Namárië - "Galadriel's Lament" - J.R.R. Tolkien

[@seepooha]

Somehow Peter uses weird or rare instruments to create another dimension where these songs sound native and absolutely authentic. This is a divine skill!

[@naiomik6179]

The audio bleeding actually adds to the experience in my opinion. Rather that soinding mushy it sounds weirdly majestic; I feel it fits the song and the character.

[@OBard080]

Well put, naliomik--especially 'weirdly majestic.'

[@BartdeJong85]

Tolkien would have loved this rendition. It's reminiscent of gregorian chant, which is what he himself imagined it to be like, but it has this alien, otherworldly quality as well..

[@Stockymusicfan]

Well, it sounds like Organum... Because of the parallel fifths!

[@PiippoErareika]

Yes, but Quenya is based on Finnish.

[@moonbubbles3046]

Peter - you are magical. I was given a terrible diagnosis this year and it has been a struggle some days just to stay afloat. Your music soothes me so beautifully and makes me feel connected to something greater than this shell. Thank you.

[@rafaelbastos8713]

May you heal from whatever is happening to your health right now! Wish you the best

[@moonbubbles3046]

@@rafaelbastos8713 thank you. Unfortunately it is terminal but I’m doing my best to stay above water 💚💚

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

@@moonbubbles3046 Terminal isn’t always truly terminal. Fight back with all you have, and perhaps you will make it through.

[@Grimpen0]

@@moonbubbles3046 may you find tranquility and peace wherever your spirit dwells. When I listen to Peter Pringle's ancient reconstructions in long dead languages, it does give me a sobering sense of the passage of ages. I pray you get a reprieve from you diagnosis, but ultimately all any of us can hope for is to live a good life.

[@XiaoJohnkLing]

Peter, you are someone that-I would say-is extraordinary. Being someone to be able to revive these old songs that are in completely different languages with perfect pronunciation...just amazing. Keep up the marvelous work, man! May you be blessed by God!

[@XiaoJohnkLing]

@@thelonejourney I've...never thought about that. But what you say is true. Regardless, this song gives me a reassurance that the "paradise" you speak of will return one day. And we'll all be free people of the government. Thank you!

[@TheCellarGuardian]

This is High Art

[@Kyle_Spivis]

Hi Art! I’m dad

[@theyoten1613]

Well I sure am high. And this is art.

[@basiliimakedonas1109]

Truly high art

[@riley3054]

Holy shit, I did not expect this! It is awesome! From one Tolkien fan to another, I salute you. Namarie, Peter Pringle.

[@athos401]

namárië means farewell though. I would use Elen síla lúmenn'omentielvo

[@riley3054]

@@athos401 I know what it means. I even used it correctly, I had watched the video, commented and moved on to something else.

[@isaackellogg3493]

Mae govannen!

[@susah135]

Havo dad, Legolas.

[@alexanderdavies7337]

Peter, truly, never stop singing. I’ve never heard a voice with such passion behind it, or seen an artist as willing to lend his talent to so many genres.

[@nachtschatten8710]

Welcome back, oh Master of vocal enchantment, you and your art have been sorely missed. This rendition of Galadriel's lament is stunning on multiple levels, I find. The crystal organ lends a heavy 'voidedness' to the verses,- I think, I have never heard anything so truly darkelvish ever in Tolkien's adapations. I cannot even process it,- let alone the fact that hearing you sing it, makes me want to double check whether I really hear Quenya or not rather Sumerian or Old-Egyptian. A great piece, Peter. Thankyou.

[@Mandragara]

Peter: "I didn't think my performance was that good" Audience: "Floods him with hundreds of emails asking for it" The brain of a musician haha

[@MandaLynn8]

All your work is incredible. I'm so glad you uploaded again. You open up different worlds for many of us

[@thesnowfox7262]

Such a cool instrument I see for a first time! Combining both the singer's voice and him "playing" it, in a vibrating melody that causes me to shiver!

[@Faus4us]

I always preferred Sindarin. Even if it's Quenya, it's still just as beautiful lol. This crystal organ sounds ethereal and divine as well as the octaver effect on your vocals. In tandem, you two sound like beings from another world. Wonderful!

[@alohathaxted]

I just hope that,” into the West”, isn’t a bus station in Newark, New Jersey for all eternity.

[@birovius8314]

I am delighted that you re-posted this wonderfully inspired interpretation of Tolkien's poem. This version is certainly more polished and I remember the original performance, it had an edge to it, perhaps greater pathos and intensity due its imperfection (if that's what you wish to call it) it had great urgency and depth. Both recordings are astoundingly beautiful...

[@baraskparas9559]

Wow, what a gifted individual. History, music and languages lessons for the world and cultural preservation.

[@jpegPS1]

This is incredible! I started reading Tolkien after your Arthurian tales songs and here it is!

[@mofforium]

I'm so glad this is back up!! oh, how I missed it, and somehow still had it memorized from all my listening of it two years ago. such a stunning performance I will never forget 🙏

[@topkek7372]

The reverberation in the voice caused by the crystal organ only adds to the otherworldly experience you're putting here. Simply phenomenal.

