Jessica S writes: I’m in the “music business” in the Philadelphia Area and have a friend in The Philadelphia Singers. (I actually auditioned for the group when I heard what they were planning on performing this summer…don’t know if I made it or not yet…). I don’t think they have begun to advertise this yet, but it is on the website…so I thought I’d send the information along to you…
The Philadelphia Orchestra along with the Philadelphia Singers will be singing “The Lord of the Rings Symphony” at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts on July 13, 2004. But the best part about this (as if it could get better) is that Howard Shore will be conducting the performance! Here’s a link to the “Singers” website for more info…
I’ve been singing all of my life…but to be able to sing in and Elven language would be a dream come true (not to mention be under the baton of the great Howard Shore!) I hope I’m able to be on that stage…but if not…I still wouldn’t miss it!
Your site is fantastic! Thank you for keeping us up to date on all the LOTRs information!!!
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Ringer John from Memphis writes:
The special edition Entertainment Weekly that I received in the mail and that was available to early shoppers at Best Buy had a small column/box stating what the additions to the EE ROTK would be.
Mostly they are what we all expected, but I thought it was interesting that when Gandalf meets the Witch King, EW reports that the Witch King is able to break Gandalf’s staff. Here’s what I remember:
- Gandalf vs. Saruman
- Gandalf vs. Witch King
- Aragorn vs. The Mouth of Sauron
- Houses of Healing
- Merry becomes Theoden’s Squire
There were about 3 other items listed. There may be errors in the list as I found significant errors in the reporting and description of the plots of the three films (the most egregious was the comment that Frodo sails away to enjoy immortality… I guess for the non-reader this could be a logical mistake, but you assume that a journalist would at least have done a little
research).
I also noticed last night watching some of the extras on the ROTK DVD that there were many scenes/camera shots that were not in the theatrical version at all including a scene where Aragorn is “tending” to a prostrate Eowyn on a chaise in what appears to be the Golden Hall (as opposed to Minas Tirith and the Houses of Healing… perhaps this was cut from The Two Towers?)… and a much more indepth look at the armies of Sauron moving towards Udun to meet the Captains of the West (though the documentary is talking about these armies approaching Minas Tirith). Of course, several time I saw the shot of Merry bowing before Theoden (which we have all seen in the trailers) and Theoden’s actual response line of “And I am glad to accept it” to Merry’s offer of service… If that one doesn’t make it into the EE, I’ll be writing a personal letter to Dominic Monaghan telling him that he was robbed, no matter how good the rest of it is… There was another one of Aragorn looking down and crying about somebody on the battle field (as well as the shot of Eomer holding somebody, probably Eowyn, in his arms and crying, which again we have all seen).
Would be interested to hear what other camera shots I missed that other Ringers have found that may show up later in the year (and it better BE this year, too!!!)
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Hurricane Kailin writes: Here are some pics from the Dom Signing at the Best Buy in West Hollywood that occured just an hour or so ago. It’s just some basic shots of fans getting things signed with Dom, but if you look closely at the first pic, you’ll notice the Ringers crew, Tan Pants included,
filming the event.
As for a review, I’ll be short and brief. I got there around 7:15pm, and the line was only about 75 people long. I did get together with some friends a little further up, so I ended up number 46 and the number wristbands were handed out. Chatted with friends, grabbed a bite to eat around 9:30pm, and chatted some more. A local radio station appeared and had some drawings and trivia contests for prizes, and the atmosphere was nice and cozy, even as the line grew to over 400 by the time Dom showed up.
The staff of the new Best Buy were quite stellar, this is the first time in a long while I can say I had no real issues with a store. They created a friendly atmosphere from the beginning, and seemed to have a game plan all worked out and ready to go from the start. As soon as Dom was there and the press interviews were done, the line moved at a decent pace, but not so fast that you were worried you’d be rushed through. Once inside, the wait was only a few minutes long. Dom signed cheerily, and took the time to look up and chat with fans rather than just sign and move on to the next. Always a nice thing, friendly actors. I was rather bummed that I’d completely forgotten to congratulate him on his new series, Lost, but I’m sure a few people in line would have done so.
