the tolkien song cycle vol one & two - www.allindiastore.com

The Tolkien Song Cycle, Volume One, comprises nine poems by JRR Tolkien, taken from the trilogy The Lord of the Rings, musicalized and sung singer and composer Andi Grimsditch. The entire cycle was composed in 1984. The musical setting includes spanish guitar, bass, drums, bouzouki, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and string quartet. It has been represented live four times with a ten musician band and has been recorded after 17 years. All poems: JRR Tolkien (taken from The Lord of the Rings) Music written by: Andi Grimsditch String Arrangements: Andi Grimsditch Recorded and released by Püel-kiem. 1. Walking Song - 2' 58"
2. Lament for Gandalf - 3' 33"
3. Frodo at the Prancing Pony - 2' 18"
4. Galadriel - 4' 19"
5. Gil-Galad - 2' 32"
6. Beside the Fire - 3' 32"
7. Snow - White - 2' 58"
8. Earendil - 10' 13"
9. Hymn to Elbereth Gilthoniel - 5' 46"
SOME COMMENTS FROM AN INTERNET FORUM

New Hobbit Music: Attn music hounds. I had never heard of (argentinian) Andi Grimsditch before, and took a risk on his "Tolkien Song Cycle" on ebay. Am I ever glad and delighted that I did. For starters, a couple of these songs are *SINGABLE* (not all of 'em.) And for another, this guy is a believable Hobbit-voice. It says he's from Argentina but his Scottish accent is delightful, and he has a soft, gentle tenor voice; sounds like the Hobbit Next Door to me.

If the idea of middle-earth music with bass and drums bothers you, well, I was skeptical, but the bass and drums stay in the background. The emphasis is on guitar and strings. They do some non-celtic things with chord changes and odd chords in general, but it doesn't set my teeth on edge (the way it has with some other bands.)

This is Volume 1. I'll be waiting with baited breath for Volume 2. I almost hesitated to post on this-- 'cause I want that first copy when it comes out. But if you want hobbit-music, buy this album. (Or even: buy Vol1 so he puts out Vol2!)




ANOTHER COMMENT

They focus attention on some of Tolkien's less-celebrated but enchanting verses such as the charming The Man in the Moon Came Down Too Soon, and the chilling ,The Mewlips. Andi Grimsditch's remarkable interpretation of Eärendil alone makes his Argentine album Tolkien Song Cycle, Vol. 1 worth the cost of purchase.
you can purchase the 2 volumes from www.allindiastore.com - type the word Tolkien in the search box inside the store to find it.

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[allindiastore]

Fans of Tolkien should have these CD in their collection

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