I did not get the chance to see the musical live, nor have I heard Rosalie Craig sing this piece, so I can't give a biased opinion. Having read the books a few times, and having studied the description of Arwen, I imagined Arwen's voice to be soft, quiet and sweet with a gentle lull. But please do not get me wrong – Carly Street's voice is very beautiful(I have been singing most of my life, and I can tell that she has a very good voice), and . . .
. . . I would not by any means use the word "belting" to describe what she is doing here – it sounds to me, as with some people I know, that she has a naturally loud singing voice. It is an extremely beautifully done piece, and it is obvious that her heart is in it – one of the biggest factors that makes a good singer, or in her case, an excellent one. This is just a different tone quality than that which I would have expected Arwen's voice to have . . .
...(and I think part of the problem is that the audio of this video is not the best for showing off her voice). However, thank you very much for posting – I wish I had known about this musical in time to see it live, so this is a nice chance to see what it was like. On another note, does anyone know when and where this show will be touring in the United States? All I've heard is that it is supposed to be sometime in 2011. Now that it is 2011, does anyone know if that tour still planned?
While I have never been trained to sing, I still have sang in stage productions albeit in small town america; one thing I can tell you is that she isn't belting its called projecting. Its where you force yourself to speak(sing) to the very last row of the audience so naturally with the microphones and everything else its going to be alot louder than expected. Having seen this in London and sitting in the on the second level I have to say I could hear every word.
Although this is a beautiful song, Carly Street does not do it justice. I think the timbre of her voice is much too harsh not only for this song, but for the character of Arwen in general. When I think of Arwen, I think of grace and beauty, which this voice does not convey in the least.
@Musicgurl39 YES!!!! *jigs* Do you know when????!!! I'm trying to think of where in NY they could put on a show though cus most of the places are big but Drury Lane is HUGE.
@PrInCeSsFBi45 I don't know the exact date, but sometime next year, I guess it depends on when they get the actors,a dn stuff over here, and they are done with it in Drury Lane. Which is an awesome place btw.. :]
they made it sound asian and of the native peoples of earth because on earth those are the oldest civilizations. i think its a great adaptation and that this troup should release their movie and soundtrack of the musical in america.
why did they make everything sound native american and asin. nothing agenst that sort of music but not for lord of the rings!!! go for something celtic and for goodness sake arwen should have a higher voice insted of that weird mixed belt thing going on
I totally agree... this doesn't sound anything remotely like Native American... nor Asian. The harp may be remind a bit of Asian instrumentation but this doesn't have an oriental flavor in it either. And it is missing that heartbeat that would be inherent of Native American rhythm. I do hear European medieval overtones to the music though. I don't know what CrazySingingNote is talking about.
i like the fact that they tried something completely different.
What they did in the movies is exactly what i would have imagined, but i like this very much as well. I even think it fits, it's just different from what i would have expected.
I agree, I'd like to hear a more enchanting voice. But I'm pretty sure the creative team's goal for this production was to sound as earthy as possible, which she is
Wow... that's quite interesting... so true... this could be interesting to have a Arwen sounding like more Enya or Lorena Mckennit... this could be interesting... hehe
Um...really? If they were even going to attempt this as a musical then maybe they should have gone with a less belty sound in all their femaie singers. Thats just my opinion. A more celtic women sound would have been better for arwen and I thought the queen of the elves was supposed to almost sound like a man so what is she doin belting high notes. Once again, just my opinion.
I actually find her voice very lovely. It sounds pure and from her heart. She's not worrying about how good ver voice sounds, she's singing with emotion.
How could I have (or at least listen to...) the whole song???... Man this song, just fascinates me!! all the time when I listen to it... I get some sort of... goosebumps!! it's really something!!
which real arwen? the original portrayed one from the film or the other musical one from London, Rosalie Craig? Cause Rosalie is 10x better than this.
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that is sooo wrong!!! noooooooooooo!! they ruined lord of the tings!!! i can't believe they had the stupidity to turn it into some dumb musical!!! oooooh, i am sooo mad about this!!!!!!!!
cna you guys PLEASE sign the petition to make this into a dvd , (like cats.) Go into google and type go petition, Click on the link and go into quick search and type lord of the rings on dvd and click the right link and sign the petition. it doesn't cost a thing.
