Just a reminder for all residents of the United Kingdom and Ireland, that the Times’s special edition Sunday…
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Just a reminder for all residents of the United Kingdom and Ireland, that the Times’s special edition Sunday Magazine which ‘celebrates the world of Hobbits and wizards with exclusive interviews and insights into the making of the first film and a guide to Middle-earth’. I got my copy!
It seems that Karen’s post prompted a flood of mail, some requesting to know more, some packed-full of information. For those who are wondering what exactly the song is, just read on! [More]
Freagol writes in to say that to his suprise, he found LOTR packaging on his box of Crunch Cereal. [More]
From Freagol:
I’ve bought 2 boxes of “Crunch” cereals Wednesday in Auchan Luxemburg (but it is french packaging so I suppose it will be available soon in France too). They features a bonus : 2 different CD-rom about the film, including letterheads, screensavers, wallpapers… 1 CD for one point (i.e. one box), 2 for 2 points (i.e. for 2 boxes). I’ll send scans of the box as soon as possible.
Ursula sends in this link to a lot of new information on the National Geographic special on Lord of the Rings which will be broadcast in December and be available on DVD in February. [More]
It seems that Karen’s post prompted a flood of mail, some requesting to know more, some packed-full of information. For those who are wondering what exactly the song is, just read on!
Tim F:
Hey, Strider. Tell Karen that I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed that! “This is my Father’s World” is the hymn, and I REALLY have to work hard NOT to think about it when I’m listening to the soundtrack…
Red Giant:
Regarding the tune Karen posted about which sounds familiar, the song is This is “My Father’s World”, based on “Terra Beata” (Blessed Earth), a traditional English melody, arranged by Franklin L. Sheppard in his Alleluia, 1915, A MIDI version will start playing when you hit this link. The very first few seconds will give it away.
Movie Discussion Board: Old Hymn Inspiration Behind Music Of FOTR
