I'll change it which is your favorite part in the whole tlotr trilogy? and just to get a little off the subject i first read the tlotr book's or book (which ever it is) after i had watched the movies for the first time about a year ago so i can't get my own idea of what Aragron, gimli, legoles, and so on look like. oh well back to the main subject _____________________________________________ something, something, something, musiiiiic and strike a pose! "Count Oloff"

02-08-2009, 01:10 PM	#5
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	"Favorite" topics are located in the Novices and Newcomers section of the forum so that all members can express their opinions. I'm moving this thread; please continue reading and discussing there. __________________ '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...'

05-17-2009, 11:37 AM	#7
TheOrcWithNoName Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, central England Posts: 48	Like book: like film, my favourite "volume" would have to be "Fellowship..." Others on here have expressed similar opinions to my own as to why this volume stands out so well. For me I don't think there was an ounce of fat on either medium for this section of the book, and always has me completely ensorcelled everytime I read it. The Two Towers & Return Of.... are both awesome books, far better than the films, but they tend to be a little overdone in places. There have been times where, after completing the first book I sometimes give up half way through The Towers because it doesn't always hold me constantly in quite the same way as Fellowship. Similarly with the films, Fellowship, I can rewatch many times without the need for pressing the fast-forward button. But the other two films, not so much. __________________ "No that's fame. Fame has a fifteen minute half-life, infamy lasts a little longer."