I Sit Beside the Fire and Think - Clamavi De Profundis

[@ClamaviDeProfundis]

Here is our version of J.R.R. Tolkien's poem, "I Sit Beside the Fire and Think!" We hope you enjoy it:) Also, check out this petition started by one of our fans to have us do some music for the new LOTR series by Amazon! bit.ly/32ZgzSo

[@tdog4423]

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[@ragcraftisgames4409]

I ready love youre music 😍😍🤩

[@An0niem4]

As much as I would love to see you guys have a mainstream breaktrough, I would find it highly regrettable if your music was combined with a commercial visual adaptation of Tolkien's work. You supremely capture the feeling and depth of his literary art into your musical art. I think no tv series would do that justice.

[@LindaGailLamb.0808]

Well, this is a great way to start the day 🙂.

[@savonic2112]

Clamavi De Profundis beautiful, thank you!

[@labroskouris9071]

Bilbo" No , thanks, we dont want any well wishers or any distant relatives !" Gandalf" What about old friends?"

[@kylecope528]

And now he goes to meet them himself. Rest in peace, Ian Holm.

[@IAmMrRoss]

That's not in the book

[@jadenjabbott]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. We will never forget J.R.R Tolkien and his son's contribution to the world of middle-earth we all fondly know and deeply treasure today.

[@RememberTheDead]

This song is such a beautiful farewell to Bilbo Baggins in the twilight of his adventuring days, now made all the more beautiful by Clamavi de Profundis, second to none!

[@carver5963]

Although it may not be one of the most popular of Tokien's poems, I think it is actually one of my favorites. Its message is something that leaps off the page into ordinary lives today, and is something we can all relate to, not just in our Middle Earth. Really beautiful piece and thank you for covering it :)

[@ddogbritt95]

I started reading the fellowship for the first time and this is one that stuck with me more than any other so far, in a way it humanizes Bilbo. He wanted to go on another adventure and is being told he can't go, and now he realizes that this is it for him.

[@blacklegbeastro5295]

I'm not even 15 but I've decided this will be played at my funeral

[@DeepikaGinger]

@@ddogbritt95 It’s also really impactful when you consider the fact that Frodo ended up going on the quest for the ring, something Bilbo wanted to spare him from, and Bilbo would have waited for him for his ‘returning feet.’

[@jonathanfleischer8025]

@Harrison Holmes yea I'm just 17I plan on playing the last goodbye at my head and at my funeral lol

[@mechamechanic]

This one speaks to me. It's a simple poem that comforts me on many levels. Reading it during different stages of life has only kind of made the poem sit with me more.

[@mikepalmer1676]

I'll be honest, I somehow forgot that this poem existed...but you guys just brought it to life in an incredible way. Thank you for breathing new life into Tolkien's works, especially his lesser-known ones!

[@joshuafischer684]

The first verse resonates the most with me. The wonder of childhood is dead for me and it's almost painful to think back on how I used to be.

[@dieucondorimperial2509]

@@karinacontreras5356 It’s a Tolkien’s poem put in music by Clamavi de Profundis.

[@Charles-Pettibone]

I love this one in particular because of how it draws the enchantment of Tolkien’s pen into *this creation* and emphasizes the reality that the creation *really is enchanted*, that there really is a great story being told through the medium of Reality, that our world is just as magical as the world of Middle-Earth. If there were no real giraffes and elephants, we would think them fantastical myths, creatures which boggle the mind and enchant the senses. Our cosmos is enchanted- it is a world of Adam’s sons and daughters, of celestial sapphires and worlds unnumbered, of Deep Heaven and crystal sea. Thank you so much for putting this to song.

[@blacklegbeastro5295]

Tolkien was a man now he's a legend and soon he shall have the legacy of a great man who brought light to everyone's life and warded off darkness. No matter how many years it has been wether it is a year from now or one hundred he will be remembered. As long as one person remembers he is still a legend. Hundreds of years from now he will be remembered and so will his books, for they bring people together in the darkens of times wether they live over sea or misty mountains from one another they will remember him as a hero of old, kindling a fire of words in there hearts young and old alike.