If you loved this show and want to see it again or if you never saw but do, do your part and go to "go petition lord of the rings" (type it into google) and sign the petition for a dvd to be made, please, ur signature will make a difference, :)
AND, if you can, support the theatre if you can and go see the live performance. Made sure to see it while visiting London (lots of saving)... best thing ever. You could watch the dvd 100 times and the trilogy 700... nothing will ever be anywhere near close to the real experience.
gud voice but sure doesnt sound 'gently sturring' if i was frodo i wud have woken up n gone 'IM TRYIN TO SLEEP' the londond ones much more gentle with this song she kinda belts it out this one tho :/
Haha, yeah. I love the Elves, but Bilbo had the same problem when he first went to Rivendell. Sindarin lullabyes can nearly wake the dead, apparently. :P
Go on the go petition website and type in the quick search 'LORD OF THE RINGS STAGE SHOW DVD' and sign the petition to get it released on dvd! When you get the URL, PROMOTE IT!
I saw it when it was in Toronto. It was a good 3 hours long. A really wonderful musical though. Not as good as The Lion King of Phantom of the Opera but the music just stirs me. I still get goosebumps when I hear the songs.
It's strange...I studied Elvish briefly, apparently not well enough. Estelle...( which was one of Aragorn's alias's) is the Sindarin word for hope supposedly. I don't see it in those Lyrics, yet the mention the word Hope. I don't mean to sound like a kill joy or a nerd, I ADORE this song as Elvish tends to soothe me like nothing else, just curious. Can anyone that " KNows" elvish somewhat fill me in? Thanks!
Este means hope if that's what you're wondering about..!
Does she sing in Elvish in the begging?? If yes,then she doesn't have a good accent... I've studied Elvish (mostly Quenya) and I can understand many things but that's...I don't know... But she looks noway as beautiful as Liv Tyler and I'd like to have some opinions on that!
Actually why don't you message me and I will give you my e-mail adress...I used to know more elvish then I do now, I'm not using it as much. Yes that's definately elvish in the begining and her accent isn't bad...it might be sindarin as that's what grey elves spoke..different words and accent. If you listen you can hear different accents in the movie.. Haldir and Galadriel for instance vs Arwen or elrond. She's human beautiful bye the bye...any one can be elven beautiful with air brush. lol
I found out that they translated some Elvish Words for this musical into Turkish Variations/ Swedish/ Finnish Etc. Because of copyright reasons apparently
Yeah it is, I think Roaslie Craig, is the name of the one in London, the whole London show, by thw way, is spectacular. Go and see it before it shuts!
Undulave ilye Tier lome Ar caita mornie sindanoreiello Ifalmalinnar imbe met Oiale At the edge of darkness Hope is whispering still Tender, unerring Gently stirring Memories unfurling in the mind. Warm wind from a far, forgotten country. Long left behind
wait.... arrives where??? in the US????? please say yes... i've only been able to find the soundtrack in the UK and you have to have british money to buy it. :(
I haven't seen the show, but this scene is definitely in it. The song's on the cast recording, and there's a picture of this scene in the booklet that comes with the cast recording. It's "The Song of Hope."
Realgoodfan10: I do not know about the healing, (as Frodo was healed by Lord Elrond I doubt it-- good idea though), but I can tell you that these lyrics are from the poem "Namarie".
NO OFFENCE: i love the book and the film and i havent seen the musical but i saw this now and have to say for myself i do not like this ladys voice , sorry
sure they left some bits out, but they left some bits out of the films and they are 2 hours long if you put all 3 extended versions together so it had to be accepted that they couldnt do it all in a 3 hour show
I think that it is to do with helping Frodo heal. She seems to be pulling out the spiritual infection caused by the black riders.I'm going by movements as I can't understand elvish.
Those people leaving negative comments seem to be peolple who just aren't fans of musicals and feel that turning such an amazing story into a musical trivialises it somehow. If you don't like musicals then of course you wont like this, but for me (a big fan of the form) this show just takes my breath away! And those fans of LOTR, take it as a compliment to the story that someone has taken the time to turn it into such a spectacular show! xxx
I think that this is just beautiful! Carly Street's voice suits the song so perfectly for me! Though Rosalie Craig is deffinately my favourite Arwen! xxx
I love how they do Shelob, it was actually really scary! Haha and yes, the Balrog was amazing, I love how you could smell fire, and in Lothlorien toy could smell flowers....
The musical is GREAT! And the part with the Balrog is so...awesome! All the lights go off, and then this birght red light turns off and paper flies towards the audience and then there is roaring and Gandalf dissapears. There is a bright flash of light and then everything goes dark! =D
well, why not, bookwormbeauty? They've just as much right to make a musical as they have a movie, or an opera or a ballet. It's such an awesome story, so why not interpret it for the stage? He he, this had better come to Australia, I am so going to see it!
