The Music of Middle-Earth
Arts & Culture Podcasts
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!
Location:
United States
Description:
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!
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 53: Three is Company - Holiday Special!
12/5/2022
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/
Duration:00:52:44
Episode 52: The Rings of Power (Galadriel and Sauron)
7/21/2022
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.
Duration:00:22:47
Episode 51: The Fellowship Theme
7/3/2022
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?"
Duration:00:35:27
Soundscapes of Middle-earth VII: Tom Bombadil
4/23/2022
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
Duration:00:42:02
A Long-Expected Soundscape!!
3/25/2022
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
Duration:00:09:16
Episode 49: Gondor Reborn
3/24/2022
Gondor 5/5: Gondor Reborn. Today we wrap up our countdown to Tolkien Reading Day as well as our time with Gondor! Enjoy this last of the Gondor themes as well as a special mid-mark on Edge of Night!
Duration:00:27:57
Episode 48: Battlefield Heroism
3/23/2022
Gondor 4/5: Battlefield Heroism. Today we are joined again by Alan Sisto to talk about Hope and Dispair! We also get to see Howard Shore take a somewhat musical trope and put it to very creative and exciting use!
Duration:00:29:23
Episode 47: Faramir and Denethor
3/22/2022
Gondor 3/5: Faramir and Denethor. Today we hear a theme on the pan flute! We also get to learn about Faramir's quality.. from none other than the Man of the West! Alan Sisto!
Duration:00:27:04
Episode 46: Minas Tirith
3/21/2022
Gondor 2/5: Minas Tirith. The countdown to Tolkien Reading Day continues with Minas Tirith! We have some fantastic readings about the city, learn about the Bugle, and hear the importance of dynamics!
Duration:00:33:10
Episode 45: The Realm of Gondor
3/20/2022
Gondor 1/5: The Realm of Gondor. Welcome to the first of our Gondor themes! Today we explore 4 variations of this wonderful theme, hear from Howard Shore and start our countdown to Tolkien Reading Day!
Duration:00:26:39
Episode 44: Éowyn and Aragorn
2/28/2022
Rohan 5/5: Éowyn and Aragorn. Today we wrap things up with our Rohan themes! We also hear some Anglo Saxon instruments!
Duration:00:32:24
The Penciller: 1930 - Book Announcement!
2/11/2022
Hi everyone! Special short episode today!
My book - The Penciller: 1930 is up on Amazon! I wanted to share this short sample of a future audiobook version and see what you all think. If you might be interested in an audiobook or even in supporting a kickstarter for the audiobook please let me know at musicofmiddleearthmail@gmail.com
I would love to hear your thoughts and if you might be interested in that sort of thing.
Here are the links to the book if you would like to purchase a copy :)
The Penciller: 1930 (Amazon.com)
The Penciller: 1930 (Amazon.ca)
The Penciller: 1930 (Amazon.co.uk)
Duration:00:05:27
Episode 43: Éowyn and Théoden
2/6/2022
Rohan 4/5: Éowyn and Théoden. Today we explore more of Éowyn and have Shawn E Marchese on again to discuss Éowyn's song!
Duration:00:51:02
Music of The Rings of Power: Trailer
1/19/2022
We're listening Howard Shore!
What did you think of the trailer? Let me know at musicofmiddlearthmail@gmail.com!
Or join us at the Podcast Immersed on Facebook!
Duration:00:04:28
Episode 42: Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of the Rohirrim
1/18/2022
Rohan 3/5: Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of the Rohirrim. Today we explore the theme for Éowyn! We also here some amazing old english and get deeper into the world of the Rohirrim.
Music of Star Wars
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/music-of-star-wars/id1605895294
Music of Ice and Fire
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/music-of-ice-and-fire/id1605894420
Music of Harry Potter
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/music-of-harry-potter/id1599214967
Duration:00:32:46
Episode 41: Riders of Rohan
12/4/2021
Rohan 2/5: Riders of Rohan. Welcome to the 2nd of our Rohan themes! Today we have an excellent reading from Lacy Golden, an interview with Hardanger fiddler Rachel Nesvig and an exploration of this cavalry theme!
NEW PATREON: Patreon.com/podcastimmersed
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Rachel Nesvig's Website: https://rachelnesvig.com/
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Check out my other shows!
Books Immersed:
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Middle-Earth: Sound Design
https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs
Music of Middle-Earth
https://tinyurl.com/2s4yv6hc
Duration:00:34:01
Episode 39: The Rohan Fanfare
11/25/2021
Rohan 1/5: The Rohan Fanfare. Today we begin our adventures into the world of Rohan! We have an amazing reading from Marilyn R Pukkila in Finnish. An excellent version of the theme by Rebecca Rovny and so much more!
Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed
Facebook Group:
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Books Immersed:
https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj
Middle-Earth: Sound Design
https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs
Music of Middle-Earth
https://tinyurl.com/2s4yv6hc
Duration:00:46:25
Episode 38: The Dwarf End-Cap
11/10/2021
The Dwarves 4/4: The Dwarf End-Cap. We wrap up our exploration of the Dwarven themes with this light hearted one! Have a listen to some great readings from listeners, a look into the behind the scenes of the Blunt the Knives sequence in the Hobbit and hear how this Dwarf End-Cap was built!
Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed
Facebook Group:
https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c
Books Immersed:
https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj
Middle-Earth: Sound Design
https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs
Music of Middle-Earth
https://tinyurl.com/2s4yv6hc
Duration:00:25:44
Episode 37: Dwarrowdelf
10/16/2021
The Dwarves 3/4: Dwarrowdelf. Today we take a look at one of my favourite themes for the entire trilogy! We get a little glimpse of the wonder of the Dwarves and we get to hear Durin's Song!
Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed
Facebook Group:
https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c
Books Immersed:
https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj
Middle-Earth: Sound Design
https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs
Music of Middle-Earth
https://tinyurl.com/2s4yv6hc
Duration:00:22:43
Episode 36: The Dark Places of the World
10/9/2021
The Dwarves 2/4: The Dark Places of the World. Today we take a look into the world of the Dwarven Mysteries and Low Brass.
Patreon.com/PodcastImmersed
Facebook Group:
https://tinyurl.com/5dh6ve3c
Books Immersed:
https://tinyurl.com/2398w8cj
Middle-Earth: Sound Design
https://tinyurl.com/2p9bxrzs
Music of Middle-Earth
https://tinyurl.com/2s4yv6hc
Duration:00:21:25