[@bretwhitmore8855]

Kabane52, surely there is an undeniable poet's gift in you, no doubt fueled by this wonderful ode. The light shines from each gemstone of lyric colors you string before us, the truth couched ever so deftly in verse and blended, a pleasant, swirling, confluence of spiritual and earthly eddies in a stream of wondrous things seen and heard within, behind the eyes and without the ears. Tolkien was himself a sage and Wizard of the Old Order, and I firmly believe his copious gifts were not his alone, but enchant all of us who, as you so eloquently surmise, witness our own world as just as magical is that which flowed from his pen. This is the realm of enchantment, and of magic; of worlds real and imagined spun in words.

[@callisastapp7160]

Amen! The Greatest Story ever Told ❤

[@marinameero5382]

Frankly guys you're the most fitting to compose the score for the new Middle-earth based show. You're Howard Shore's successors. You're matchless. I humbly ask God to bless you.

[@LucasGuretti]

No need, they've already been blessed with this beautiful music

[@andrewengelsma277]

Yes! I was having such a terrible day, hurt my neck, got a cold, and overdue homework! This cheered me up!

[@greek_geekgirl1326]

How is every single one of your Lord of the Rings songs perfect? Love this take on the poem! Somehow hearing these put to song makes rereading the books even better. You guys really know how to put the feel of Middle Earth into your music!

[@katieblack3998]

I reread and play their adaptations of songs every time I reach any poem on the cards of the book. It is amazing. A perfect combination.

[@TheToneBender]

I legit think I've listened to this like 20-30 times on loop now Edit: I am now *addicted*

[@erikcarp9359]

same here, it's great

[@teradb4881]

I feel you

[@andresxavier3849]

Professor Tolkien would be proud to see you have managed to show the life his work has just as correctly as he thought about it.

[@DarthZevrel66]

This song gives me the feeling of an old man at the end of his life reflecting on everything.

[@ericward8459]

At last. A fine song for a fine winter day!

[@FallenRingbearer]

Dont forget your pipe and pint!

[@kriegsman7585]

Indeed may your hearth be warm and heart be warmer

[@allenra530]

This serves as a reminder to those like me who are growing old, that there are still experiences to be had. And if we sit and reminisce, some of those who went through our experiences of long ago with us are still around and we ought to still share with them. Thank you for reminding me with this song.

[@igorcavalcanti9375]

There is something really special about waking up and finding out you guys made a new music, it is always a really special gift.

[@Philbaby]

The first guy's voice is so clear and crisp. The "Of yellow leaves and gossamer" part made me cry it was so lovely ♥

[@guidder]

Farewell, Ian Holm! Farewell, my dear Bilbo Baggins! You may have departed from Middle-earth, but we'll still meet before the almighty Eru Ilúvatar at the end of days. Safe sailing to Valinor, my friend! Namárië!

[@Tara-yu4qd]

It’s so strange how this song makes you reminisce about a time you never lived through, though I supposed the song does go, “But all the while I sit and think of times there were before...”

[@Sturm01]

But you did live through it. Through bilbo and frodos eyes.

[@widgren87]

This made me want a fire in a open fire-place, a deep and comfortable chair, a good book and a nice beer whilst the snow keeps falling outside my window, thank you and the best of luck :-)

[@LindaGailLamb.0808]

I've got a comfy couch, and some books... sadly, no fireplace unless there's one on TV, and no beer. Oh well...

[@widgren87]

@@LindaGailLamb.0808 :-)

[@sebastokrator9426]

Every time I see a Clamavi De Profundis upload I know it's going to be a good day.

[@rikillerholyman2927]

True😂

[@cyllyrabbit]

Tolkien's poems and songs are a vital element of the whole flavor of the story. This is one of my favorites.

