Lord of The Rings - The Hobbit (Piano/Cello Cover) - ThePianoGuys

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All of the sounds you hear were created by cello, piano, and vocal textures
This video was all filmed at outdoor locations located within a 20-mile radius in Southern Utah. No green screens were used in the making of this music video. Read about the location miracle here: thepianoguys.c...
Story behind the song:
Since the beginning of The Piano Guys, "Lord of the Rings" has been our most requested work. As we reach one million subscribers we wanted to dedicate this arrangement to our "subs." This was an intimidating project -- encompassing the power and the beauty of the many musical themes throughout the movies; capturing the emotion and the "epic" nature of the story; and all with a few cellos, a piano, and a couple Canon 5D Mark IIs. We normally write our tunes during intense compositional binges -- the bulk of our songs have been written within the period of a few days. This one was different. It was a drawn-out process during which we studied the music of The Lord of Rings, contemplated what themes to incorporate, how they could tell the story by flowing from one to the other. We also spent a lot of time finding new ways to imitate instruments from various sections of the orchestra using Steve's cellos -- from the brass section through the woodwind section to the percussion section.
We love the story of The Lord of the Rings. It is a tale that has spiritual meaning for us. We love its messages -- that "even the smallest person can change the course of the future," that "there's good in this world and it's worth fighting for," "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" ... and that everyone should have a "second breakfast." =) We love the poignant depiction of loyalty between the Fellowship of the Ring (we even included the "Fellowship" theme three times - at 0:18, 3:58 and at the end of the arrangement - to feel like a common thread in the music as it is in the story.) We wanted to paint these messages musically as vividly as possible. Like so many things in the creative realm, and to paraphrase Mr. Bilbo Baggins, the hardest part was the first step. After a brief introduction of the Hobbit Theme and Fellowship Theme (arguably the most relevant musical moments) we felt strongly that we needed to begin with the deeply touching melody that serves as the soundtrack to Arwen's vision of her future son (in the extended version of Return of the King). That gave way to a Divinely-led journey from the Shire and Rivendell through Isengard and Rohan to Gondor's victory over Mordor. We endeavored to represent each of the major allies and opposing forces in the story:
The Elves 0:44
The Ents 1:48
Rohan 2:08
Mordor and Isengard 2:32
Hobbits 3:08
Gondor 4:11
(Read rest of the story here thepianoguys.c...)
Credits:
Lord of the Rings Soundtrack, specifically "The Grace of Undomiel," "Isengard Unleashed," "Amon Hen," and "Many Meetings" written by Howard Shore and published by Universal Music Corp
Arrangement produced and written by Al van der Beek, Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson
Performed by
Steven Sharp Nelson: acoustic, carbon fiber, steel, and electric cellos; cello percussion; vocal textures
Jon Schmidt: piano
Al van der Beek: percussion
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Al van der Beek at TPG Studios
Video filmed, produced and edited by Paul Anderson
Many thanks to the REAL Piano Guys (our piano movers!!) Jeremy Crawford and Frank Nelson
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just saw your concert in Phoenix last night and I sure wish this song was included my mom's seen your concert 3 times two of those times was on a cruise ship

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ThePianoGuys: _Plays six different pieces_ Gimli: *That still counts as one*

[@matmllrn8841]

😂 😂 😂

[@katie_is_better]

XD that my fave part in all of that movie and maybe the whole series

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lolll

[@abbeyclarke4510]

Haha yeah

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So accurate!🤣🤣

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"I never thought to play side by side with a cello" "How about to play side by side with a friend "

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John Richard Madarang Gimli: "Aye, i can do that" And walks over to Aragorn.

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+Gandalf Greyhame Brotherhood Workshop!

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+John Richard Madarang Hands down, best comment I've seen in a long time! Kudos :-)

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+John Richard Madarang Just saw that like an hour ago XD

[@loadedbuggy]

I literally tear up anytime i hear this music. Middle Earth is the greatest world, book, film series of all time. It holds my heart and there is no form of entertainment that has been more impact and meaningful to me in my life, ever. Thank you for doing this guys. And even more so, thank you Tolkien for writing such perfection that inspired not only film makers but musicians alike to craft such beauty all because of the amazing world and stories you created. Rest in peace J.R.R Tolkien.

[@stefaniarubin8229]

Beauty

[@sashabredenhof]

woohoo!! yes!! i completely and entirely agree. thank you so much.

[@Stinow]

Perfectly said. Getting goosebumps while reading (and hearing) this.

[@emilyunicorn4093]

soo true

[@cynthiadunford815]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@toddbergeson654]

Thats what Im tolkien about!