An interesting point though. Watching this scene out of context and all (full screen mode, bad resolution) he really could be mistaken for Aragorn. Funny, I never realized it until now.
I recommend it to anyone, go in with a negative attitude and you will find yourself looking at possibly all the bad aspects, such as the story not being accurate, but who cares, go in with a positive attitude, and you will come out a happy person.
I thought the music was amazing, and I have confirmed that this is now officially my favourite west end show!!!
Many of these longwinded songs are not included in our version!!!
Our version, is AMAZING!!
And I really don't care for these negative comments, because if you go in there to be amazed, and without comparing it to the films or the books, you will come out a happy person. I couldn't keep my mouth closed all the way through it, and i couldn't take the smile of, of my face for a long long time. So I'd say that
her voice isnt graceful. this music isnt elvish. how did tolkiens publisher come to sell them the rights to his beloved story?! this is not imladris. this is not tolkien. Howard Shore captured it. these guys didnt.
They don't have any clips on theatre 24/7 don't let the spammer guys fool any of you. All there was on there is a review of the show from the people running that site. Otherwise, it's a dull site.
If I was Frodo I would have just woken up and asked her to go out and sing...
TheBumbleBunny 4 months ago
This was a bit too long to put in one comment so I put in three – or, I guess four, if you count this one ;-)
SnowySpiritRuby 9 months ago
I did not get the chance to see the musical live, nor have I heard Rosalie Craig sing this piece, so I can't give a biased opinion. Having read the books a few times, and having studied the description of Arwen, I imagined Arwen's voice to be soft, quiet and sweet with a gentle lull. But please do not get me wrong – Carly Street's voice is very beautiful(I have been singing most of my life, and I can tell that she has a very good voice), and . . .
SnowySpiritRuby 9 months ago
. . . I would not by any means use the word "belting" to describe what she is doing here – it sounds to me, as with some people I know, that she has a naturally loud singing voice. It is an extremely beautifully done piece, and it is obvious that her heart is in it – one of the biggest factors that makes a good singer, or in her case, an excellent one. This is just a different tone quality than that which I would have expected Arwen's voice to have . . .
SnowySpiritRuby 9 months ago
...(and I think part of the problem is that the audio of this video is not the best for showing off her voice). However, thank you very much for posting – I wish I had known about this musical in time to see it live, so this is a nice chance to see what it was like. On another note, does anyone know when and where this show will be touring in the United States? All I've heard is that it is supposed to be sometime in 2011. Now that it is 2011, does anyone know if that tour still planned?
SnowySpiritRuby 9 months ago
@SnowySpiritRuby
While I have never been trained to sing, I still have sang in stage productions albeit in small town america; one thing I can tell you is that she isn't belting its called projecting. Its where you force yourself to speak(sing) to the very last row of the audience so naturally with the microphones and everything else its going to be alot louder than expected. Having seen this in London and sitting in the on the second level I have to say I could hear every word.
KadiaSeren 8 months ago
@KadiaSeren Thank you. That was the word I was looking for.
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SnowySpiritRuby 9 months ago
I hopes this will touring
Frickis 10 months ago
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Please check out my music video linked here of aragorn and arwen Jerome and Rosalie!!!
CarCassDemily 11 months ago
This is not Arwen.
More like Eowyn.
crystalarwenstar 1 year ago
@crystalarwenstar No, it's Arwen.
LillithxLuna 1 year ago
its good but she has to bring it down a key
DublinBassjr 1 year ago
Although this is a beautiful song, Carly Street does not do it justice. I think the timbre of her voice is much too harsh not only for this song, but for the character of Arwen in general. When I think of Arwen, I think of grace and beauty, which this voice does not convey in the least.
debsong10 1 year ago 2
Yes they are coming to the US next year!!! I am soo excited!!!
Musicgurl39 1 year ago
@Musicgurl39 REALLY?! WHERE?!
PrInCeSsFBi45 1 year ago
@PrInCeSsFBi45 I bet they will go to New York first and major cities like that, but Hopefully they come to Gamage, so that i can see them!!! :]
Musicgurl39 1 year ago
@Musicgurl39 YES!!!! *jigs* Do you know when????!!! I'm trying to think of where in NY they could put on a show though cus most of the places are big but Drury Lane is HUGE.