[@davidpotter6873]

I read this at my father's funeral on friday just past as he was a massive Tolkien geek from his youth. Absolutely beautiful. RIEP Pops 💕

[@darkbladehitsman]

This song makes me happy and sad at the same time

[@TristenSarelvun]

I remember my first time reading this poem. My first read of LoTR was back in a time when I despised any and all poetry simply because it was... poetry (probably because of the specific poems and the way we had to read them in school). The ones in The Hobbit were still alright to me because they were all fun and mostly short; but by the time I'd reached Fellowship, it got to the point where I dreaded any time I saw one on the next page. I remember after the long Council of Elrond, when the Fellowship was finally ready to set out to continue (or start) their quest, it first came to one last nice scene with Bilbo. I was happy... until I saw yet another poem coming up. But when I actually read it... I remember pausing afterwards, maybe smiling. I loved it from the start. Fortunately, I've since grown out of that bad phase, and have memorized several of those poems, and some of the ones I loathed most then for whatever reason are now some of my favorites; I've even become something of a poet myself along with writing other things. All thanks to J.R.R. Tolkein, his son, and their work.

[@baguettegott3409]

I skipped every single poem on my first read through. Now I usually sing along when reading them (if I'm alone in the room that is)

[@notoffensivenpc8400]

School systems really need to fix their literature lessons... i never was a bookworm and instead of trying to change that, school made sure I would read like one book a year because of the awful way they encouraged it.

[@TristenSarelvun]

@@notoffensivenpc8400 The way they encouraged it and, in some cases, the way they taught it. In one of my classes, we were reading The Canterbury Tales; or an "abridged" version made especially for school. One day, the class was so terrible that we were forced to read one of the tales by ourselves; I made a better grade on that test than any those the teacher taught. Even in year one of Middle School, I was apparently reading High School level stuff. I'm not sure how it got that classification; as much as I love Star Wars, none of it's really hard. Yet despite evidently being far above the grade level in terms of reading (and it wasn't because I did it often, mind you; that was my first year really reading), I still have disdain for most of what we read in school. Even now that I've written a novel (still need to figure out how to publish that) and enjoy researching some etymologies and languages, I can't stand half of what they put in front of me. They blame it on us not wanting to read or it being too hard; it's really just that they chose bad books and/or bad ways of teaching and encouraging them. Sorry for the wall of text, but I have some... strong thoughts on these things.

[@notoffensivenpc8400]

@@TristenSarelvun nah man same. i remember when we would be trying to find the "hidden" meaning behind every single word and how infuriating it was to me when they would say "but that is how we teach kids to read between the lines". the only thing that taught me was to take everything i read (in literature not irl) at face value until like my last two years of high school simply out of spite. also, i remember when they tried to make us read the diary of anne frank in middle school...they tried to make a boy to read the journal of a prepubescent girl just before and a bit during ww2... i have also tried to read stuff i like. i love lovecraftian horror so i bought an anthology of his book. almost 2 years later i am still not even halfway through because reading has become synonymous with a chore in my mind that is absolutely pointless. it's almost as if what they do in school is intentional... even now in university i have trouble because of what a chore reading has become for me.

[@erikcarp9359]

@@baguettegott3409 I did this same thing, and yes, if there is no one around, you could hear my horrible singing voice attempting to imitate these masters.

[@ScooterTheMightyMinion]

Honestly, no matter how hectic my life may get, when i hear this song, my world slows down and a sense of calm washes over me. Music has an impact on my life but not as much as Clamavi De Profundis. Thank you for all that you do. I will always be a fan.

[@derrubinlord6308]

A new masterpeace in a long line! There aren‘t many musicians that are able to make me smile, but you accomplish it every time to enchant me✨✨

[@SoulRythm]

I never knew my grandfather, but listening to this makes me think of having him sing to me. Very moving, if not a little heart wrenching. I am both sad and happy all at once. Beautifully sung version to Bilbo's song.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

You know, if I’m being honest, this poem always felt the most out of left field every time I read the Fellowship of The Ring. There’s Bilbo going here Frodo have my sword and mithril vest now let me break out into a song.

[@jamesmccarty7738]

That is sort of a thing people do in middle Earth, they just bust out in epic improv poems and songs

[@TheNaveOfCharlemagne]

It always felt to me like Bilbo reluctantly bidding his life of adventure goodbye as he passes the torch on. 🤷 You get nostalgic when you say goodbye, y'know?

[@MadKatz-108]

LOTR is part musical confirmed

[@TheToneBender]

@@TheNaveOfCharlemagne this.