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@Gabrielle Clouard yaaaarrrsss

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Yup

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*Ha*

[@maryspromise]

HAHAHAHA

[@t-moor6668]

Lol

[@jsphat81]

3:07 Concerning Hobbits ALWAYS brings a smile to my face whenever I hear it! Bilbo, Frodo and Gandalf come to mind and of course The Shire :)

[@therealmvp1024]

And it always will :)

[@vjayjob]

jsphat81 Absolutely true.

[@Tofix66]

jsphat81 you forgot samvise ! :D

[@punbug4721]

jsphat81 Speaking of hobbits, I would like to hear Song of the Misty Mountains from The Hobbit on a chello.

[@ianalderman626]

jsphat81 , concerning hobbits is not actually in this song; it's "in dreams"

[@veronicazehr5638]

"Come on Mr. Frodo, I can't carry if for you... ...but I can carry you!!!" -Samwise "the Brave" Gamgee

[@christiannixon9400]

The most underrated Character in liturature

[@veronicazehr5638]

@@christiannixon9400 Thank you

[@abigailheiss24]

@@christiannixon9400 Well, not really. First, Sam never wanted praise. And second, I think Sam is supposed to be the hero, the one everyone loves and relates to, not Frodo. Sam is plenty of people's favorite character, including mine. But Frodo sacrificed the most. In order to save the Shire and Middle-Earth, he had to give them up. That's why their friendship is so beautiful: neither can do their part without the other.

[@veronicazehr5638]

@@abigailheiss24 Frodo literally would have died a million times if it wasn't for Sam

[@jf13579]

@@abigailheiss24 there she is, the typical internet know-it-all.

[@itsnlee]

I love the Lord of the Rings. Its one of the best movies of all time and with the most beautiful soundtrack.

[@christiannixon9400]

@Faith Chipman Theres always one😂. But I would have to agree with her friend. The book was batter.

[@arandompersonoutthere7056]

@Faith Chipman But it is a movie too. The tittle "Lord of the Rings" can refer to both movie and book, so the statement was perfectly sound. The movies are some of the best of all time with the most beautiful soundtrack, that statement is true.

[@sprokenvansami3134]

@Faith Chipman the trilogy of the ring: The writing material, the books. the visual appearance, the movies. and the melodic experience. Both are amazing in their own way and together they are one master of great entertainment

[@simplybeef8232]

Play Skyrim with the soundtrack blasting in the background... 👌👌

[@JoelChenFa]

@Faith Chipman the Movie was way better than the book. I loved the books but its so so so so poorly paced.

[@danleonard9004]

So glad my wife told me about this piece, she walked down the aisle to the start of for our wedding. Thank you producing a beautiful piece of music guys!

[@jacquelinedeangelo9747]

I literally just searched this because my fiancé loves lord of the rings and I wanted to surprise him with a piece that would make him cry alittle. Love that your wife walked down to this!!!

[@danleonard9004]

@@jacquelinedeangelo9747 I would throughly recommend using it! We did it through a zoom stream as well and it came through very well! Good luck with your wedding and congrats!

[@Harpazo_to_Yeshua]

Every time I see this 3:09 I automatically take a deep breath in and smile, and it's not even voluntarily, getting chills down my back. That tune, that sun, that stream, that... and then I'm crying. *This* is what I consider *genius.*

[@yeudler41]

Jesus is coming soon!

[@Northanteus]

@@yeudler41 In our lifetime, yes. 🙂

[@yeudler41]

@@Northanteus Oh, not necessarily.

[@MamaJLW]

Such a lovely setting for that section of this piece! The video adds to the music there.

[@Stealth]

this video made all lord of the rings fans proud. bravo

[@musiclovercr5641]

yeah.

[@MadCapMag]

Howard Shore fans.

[@abbeyclarke4510]

Defiantly. :D

[@heresaneastereggforya]

I agree

[@heresaneastereggforya]

you shall not pass!!!

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These guys really make KZbin a better place.

[@Matthew-McCallister]

Some day, hopefully in the very, very far future, we’re going to lose Howard shore, Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and I’m not ready for a world without their music

[@adityashintre4506]

Same I might lose interest in new movies if their music isn't in it.

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Well then, it's nice to know that we will never live in a world without their music. It will always be with us

[@jadenataylor]

The Second Coming of Jesus might happen once they leave.

[@finisanchez6828]

HOW CAN ANYONE DISLIKE THIS MASTERPIECE? JUST. AMAZING. Cannot describe it. I wish Tolkien could listen to this.