All in all, it was a nice evening hanging with friends, seeing Dom, and getting the little goodie bag with 2 ROTK buttons, a light up ring, a ROTK T-shirt and a nice ROTK DVD poster announcing the 11 Oscar wins.
Thanks to the folks at iesb.net for some extra pics!
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Ataahua writes: Here is a copy of the Maori text in the end-credits of ROTK, with a translation provided by someone who is fluent in the Maori language. He said it was difficult to translate as the passage included metaphors which had to be interpreted, but once he knew it had to do with Tolkien’s Middle-earth the translation came easily:
Me mahara tonu taatou nga Uri-aapakura noo tuaanuku nei, noo te waaotuu te tu kekehua ana o ngaa Eldarin kua hohouu mai i te Uru-moana.
“Let us dedicate our memories to the spirits of the Eldar who came to us from the Ocean that lies to the West.”
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Rock Legend Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead Interviewed For Ringers: Lord of the Fans!
Beverly Hills , CA — MAY 24, 2004: Singer/Bassist Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister of Motörhead granted an exclusive interview to the producers of the upcoming feature documentary, Ringers: Lord of the Fans. With razor sharp wit and outrageous humor, Mr. Kilmister shared many thoughts and stories of being a Tolkien fan living the rock n’ roll life. Flying in the face of expectations, his playful barbs struck a variety of targets from the worlds of both rock and literature.
Grammy-nominated Lemmy Kilmister first formed Motörhead in 1976. Achieving a loyal underground following few bands have ever attained, Motörhead became the archetypical British metal band. They have persevered for thirty years, influencing some of the biggest bands in the world such as Metallica and Guns n’ Roses, while millions of fans continue to flock to their legendary live shows. The band has played alongside such rock luminaries as Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, and the great Ozzy Osbourne himself. Motörhead’s newest album, “Inferno,” will be released June 22, 2004.
The Ringers documentary filmmakers have secured interviews with many actors and entertainers, exploring how the works of J.R.R. Tolkien influenced them at the dawn of their careers. After 16 months of location shooting on three continents, and speaking with dozens of actors, filmmakers, rock musicians, authors, and academics, Ringers stands as the most comprehensive film document of the ongoing Tolkien phenomenon.
About the documentary:
Very funny and often moving, Ringers: Lord of the Fans shows the hidden power behind Tolkien’s books — and how after 50 years a single literary work continues to spark the minds and hearts of millions, across cultures and across time. Ringers explores the real foundations of Middle-earth; a community of true fans who share a common bond. Moving beyond “cult classic” and over several different generations, the film unearths academics, musicians, authors, filmmakers, and a plethora of pop junkies — the people gathered under the banner of ‘Ringer.’
Current Ringers Interviewees include:
Actor – Dominic Monaghan, Author/Filmmaker – Clive Barker, Writer/Director/Producer – Cameron Crowe, Actor – David Carradine, Rock-Star – Lemmy Kilmister, Comics Illustrator – Colleen Doran, Author – Terry Pratchett, Author – Peter S. Beagle, Author – Terry Brooks, Tolkien Scholar – Dr. Jane Chance, Chairperson of the Tolkien Society – Christine Crawshaw, Author – Colin Duriez, Filmmaker/Critic – Chris Gore, Screenwriter/Publisher Forrest J. Ackerman, Actor – Daniel Logan, Actor – Bill Mumy, Author/Tolkien Scholar – Dr. Tom Shippey, Author/Broadcaster – Brian Sibley, Great-Grandson – Royd Tolkien, and hundreds of Tolkien fans!
