Feb 29, 2020
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?
Feb 15, 2020
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...
The Music of Middle-Earth
Feb 11, 2020
Take a deep dive into Howard Shore's Score for Peter Jackson's adaptation of Lord of The Rings! We explore Tolkien's writing, history, and composition!