[@newbskits]

their eyes are teary, thus can't see the buttons clearly.

[@hoboboatman]

People who don't like the Lord of the rings, this is a dumb question.

[@finisanchez6828]

Ottoman Historian and that's a dumb answer. you can like the god damn song even if you haven't ever watched lotr. of course, if you love the movies then the soundtrack will be much more appealing to you. but anyway this is a masterpiece itself so it's not necessary to love the trilogy just to enjoy the music

[@AlwaysTeachingable]

I've never seen any lotr movies but still i love this song, so , what +M Josefina just said applies to me! :D

[@shiong2645]

its fine it's only a little bit over a thousand ps: must be lord of the rings die hard fans

[@Clarity520]

Why would anyone dislike this.... Seriously, this is such a lovely video combined with touching music. It's way too difficult to imagine someone disliking it.

[@TheHazCan]

Because they lack the musical talent to play any form of instrument, I feel sorry for them.

[@Clarity520]

Harry Phillips That's very mean you know. Even the lack of the musical talent doesn't make this to be disliked.

[@sirix500111]

Jack Delle Some people just don't have good taste in music and if it isn't exactly what they are looking for, they don't like it.

[@sirix500111]

no kidding

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Harry Phillips, they play better than my music teachers(who have been in the business for over 20 years!!)

[@imadubsfan1]

I rewatched the whole trilogy a couple days ago and I cannot believe I thought Two Towers and Return of the King were better than Fellowship of the Ring. I guess in terms of action they're better and more exciting, but Fellowship has a lot more to offer. It has much better pacing and is more emotional than the 2nd and 3rd movies imo. 1st time I watched Fellowship, I thought it was just a great movie. But watching it again, paying attention to every detail, and listening to every line the character spoke, it hit me pretty good. Like when Boromir in Rivendell told Aragorn "Gondor has no king, Gondor needs no king" to when he's about to die and admits to Aragorn "I would have followed you, my brother. My captain. My king." Fellowship is so underrated.

[@bradenwade3890]

I agree

[@imadubsfan1]

Deep Night They all have their great moments. The most emotional part was the ending when Frodo and Gandalf leave the shire. How could you miss that?!?! lol

[@joshlyman9756]

why see it as 3 movies? it's one great story

[@jallafan]

Nothing beats when Theoden grabs his sword in the golden hall in two towers. pure emotion

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+Josh Lyman I freaking agree to this!!!!!

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"Never thought I'd play side by side with a piano....." "What about side by side with a fellow string instrument?" "Aye... I could do that."

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644 dislikes? Orcs aren't supposed to be able to use computers :( silly Orcs.

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True

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You spelled orcses wrong.

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Not just orcs but Uruk-hai also

[@electrovintage9390]

Well, the dislike button is gone so…

[@Vikingr4Jesus5919]

Okay, now I'm convinced: These guys are elves in disguise! And I tell you this: There are no words in the tongues of Elves fair and at peace, Men bold or Ents so old... for this masterpiece!

[@sniclops15]

This is probably one of my most favorite songs Piano Guys have released. Love the orc march!

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Me 2

[@CreamyRootBeer]

My favorite, hands down, no questions asked.

[@commanderrex3030]

Same

[@thesaltywoodchip471]

The cello has such a heartbreaking ethereal tone that blows my mind every time I hear it. Like or just reply if you agree

[@CelloMaster2000]

The violin from the original sound track was uplifting and gracious, and the cello in this vid is courageous and strong. I adore both versions, having listened to both for as long as I can remember. Every time I hear either, my mind is overcome by ecstasy as I absorb the feeling and memories that comes from the movies and the playing. All the LOTR music is heavenly beautiful, I can’t get enough of it

[@carolhartford5145]

WONDERFUL!

[@leopoulysato6751]

I agree ! Cello is the best instrument ever !

[@MamaJLW]

The cello is my favorite instrument. I prefer the sound of an old fashioned acoustic cello. This piece would have been wrong on an electric cello. I am learning to love the variety available from his many electric cellos in other pieces.

[@MaayanRofe]

I could honestly listen to 10 hours of this. I already loved the Lord of the rings music to begin with, I didn't think I could actually like this better.

[@strawberrycupcake1118]

How is it possible you guys dont have at least 20 million followers? I am 100% honest when i say you do the most stirring, creative and inspiring music videos with the best musical and cinematic quality i have ever seen. In my life. My god.

[@shultman37]

I just.... I'm breathless hearing the music these guys can create.

[@darchangel2136]

Peter Jackson was the film genius to match Tolkien's literary genius... And Howard Shore was the musical genius to match them both together. Good job on this, you guys. Loved it.

