1. Can you tell us about the 6 tracks?
The first piece, ‘May it Be’ written and sung by Enya. With the knowledge that theme songs for movies such as Céline Dion’s for ‘Titanic’, Lara Fabian’s for ‘Final Fantasy’ were very successful, I knew I wanted to do it, but I wanted something very special from Enya, something that has that these other artists do not have: Reserve!
Enya is a beautiful melancholic person and what a voice! She gives me shivers! The second piece The Council of Elrond is a mixture between Enya’s song ‘Aniron’, the theme of Aragorn and Arwen, and the music of Howard Shore. The vocals work very carefully to force some of the instrumental theme to come through which closes the piece. That it is good.
The third piece ‘The Breaking of the Fellowship’ lasts 7mins 20seconds, and as always does Edward Ross write a mixture of the music of Shore at the beginning then a song ‘In Dreams’ towards the end. It is a theme that is often heard and returns to titillate the ears. Some Celtic notes (a flute). The voice of Edward Ross, with the same stamp of Enya, is splendid and is accompanied by chorus. More shivers.
The fourth ‘Lotlorien’ piece has some haunting vocals and themes, this time Elizabeth Frazer is the vocalist, the end of the piece is perfect, the voice of the singer slips and seems to deplore. I find this piece to be almost religious in its tone.
The fifth piece ‘One ring to rule them all’ has many the voices present accompanying and bringing a more significant dimension to the piece. Sad and somber, it is superb and powerful lyrically and musical flights to make you shiver.
Sixth ‘Concerning Hobbits’ is the main musical theme in which all the other pieces return to, and of course this is the topic of the hobbits! The merriest piece while preserving small moments of sadness that l perceived with Violins, flutes, and piano, Celtic throughout.
4 words to describe this score. Melancholic, complex, surprising and intimate.
2. Which pieces do you find really represents the entire theme?
Piece 2 (The Council of Elrond), which really marks the score, the voice of Enya!
3.Which piece would you be most tempted to listen to repeatedly?
All of them! But my preferred is, I repeat myself, number 2 (The Council of Elrond).
4. Which is according to you the most daring piece?
Most daring without any doubt 4 Lothlorien which surprises by its borrowing from the religious themes.
5. With the sight of the trailers, photographs, and of course of the novel, will the music marry well with its subject?
Difficult to say, I hope yes but I’ll wait to see film. Not very courageous is it?
6. Which other score could you bring closer this one?
Curiously, I rather thought it of a mixture of several scores, a bit of ‘Titanic’ with some tastes of ‘Se7en’, and of course my own creation
7. Enya’s participation in the Score? Big or Small?
Enya brings much to the score; she has the voice of an elf, which would sing songs composed by Elrond himself, perhaps she is one!
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John sends along this scan of 2 articles from the NZ Evening Post, one about a street party for Rings and another about the quest for a red carpet.
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HOLLYWOOD (Variety) – Based on stellar early screenings, Sony has opted to open “Black Hawk Down” for a limited Oscar qualifying run Dec. 28.
The Ridley Scott-directed military actioner will open in two theaters in both L.A. and New York before expanding to 2,500 screens on Jan. 18. It initially was penciled in for fall, but then got bumped to March and again to January. One challenge in scheduling the picture has been its subject matter, which was sticky even before Sept. 11.
The picture, which stars Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor and Eric Bana, details the disastrous U.S. military mission in Somalia that resulted in the deaths of 18 Americans and hundreds of Somalis. It’s based on a book by Mark Bowden.
The schedule shift restores some punch to a December slate that has seen the exit of Martin Scorsese’s “Gangs of New York” and an opt-out by “The Road to Perdition,” starring Tom Hanks. Universal’s “A Beautiful Mind,” starring Russell Crowe, also moved to a limited bow before widening in January.
Sony’s Will Smith vehicle “Ali,” which just slid back to Christmas Day, remains the most awaited wide launch in December’s final week.
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LONDON (Reuters) – An archive showing the development of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic fantasy “The Lord of the Rings” is expected to fetch up to 35,000 pounds ($50,940) when it goes under the hammer next month.
The archive, which was compiled by Tolkien’s friend George Sayer and includes proof copies, first editions and letters by the author, will be shown for the first time on Thursday, auction house Christie’s said in a statement.
“The Lord of the Rings” about Hobbits, trolls, elves and wizards has sold an estimated 100 million copies worldwide. It was first published in three parts in 1954-55.
The first film in the $300 million trilogy, “The Fellowship of the Ring,” starring Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett and Christopher Lee, is set to open in December and critics predict it will be a blockbuster.
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If you’ve seen this in the trailers, you know this scene promises to be one of the coolest in FOTR – doesn’t make for a bad card image either!
Decipher Message Boards
Decipher launched a host of new message boards on all the topics concering their TCG and more.
Join the lively discussion on our Decipher.com message boards! Whether you want to talk about gameplay, ask rules questions, trade cards, work on deck designs, or create text-based dream cards, there’s a message board for you. Before posting to our message boards, please read the Rules of Usage and Code of Conduct that govern all of our online communications. [More]
Decipher Contest #9:
This test, the ninth and final one, is simple, yet out of your control. Simply send in your entry and wait to see what path Faith will choose for you. [More]
The Decipher contests keep getting more simple! Don’t miss a chance to win this one – it’s on luck alone!
Register as a Lord of the Rings TCG Tournament Director.
Complete this easy “no wait” online application, send, and we’ll respond immediately with your permanent director ID. After the sanctioned Lord of the Rings TCG tournament program begins, this ID will allow you to post events, edit and delete them, and manage and review your own personal data. Handle your ID with care, and don’t share it. Welcome to our Tournaments team! [More]
Decipher has updated its store with none other than Lord of the Rings merchandise! [More]
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From Games Trade Magazine:
Game Trade Magazine is giving away a complete set of Lord of the Rings boardgames. That’s right, you are all welcome to enter to win a copy of the following board games: Lord of the Rings, Lord of the Rings
Expansion: Friends & Foes, and The Hobbit. These prizes have been generously donated by Fantasy Flight Games.
The winner will be determined by random drawing from all entries received before November 30th, 2001. Only one entry is allowed per person. To enter just follow the link and click on the Game Trade Giveaway Logo at the top of the page. [More]
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