[@Elvalley]

The song is thematically relevant though. He's passing the torch, recognizing the world is changing and admitting this is a time for others to carry on.

[@rubym6178]

It's like an old grandfather of mine is singing to me

[@tardis225]

One day, when I'm old, I hope I can remember the words so I can sing it to my grandchildren.

[@rubym6178]

@@tardis225 ahhh , that sounds so nice , please do it

[@TsukimuraMidori]

And record it, because that sounds like something I'd want to hear.

[@HobbitNinjaWizard]

When I see Clamavi Uploaded = Instant Like Seriously, you guys are such an amazing group of music producers! I've listened to almost all of your LotR songs. You're awesome! Keep making music!!

[@KissedByFire16]

Can't get enough of the Tolkein covers, I really need to read more of his stories

[@arsonhycan]

This is beautiful. I wish my brother was still with me, he used to sing me songs from the books as lullabies, and I wish he’d had the chance to sing this one to me. He introduced me to the JRRT books, and liked them a lot. A total lore buff, even tried to teach me the elvish he learned. I wish I had cared more, stayed still and payed attention to what he was saying more. I miss you Day, love you forever.

[@j.c.r.m]

Thank you all for this amazing version of this beautiful poem! And Rest in Peace dear Cristopher.

[@brotherpanda3626]

And now Sir Ian Holm can rest. Thank you for keeping the spirit alive.

[@otwk]

Definitely among your best creations! The style is so different to your more usual songs, and yet perfectly fits to both you and Tolkien. If I might make a suggestion, I think "The Wind was on the Withered Heath" and "Under the Mountain Dark and Tall" would be an awesome addition to your collection of dwarvish songs.

[@cosmicpotato3849]

Only True Witch-King they’re in the misty mountains complete edition, but I agree standalone videos would be great

[@monkeyd.juanky916]

Simply MAGIC.

[@victorolearius2436]

It's 3 am and I am glad that this is the last thing I'll hear before going to bed. Thank you

[@singingfox699]

requiescas in pace, Christophore Tolkien

[@zayan6284]

Wut he died?

[@RezaChity-G]

@@eglib499 What! NOOOOO! God have mercy.

[@robertthebruce6035]

Requiescat in pace herr Tolkien.

[@Davidofthelost]

He sailed to meet his father in Valinor before they would both go to the side of Eru Ilúvatar and bring about the next verse. May we all meet again before Ilúvatar.

[@mrs.marydonahue5236]

oh my how wonderful!!!!!!!! You have outdone yourself AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!! My father just died Dec 26 at the age of 94. " When winter comes without a spring that I shall ever see" :'( This will be the first spring he will never see.

[@DuBrot]

This is my absolute favourite song. I love it so much that I let my mom write it and got it tattooed (in her letters) on my ribs last year...The song reminds me of (my) life, of my dream: to see every country in the world; of my passion: Lord of the Rings and it will forever remind me of my mum

[@Elvalley]

The way I've always read it was a goodbye, to both Frodo and the adventuring life. Verse 1 being about his past, when he was young and ready to experience the world, Verse 2 being about the future, all the things he'll never get to experience and the recognition of his mortality/the end of his story, and Verse 3 being about accepting this is the way of the world, and expecting the return of those who are now picking up the torch.

[@FallenRingbearer]

These lyrics have enough reflection to blind the sun.

[@Rusty_Spoons3492]

i found your channel about a year ago, i havent stopped watching you because you make me happy when im sad

[@spaghetii5337]

This is a beautiful song that you made even better. I have wanted you to do this for a long time and I am overjoyed that you did at last.

[@NiceViking100]

Thank you for this. My favorite poem by Tolkein & so well done. Every time I sit by a fire I have always thought of this poem. Brings a tear to my eye.

[@melkor3496]

This can even make me think about going back to the side of Eru illuvatar.

[@timothyissler3815]

Apologize for stealing the Silmarils first.

[@caesar1680]

Brother I don’t think he would welcome you after what you’ve done

[@Maryondo]

There is much more you have to apollogize for! #RIP-Gondolin

[@melkor3496]

Mandos Námo I will not apologize.