[@ArtisticPawsStickerEmporium]

This brings back some of my earliest memories... the summer afternoon when my father sat down with me and my sister and we watched the first LoTR... I love these movies so much!

[@antonias.1277]

They don't even play. They feel. I like how they smile when they are playing and it sounds pretty good. :)

[@PLSHELPMEiStuckInTheUrlFactory]

several people have commented about it on several videos. i kinda think it's a little bit inspiring? i don't know.

[@Past_Worlds]

Concerning Hobbits gives me goosebumps every time. What an amazing composed piece. The whole medley is incredible to be honest.

[@alphalagger7902]

It's amazing that thet didnt just play Concerning hobbit, they even add a lot more song from the movement and the end result was spectacular.

[@heftylad]

Nathan Burton It is truly beatiful

[@loganm15]

They didn’t play the fucking concerning hobbits they played the breaking of the fellowship

[@loganm15]

Alpha Lagger yeah because they played the breaking of the fellowship not concerning hobbits

[@sonyahannah]

[Revealing my age here] Anyone else remember how Gene Kelly, especially when he was dancing/singing solo, used to tip his head slightly back and maintain a small smile, as if he were in communication with something that we could not see, something wonderful? Steven Sharp Nelson does the same thing, even more vividly: one can see his love for the music he makes, his joy in playing, his delight in harmony -- marvelous!

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Why Pewdiepie gets more views than this is beyond me

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q8kik ikr

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+q8kik I know right!!

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+q8kik I agree whole heartedly

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+q8kik Because that is a completely different genre and you cannot compare them?

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uditt lamba Meh, Both channels are for entertainment so.......

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Who DARED to dislike this?!

[@apathysatragedy3114]

+Atticus Voss I don't know... 1,000 people apparently have never seen the Hobbit or read the books.

[@hilarygoodwin524]

+Love123 I included.

[@nicholaspeterman9111]

+Atticus Voss "The Lord of the Strings: The Celloship of the String" "The Lord of the Strings: The Two Tempos" "The Lord of the Strings: The Return of the Key" "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Jig" "The Hobbit: The Decrescendo of Smaug" "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Altos"

[@apathysatragedy3114]

Nicholas Peterman Nice!

[@tsukeyi]

Sauron.

[@s1lv3rswafflez68]

oh gawd whats in my eye??? Some type of liquid substance, WAHTS HAPPENIN?!??!

[@sofiapapagni]

These guys really do take you on a journey with this piece. In the description, they mention how most of their compositions come from musical binges and are completed within days. but this one came from intensive study and was way more thought out, to try and encompass what that movie means to its fans. At some points it feels like you’re embarking on an adventure, walking peacefully through a meadow, in the midst of trying to escape death, coming home... The video accompaniment is gorgeous, and to me it accentuates the music, amplifying how epic it is. As a Hobbit/LOTR fan, I really enjoyed this piece. It took me back to the books and movies, and I think it did real justice to the creative source from which they came.

[@lucpel]

There is to this date no single group of people that make such inspirational and amazing music in my ears. I write this as I listen, and it sure does give me the chills.

[@Killstr3aker01]

3:09 Always gives me the chills when I come back to this video

[@isaacgrajo1292]

+Killstr3aker01 OMG! reminds me of the bitter sweet ending Lord of the RIngs... T_T

[@feliciaf8]

+Killstr3aker01 ikr

[@bearsmith3507]

One string to rule them all, one string to find them, one string to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

[@KrissVector-et3sq]

my precious!

[@brigids9]

In the Lightness bind them! :D

[@highground3609]

And in the ivories binds them

[@sherrishi201]

Best comment

[@netherwolves3412]

The A string!!!

[@Wistbacka]

Holy crap, it's already been over 10 years since this released? Have I followed you guys over a decade?!? Been here since Jarrod Radnich's pirates of the caribbean medly. Thank you for all these years and hope you will have at least 10 more prosperous years ahead.

[@mersaphireful]

I cried.....I'd walk down the isle with this song if I could

[@mersaphireful]

why yes sir thank you I would love a smoke.

[@spenceryaude3297]

Constantin Negura Everything sounds better on cello, that is why.

[@rocketman63]

Pashion_Ends Hey stupid, why don't you go hunt up a rap video? Obviously more sensitive, cerebral music is beyond you. Have a nice day!

