The Music of Middle-Earth (OLD FEED)

The Shire 3⁄11 : A Hobbit's Understanding. The first of our four hobbit heroes! Who is Frodo Baggins? What is he all about, how is he the quiet, wise, unlikely hero of our story? We explore two variations of this theme and get to hear a very special version of Galadriel's Song of Eldamar by my good friend Lauren. Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immers...

The Shire 2⁄11 : The Rural Setting. In a hole in the ground there live a hobbit. Today we are joined by amazing violinist and composer Sophie Dupuis to explore the world of the Shire. Where do these hobbits live and what is it all for? How does rhythm play a factor in Howard Shore's second composition for the collection of Shire themes. The Music of The Lord of The Rings Sophie Dupuis Share your t...

The Shire 1⁄11 : The Pensive Setting. What is a Hobbit? In today's episode, we find ourselves exploring the world of Hobbits. We get to talk about the history of the whistle and hear how Howard Shore brings out the warmth, comfort and joy of the Hobbits in this first theme in a long series of Shire themes. Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c Books Immersed: htt...

Welcome to the first episode of Soundscapes of Middle-Earth! We have a wonderful reading from A Journey in the Dark by Shersten with special guests: Shawn Marchese and Alan Sisto. We also explore the sound-design behind The Watcher. @Shersten. The. Golden The Prancing Pony Podcast Patreon for The Music of Middle-Earth MusicofMiddleEarthMail@Gmail.com

The One Ring 4⁄ 4: The Fate of the Ring. In today's episode, we explore the final theme from Howard Shore's collection for The One Ring. We talk about catastrophe, chance, and get to hear from a special guest! We also discuss where themes originated from and how composers decide to use them.  Camille Saint Saëns - L'Assassinat du Duc de Guise Op. 127 The Music of The Lord of The Rings Patreon.com/...

The One Ring 3⁄ 4 : The Seduction of The Ring. In today's episode, we explore the pull of the Ring on different characters. How Howard Shore uses the Boys Choir to create an incantation that pulls in our characters. We also get to hear from a special guest! The Music of The Lord of The Rings Kylie Gardocki on Instagram Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Check out my other shows! Books Immersed: https://t...

  The One Ring 2 ⁄ 4 : The Evil of The Ring. In today's episode, we explore what Tolkien's view of power is. How Howard Shore evokes the strength and domination of the Ring. What happens when two themes join together. And what is this instrument called the Rhaita? The Music of The Lord of The Rings The Prancing Pony Podcast The Rhaita Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed Check out my other shows! Books Imm...

The One Ring ¼: The History of The Ring. Welcome to the first episode of The Music of Middle-Earth! In today's episode, we explore Howard Shore's first of four themes for The One Ring: The History of The Ring. We explore the long years that the Ring held sway over Middle-Earth. How Shore evokes antiquity and pulls us in right from the first scene of Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of The Ring. Extr...