For additional information, contact:
Melanie Marquez, Publicist
9220 Sunset Blvd Suite 220
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Office: +1 323-669-1173
The Ringers documentary filmmakers have secured interviews with many actors and entertainers, exploring how the works of J.R.R. Tolkien influenced them at the dawn of their careers. After 16 months of location shooting on three continents, and speaking with dozens of actors, filmmakers, rock musicians, authors, and academics, Ringers stands as the most comprehensive film document of the ongoing Tolkien phenomenon.
About the documentary:
Very funny and often moving, Ringers: Lord of the Fans shows the hidden power behind Tolkien’s books — and how after 50 years a single literary work continues to spark the minds and hearts of millions, across cultures and across time. Ringers explores the real foundations of Middle-earth; a community of true fans who share a common bond. Moving beyond “cult classic” and over several different generations, the film unearths academics, musicians, authors, filmmakers, and a plethora of pop junkies — the people gathered under the banner of ‘Ringer.’ http://www.lordofthefans.net
Current Ringers Interviewees include:
Actor – Dominic Monaghan, Author/Filmmaker – Clive Barker, Writer/Director/Producer – Cameron Crowe, Actor – David Carradine, Rock-Star – Lemmy Kilmister, Comics Illustrator – Colleen Doran, Author – Terry Pratchett, Author – Peter S. Beagle, Author – Terry Brooks, Tolkien Scholar – Dr. Jane Chance, Chairperson of the Tolkien Society – Christine Crawshaw, Author – Colin Duriez, Filmmaker/Critic – Chris Gore, Screenwriter/Publisher Forrest J. Ackerman, Actor – Daniel Logan, Actor – Bill Mumy, Author/Tolkien Scholar – Dr. Tom Shippey, Author/Broadcaster – Brian Sibley, Great-Grandson – Royd Tolkien, and hundreds of Tolkien fans!
For additional information, contact:
Melanie Marquez, Publicist
9220 Sunset Blvd Suite 220
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Office: +1 323-669-1173
Melanie@LitchfieldEnt.com
http://www.lordofthefans.net
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Tickets went on sale today for Howard Shore’s monumental composition The Lord of the Rings Symphony in Six Movements. This performance will feature the Houston Symphony, four singers, the Houston Symphony Chorus, the Houston Children’s Chorus, and will be conducted by Alexander Mickelthwate. The two-hour journey into the magical world of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth will be held on July 1 and 2.
Concert ticket prices are $20 – $55 and are available at the Jones Hall box office, by phone at 713-224-7575 ($2.75 per ticket handling fee applies) and online at houstonsymphony.org. Tickets can also be purchased online through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com.
This symphonic adventure has sold out in every city where it has played since its premiere in March. The choruses will sing in “Elvish,” and musicians will play such instruments as Norwegian fiddles, Japanese drums, African flutes and Tibetan gongs.
More than 250 musical performers, enhanced by enormous Lord of the Rings images, will make for a truly breathtaking musical experience. The performances will feature original concept and storyboard artwork from the films by artists Alan Lee and John Howe. The images will be projected on a gigantic screen hung above the orchestra and will chronologically align with the music as the story of the hobbits’ journey from the peaceful Shire to the dreaded land of Mordor unfolds.
Shore has based this two-hour symphonic adventure on selections from his multi-Oscar and Grammy-award winning scores from the recent Lord of the Rings films. “This Lord of the Rings Symphony is a two-hour piece based on the 12 hours of music I wrote for the three films,” says Howard Shore. “Each film was a four-hour composition. And this new symphony takes a concert audience through the story of the Lord of the Rings in a narrative way, using the choirs, using the singing.”
Howard Shore is one of Hollywood’s most prolific composers. With more than 60 movie scores, including The Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia, Ed Wood, The Fly, and Naked Lunch, Shore’s compositions are well recognized. His work on the Lord of the Rings trilogy earned “Best Score” and “Best Song” at this year’s Academy Awards Ceremony.
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