[@kimokeo10]

mersaphireful well done!! hahaha

[@psharmacgk]

The wave of nostalgia from just the first notes struck with all the force of the uruk-hai at helms deep

[@erickeener5492]

Lord of the Strings Celloship of the Strings The Two Tempos Return of the Key The Harmony An Orchestrated Journey The Desolation of Scales Battle of Five Ensembles Three Strings for the Elven-kings in Deceptive cadence, Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their Harmony of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to dance, One for the Dynamic Lord on his drone throne In the Legato of Mordor where the Sharps lie. One String to rule them all, One bow to find them, One String to bring them all, and in the darkness bow them, In the Legato of Mordor where the Sharps lie. I did NOT do all of the titles! I simply compiled them. I can only take credit for the Hobbit and the verse! All others belong to their respective owners. Thanks to Jordan Mao and all others for inspiring this.

[@JoshuaClingman]

Lol, that's so funny! I especially like the ones nearest to the top.

[@joanns934]

Best. Comment. Ever!!!😂😂😂😂

[@Mary_Studios]

Love it.

[@sharonsartisticcorner1195]

Adagio-gorn, am I right? Sharp-lob? I'll stop now

[@joymcintosh7774]

Sharon's Artistic Corner lol

[@lookitsj-hopeandsprite4945]

This is still one of the best masterpieces I have ever heard. It is like a beautiful and powerful song coming straight from the heavens. This will never be beaten by any other lotr music cover. I adore this.

[@mediamanny53]

The inspiration that flows from them truly must come, from deep inside were the gift of God almighty put it, even before they were a twinkle in the eyes of their parents! A perfect union

[@holyestella]

Thanks guys for making me travel to Middle Earth again.

[@Ognjen314]

3:20 is the best part....

[@Ognjen314]

Of course, but the part from 3:20 is the most beautiful :)

[@1bgood97]

6:05 was the worst part... ) :

[@Kartria]

All of it is the best part!

[@RandomGgames]

I like 2:08

[@justsophie0929]

Who else LOVES LOTR and The Piano Guys??!!

[@abbeyclarke4510]

ME DEFINATLY

[@astroboiplayz8974]

And I give you my bow. -Legolas of the elves

[@angelimarieacenas621]

This is so beautiful. Im crying right now. Gosh. I love LORD OF THE RINGS so much

[@bosknight7837]

Little quiz: who nearly defeated Morgoth in front of Tangorodrim?

[@mariapeterson4074]

Fingolfin

[@NickNikolenko]

This wasn't mentioned in Lord of the Rings:D Not everyone who loves LOTR has read Silmarillion.

[@alphalagger7902]

+Nikitas Nikolenko Currently reading Silmarillion and it's really interesting to learm all about the tales :D

[@NickNikolenko]

Not Doge I too am planning on buying it as soon as I finish with LOTR :D

[@cubethesquid3919]

I am so sorry about your daughter. I haven't met you, and yet I feel pain and sorrow for your loss. Your music has brightened my life and home, and I am so grateful for what you guys have done. My heart and prayers are with you. I know that nothing can take away the pain of losing someone so close, but be joyful and glad in the knowledge of the Atonement and Resurrection, knowing that you will be with her, and all will be well.

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are you Mormon?

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I am, in case you were wondering.

[@cubethesquid3919]

Yes, I am

[@moilar7985]

Me too

[@ToddEGameZ]

I am also Mormon.

[@amylin2985]

Did the Piano Guys ever do a Pirates of the Caribbean cover?

[@thefabulousunicorncat1101]

Oh my gosh, that would be AWESOME!!!

[@ciute1679]

oh boy that would be so great😍

[@LordofTheMorning]

+Katniss Cat There used to be one, just a piano cover now. I think it got moved to Jarrod Radnich's channel since he was the one playing.

[@ciute1679]

yeah youre right

[@Esgrth]

+Katniss Cat Omg. Yes!

[@kevinlie48]

Rohan's theme makes me feel like me preparing to war, donning my armour, sheathing my sword, and marching towards death bravely.

[@thegrewalguy]

This music is pure gold.

[@11eargyle]

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king

[@thegrewalguy]

Dude sir, I agree but you didn't have to write a whole essay about it.

[@goober23191]

The poem is Tolkien and is actually written in the book this music was written for... Sigh

[@11eargyle]

Janakoi and here i was thinking no one was guna get the reference :]

[@thegrewalguy]

I waited so long for someone to mention this, you win.

[@wolfiewho]

2019 anyone? As a true LOTR fan, this got me cryinnn

[@oatw8611]

2011

[@maryspromise]

YES IT DO

[@felipezardo1464]

2020

[@b.p.aigledesbois5853]

Watching in 2020 also :) Beautiful... especially after my hubby and son just finished watching the third movie the other day. I tried, but I was bawling too much to watch that much. :)

[@ggautierful]

I know that feeling. I think I’m done crying then Rohan them starts playing.2020

[@Gran10fulHD]

I am so sorry for your daughter Mr.Schmidt, you are an incredible pianist, I hope the best for you and for your family.

