A Far Green Country

[@Vikingr4Jesus5919]

To think that we are the generation blessed to witness the birth and growth of Tolkien's work; story, songs, music and movies. I can see my children (when that time comes) asking me around like "Hey da, what is this?" as they point at the movies and books. And then I'll gladly tell them. I think I will begin with; "Well, it is part of the greatest adventures one person can read. This all started in a place now long-forgotten, a place called the Shire. And in the Shire, In a hole in the ground, there lived a Hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty wet hole full of worms and oozy smells, no. This was a Hobbit hole. And that, my boy, means good food, a warm hearth and all the comforts of home." Oh, how this music gives me dreams of the future! ^^

[@thedancinglion2088]

W. L. Orodor Calaerchon, That is a very heart warming thought. 👍

[@buckedpuppy7263]

Indeed it does!

[@CovenantBlackwatch09]

This is the story of nine-fingered Frodo and the Ring of Doom, and Samwise the Brave.

[@Vikingr4Jesus5919]

@@CovenantBlackwatch09 Heh, although true I may not start with "nine fingers" if my kids are very young haha

[@imanstucki]

It has been six years since this comment, tell us: Have you been able to tell this story yet?

[@wjm21298]

In the West, really is a song that shows what is going to happen to all of us someday. We will pass on from this world and enter a realm of peace and beauty. We will also meet all of are friends and family in the land of peace.

[@HisMajestyWalrus]

I want to believe.

[@philstiffy199]

What ever gives you comfort Wes...it's not like the eternal blackness will disappoint you as you won't know. Me...I'm pissed off. If only i'd known as a young child and later as a young man that all religion was total BS...that once it ends ...it ends...forever. I'd never have smoked !

[@the1tigglet]

As a once Skeptic who experienced the reality of a haunting, I can say you're right. It's not something people want to deal with or believe because it's either easier to fear the unknown (like the atheists) or to believe stories from people who want something from you (like the religions) but there is a third understanding, one that's universal across all nations all peoples without influence of religion or atheism. It's in the stories of those who've returned from the NDEs. A place filled with light isn't so bad is it. White Shores as Gandalf would say.

[@philstiffy199]

daftlad..

[@the1tigglet]

Don't get angry at spirituality just because centuries of religious people and religions stole what the masters know and turned it into something completely false and manipulative. There is a total difference between the compassion filled practice of personal meditation in the quest for wisdom and enlightenment and transcendentalism and the claims that one must fulfill an invisible deity's demands. Just because atheists don't like the truth doesn't mean it's not there, life doesn't work that way. "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy." This applies to militant atheists who keep confusing Buddhism for humanism and continue to deny it's a religion.

[@ethanmosley840]

whats amazing is that this music is made not by elves but by us. human beings. we are everything, we create everything. we are just as amazing and beautiful as the elves

[@jamberstone1]

Thank you for reminding me and us all - we humans really can be wonderful

[@michaelgraziano2118]

[@danielcast98]

+Ethan Mosley C: C:

[@ajmerthethy9011]

What do you mean, humans are unstoppable killing machines - mother nature and everyting else not human.

[@jamberstone1]

We (humans) are capable of and perform both horrible AND wonderful acts. It is good to be reminded of the beauty and compassion we have shown ourselves capable of, especially when we are so often reminded of our hideous behavior.

[@Lyachos]

I wish we would be like the Elves in LotR. Intelligent, nature loving, but also ready for a war and fights. It's beautiful.

[@noldorwarrior7791]

We would take oaths seriously enough to slaughter our own kin if they get in the way.

[@kevinemmers9424]

They’re outcast angels forced to live in exile upon Middle Earth. They constantly long to journey across the sea to return to their home in Valinor, where the Undying Lands are. Upon Middle Earth, they need magic to sustain them otherwise their power wanes and they fade into mortality. Only in Valinor can they have peace and the assurance of eternal life. There is one elf who is an exception. Her heart is bound to Middle Earth for the love of one man. Because of this, she would give up her eternity to have this most precious love. Her name is Arwen.

[@Nosondakar]

The Maia are more fit to be called Angels. Not elves. Unless you said it just as a compliment.

[@mesa6345]

@@Nosondakar I'd say Maia are more like Seraphim, and elves indeed Angels

[@exodus2.010]

Enough escapism

[@lucifersapprentice]

Into the west makes me cry every time simply because it tells me what will happen to everyone someday. We will all leave this world and enter a world of immeasurable beauty and splendor. The ones we lose in this life are waiting for us in the next and we will se them again in time.