[@maryfrance9783]

Epic worthy and Tolkien worthy. The chosen instrument, your voice, and musical composition of Tolkien's song take the spirit of the lament to another level of interpretation. The lament as you have created it, hearkens back to the beginnings of Tolkien's universe with harmony overwhelming the void, much like other ancient stories of light overwhelming the darkness. Pythagoras' harmony of the spheres also comes to mind since Tolkien was well versed in classcial literature. A side note: Hildegard von Bingen, a Medieval mystic, believed that evil was devoid of music. In her musical passion play, the devil shouts his part. When reading Galadriel's Lament, these other associations do not come to mind. By adding music to Tolkien's verses, a universe is revealed and expanded. Thank you for sharing your visions and artistic talents. They bring joy and contemplation.

[@TeaTemptress]

The number of historical instruments you play is astounding. I wonder if you recorded vocals separately and then overlay did that have the same effect? I read here you aren’t happy with it. No one else does what you do. Your music is always a gift.

[@dmitrysofronov8624]

Wow! That's more than I expected even from you Mr Peter Pringle sir! Thank you!

[@MrInsaneA]

My boy back at it in the studio. This what we like to hear P Pringle. What we like to hear.

[@monkeywritingshakespeare9744]

Every post is a banger, King PP

[@volvagianintendo6465]

Yay! At last, my years long biding hath ended! I ever loved this performance! 😍

[@SkylordNiko]

What I would do to hear more Tolkien lays or laments from you, absolutely incredible

[@ikoparurottenheart4953]

I know how hauntingly beautiful this portrayal is because when I started listening to it, my wife came from the other side of the room to ask me what I was listening to .... I explained it to her with a tears in my eyes and she understood. May we all find Valimar in the end. Love to all!

[@SMERTRON426]

Hantanyel feanyallo Peter, Mai Acáriel! (I thank you from my heart Peter, you did excellent)

[@Lady_Flashheart40]

This is wonderful. I think the "mushy" sound you pointed out heightens the mystical feel to the song, which is very fitting for Galadriel. You are an inspiration to me, thank you for all that you share with us.

[@zanderC5953]

This man is deserving of greater recognition than words can say❤ Love his music😊

[@Luciferianful]

thank you sincerely for restoring this masterpiece of your singing expressing all the gamut of human emotions about being depart. Blessed be by the Gods

[@cashcarrillo6557]

I'm so glad this video is back! I'd been looking for this version for months wondering what had happened to it! Love your performances, and I'm glad the dispute was resolved.

[@sarahbreisch4750]

Thank you for being a light in dark places.

[@Bardcore]

Wow, wow, wow... Superb as usual...

[@thecheshirewhale4514]

It's back! I was so upset when it was removed. This is a comfort song that I used to listen to a lot.

[@Supahdave1000]

THE RETURN OF THE KING

[@justinparker4476]

I am so happy to see this back up. I love it!

[@mamelucoderribado]

Certified Pringle classic

[@fentoncallahan7673]

this is music we needed

[@theyoten1613]

This is a pretty cool guy making some really nice music. Honestly quite the inspiration.

[@marcust43]

Amazing performance!

[@Cocarat206]

Even if you aren't happy with it, I am happy to have this video back. I used to play it on occasion to put me into a "Middle Earth" mindset and was bummed when I couldn't locate it on KZbin anymore. Appreciate everything you do!

[@elmoteroloco]

Spectacular and majestic, as always, the fantastic art of Mr. Pringle amazingly timeless and exquisite ¡Bravo!

[@saltyarbyss5143]

Another banger as usual

[@FreddyFuFu]

Another great contribution to music! I love it. Your music is therapeutic as it is beautiful.

[@lombardmordesian]

Peter, YOU ARE SO GOOD! you're able to play every kind of strange or ancient instrument and you're so good at singing in every kind of ancient or strange language! Thank you so much for your wonderful artistic work!!!

[@amycantwell8715]

Bravo

[@godned74]

Brilliant. I love your work's, especially Enki's hailstorm .

[@learnesrajdilrubaonline1088]

Incredible instrument and performance Peter!! 👏

[@00Hundert]

Thank you so much for reuploading this, Mr. Pringle.

[@fluthgaifluthgai]

I have no words to describe such beauty.

[@thenecrolept]

Thank you for putting this back up! One of my favorite renditions of Tolkien poetry.

[@salemgothic9436]

FANTASTIC! I was absorbed! Almost as if I was in the books for the first time again❤

[@wendypeterwendywendy]

Oh my! How relaxing is this to listen to ... Thank you 😊

[@ВольгИгоревић]

Неужели она снова открыта, боже. Я уже потихоньку сходил с ума в попытках найти её в интернете, и тут внезапно увидел что она снова доступна, как же хорошо то!

