What makes Leaving Rivendell by The Tolkien Ensemble notable?

Leaving Rivendell stands out for its ambitious scope, featuring compositions based on Tolkien's texts that showcase a blend of classical music with folk influences. The album has been praised for its fidelity to the source material, helping to establish the ensemble's reputation as a significant contributor to the genre of literary adaptations in music. Released in 2005, Leaving Rivendell is the third album by The Tolkien Ensemble, following their earlier works that set the stage for musical adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's literary world. By this point, the ensemble had developed a unique niche within the classical and folk music genres, focusing on bringing Tolkien’s poetry to life through song.

How many songs are on Leaving Rivendell?

Leaving Rivendell has 22 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Leaving Rivendell

The Tolkien Ensemble · 2005

69 min · 22 tracks · classical music

A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and folk melodies that breathe life into Tolkien's rich narratives.

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The Song of Eärendil — This extended track captures the essence of hope and longing within Tolkien's mythology, weaving together intricate melodies that reflect Eärendil's journey.
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Legolas' Song of the Sea — The ethereal quality of this piece embodies Legolas' connection to nature and the sea, highlighting the ensemble's ability to evoke emotion through lyrical interpretation.
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Burial Song of Théoden — This poignant piece encapsulates themes of loss and honor, resonating deeply with listeners familiar with Théoden's character arc in The Lord of the Rings.

Tracklist

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1 The Riddle of Strider (II) 2:33
2 Verse of the Rings (II) 1:08
3 Bregalad's Song 6:13
4 Legolas' Song of the Sea 5:26
5 The Song of the Elves Beyond the Sea / Galadriel's Song of Eldamar (II) (translation) 2:24
6 Oliphaunt 2:20
7 The Ents' Marching Song 2:19
8 Galadriel's Messages 1:54
9 The Song of Eärendil 10:18
10 The Song of Durin 6:44
11 Tom Bombadil's Song (III) 4:33
12 Wight's Chant 1:42
13 Ho! Tom Bombadil (II) 0:44
14 Tom Bombadil's Song (IV) 2:56
15 Théoden's Battle Cry 0:35
16 At Théoden's Death 0:26
17 Snowmane's Epitaph 0:24
18 Burial Song of Théoden 6:54
19 The Long List of the Ents (II) 1:00
20 Sam's Invocation of Elven Hymn to Elbereth Gilthoniel 1:38
21 Call to Arms of the Rohirrim 0:36
22 The Eagle's Song 6:41

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Complete Songs & Poems

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At Dawn in Rivendell

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