[@mardayseerungum4030]

Ml

[@karlalolumna9453]

On our last day on this planet we will all go home.finally

[@goldmantis5850]

Great job copying the comment literally right above your's

[@SarumanDeWhite]

When I leave for my shores, I'll have my order play these exquisite renditions for me. Fills me with love and light now as my ears get deluged with such divine melodies...

[@rakdos91]

Saruman the White I wish we could all join the music of Ainur in the very end..

[@FurryAminal]

+Dmitry Fatiev The truth is we never left it, we just forgot.

[@orionofodyssey7271]

Same my friend ;)

[@XenoNecromorph]

Actually buddy I distinctly remember you not being allowed into the West, given the whole "conquer Middle Earth" thing you attempted.

[@dusannikolic1669]

Saruman The White Я согласна...

[@JessCaron]

If anybody has read the Silmarillion, I always envision the bit of melody at the end as either the Ringbearers returning home (Galadriel finally home, Elrond with more family than he's ever had in his life) or Feanor breaking the Silmarils and the Two Trees blazing back to life and the glorious, triumphant swelling, with Men involved this time, of the Second Music!

[@rakdos91]

Jess Caron Second Music is something I would definitely like to hear! :)

[@JessCaron]

+Dmitry Fatiev Could you, though? Could we hear it?

[@rakdos91]

Jess Caron valid question :D

[@MariaMacedow]

This is so beautiful. It's one of those songs you want to be listening to when walking around in the woods or in nature just by yourself...

[@r1singthorn4451]

No matter the mood I am in these melodies and songs have the most beautiful spine tingling feelings to them, it's that feeling that creates a smile even as the songs can make you feel sad of the passing of the elves. But these songs gave the movies a meaning it really brought them to life, I think Tolkien would be proud if he saw the movies and heard the soundtracks.

[@anissamedina24]

im seriously fighting back tears right now.. every time I sit down and listen to this music.. its so beautiful and amazing that it makes me cry. Every time.. Always and forever

[@raedreambeliever]

I could listen to Renee Fleming sing all day. Such a beautiful voice.

[@KINGKONG141414]

Definitely, The best original score of all times

[@ReyBrujo_93]

ahaha estamos fascinados por howard shore no KINGKONG141414 ? :D... si actualizan este video con las melodias de elfos del bosque negro y de rivendell del hobbit quedaria super :)

[@llaurachan]

can not deal with the grey havens music, so emotional

[@ChristyVandenMusic]

I am literally sitting here crying...I don't know why. I think it's because this music is so beautiful, and that I wish somewhere, somehow, Middle Earth is real. In my heart, it is...

[@lexifeldmann5353]

Elvish Lament has forever been a favorite song of mine, right next to the song with Faramir and Eowyn together, and Funeral of Theodred.....most of the music actually....ALLLLLLL of it!!!!!!

[@marksocha9113]

You know: say what you want about blue jeans and the American style of dress but I think we miss something by not dressing in long robes. When you think about it thats been the dress style of men & women far longer in history then anything modern that we have today.

[@colincarr2052]

And we should have pointy ears too (;>

[@sousadev07]

I've thought that same thing, funny how we wore robes for 5000 years then just stopped.

[@TaekoHikeshi]

If I were to go to a ball, I’d dress in elven clothes :) I think they are more unique and show how presentable one can be! I wouldn’t care what others would think because as long as I’m happy in elven robes then it’s all that matters! 🧝🏻‍♀️

[@aHighschoolloser]

Elves are so beautiful, amazing, and mysterious. Certainly my favorite of all races real or not. when I see them in the movie it makes me feel like crying when their sad. And then the wonderful way they sing to thorins company as they enter rivendell. I wish i could just stay with them. :D This music is very powerful it makes me think of beautiful things, and places. It makes me wonder why anyone would hate an elf.

[@matt2worlds]

so mystic, so unlimited, so beautiful. 3 words for this soundtrack. for me the best of all times!

[@NannyOggins]

I love this compilation so much as I've been singing many of these (badly) for 40yrs to my own made up tunes. I really wish I knew all the artists who are singing these songs. I prefer the melody and the arrangement to that of the Tolkien ensemble and would love to buy the tracks/album.

[@kro235]

Ah yes, the most prestigious award and an absolute mark of quality.