PrInCeSsFBi45 1 year ago
@PrInCeSsFBi45 I don't know the exact date, but sometime next year, I guess it depends on when they get the actors,a dn stuff over here, and they are done with it in Drury Lane. Which is an awesome place btw.. :]
Musicgurl39 1 year ago
@Musicgurl39 Have you heard anything more about their U.S. tour?
SnowySpiritRuby 2 months ago
@SnowySpiritRuby No I haven't I was going to go and check it out either today or tomorrow. Did you?
LittleMermaid241 2 months ago
@LittleMermaid241 No, I haven't heard anything. That's why I was wondering.
SnowySpiritRuby 2 months ago
is it just me...or does Frodo look adorable in this scene?!!
musicXXfreak1 1 year ago 4
Very beautiful...At the edge of darkness...I cannot stop listen it!
EllethwenEldarwen 1 year ago 2
I love this musical, and hope to see it again. The cast was great in London and I am excited to see what they will do here in the US!!!! :]
Musicgurl39 1 year ago
@Musicgurl39 R they bringing it to the US??!!!!! That would be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
LadyEaglestar18 1 year ago
Lord of the Rings musical is one of the biggest disappointments...
It only lasted 9 months in Toronto before went offstage.
kevinmsft 1 year ago
@kevinmsft well its doing a world tour next year
DazzledRose3193 1 year ago 2
@kevinmsft you should have seen the london production! it must have been the best musical i have ever seen!
thelovelysilverfish 1 year ago
why can't i find the cast recording for the toronto version? is there none?
ytfarmer90 2 years ago
was this in the states eveer?
TheTwilightTracker 2 years ago
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this is gay. just read the book or watch the movie. not this gay crap
juggerjoe123 2 years ago
Amazing! 5/5
TurgonOfGondolin 2 years ago
they made it sound asian and of the native peoples of earth because on earth those are the oldest civilizations. i think its a great adaptation and that this troup should release their movie and soundtrack of the musical in america.
the1tigglet 2 years ago 4
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crapness
OOOuise 2 years ago
why did they make everything sound native american and asin. nothing agenst that sort of music but not for lord of the rings!!! go for something celtic and for goodness sake arwen should have a higher voice insted of that weird mixed belt thing going on
CrazySingingNote 2 years ago 2
what are you talking about. This is not native american. The music is folk - north west european.
creaton1976 2 years ago 4
I totally agree... this doesn't sound anything remotely like Native American... nor Asian. The harp may be remind a bit of Asian instrumentation but this doesn't have an oriental flavor in it either. And it is missing that heartbeat that would be inherent of Native American rhythm. I do hear European medieval overtones to the music though. I don't know what CrazySingingNote is talking about.
juaquino 2 years ago
i like the fact that they tried something completely different.
What they did in the movies is exactly what i would have imagined, but i like this very much as well. I even think it fits, it's just different from what i would have expected.
kuyrli 2 years ago
I agree, I'd like to hear a more enchanting voice. But I'm pretty sure the creative team's goal for this production was to sound as earthy as possible, which she is
borne4broadway 2 years ago 3
Wow... that's quite interesting... so true... this could be interesting to have a Arwen sounding like more Enya or Lorena Mckennit... this could be interesting... hehe
AureoDodger 2 years ago
Um...really? If they were even going to attempt this as a musical then maybe they should have gone with a less belty sound in all their femaie singers. Thats just my opinion. A more celtic women sound would have been better for arwen and I thought the queen of the elves was supposed to almost sound like a man so what is she doin belting high notes. Once again, just my opinion.
Ahuey88 2 years ago 3
I completely agree with you.
I am not so fond of this woman's voice, I don't find it pleasing or enchanting at all.
Feathersandploom 2 years ago
I actually find her voice very lovely. It sounds pure and from her heart. She's not worrying about how good ver voice sounds, she's singing with emotion.
bombygriz 2 years ago 7
How could I have (or at least listen to...) the whole song???... Man this song, just fascinates me!! all the time when I listen to it... I get some sort of... goosebumps!! it's really something!!
AureoDodger 2 years ago
omg your right...i just got ambushed by a swarm of goosebumps...they just appear out of nowhere <3
BtBbri 2 years ago
I prefer the song by Rosalie Craig actually.. no offense to Carly!
dani4ever92 2 years ago
where can i watch the entire musical?
MinimizeMyself 2 years ago
Pretty,
But the Real Arwen is better!
yvonnebolsius 2 years ago
which real arwen? the original portrayed one from the film or the other musical one from London, Rosalie Craig? Cause Rosalie is 10x better than this.