[@Vikingr4Jesus5919]

The part where you guys played "Grace of Undomiel" brought me tears! Beautiful!

[@stephaniea6171]

I'm playing this on my wedding day and no one can stop me lol

[@squire1148]

***** no one can stop u cause, like hobbit and gandalf and lord of the rings

[@paigeanderson9562]

Gandalf to your stoppers: "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!"

[@lockitdrop]

The bride walks down the isle when Gandalf suddenly appears: Gandalf: "You. Shall. Not. PASS!"

[@nicolehowlett9330]

Paige Anderson

[@jiaxinhe6713]

Joshua Lonsako That's umm... very funny... hahaha...

[@DconStarstormGaming]

I need to get a new heart, the one I have broke because it could not handle the beauty of this song done by TPG.

[@DavidMorseMusic]

I saw one on Ebay yesterday.

[@kristind5877]

Dear PianoGuys, I have loved these books since I was 4 years old. The films are one of my favorite things to watch when I'm down and out. Thank you so much for making this medley and sharing it...it brought me to tears. You're all amazing. ♥Kristin

[@Angelico12]

You read the Lord of the Rings at four years old? Holy shit, that's not exactly an easy book.

[@kristind5877]

Yeah, it was difficult at first, but I was the quintessential "nerd" when I was young...and still am. I learned to read quickly at a very young age. I got bored with children's books too fast. Today it's still one of my favorite books in the world. Same with The Hobbit. I have signed first editions of all three of the LotR books, plus a first edition of The Hobbit sitting on my bookshelf. :)

[@R2jjj]

"Home is now behind you world is ahead" Gandalf

[@zyrk1645]

"You have my bow!" (Cello pun intended)

[@starsun6363]

Lololololol

[@PianoLad]

"And my axe" ...

[@micahlumsden3733]

and my...fingers? (for piano)

[@starsun6363]

And my finger? (For Violin)

[@mississippinorthpointeblue9497]

You have my sword! (No pun inteded)

[@francesatty7022]

"we dedicate this song to our _precious_ subscribers" oh

[@brendenlawlor7722]

Why didn't you name it "Lord of the Strings?"

[@chrisboughosn]

Nice idea

[@fungun0433]

great idea

[@RisenInferno]

Brilliant idea

[@eliemahizer5425]

Lord of the Strings - The Cellist

[@JustJenni07]

+Brenden Lawlor you gotta point! hahaha!

[@Melesniannon]

"Pianos... pianos in the deep." "They got a cellist." Genuine quotes from the movie.

[@tlotredits]

This is perfection

[@nicholaspeterman9111]

+Tibori Andrei "The Lord of the Strings: The Celloship of the String" "The Lord of the Strings: The Two Tempos" "The Lord of the Strings: The Return of the Key" "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Jig" "The Hobbit: The Decrescendo of Smaug" "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Altos"

[@AlexOnThePianoD]

Nicholas Peterman one of the best comments ever :)

[@2ChainZsensai]

+Nicholas Peterman geez! you must be genius

[@nicholaspeterman9111]

RoX treme127 Nah, I just had a moment of creative enlightenment. Not as glorious as I just made it sound. XD

[@tsukeyi]

+Nicholas Peterman the same comment was on Lindsey Stirling's cover of Lord of the Rings.

[@soniastrumm7054]

Man this brings back so many good memories. It's so soothing as well, Bilbo was my favorite Hobbit because he was just a Hobbit living in the Shire who then went on a crazy adventure. The ending of the last Hobbit movie was sad however with Thoren and the Elf girl.

[@gwynethhill3431]

Thorin is the king. Its his nephew kili and the elf girl.

[@soniastrumm7054]

+Gwyneth Hill Dang it I knew it started with a K! So I just went with Thoren, that way someone could correct me and I thank you for helping me!

[@Ghost1170]

+Sonia Strumm Yo... Samwise the Brave doe

[@somerandomdude5461]

+Ghost1170 ghost sorry man but it's your time....again.

[@Ghost1170]

Ghosthunter 226 I dun get the reference Sorry :[

[@kurisucosmo7954]

This video is the reason I'm subscribed to the PianoGuys. Not only do they show such respect and love for one of my most beloved films of all time, but they are able to weave a story with their music. They are able to incorporate an orchestral sound using only a piano and cello. Plus, the cinematography and location is, as usual, stunningly beautiful.

