The Music of Middle-Earth (OLD FEED)

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The Elves 6⁄6: An Elvish Pledge. Today we explore a promise between an elf and a dwarf. We explore this final theme for our collection of elven themes and see a small hint of what is to come as we end of Season 2! Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle-Earth: Sound Design https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs Music of Mid...

The Elves 5⁄6: Lothlórien. Today we explore the beauty and mystery of Lothlórien! We also get to hear an excellent explanation of the Sarangi instrument from Yuji Nakagawa. We explore three different variations of this faerie theme and hear how it evolves over the three films. Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Midd...

Today we take a special detour to explore the Making-Of for the Council of Elrond! We hear from our director Chad Bornholdt as well as a few of our actors. We hear a few of the score pieces and listen to Rebecca Rovny explain her process! Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle-Earth: Sound Design https://tinyurl....

Welcome to the fifth Soundscapes of Middle-Earth Episode! I want to treat you all to a very special, one time deal! This was a labour of love with: 30 Actors 44 Vocal Tracks 56 Layered Special Effect Tracks 2 Constant Ambience Tracks 5 Solo Violin Tracks from Rebecca Rovny 34 Score Tracks from Jordan Rannells 3 Atmos Render Tracks 144 TRACKS TOTAL (to fill up the required number, like goods in a p...

The Elves 4⁄6: The Diminishment of the Elves. Today we explore the fading of the elves, we also get to hear a rendition of May it Be from the end of Fellowship of the Ring. Finally we hear some elven lyrics and their translations. Special thanks to my guests for this episode: Stephanie Jayne, Marilyn R. Pukkila and Somya Goomer! Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6v...

The Elves 3 ⁄6: Evenstar. Today we have a look at the connection between Arwen and Aragorn and how their story is reflected back in the tales of Middle-earth! We also have a special guest to sing the song of Song of Beren and Lúthien  Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle-Earth: Sound Design https://tinyurl.com/...

The Elves 2 ⁄6: Arwen Revealed. Today we get to hear Arwen Revealed! The second of our Elven themes. We will explore how Aragorn and Arwen meet and how this theme reflects their love and yet uncertainty. We also get to hear Arwen's Song from the Houses of Healing as it was performed by Liv Tyler. Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyu...

Welcome to the fourth episode of Soundscapes of Middle-Earth! Today we celebrate Tolkien Reading Day with a special reading from The Lay of Luthien! Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle-Earth: Sound Design https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs Music of Middle-Earth https://tinyurl.com/2s4yv6hc    

The Elves 1 ⁄6: Rivendell. Today we explore the Elves! We look at their origins, we explore the beautiful flowing lines of the Last Homely House and hear some special Music from Donald Swann as we begin our adventure into the Elven themes of Middle-earth. Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle-Earth: Sound Design...

Gollum 3⁄3 : Gollum's Menace. Today we wrap up Gollum's themes with his more sinister side. We get to hear the Hammered Dulcimer and Gollum's twisted version of the Hobbit Outline Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle-Earth: Sound Design https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs Music of Middle-Earth https://tinyurl.com/2s4y...

Gollum 2⁄3 : Gollum's Song. Today we are exploring Gollum's Song! After an all too brief moment of nearly repenting, Gollum is clear in his goals. We explore this theme, hear from Emiliana Torrini's "Long Ways to Go Yet" and have special guests Abigail and Zora Dickson on to share their own rendition of today's theme! Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books I...

Gollum 1⁄3 : The Pity of Gollum. Welcome to the first of three episodes exploring the themes of Gollum. We are going to explore the relation of this theme to the History of the Ring and Mount Doom themes, as well as look back at the history of voice actors performing Gollum! Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle...

New Beginnings! Welcome to Season 2 of The Music of Middle-Earth! In this episode we get to hear a preview of what is to come this season. We're exploring Gollum's themes, the Elven themes and eventually on to the Dwarves. We also have a listen at some new software for the Soundscapes of Middle-Earth episodes. Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed:...

The Shire 11⁄11 : In Dreams Part 2. Today we get to explore part two of the incredible song: In Dreams. We discuss the ideas of hope and despair and finish off the series of Shire material! Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle-Earth: Sound Design https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs Music of Middle-Earth https://tinyur...

The Shire 11⁄11 : In Dreams Part 1. Today we get to explore part one of the incredible song: In Dreams. We discuss the ideas of hope and despair. We also explore Celtic instruments!  Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle-Earth: Sound Design https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs Music of Middle-Earth https://tinyurl.com/2...

The Shire 10⁄11 : The Shire Reborn. Today we explore the change that Sam and the other hobbits endure at the end of the story. Where do we go from here? We also explore the electric bass, grace notes and more! Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle-Earth: Sound Design https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs Music of Middle-...

The Shire 9⁄11 : The Hobbit Accompaniments. Today we explore the Hobbits and all of their lovely gossiping and small town good nature. We also hear a bit of the process that Peter Jackson and Howard Shore had during production for the films. Finally we explore a collection of themes making up the Hobbit Accompaniments. Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books...

Welcome to the third episode of Soundscapes of Middle-Earth! Today we have an exciting reading of Fog on the Barrow-Downs by Shersten and some dialogue from her brother Gavin! We also explore the sound design for Treebeard! Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle-Earth: Sound Design https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs Mu...

The Shire 8⁄11 : Bilbo's Song: Took and Baggins! Today we get to talk about the Mr. Bilbo Baggins! We explore the choir, harp, voice-leading and more!  Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle-Earth: Sound Design https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs Music of Middle-Earth https://tinyurl.com/2s4yv6hc  

The Shire 7⁄11 : The Lullaby Setting: Today we discuss stories! How Hobbits fit in, the value of stories and more. We also get to explore subtle key changes, the french horn and the evolution of a melody. Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle-Earth: Sound Design https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs Music of Middle-Earth...

The Shire 6⁄11 : Merry The Warrior. Today we get to check out Merry Brandybuck's story! How does Howard Shore imbue this theme with Merry's complex layers of the Shire, Rohan, the Fellowship and his journey. We are also joined by a very special Cameo appearance from Dominic Monaghan himself!! Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.c...

The Shire 5⁄11 : The Playful Setting. Time to explore Pippin Took's story! Today we get into the Playful Setting theme and how it relates to Pippin's story. We also talk a bit about film Music and the power of dynamics! We also have special guest Matt Geier on to give us some awesome renditions of that great Hobbit poetry. Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Bo...

Welcome to the second episode of Soundscapes of Middle-Earth! We have a wonderful reading from The Fall of Gondolin by Shersten with special guest: Phil Dragash. We also explore the sound-design behind The Fell Beast. @Shersten. The. Golden Phil's Website Phil's Instagram Patreon for The Music of Middle-Earth MusicofMiddleEarthMail@Gmail.com

The Shire 4⁄11 : The Heroic Setting. Time for Samwise Gamgee! In this episode we explore what makes Sam tick and how Howard Shore's "Heroic Setting" creates the feeling of the great tales. We also get to hear some elements of the Flute Family of the Orchestra. Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj Middle-Earth: Sound D...