Arneia 2 years ago
Toronto is the original production, where it had it's World Premiere. They closed in Toronto then reworked it for London.
OnceUponThisLife 2 years ago 2
DO the orcs sing,too?Heavy metal or grudge.
altarush 2 years ago 8
Nice idea but no, they don't
At one point, they shout something in Old English, but no singing as such
Kimberleg 2 years ago
i want to go see the show but i can't :(
legolasprincess1213 2 years ago
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that is sooo wrong!!! noooooooooooo!! they ruined lord of the tings!!! i can't believe they had the stupidity to turn it into some dumb musical!!! oooooh, i am sooo mad about this!!!!!!!!
HeDiedForMySins 2 years ago
That's so beautiful, it's like Arwen's helping Frodo heal with her singing :)
Jianlibao 3 years ago 4
cna you guys PLEASE sign the petition to make this into a dvd , (like cats.) Go into google and type go petition, Click on the link and go into quick search and type lord of the rings on dvd and click the right link and sign the petition. it doesn't cost a thing.
nunderst 3 years ago 7
NUNDERST: signed the petition....:D
jmicaallef 3 years ago 4
im signing it tonight
duffywoody 2 years ago
Who is that on the bed and whats happend to him D=
Peluchiix 3 years ago 4
Its Frodo recovering in Rivendell after the Witchking stabs him.
Goldhelmriel 3 years ago 17
Need lyrics!!!
elvishjedi 3 years ago
Undulávë ilyë tier lómë
ar caita mornië sindanóriello
i falmalinnar imbë met oialë.
UndomielSila 3 years ago
Thank you so much!
elvishjedi 3 years ago
:'( MAKES ME CRY...
THANK YOU...
Quetzacoatl2 3 years ago 2
what does it mean?
Quetzacoatl2 3 years ago
All paths are drowned deep in shadow; and out of a grey country darkness lies on the foaming waves between us, forewer.
lachimnamlok 3 years ago
If you loved this show and want to see it again or if you never saw but do, do your part and go to "go petition lord of the rings" (type it into google) and sign the petition for a dvd to be made, please, ur signature will make a difference, :)
AleePiper 3 years ago 4
HURRAY to you!
everybody thinks your spamming, but that is PUBLIC service!
Quetzacoatl2 3 years ago 7
AND, if you can, support the theatre if you can and go see the live performance. Made sure to see it while visiting London (lots of saving)... best thing ever. You could watch the dvd 100 times and the trilogy 700... nothing will ever be anywhere near close to the real experience.
SmashingShinyRay 3 years ago
The show closed back in July.
gonnawallow 3 years ago
I know, isn't it sad. BUT - The producers do plan to open a German production and tour in the far east and Australia, I hear. That is exciting!
SmashingShinyRay 3 years ago 5
gud voice but sure doesnt sound 'gently sturring' if i was frodo i wud have woken up n gone 'IM TRYIN TO SLEEP' the londond ones much more gentle with this song she kinda belts it out this one tho :/
xshotgunweddingpatdx 3 years ago 33
Haha, yeah. I love the Elves, but Bilbo had the same problem when he first went to Rivendell. Sindarin lullabyes can nearly wake the dead, apparently. :P
princessleene 3 years ago 3
Go on the go petition website and type in the quick search 'LORD OF THE RINGS STAGE SHOW DVD' and sign the petition to get it released on dvd! When you get the URL, PROMOTE IT!
jericho512 3 years ago 5
how long is the musical?
evenstarUnDoMieL 3 years ago
I think I heard somewhere that it was like 2 or 3 hours.
MoogleNinja 3 years ago
I saw it when it was in Toronto. It was a good 3 hours long. A really wonderful musical though. Not as good as The Lion King of Phantom of the Opera but the music just stirs me. I still get goosebumps when I hear the songs.
Moses015 3 years ago 2
I heard that its about 3 hours long.
musicalartfreak 3 years ago
I never saw this it look awesome i must go now,
JenCapTchalla 3 years ago
It's strange...I studied Elvish briefly, apparently not well enough. Estelle...( which was one of Aragorn's alias's) is the Sindarin word for hope supposedly. I don't see it in those Lyrics, yet the mention the word Hope. I don't mean to sound like a kill joy or a nerd, I ADORE this song as Elvish tends to soothe me like nothing else, just curious. Can anyone that " KNows" elvish somewhat fill me in? Thanks!