[@caesar1680]

Melkor Then may Eru destroy your essence and cast it into the Void.

[@wilsonsticks]

Fantastic work, but when are we getting a cover of "Where There's A Whip, There's A Way"?

[@melkor3496]

Dargum Comrade haha

[@heartysquid]

Seconded, I would love to see them cover the Rankin Bass stuff

[@MadaraUchihamizukage]

I didnt know it before, but i need this in my Life!!!!

[@nicolepatterson5078]

THIS NEEDS MORE LIKES

[@Anna-dw4ll]

Plantations be like

[@rockerokiss]

I have no idea what the heck i was doing without knowing this channel, now I shall sit beside the fire and dream

[@erenkur3832]

One of the most beloved poems of I know. One of my best, make me so emotional. I also love galadriels lament, I love tolkiens work, not because of the (at least not only because) the universe and adventures, but because of thoose poems and his mindset

[@arodreth]

0:58 the chills

[@karoljones7455]

I know! Right?

[@rushrever]

Awesome background it sounds like green logs burning

[@louise3667]

Thank you for your songs... I really love Tolkien's work, et you bring this work to life thanks to your talents ; this poems were beautiful on paper, but they are more with music ! And indeed, Tolkien said that he wanted his books reveals the gifts of other people, by draws, paints, and music. You have realized his dream to see the world of the lord of the rings continue, so thank you for all ! ❤️

[@ellawilkenharp]

I so love this arrangement! The harp and background vocals are beautiful! (As an aspiring harpist, I of course love any harp inclusion :) One of the most beautiful of all your Tolkien arrangements.

[@Saphira-Bjartskular]

When i read the books, i memorized this poem and sang it many times to myself, even tho i forgot the words over time, i immediately clicked this video when i saw the title. very beautiful and meaningful.

[@sonyahannah]

Superb, as always; I'm adding it to my "Christmas" playlist, because it captures the ancient mid-winter themes of yearning, memory, regret, nostalgia, and hope. Clamavi's interpretations of Tolkien's music would, I think, please the author.

[@Brother_Aniki]

I sit, myself right now, at the cusp of something very great in my life. In half a fortnight, I will have a Class A CDL, and I will begin the first step towards my dream, to be a wandering teller of tales. The money is great, the lifestyle is rough, but it is the open road I yearn for, to feel the wind in my hair and the world in my heart. I'm crying. I remember that I'm human. I listen to the spirits of long ago, and remember my childlike wonder. Color returns to me. Thank you for this, you have no idea. You've relit my forge, and new tales I shall tell.

[@critical2038]

10/10 as always. I don't know what I would listen to if you ever stopped so please don't

[@onnensr2190]

This is easily a favorite, along with Roads Go Ever On. Songs like this make the spring just that more vibrant

[@wolfjackle]

Oh my god, I love this poem! Thank you so much for covering it! Absolutely lovely!

[@M.P.Alan97]

I love all your songs but this one is by far my favorite, having literally sat by a fire in the middle of the woods and thought about everything in this poem. Your brother did very well composing this song! Thank You!

[@LoyalEvil]

Wow I cried. Your work brings Arda to life like only Howard Shore has managed to up until now.

[@louistostmann2049]

Again, it is an really amazing cover of an equally marvellous song, written by an great author. Laudate Clamavi de Profundis! Laudate!

[@xanderhuskie5172]

Another marvellous piece of work, hearing Tolkien's poems set to music really makes them extra special. When I was reading his books and his poems I often wondered what they would sound like in song and I'm glad that I'm getting to hear them at long last!

[@henninghildre6197]

This brought me to tears. Beautyful

[@vixendoe2545]

This was fabulous. The audio of a crackling fire added so much to the ambiance.

[@lokelaufeyson9931]

You guys make me happy that i bought my home cinema, you are using every channel to the fullest. Thank you for sharing this

[@rustkarl]

This makes me wonder if I will sit beside my own fire in the future and have such beautiful musings. Or if I shall wither in the cold uncaring with a fitful and ignominious end.

[@shawnmartinez7534]

Everytime we listen to this, it makes me and my brother cry. It reminds us, a little, of our late grandfather, who walks now with his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.

