Daniel from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra writes: For the first time in Scotland, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) will perform Howard Shore’s symphonic version of the Oscar-winning soundtrack to The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Conducted by Markus Huber, the RSNO will perform the symphony-in-six-movements with vocal and instrumental soloists, the RSNO Chorus and Junior Chorus, all accompanied by large-scale visual artwork projected onto the back of the stage. There are two performances at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall – Saturday 24 June and Sunday 25 June, both start at 7.30pm. For more information go to rsno.org.uk or to book tickets log onto grch.com.
Month: June 2006
Ramen, Community Relations Specialist for The Lord of the Rings Online writes: Today’s LOTRO update is big news – a new “Game Systems” section under Gameplay, where you’ll find an introduction to the LOTRO Trait System! Wondering about how you’ll customize your character’s skills and abilities beyond your choice of Race and Class? Why, with Traits, of course! Head over to the Gameplay section for an introduction to the LOTRO Trait System! [More]
Garfeimao writes: The schedule just came out for the film festival at San Diego Comic Con. On that schedule, a documentary about John Howe will be screened. It’s called “John Howe: There and Back Again” and will screen on Sunday, July 23 at 2:05pm. [More]
Lord of the Rings star Billy Boyd will play his first live music gig in Scotland next week. Billy has got together a posse of his bandmates from the Eighties to form new group, Angels Share, and he says he can’t wait to perform to an audience of 500 as part of Glasgow’s West End Festival. The actor has spent the last eight months rehearsing and writing with drummer John Crawford, guitarist Billy Johnston and bass player Ricky Martin for his surprise appearance at Glasgow’s Oran Mor pub and nightclub this Monday. [More]
Pipkin Sweetgrass writes: I just wanted to let y’all know we have a cookbook in the works for Billy’s Loons Charities. it’s to be called Recipes for Disaster, and the proceeds will be donated to help victims of natural disasters. I’d like the community to send recipes as well. I have an email account set up for just this purpose. It’s recipes_for_disaster@yahoo.com
This way, everyone who wishes to help can do so at no cost, and very little effort. I hope to repeat this project in the future so as to be able to continue lending a hand, so the more recipes, the better! The deadline for this book is July 1st. Pet treats, foods for birds and other wildlife, as well as any other kitchen projects, such as the recipes I have for sidewalk chalk and face paint are also more than welcome. Kid friendly recipes are also good.
Curt writes: Since I haven’t seen this video clip posted anywhere else. I thought I should. It is Stephen Colbert (huge Tolkien fan) talking about the difference between Balrogs and Devils on 6/6/06. [More]