Saphirawise 3 years ago
Este means hope if that's what you're wondering about..!
Does she sing in Elvish in the begging?? If yes,then she doesn't have a good accent... I've studied Elvish (mostly Quenya) and I can understand many things but that's...I don't know... But she looks noway as beautiful as Liv Tyler and I'd like to have some opinions on that!
ArwenUndomiel90 3 years ago
Actually why don't you message me and I will give you my e-mail adress...I used to know more elvish then I do now, I'm not using it as much. Yes that's definately elvish in the begining and her accent isn't bad...it might be sindarin as that's what grey elves spoke..different words and accent. If you listen you can hear different accents in the movie.. Haldir and Galadriel for instance vs Arwen or elrond. She's human beautiful bye the bye...any one can be elven beautiful with air brush. lol
Saphirawise 3 years ago
Yeah I know... I just remember that Sindarin didn't sound this way in the movies.. Anyway!
I wasn't able to see her well from this video..!
ArwenUndomiel90 3 years ago
I found out that they translated some Elvish Words for this musical into Turkish Variations/ Swedish/ Finnish Etc. Because of copyright reasons apparently
acting416acting 3 years ago
It's good, but not as good as the London one. She does go flat quite a bit.
IBDoyle 3 years ago
so this is from toronto
Frickis 3 years ago
Yeah it is, I think Roaslie Craig, is the name of the one in London, the whole London show, by thw way, is spectacular. Go and see it before it shuts!
IBDoyle 3 years ago 2
I like her voice...i think she's great! :D
ajp22689 3 years ago
WOW...
I DIDN'T KNOW THIS MUSICAL...
HobbitAnnyBaggins 3 years ago
She goes flat a lot.
omgitsamberrrr 3 years ago
i wish someone had the lyrics to this. it's lovely.
snowwhiteandjazz 3 years ago
Venea1987 3 years ago 3
Where dit you get this?
Do you also have the lyrics of the song of sam and frodo in the musical?
I have been to that musical and it was wonderfull.
I am dutch so it is difficult to understand what they sing in the song of frodo and sam. do you know where I can find the lyrics?
ditismichiel 3 years ago
If you were on musical there was soundtrack there to buy, and there are also lyrics. I`ll write it when I return home
Venea1987 3 years ago
Really? I like Carly Street. She's really ethereal in real life too.
DreamApnea 3 years ago 2
she is practically screaming it at frodo
i dont like her i prefer rosalie craig!
tomjomoore 3 years ago
yay. I suppose this will have to hlod me over until my copy of the soundtrack arrives! (10 days and counting). Many thanks!
LifeIsRandom09 3 years ago
wait.... arrives where??? in the US????? please say yes... i've only been able to find the soundtrack in the UK and you have to have british money to buy it. :(
jeabarr 3 years ago
Yes. I ordered my copy off of Amazon.
LifeIsRandom09 3 years ago
This is definitely Toronto, but it's still in the London version of the show, and on the CD. And yes, Rosalie makes it sound much more lovely.
airinkincaid 3 years ago
I don't like her voice at all,
I much prefer rosalie's voice from the london version.
jthmroxmysox 3 years ago 3
this is in the london version...i sor it the other day
GinaBaby007 3 years ago
amazing, isn't it! this particular version isn't london, she's good but roaslie craig is way better!
Arneia 3 years ago
Yeah, why doesn't this preform in the U.S? Phantom of the Opera did so this one should to, I would deffinately go see this.
HeartofFlame 3 years ago 2
So that is toronto not london
Frickis 3 years ago
What is the title of this song ?
EmberFae 3 years ago
i dunno, i saw this today i think it got cut out of the london version :(
omgu8mynewt 3 years ago
Thats a real shame!
Guess it wont be on the soundtrack either then :-(
EmberFae 3 years ago
I haven't seen the show, but this scene is definitely in it. The song's on the cast recording, and there's a picture of this scene in the booklet that comes with the cast recording. It's "The Song of Hope."
phdtakara 3 years ago
i guess its in the torronto version because its not in the london version at all
omgu8mynewt 3 years ago
I prefer Rosalie Craig as Arwen!
MrDanvers 3 years ago 2
Got the soundtrack its called Song of Hope
EmberFae 3 years ago
does anyone know were to buy the soundttrack? i cant find it any were online or at any store. i live in the usa in california.
shoushu12 4 years ago
WHY DID IT HAVE TO CLOSE IN TORONTO? And WHY hasn't it been performed in the US?!!