[@Brittluvsdior]

I get teary at the end of "Return of the King" when Gandalf tells Frodo "It is time!"

[@HeroOfTime303]

You should read the books! The ending offers more closure in the books, in my humble opinion.

[@RachelPriebee]

All the feels.

[@tomashallsby28]

Hi piano guys I'm play with my schools orchestra and you guys inspire me when ever I think a piece is way to hard to learn and master but when I look at you guys I see you playing without music sheets so I tell myself that the music I'm practicing is easy compared to what you play and thank you for inspiring me and millions of other kids

[@Dorypowa]

The Mordor part is so awesome!

[@elco9791]

I think you mean isengard

[@Dorypowa]

elco9791 yes you're right! (and i'm right too ahahah ^^) they called it "mordor and isengard" in the description so i just wrote mordor but we talk about the same part :)

[@RyanTheCreator]

elco9791 THERE TAKING THE HOBBITS TO ISENGARD!

[@MEKKANNOID]

***** they're

[@nathanm5653]

Bloody heck mate, this is amazing. As an amateur musician, I love how evident it is that you two are just, for lack of a better term, completely in the zone, just absorbed into the music. This is not just two guys playing music. This is two guys *feeling* the music, *living* the music, and being totally captured by the music. It is that moment when musician, music, and instrument become one. Thank you for making this, you made my day.

[@jmp0035]

You guys really nailed the Gondor theme. Gave me goosebumps.

[@WBS-nx4qo]

This single video is what made me want to learn the cello, especially this bit: 3:05

[@stephenfong1144]

Ithink that Jedi mind trick at the end of The Phantom Cellist worked on you.

[@loganm15]

Only downside is that you need dem dolla dolla bills

[@taylorallen1187]

So sorry to hear about your daughter, Mr. Schmidt. Your family will be in our prayers.

[@jasmine-rf3fc]

Someone in the comment section asked:Was that an active volcano in the background? Me:No you fool of a took that was mount doom

[@hannahdover8845]

Or it might have been The Lonely Mountain when Smaug was still there. =) (Great comment, by the way, Jasmine K. =)

[@Jetaime3519]

Hahahaha

[@jaroslaw14]

For pianoguys ... yaaaaaarrrrhhh!!!!

[@jaroslaw14]

Lol

[@jaroslaw14]

This music is.so good it will probaly make the ring explode because of all the evil in it

[@spaghettimargerettiregrett2218]

It would be really awesome if you did the Misty Mountains Cold cover from the Hobbit: Unexpected Journey!

[@jackparker8602]

Telekinetic this

[@spaghettimargerettiregrett2218]

rofl k

[@harrispramuk8882]

The Hobbit movies were shit

[@AJ-tj2cg]

Narnia, HTTYD, and the Lion King Musical all have AWESOME songs to play, just saying. :)

[@sorchas6777]

Thank you! :)

[@JabariLion]

+Amy Hammond OH YES NARNIA

[@ciciyo4361]

+Amy Hammond Yeah HTTYD is AWESOME

[@erikthedragongeek7657]

I just love this song, so moving, so powerful, beautiful..amazing, just amazing..moves me to tears everytime..Hobbit and LoTR by far my most favorite fantasy novels and books..ever, without a doubt

[@elliotgandersen]

I love the Lord of the Rings music. Howard Shore is a musical master. This piece is the best rendition I’ve heard, it blends all the themes and motifs so beautifully

[@ariahessien8308]

BRAVO Gentlemen! Powerful, moving. Love seeing you "feel" what your playing in all the songs.

[@nychereos]

I agree

[@nicholaspeterman9111]

+Aria Hessien "The Lord of the Strings: The Celloship of the String" "The Lord of the Strings: The Two Tempos" "The Lord of the Strings: The Return of the Key" "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Jig" "The Hobbit: The Decrescendo of Smaug" "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Altos"

[@kiereis]

+Nicholas Peterman 😂😂OMG IM LAUGHING SO HARD!!!

[@lyodeshoules3371]

Thanks, Piano Guys. Thanks, Howard Shore. Thanks so much, Tolkien. I dearly hope you can listen to this, somewhere. Hope your spirit can hear the echoes of this in the haven of the wonderful world you created.

[@rokomovies851]

Yes, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was a genius man. I think he is the only one who can create such worlds like Middle-Earth. Good, work PianoGuys! You played the most beautiful songs of the best componist in the world. Respect

[@johannesravn]

I watched the video, how they played on the piano and when i sad Down in front of my piano i played the start without problems, i got so inspired that i started learning the Whole melody for my piano. I wanna thank PianoGuys with all of my Heart for this video.