[@orionofodyssey7271]

Splendid Work! Elves are still Best in making Music ;)

[@aslanthebest]

You sir just read my mind. But on the other hand we can't allow our dreams and imaginations to set us apart from this real word and lead us to passivity. We have one true magic and that is love! :))

[@eliparili2044]

Elvish songs are just beautiful

[@FurryAminal]

Does anyone NOT find "Into the west" incredibly moving?

[@Nikita_M_]

+FurryAminal I love that song

[@martinharrison5701]

One of the most beautiful songs ever

[@orionofodyssey7271]

Indeed :')

[@lesleymitchell4652]

I am having 'Into the West' played at my funeral.

[@gramzw7087]

I cry every time I listen to it - sad but so moving and powerful.

[@xThexUndeadxPrincess]

I think one of the reasons I love the Elves so much is because they have seen such beauty and then lost it.They radiate this sadness which, I find, makes them even more beautiful. You hear it in the language and music, see it in how they move. What I would give to have such elegance...

This is so beautiful...

[@rockyp3917]

Great work, Thanks, Brother for compiling it. Love and Peace to you

[@jamesvandervegt7390]

The world was such a different place when LOTR came out. Things are changing fast, and th'only thing that's improving and not getting worse is technology.

[@mikaylababjac9585]

I agree with you entirely I mean just think everyone wants to go back to this time and just stay there,but all this new technology it's just not going to ever happen

[@xiyuewang5891]

I was trying to find this music after watching Lord of the Ring. This music is very sacred. Thank you!

[@namelsess93]

Oh, God.....I'm so happy to see this! I really love the elvish culture. Thank you!

[@one0minstrels0flute]

At 0:38 begins one of the hyms to Varda, or in Sindarin, Elbereth. She is the wife of Manwe, and the creator of the stars. She is the most beloved of the Valar to the Elves. I can't find this any where else, so you have all my thanks for putting it in here. It's beautiful.

[@VoteDrRonPaul]

According to Tolkien being elf is great....but being human is mythical! He once said: "Elves are natural...humans are supernatural." To understand what he meant with that you must read Silmarillion and, even more more importantly, his letters. Enjoy this beautiful music!

[@zitabennett6831]

All the music is beautiful. Very uplifting and still wonderful. The movies and books are still relevent today. You can learn so much about all parts of life, even though Fellowship was first published in 1954. And the Hobbit was published in 1937. Howard Shore's music is perfect and beautiful.

[@partyboycris]

Their language is so beautiful idk how to describe it.

[@benjivelascomanzano1662]

Es impresionante, que cuanto más veces la escuche más me gusta... No pasan ni pasarán los años por esta canción, al menos en mi corazón...

[@Nackoza1]

Aye, this song is betta than Rum

[@hpldeathslayer1367]

I really love lotrs but I really love elves and I love their music,their culture,their....EVERYTHING.I LOVE THIS VIDEO/MUSIC TOO.

[@qsnapflash]

When the English part started, that's when I started crying. And I NEVER cry at songs. Got to be the best, saddest, sweetest composition I've ever heard. Awesome. Simply awesome.

[@regan3873]

You know I love “Into the West” (obviously), for a lot of reasons, so I’ve always kinda mentally applied it to a lot of things when I wasn’t so interested in just Tolkien stuff, and it’s always been a bittersweet song, even out of context, but when I remember/think about it in context with the whole theme of the diminishment of the elves and the end of the elves it just makes me wanna cry over this totally fictional beautiful, wise race that never existed and it’s just too much to be honest 😓

[@TheCrabby09]

Yea but it's so interesting debating these types of people and seeing how they would respond. I know it's not cool to have these types of conversations on such a wonderful video but in reality if you don't want to read the comments you don't have to.

[@Enidan1111]

I really enjoy listening to these amazing melodies and voices with eyes closed. It kind of takes me away from my every day life. When I listen to this, I become peaceful and somehow free. Don´t laugh but it has something spiritual, sanctural for me...

[@anneviray2657]

This movie indeed is my favorite next to narmia... I hope we could all go to those places... 😊

[@lourdesconde2771]

So maeissing! ! I loved!

[@MercuryIcePrincess]

Howard Shore, you genius. I feel like I am listening to a medieval mass. So beautiful, so powerful.

[@DarkRuler85]

OMG Thank you so much :D i know the scene from the Blu-Ray and was hoping there was a longer version of this song...and i finally found it. Thank you :)

[@natureseeker9122]

5:16 this part always pops in my head when i think of the not so distant future, where i will leave school and move on with life. remembering all the good and bad times i have had, and leaving behind old friends i have known since 1st grade.