I want to see this SO BADLY.
Farnik01 4 years ago
Realgoodfan10: I do not know about the healing, (as Frodo was healed by Lord Elrond I doubt it-- good idea though), but I can tell you that these lyrics are from the poem "Namarie".
battleoneliac 4 years ago
WOOHOOOOO ! got the soundtrack thru today!! it's SOOOOO good!! I'm so happy!!! xxx
licklestarlet 4 years ago
were did u get it? i cant find it anywere
shoushu12 3 years ago
i really wish this wasn't cut. is that the end of the song does anyone know? i guess i'll know soon enough... my cd's in the mail! WOOP WOOP!! xxx
licklestarlet 4 years ago
this is awful
elvenlove 4 years ago
I love her voice.
MoogleNinja 4 years ago
I want to londom only to see this!
Frickis 4 years ago
exactly
gr8pirateladySam 4 years ago 2
NO OFFENCE: i love the book and the film and i havent seen the musical but i saw this now and have to say for myself i do not like this ladys voice , sorry
gr8pirateladySam 4 years ago 5
she wasn't belting anything, Mr.Tone deaf :-P
Its Lord of the Rings of course there are singing elves.
DGWesternSky 4 years ago
another randomly belting elf!
ilse9191 4 years ago
it's arwen...not a "randomly belting elf"
i love her voice, it can be soft, as arwen should be, but she also has a power to her voice, which i think is important for her character
dEfYgRaViTy22689 4 years ago
Undulávë ilyë, tier lumbulë
ar caita mornië, sindanóriello
i falmalinaar imbë met
oialë
Now you guys figure the English part.
DirectrixM 4 years ago
lol couldnt fit everything into one comment so did it in 2 :P
although now its three cause i just explained that :S
oh well lol
iampipyeahh 4 years ago
i was a huuuge fan of the book, first had it readt to me by my mum when i was 7 =p
and when i heard it was being made into a musical i thought it was gunna be absolute bollacks
but i went and saw it with an open mind
and i can honestly say it does the book total justice
iampipyeahh 4 years ago 2
sure they left some bits out, but they left some bits out of the films and they are 2 hours long if you put all 3 extended versions together so it had to be accepted that they couldnt do it all in a 3 hour show
and they cut it cleverly,
its amazing cat wait to see it again!!
iampipyeahh 4 years ago
Lyrics are from the poem "Namarie," with one of those double dot dohickeyes over the first 'A'. :D
battleoneliac 4 years ago
Umlout..I think that's how it's spelt...double dot dohickie
realgoodfun10 4 years ago
i heard about a college class teaching students to speal an d write lord of the rings elfish but i dont take it
duffywoody 4 years ago
even though i couldnt understand the elvish part this song still made me tear up;-(
sigsox 4 years ago
Sorry I can't understand elvish........
can anyone tell me what is she singing?
Quetzacoatl2 4 years ago
I don't understand Elvish, either, but maybe she's singing the same thing in each language? It seems possible...
hocuspocus46 4 years ago
I think so, she does mention darkness, something about time and place and... yeah I only know a few words.
DirectrixM 4 years ago
Well, "Namarie" means farewell, so maybe she's singing about going to the Grey Havens or something.
HakunaMatata12345 4 years ago
I think that it is to do with helping Frodo heal. She seems to be pulling out the spiritual infection caused by the black riders.I'm going by movements as I can't understand elvish.
realgoodfun10 4 years ago
ps I was thinking of the movements done in the London show.Not shown in this video.
realgoodfun10 4 years ago
is this song not cut from the london rewrite? xxx
licklestarlet 4 years ago
yep, its boring so it got cut from the london show
omgu8mynewt 3 years ago
no. I have seen this about 70 times. It's right after the water washes the black riders away. x
realgoodfun10 3 years ago 2
man, this is a beautiful song.
i wish that, like other fans, the music throughout was more celtic than broadway. still, it would be really cool to play Arwen.
I mean-how could they turn me down? lol.
ArwenFonzen 4 years ago
is it just me or does any one else feel the big arse pillow behind him is way to big for a hobbit to need
duffywoody 4 years ago
not large for an Elf
Quetzacoatl2 4 years ago
yay... three comments in a row by me... doesn't anyone watch this and comment? LOL
Quetzacoatl2 4 years ago
tears rolling through my face...
Quetzacoatl2 4 years ago
What's the name of this song?
Are there lyrics anywhere?
I only understand the mornië part, aside from the English bits.