[@Bombadillio]

Beautiful rendition of this moving poem. It gets me every time and now I forever have your tune to accompany it.

[@gurvell2263]

Wow! Great song, and the last time I was this early to a video, Durin woke and walked alone!

[@FrostyFyre]

OMG IT FINALLY HAPPENED! I didn’t think- I asked every video- I’m speechless! Thank you so much!

[@FrostyFyre]

Immediately liked before it even started

[@filimonpoptudor799]

Amazing work as always, with all that is happening in the world I sometimes just sit down and listen to a few of your songs, makes me feel better

[@BartZeal]

CDP done it again. Amazing! What a family you have!

[@roeavet6563]

A new song finally been waiting g for ages 🎉🎉🎉 It's great by the way

[@shaaark6925]

I don't remember when I found you guys but I can say I have fullheartedly enjoyed every song I have listened to, thank you and keep up the great work.

[@Maribro4]

It’s always great to wake up to a new Clamavi De Profundis video

[@alexanderjohnson6178]

Amazing as always thank you so much

[@consideratecommentator4284]

You know a song is truly beautiful when you can't do anything else, but listen and close your eyes. God bless you all! Best wishes, An inspired subscriber

[@ray80082]

God, I love your guys' videos. I sing along with them when I watch them now, lol. So soothing and so well done.

[@RInger2875]

If I were doing an adaptation of Lord of the Rings, I would have Bilbo sitting alone in the Hall of Fire, gazing solemnly at the hearth and singing this song to himself while we intercut with scenes of the Fellowship leaving Rivendell and setting out on the Quest.

[@NorseKingJedi]

I sing this to my 1year old and 2 year old to get them to sleep something about this song just makes me feel at home and safe it’s truly beautiful and performed amazingly

[@zacharyon65]

My great grandma passed this morning, yesterday I sang her this song before having to go to work, this was the last thing she heard from me.

[@wizardman149]

Brilliant, great work as usual! I was just thinking about this poem a few nights ago when I was making a campfire!

[@holobolo454]

One of this songs of yours i would frenetically learn to sing. The second part is so wonderful, makes me want to hug the Forest himself.

[@uthpalachandrarathna4408]

This is one of my fav poems in the poems. Thank you for bringing it alive

[@zuzanarichterova7866]

One of my favourite Tolkien poems and you turned it into an awesome music... Thank you.

[@arthurpouzet6098]

I never get tired of listening this wonderful song. Thank you very much for all of your work !

[@Cen21000]

Whenever I reread Tolkien's book, this channel is how I imagine the songs sung,

[@jmcc4566]

I love this poem - thank you for this wonderful version!

[@Julia-lk8jn]

Oh, that is perfect. Sad and beautiful and fits Tolkien's writing like a glove. Thank you!

[@BalroomBlitz715]

Because it is Tolkien’s writing. It’s a song Bilbo sang in Rivendell when he gave Frodo Sting and the Truesilver-coat

[@dimasalanglaonglaan5988]

Who on earth not gonna love this song ❤️❤️❤️ such beauty

[@David-lu4gq]

Don't know how you could dislike this. Amazing work as always ladies and gentlemen, keep it up!

[@charityrosewalker3093]

I listen to (& sing) this song nearly daily. Thank you.

[@avrahamgabriel1019]

I LOVE YOU GUYS GOD BLESS🙂 YOUR SONGS ARE FULL OF SUCH CALMNESS

[@misakowu4154]

YES! My favorite song has come alive!

[@rateeightx]

This Is Fantastic, Both The Lyrics And This Interpretation, It Makes Me Think Of Sitting With A Book, Curled Up In A Blanket In Midwinter, Drinking Spiced Cider Beside A Fire.

[@mcnagi4246]

I wonna hear more songs like this. love it

[@margaretrees8662]

Oh!!! I love this, so easy to listen to and beautiful words. Thank you for this and the wonderful music you make. It takes me far, far away😌

[@KathleenLightfoot]

I’ve been impatiently waiting for you to cover this song, it’s my favorite of Tolkien’s poems! This is lovely! :)