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 thoughts! MusicofMiddleEarthMail@Gmail.com 

Episode 7: The Rural Setting (The Shire)

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!

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Enjoy a listen to the score for Three is Company from A Long-Expected Soundscape!  If you're interested in pre-ordering, you can find the details here! https://jordanrannells.com/

Episode 53: Three is Company - Holiday Special!

Bear McCreary IS HERE! Just a short breakdown of the two new pieces of excellent score from Bear McCreary for Amazon's Rings of Power. I share a bit of how I think these pieces remind us of Howard Shore through comparisons with Lothlorien and The Nazgul.

Episode 52: The Rings of Power (Galadriel and Sauron)

The Fellowship 1/6: The Fellowship Theme. Today we begin our journey into the Fellowship themes! We have a listen to the center of all of this Music. We hear from Howard Shore in our Mid-Mark and we try a new game of: "What would you do if you were the composer of Tolkien's work?" 

Episode 51: The Fellowship Theme

Soundscapes of Middle-earth VII! Welcome to The House of Tom Bombadil!  Narration, Frodo, Pippin, and Merry performed by: Tyler Jonsson Tom Bombadil: Phil Dragash Goldberry: Shersten the Golden  DON'T MISS THE KICKSTARTER:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/expectedsoundscape/a-long-expected-soundscape   Time is running out! :) If you like this episode, you'll absolutely love this project.  Send your Soundscapes Chapter Recommendations to: Musicofmiddleearthmail@gmail.com

Soundscapes of Middle-earth VII: Tom Bombadil

Hello everyone! A very special announcement for my Kickstarter! If you have a moment, have a look at the link! I think every Tolkien fan will be excited about this project and I think you will be even more excited if you enjoy my Soundscapes episodes!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/expectedsoundscape/a-long-expected-soundscape?ref=discovery&term;=a%20long%20expected%20soundscape

Episode 7: The Rural Setting (The Shire)

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