From my perspective, Tolkein’s Hobbit stories are some of the best fiction ever written, and the “Lord of The Rings” movie was close to my understanding of the story line, which is in stark contrast to most book based movies that I have seen.
So we have a classic work of fiction, which precipitated a movie which complimented the story … and we not only have a beautiful melody with some thought provoking words … but a wonderfully clear voice presenting them. Enjoy!
Footnote: This video has a High Definition option (1080p). If your device can handle it, it is well worth selecting
This is a wonderful version. I love this song a lot. Have you ever heard of Cecilia? She is also called the Healing Voice. The first time I heard this song was from her. I tried to find it on YouTube but unfortunately didn’t. But here is a link to a playlist of some of her songs. Check out I Believe or Going Home. Her voice is unique!
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Very nice Erika. Many thanks for the link. π
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My pleasure. I thought you may be interestedπ
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Yes all the music truly complements the wonderful films . I have a preference for Annie Lennox Into the West . Though this Enya song gives me the chills… May I add both women are Celts.
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Hey Willow … I had not heard that, and its beautiful. Thank you so much. I have just downloaded it from iTunes. Below is another Celtic Woman!
https://meandray.com/2018/12/25/walking-in-the-air/
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Enya and Tolkien, what a great combination! Tolkien always makes me think of my brother, as it was through his collection of Tolkien’s books, that I was introduced to his wonderful stories!
I was listening to Enya earlier this week, such a peaceful, soothing voice that she has. Thanks for the beautiful song, and yes the lyrics does cause one to contemplate some things.
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Lovely video and a terrific movie series.
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Wonderful escape stuff! π
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Most definitely! A wonderful way to blow off an afternoon.
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Totally Monika! π
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I would agree with your assessment of the Tolkien stories and Jackson’s “supporting visuals”. A good job was done to capture the LOTR and Hobbit stories. Sure, things were omitted and altered slightly to make a watchable movie, but I don’t think the movies took away from the books. Of course, I am more forgiving of movie/book adaptations. I compartmentalize them to some degree. I will still criticize movie adaptations that go way “off the rails”, but I try to understand that the movie makers are trying to produce their vision of the story. Maybe some have done a few more drugs than others, though??? π
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Yes, the producers, directors etc. do put their “vision” into a given movie. I guess they should but, with a book leaving so much to the imagination, it must be a precarious business trying to second guess how the general audience would have interpreted the book so that the movie compliments it book rather than clashes with it! I wouldn’t want the job! π
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classic Enya.
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Isn’t it ever! π
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One Hubby put in his USB key for the car. I knew the song, but had forgotten it was from Lord of The Rings.
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That was (to me) a wonderful movie! π
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Fantastic scenery, filmed in NZ I believe?
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Yes …. New Zealand it was, and New Zealander Hayley Westernra also did a nice recording of the song.
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Loved her voice. Had one of her CDs before the great sort out.
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Beautiful scenery and effects. Once again the lyrics elude me, but I don’t have to understand the lyrics to enjoy a nice voice.
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Just for you:
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No wonder I had trouble with the lyrics. Some of them were in Gaelic, or whatever the heck that language was. Inspiring lyrics, though.
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Given that Tolkein was an expert on ancient languages, we can all be forgiven for not totally getting the messages!
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