I want to learn the songs of middel earth??? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eruantalon · 01-15-2003, 02:56 PM

The lord of the Rings is filled with music.But I have tried search engines,web sites,everywhere.But I can't find any musical notation for the songs in the books.

Was there any music for these books?Does anyone know where to find it?

I play classical music,Jazz,Blues,Hard rock.Everything but Polka.But now I want to learn the music of the books.I have totlal failed at this attempt.I can't find a single stich of music for it.

Maybe you can hlep.

Thanks

"Tears of sorrow.Tears of love.Tears for things we know not of.The ancient knowledge guids me."

Voronwe · 01-15-2003, 05:36 PM

You're in luck, The Road Goes Ever On, by Tolkien and Donald Swann is just what you're looking for. It contains music for Tolkien's songs written by Swann and approved by JRR Tolkien, along with a number of other interesting things. The new edition (now with a CD) has just become available in the UK for the first time in 25 years (thanks, no doubt, to the movies). I'm not sure about avaiability in the US, or other places, it may be more difficult to obtain there.

Elven-Maiden · 01-15-2003, 05:40 PM

The Road Goes Ever On contains the sheet music to some of the songs that Tolkien wrote. I wasn't sure if it's still in print, I found a copy at a used bookstore, but it looks like Voronwe found it for you! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[ January 15, 2003: Message edited by: Elven-Maiden ]

Child of the 7th Age · 01-15-2003, 06:04 PM

This afternoon I saw it was available to people in the U.S. by going online at www.amazon.co.uk

Eruantalon · 01-16-2003, 10:01 AM

Thanks so much everyone!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Cami thanks for finding that out for me.I tried amazon but found nothing.Since I did't know what to look for.

I can't wait for the day at my next jam session when I break out into The Road goes ever on.Or Eldelbreth,they could be tricky to play on guitar.But that won't stop me.

Thanks again!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

01-15-2003, 02:56 PM	#1
Eruantalon Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gondor Posts: 139	I want to learn the songs of middel earth??? The lord of the Rings is filled with music.But I have tried search engines,web sites,everywhere.But I can't find any musical notation for the songs in the books. Was there any music for these books?Does anyone know where to find it? I play classical music,Jazz,Blues,Hard rock.Everything but Polka.But now I want to learn the music of the books.I have totlal failed at this attempt.I can't find a single stich of music for it. Maybe you can hlep. Thanks "Tears of sorrow.Tears of love.Tears for things we know not of.The ancient knowledge guids me."

01-15-2003, 05:36 PM	#2
Voronwe Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gondolin Posts: 413	You're in luck, The Road Goes Ever On, by Tolkien and Donald Swann is just what you're looking for. It contains music for Tolkien's songs written by Swann and approved by JRR Tolkien, along with a number of other interesting things. The new edition (now with a CD) has just become available in the UK for the first time in 25 years (thanks, no doubt, to the movies). I'm not sure about avaiability in the US, or other places, it may be more difficult to obtain there. __________________ "If you would be a real seeker after truth, you must at least once in your life doubt, as far as possible, all things." -- René Descartes

01-15-2003, 05:40 PM	#3
Elven-Maiden Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 297	The Road Goes Ever On contains the sheet music to some of the songs that Tolkien wrote. I wasn't sure if it's still in print, I found a copy at a used bookstore, but it looks like Voronwe found it for you! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [ January 15, 2003: Message edited by: Elven-Maiden ] __________________ Tout ce qui est or ne brille pas, Tous ceux qui errent ne sont pas perdus. Mobilis in Mobile

01-15-2003, 06:04 PM	#4
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	This afternoon I saw it was available to people in the U.S. by going online at www.amazon.co.uk __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

01-16-2003, 10:01 AM	#5
Eruantalon Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gondor Posts: 139	Thanks so much everyone!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Cami thanks for finding that out for me.I tried amazon but found nothing.Since I did't know what to look for. I can't wait for the day at my next jam session when I break out into The Road goes ever on.Or Eldelbreth,they could be tricky to play on guitar.But that won't stop me. Thanks again!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]