[@locsalkey2594]

I am convinced he channels and communicates to spirits of other worlds and time. No way a this would come ordinarily. I dont think many realize the magnitude of him and what he is in possession of.

[@craigjoiner08]

Thank you, great to see it back here online.

[@popcornappreciator6453]

Incredible stuff. It’s a lot to ask, but if you ever made a rendition of the Song of Eärendil I’d be ecstatic.

[@theonlycatonice]

This instrument was super cool to hear and your voice having that otherworldly tinge is beautiful!

[@quinn3334]

this guy always knows what i need

[@luinérion]

You released this on my birthday! (unfortunately I'm discovering this a year later)

[@oddcrafter1270]

This is downright magical!

[@dorukbalkaya]

Your music is magical Peter! 💫

[@monty125874693]

Always a delight when the bard uploads

[@TheMonadPress]

Wow! Awesome! ✨sounds multidimensional 🌌

Gratidão! Muito lindo! Parabéns!

[@victorkreig6089]

How dare those buffoons strike your original upload. They're probably just mad that nobody is buying into their marvelized tv show and lashed out at you. Oh well good excuse for me to listen to it again, all the best Peter

[@brandonm.6604]

Came in for the Mesopotamian memes. Subscribed for the amazing music.

[@xerardolopez503]

Que belleza!. What a beauty! Thanks

[@Someone_else_u_know]

Thank you, Sir. Your Art is beyond comparison. 🤝

[@herolais781]

This is pure beauty.

[@CapitanFantasma1776]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[@theverdantfern]

Peter, will your album Dancing Alone ever come back to streaming services? If not to stream, at least so I can buy it? It got me through a year, but it’s been removed everywhere & I’d love to purchase a copy, lest I never get to hear it again. Much love!

[@CristiNeagu]

Very nice rendition. And it's really impressive that you got to use the glass organ.

[@KeltyTarvin]

Hello Peter Pringle, I have showed my students your videos about Gilgamesh and I love them. We are learning about Gilgamesh in my 6th grade class. And you have lord of the rings too! I love lord of the rings! I think there is a correlation of people who like ancient history and lord of the rings.

[@Tipi_Dan]

After listening to this rendering I wanted Tolkien's world to be real more than ever before. I still think we should discard alphabets for the Tengwar. Its systematic calligraphy linking shapes to phonemes would, through the script's visual connection to the sounds of speech, refine understanding, make reading more enjoyable, and kick literacy up to a higher level, once learned and universally applied. Legendarium aside, I think the Tengwar is Tolkien's greatest contribution to world culture. Or it should be.

[@meditationsoundscapes5203]

thanks for reuping.. i admit i had a copy but only audio

[@Eli-qr9hc]

God bless you indeed!

[@venepskeuten9206]

Damn this sounds ancient elvish. That holy chant feeling, but coupled with the slight alien feeling of valinor.

[@amabilemente]

I would like so much to hear you live 😍

[@real_crypto_hitman]

ancient voice from heaven. thanks

[@tess-waterofawakening1288]

I have no words 🙏🤍

[@Rodrifuuu]

Wake up babe, a new Peter Pringle video was dropped.

[@maxsteele4555]

Amazing.

[@gjcarpe]

Bravo!

[@0rt4l3s]

Tremendo banger

[@nobody27019]

Incredible.

[@ArtyFartyBart]

This is amazing. I was looking for your crystal baschet version of this song recently, but it seems to have disappeared.

[@simbelik6864]

Yesss! New music from Peter Pringle!

[@vaahtobileet]

It's a reupload

[@simbelik6864]

@@vaahtobileet New to me.

[@Necrontir]

Awesome❤

[@dolphingoreeaccount7395]

Nai hiruvalyë Valimar! Nai elyë hiruva!

[@ricardoortega5691]

thanks master!!

[@r.b.antunes1768]

Peter, make a song about the Shahnameh please! No one has made something with its verses yet

[@firetreehawkpath]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!

[@NiemandNikto]

???: How many rare instruments can you play? Peter Pringle: Yes.

[@gosialife]

😮 I love it

[@EngineerNick]

Very cool :)

[@PleaseNThankYou]

I think the ability to chew gum and walk is a fine human characteristic, so speaking Quenya while playing an obscure instrument is beyond anything I could hope to do, however... I know this lament to be yearning, sorrow, and regret. An acceptance of the pay-off after years of choices, good and bad. This sentiment is no where evidence in your composition, eerie, cold, yet beautiful but lacking the emotion of its namesake. That is not lost on me, sir, as I enjoy the fruits of your life-long labor, nearly every other contribution you have offered, and will not let one apple, perceived by me to be bad, upset my cart! Namarië

[@marklammas2465]

Nice one Peter. In a language which both does, and does not, exist... I reckon you're an elf yourself; a musical one. I've a lady friend who might like to try singing this.

[@Makkaru112]

Make sure she uploads it. ❤

[@ethanpayne4116]

I think I prefer the Tolkien Ensemble's version but this is still a great interpretation! Very unique and refreshing take on this song.