[@evacookie913]

7:02 that part is so soothing and moving...

[@hepa00lepa]

I feel so disconnected with my present self when I listen to this. It's full of dreams, and endless time. It's so pale to believe yet it fills me. I'm in love!

[@adele1635]

just magnificent

[@nosdielg89]

The bestest trilogy movies that I have seen. I always watch them... and I like thinking about how would be good to live in a place and age like that! Don't you agree??

[@flauxherve1989]

Émouvant tout simplement ....

[@DudeFromTurkey]

isn´t the ability to imagine the most amazing thing our body can perform!?

[@hoodenmcburg]

Perfect music to listen to while you learn Quenya.

[@LordTelperion]

Long may the thrones of the Valar endure.

[@TheElvellon]

I can`t put the beauty of this songs in words. It`s too amazing.

[@lillianserina3275]

J. R. R. Tolkien's works are so unbelievably great, it takes a creative mind to write such a fantasy. And for the people debating the idea of his works being overrated, shame on you, you obviously can't recognize genius when it's right in front of you!

[@jediineducation]

mr king12, as i like the 21 and this are my birthnumbers, i really appreciate u share this nice elvish tunes

[@milolols1709]

best relaxing music iv ever heard

[@leeannmorrison723]

This moves me to tears. So beautiful. So haunting. I feel it to my very soul.

[@Blue1476]

ich liebe es...so voller harmonie und soo zeitlos wunderschöön

[@ASEC21]

tears fall down my face just hearing this soundtrack and i, honestly, dont know why...

[@lety04]

This made my jaw drop❤such an angelic music

[@youngheelee167]

This is so beautiful and amazing i love it.

[@SGH28N]

Absolutely beautiful !!! Thx for uploading..

[@TheHebenonVial]

So, were these songs composed by Elvish Presley?

[@Teddybomber87]

Oh buddy that one was flat

[@TheHebenonVial]

Hahaha, I know this joke is terrible, but I couldn't help writing it here... =D I'm not always that inspired, you know.

[@Teddybomber87]

i hope you find one day a joke that make us all laugh

[@TheHebenonVial]

Teddybomber87 Is it even possible to make everybody laugh in this utterly sad, disabused world?

[@Teddybomber87]

TheHebenonVial God i dont't know but i hope so.

[@jennatucker3624]

I love this video because it says a lot about how the elves felt, I think

[@assassingirl1365]

A star shines on the hour of our meeting. A star shines over the time of our meeting Êl síla erin lû e-govaned vîn. I love this one

[@JJBushfan]

Well said. Good sense and a light heart at last. Your budgie has good taste, and you can spell 'budgie.' That's quite an achievement by KZbin standards.

[@user-bb7yc5ys2j]

If only i was an elf!😔

[@MrSir-hm9ge]

+Mαρία Γκούσκου Immortality would get pretty boring after a while.

[@user-bb7yc5ys2j]

Mr. Sir 😂😂😂yeah you right...but elves live as long as they wish to....if they don't want to live anymore they automatically die!!!

[@col4574]

Why not?graceful,serene beauty,love the woodlands and trees.......wear greens............practice old style archery.....

[@benjaminrowley3998]

And live forever

[@harithmustafah5787]

Humans are blessed, if you want to find the treasure of your life, then read Koran, By The Will of Allah you will find it.

[@eruyommo]

In the other hand, I cannot hate my world because of that reason, because it's too marvellous that lets us to imagine and create such precious things; because being imperfect we can do it better and transform it in our greatest thought's place.

[@angelastoddard2800]

Beautiful is not a sufficient word to describe this music

[@dominamorte9430]

zawsze kiedy trawi mnie smutek mogę sięgnąć po to i wtedy się wyciszam... ten stan jest chwilowy ale zawsze pomaga. przenoszę się wtedy gdzie indziej tam gdzie jest lepiej

[@Mg95a]

So lovely. Wish they used some of this in the Hobbit as well, with scenes which include Gandalf and some others

[@DarkRuler85]

I know the scene but was hoping for a longer version of this song...thank you anyway

[@misslilygrimm6909]

This totally counts as a ASMR video

[@MichaelGhelfiStudios]

Hey guys, I just uploaded an original Elven music song composed by me, its name is "The Fairies Pond", come and tell me what you think about it !

[@DiVaEC98]

Amazingly done

[@ib7566]

Oh, man. I'm going to have to watch this shit again!