[@outkesttv6875]

The Shire theme tugged my heart. I've always been a fan of Tolkien's tales. This is just simply beautiful!!

[@lourdesmunoz7474]

How on the middle earth can someone click dislike?! This video is perfection.

[@christopherhoffman296]

2 mill subs!!!! NEEDS 100 MILLION SUBS

[@Cathedrial1104]

I'd like to sub 30 times/day if I can.

[@bopman1578]

Hukle Fantial If everyone already subscribed subrscribed 30 times a day then they would get 596,515,080 subs in a week. This means in a year they would get 31,104,000,600. They would get about 5 times the population of the earth to sub to them

[@catherineturk7413]

Dave Taylor Not a bad thing. :D

[@BriskCrewProductions]

Dave Taylor that's why we all make 5 accounts and sub (y) LOL

[@christopherhoffman296]

BriskCrewProductions lol doods

[@lstacherski]

Do Harry Potter!!

[@stephhyxo]

yeessssss

[@cheyannebristol9093]

Totaly

[@commontater24601]

At 0:45 the cello is heart-wrenchingly gorgeous. Such sadness yet such beauty.

[@MadChickenAttacks]

NOSTALGIA OVERLOAD!!!!!!!!!!

[@KethariniSKumar]

Please do a cover on Narnia theme songs!

[@Ehrika]

Omg Yes! That would be awesome.

[@zacchiaslee1770]

i can visualize the fire's of gondor being lit 4:09-5:40

[@jeffsnell6372]

Since discovering you guys awhile back I find myself listening to your music almost exclusively! You guys are truly a bright light in a world filled with too much darkness. May our Heavenly Father continue to bless your fingers, your heart and your soul!!

[@emmafarr7154]

they need to do the misty mountains song!

[@jpreddy9902]

Whenever I listen to the soundtracks, it always makes me want to watch the series again.

[@ДианаДон-т8щ]

It isn't series.

[@May04bwu]

Gondor theme is so epic!

[@miguelp_25]

Yes!

[@abbycooper966]

This is so inspiring with them feeling the music, and where they're playing it in... it makes me want to pick up my cello and start playing this.

[@shadoxir]

It must be so ridiculously hard to play this on the piano. I LOVE IT!

[@RomanceFreak]

Can you guys do Harry Potter music too? I bet you would do amazing with great songs from that!!

[@kelseykraft7799]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

[@forever12372]

Actually there is.

[@UnselfishServiceTheater]

Yeah! And dress up as Harry and Voldemort when you do it! ;)

[@Zefferwindow]

Given that the music was handled by four separate composers over the course of the series, that actually *would* make for an interesting suite.

[@rickc747]

uumm no it wouldn't... Please dont compare LOTR to harry potter...

[@jamenja1887]

3:10 that melody was just made for the cello, so beautiful. Btw, since 2012 you have grown a million a year, congrats to 5 million

[@loganm15]

No, it was made for the movie

[@tractiensemble]

The exchange of melodies and rhythms from one instrument to another is what gets me. Love you Piano Guys!!!

[@GGoldennnn]

This kinda makes me cry a little its so like WOW makes me think about nature and life the hobbit and the lord of the rings!

[@annab.5157]

me too

[@glorvalmacglorvas171]

Reminds me of Wales. Mainly because the Hobbits seem kinda welsh. Well, not kinda, definitely.... and the Dwarves seem Scottish... men uhhh.... Maybe English? Or Irish? Idk. If the Elves are based off the English I am leaving XD.

[@MadMan-qp5su]

m8 feels more like nz but that's just me

[@teresaflynn7232]

Lord of Light I don't find this much Irish at all, I'm Irish so I would know, if you wanna hear something Irish, listen to the Irish Rovers with songs like "Johnney I hardley knew ye" or "Drunken Sailor"

[@mr2points]

I'm Irish too, I wouldn't agree with your sweeping statement that you would know due to that. I think the song largely sampled (Concerning Hobbits) is distinctly linked with the Irish culture, with trad notes and progressions...though not in the genre of Drunken Sailor of course. And I'm studying my pHd in this, that is why I claim "I would know"!

[@haroonhamid5352]

that gave chills, how do I give these people money?

[@md.hafizsikder4152]

By buying their album or song. :D

[@lyl9255]

Stalin when did you turn capitalist?!

[@joeyrodriguez5631]

Joseph??????

[@SonnyChenova]

that's it! i'm watching LOTR 1,2 & 3 tonight!