DirectrixM 4 years ago
Those people leaving negative comments seem to be peolple who just aren't fans of musicals and feel that turning such an amazing story into a musical trivialises it somehow. If you don't like musicals then of course you wont like this, but for me (a big fan of the form) this show just takes my breath away! And those fans of LOTR, take it as a compliment to the story that someone has taken the time to turn it into such a spectacular show! xxx
licklestarlet 4 years ago
I think that this is just beautiful! Carly Street's voice suits the song so perfectly for me! Though Rosalie Craig is deffinately my favourite Arwen! xxx
licklestarlet 4 years ago
I prefer Calry Street, and you are absolutely right about Street's voice!
Quetzacoatl2 4 years ago
Is there a dvd or soundtrack for this??? if so, I want it!!!
fantasyfreakXD 4 years ago
I love how they do Shelob, it was actually really scary! Haha and yes, the Balrog was amazing, I love how you could smell fire, and in Lothlorien toy could smell flowers....
Vanaathiel 4 years ago
The musical is GREAT! And the part with the Balrog is so...awesome! All the lights go off, and then this birght red light turns off and paper flies towards the audience and then there is roaring and Gandalf dissapears. There is a bright flash of light and then everything goes dark! =D
VideoGirl56 4 years ago
well, why not, bookwormbeauty? They've just as much right to make a musical as they have a movie, or an opera or a ballet. It's such an awesome story, so why not interpret it for the stage? He he, this had better come to Australia, I am so going to see it!
Eruadhiel 4 years ago
i thought the guy who played sam in the musical was amazing
CupidsBetterHalf 4 years ago
I love LOTR, iv seen it twice and James Loye (Frodo) is sooooo gorgeous! I met him!
xXAngeDeLaMusiqueXx 4 years ago
i wish i saw the musical.. i want like a soundtrack or sumthin.. i luv it..
QddpprrQ 4 years ago
Hey, is there a CD recording of this musical? This is just gorgeous.
arwentheelf02 4 years ago
I like her voice, there is something elvish about it.
ricelso 4 years ago 3
Beautiful! Thanks for uploading!
ananda81 4 years ago
they made it a musical - why?
bookwormbeauty 4 years ago
because they can
fantasyfreakXD 4 years ago
because it's the most beautiful story ever!
Quetzacoatl2 4 years ago
I really wish now, that I had gone to see this when it was in Toronto... however... I was broke lol.
This is very pretty and I've enjoyed listening to it.
Does anyone have the lyrics?
CapnWillTurner 4 years ago
Does he's it Aragorn who are in the bed?
Jemima124Veerle 4 years ago
Actually, it's Frodo. ;)
An interesting point though. Watching this scene out of context and all (full screen mode, bad resolution) he really could be mistaken for Aragorn. Funny, I never realized it until now.
happyhobbitses 4 years ago
I recommend it to anyone, go in with a negative attitude and you will find yourself looking at possibly all the bad aspects, such as the story not being accurate, but who cares, go in with a positive attitude, and you will come out a happy person.
I thought the music was amazing, and I have confirmed that this is now officially my favourite west end show!!!
XxXpinkypieXxX 4 years ago
This isn't the West End version!!!!
Many of these longwinded songs are not included in our version!!!
Our version, is AMAZING!!
And I really don't care for these negative comments, because if you go in there to be amazed, and without comparing it to the films or the books, you will come out a happy person. I couldn't keep my mouth closed all the way through it, and i couldn't take the smile of, of my face for a long long time. So I'd say that
XxXpinkypieXxX 4 years ago
this musical is an embarrassment and insult to Tolkiens LotR
Melangelli 4 years ago
screw you
fantasyfreakXD 4 years ago
her voice isnt graceful. this music isnt elvish. how did tolkiens publisher come to sell them the rights to his beloved story?! this is not imladris. this is not tolkien. Howard Shore captured it. these guys didnt.
OperaNotes 4 years ago
You don't like this musical at all, do you?
You post negative comments on all clips from this musical.
Is there anything positive things to say?
plindstrup 4 years ago
this is absolutely beautiful.
her voice is amazing.
i want to see this so badly!
is it going to come to america??
BloodRoses1619 4 years ago
It's no better in London!
Amocktus 4 years ago
They don't have any clips on theatre 24/7 don't let the spammer guys fool any of you. All there was on there is a review of the show from the people running that site. Otherwise, it's a dull site.
Amocktus 4 years ago
Her voice isnt right for the character...at all.
scientifiectionist 4 years ago