[@samuelleask1132]

4:07 can't breathe, so beautiful

[@evaxnanda1648]

I love this so much!

[@janeroyal5365]

it was good very peaceful and relaxing. moving, soulful

[@ironmaiden93ofangmar]

I started reading "The Silmarillion" and when I listen to this elvish music all I can think of is how Arda came to be and how the Valar and Maiar lived in Valinor, watching over the land and sea :)

[@angelofdarkness49]

The films and books will go down in history, it's so sad that Tolkein died and never got the true recognition when he was alive :(

[@ThePalaeontologist]

You know, its one of the most moving parts of the entire Tolkienian Legendarium, the Passing of the Elves. About as sad as the singular Passing of Gandalf the White, if not somewhat more. Even sadder then, to consider the master himself, J.R.R Tolkien never lived to witness his unrivaled epic hailed as the essence of an entire generation, the cinematic triumph of modern geniuses such as Peter Jackson and Howard Shore. Tolkien was adored by many by his last years, but his greatness only grows...

[@Ms7deadlysins]

So for those who wants to know what the songs used here in order every time a new piece comes up. Here's the complete list. Gilraen's Memorial (FOTR Complete Recordings) The Passing of the Elves (FOTR Complete Recordings) The Last Debate (ROTK Complete Recordings) The Eagles (From The End of All Things) The Journey To The Grey Havens (ROTK) A Far Green Country (ROTK Complete Recordings) Into The West (ROTK)

[@possibilitycontrol]

Whenever I hear music like this I feel like our world sucks and I only can dream of being born into a better world like what my mind can imagine.

[@assassingirl1365]

Uuma ma' ten' rashwe, ta tuluva a' lle Don't look for trouble, it will come to you It's in elvish and yes I can speak elvish

[@omerbostanc3304]

camon tell me this "you are the most beatiful person i have ever seen. your eyes like space and took me. You are more beatiful than all beaties in this world." in elvish please. thanks.

[@badluckshadow13]

Some people enjoy linguistics for linguistics' sake. It's also really fun to come at it from a social standpoint to and try to figure out the why of it. When reading a book, you can analyze the thought process if the writer with surprising clarity, I have to imagine the same is doubly true for something wholly fictional like English. The fun part is learning various one-source languages as seeing who took inspiration from what other authors further back the line.

[@ceceliawhite7562]

I just love these! :) Elves are my favorite race in LOTR

[@usmanismail13]

so calming !

[@sabrinatheawesomenerdgirlf2938]

9:43 My heart was not ready for that crescendo in his voice 0.0 cx

[@TheScourgeable]

I totally agree. If we cared less for the mortal petty problems in life and focused more on the earth and ourselves and how we relate to all things then we would be much better off as a species. That's what Tolkien does; he compares humanity with the elves, his vision ofyou what humanity should be

[@aexyas]

The part at 0:39 - 1:18 is my favorite, it's so relaxing. Sam: "I don't know why, but it makes me sad."

[@chuckyy999]

“So do all men who live to see such times. All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us.” -Gandalf

[@naniita1103]

In the Hobbit it explains :) A long time ago, the Kingdom of Erebor in the Lonely Mountain was taken from the dwarfs by the dragon Smaug. When the dwarfs were trying to defend their kindom, the elves appeared, but left without helping. I believe that's what they call "the betrayal".

[@nathanodonovan6708]

Are you sure the song you've listed as 'The Grace of the Valor' isn't actually entitled 'The Grace of the Valar' - the most powerful of the Ainur who descended to Arda to help shape it according to the will of Eru Illuvatar and revered by the elves and thought of as gods by Men?

[@WarNDeath2000]

Xintra it's vocabulary is mostly based from Celtic,Gaelic,languages of Ireland,Scotland and Wales.But yeah you are correct,it's the good old elder speech tough elves and humans in LOTR get along better.In my lore they don't on the contrary Humans,Elves and Dwarfs are at each others throats constantly.But elder speech does gets you in better relationship with the elves and their women. Got to love how she elves show gratitude,lets just say you ll have someone to keep you warm at cold nights :).

[@TheHamerGamer]

Wow, I have been listening Lord Of The Rings musics since 12:00 and now it's 4:00 am, shit! Still totally worth it bro.

[@DragonsDenProduction]

Yep. I'm officially a hopeless fangirl. *Huggles Legolas* I have a bow, about six Leggy posters and now I'm listening to Elvish music.

[@ElleHartStrings]

seirously these lyrcis are beautiful