The Silmarillion Episode 1 -The Music of the Ainur-

[@joelperry8187]

Took me thirty years to find another person who read The Silmarillion. Now I'm amongst many. It's a good feeling.

[@billiamnotbob]

Loved it since I first read it. Have also listened to it countless times. I won't waste time on Amazon's abomination.

[@joelperry8187]

@@billiamnotbob have faith. Justice will prevail and Tolkien’s works will be done right. We just might not live to see it. For now, we have stuff like this, which forces me to re-read the first chapter to check for accuracy.

[@carlosaznaran2225]

he leido varias veces la crwacion de los Ainur en el valaquenra del Silmarillion y ahora se completo mi visión de la creación de Arda .

[@Bonnie.Z]

I thought the same thing

[@musikblaize]

Ive read it as well

[@EchoesofEä]

Thank you all for your comments and support, you guys motivate me to keep creating ❤

[@lenkakozlikova2621]

We thank you!

[@mauimauim.3472]

❤

[@WENDLEtheOWL]

Where do you get your music from? Is it from the film adaptations?

[@williamchamberlain2263]

It's very good

[@jakobwedman2528]

Really amazing work, but I would have preferred narration with a British accent.

[@WizardZig]

Im really not a fan of AI, but this is truly incredible. This is what a lot of Tolkein fans really wanna see. I really hope you get to make more of these, and in longer form also. Amazing work man, keep it up!

[@RavenIdril2966]

Very extraordinary.

[@Galactic_Waffle]

Same here, but I think even with some real voice acting it could grow to be a truly great installment in lotr. I’m sure there are enough out there to help make this happen, and it’s fantastic already!

[@coreycito]

Tolkien would abhor AI. And fans don’t want to see a glorified video game trailer. Anyone praising this has clearly missed the essence of his works ✌️

[@matthewrileymcleanwilkinson]

Real voice acting would definitely improve these, nevertheless... I was amazed by this. And I despise A.I.

[@matthewrileymcleanwilkinson]

​@@coreycitoLive action adaptation of this would be glorious.

[@r7diego]

Amazon with billions of budget vs this lonely guy: Hold my Ainulindale

[@BastardfromNorthMalawi]

Money vs talent Talent always wins 😂

[@maylapaty]

hahahahahahaha epic!

[@darkentey]

@@BastardfromNorthMalawi happens when you are are forced to hire based on race and wokeishness instead of talent and merit xD

[@ygsoutreach9427]

I am hollering right now! Facts

[@olehenrikthomassen3515]

Great work thank you

[@aphizzukamara6328]

I just want to say one thing. Please do more. More and more. This is what true Tolkien book fans need. Bravo

[@RavenIdril2966]

@@aphizzukamara6328 took the words right out of my mouth.

[@ianwebb1402]

A very good interpretation of the Ainulindale. The interplay between Varda and Melkor and her subsequent rejection of him is clever and well represented. Thank you for sharing. I hope other episodes will follow in due course.

[@mauimauim.3472]

I could not agree more

[@RavenIdril2966]

@@ianwebb1402 wish we saw how the valar paired off with each other.

[@ianwebb1402]

@@RavenIdril2966 Agreed, that would be good.

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Who is everyone's favorite valar couple?

[@Butterflypegasus40]

I really like seeing manwe and varda.

[@jeffkenamon1806]

This is perhaps the best use of AI to help visualize a written story I’ve ever seen. Awesome job!

[@Butterflypegasus40]

❤❤❤❤

[@thehermit8723]

Bloody hell in five years from now that technology will change everything. Even though you can see the flaws in the movements, all the rest is so mesmerizing to behold that you remain in awe of what we can accomplish through technology. Keep up, mate May your creativity remain bright as long as the throne of the Valar endure !!!

[@grambo4436]

To the point where centralize entertainment infustries like hollywood would be inefficient and outlived.

[@Norsilca]

Yeah, it's really scary.

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

In five years I'll still be watching this.

[@grambo4436]

@@thehermit8723 that is why i hope this tool will make hollywood outlive its purpose for entertainment. Because it will be in the hands of the average person that cares about quality.

[@tnndll4294]

A Stunning visual retelling. Hope you finish all the stories.

[@tnndll4294]

Perhaps put "Based on the works of JRR Tolkien" after The Silmarillion screen.

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Get in line.

[@tnndll4294]

​@@lilacgirl-z8w present

[@BrunoFrauendorf]

The first 3 minutes of this episode are better than those 2 seasons of Amazon’s Rings of Power. Period.

[@joaoklein1002]

100%

[@taddison99]

Confused folks 😂

[@skittlecornnation4323]

Nah

[@abigailjackson2843]

Dude, this is SO GOOD I don't even mind the AI hallucinating sometimes, this is GROUNDBREAKING. THANK YOU for treating the story so faithfully and respectfully 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🔥❤️

[@its-orlin-1281]

I could not agree more

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Is that Galadriel doing the narration?

[@kidsoeir0]

I'm speechless!!! I love The Silmarillion in a way I cannot describe. And even in the adapted parts you created, everything is absolutely beautiful and totally believeable and coherent with Tolkien's mythology!!! Thank you so much for your astonishing work, and your passion, and your time you've spended to delight the entire world with this masterpiece. Regards.

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Breathtaking!

[@FknGrrr]

This is fantastic! I love how you developed the relationship between Varda and Melkor, and what she saw in him. It builds on what is a very small passage in the Silmarillion and makes it clear just why she rejected his vision. I can't wait to see how you continue this!

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

More please!

[@alexc.g.5855]

I'm from Brazil, and I discovered your channel by chance. It's hard to express how brilliant your work is. I loved it, loved it. Congratulations. I've already subscribed to your channel.

[@correypeta]

Same here. From California, so they're making their way around Arda. Found by mistake and yay.

[@jeremyprinzen5954]

When I first read the Ainulindale, I was absolutely enthralled with the creation of Arda and Middle-Earth. To see the Silmarillion now given life in its own beautiful way is fantastic! I look forward to seeing more of this series!

[@pixel_venus]

@jeremyprinzen5954 this video absolutely captured EXACTLY what i imagined when i was reading the ainulindalë. the depiction of Eru was spot on 🥹🤍

[@RavenIdril2966]

@@jeremyprinzen5954 wished tolkien did more writing on the valar.

[@jeremyprinzen5954]

@@RavenIdril2966 well, there is probably more on them or about them in the History of Middle-Earth volumes that he wrote - one item in there that I didn't know about was a conversation between Finrod and Andreth, a wise woman of the Edain, and the mysterious Gift of Men and where they go upon death

[@TrainspotterTful]

So amazingly executed, at last the fandom can have a visual of the Ainulindale. I remember visualising it in my mind when I first red it 20 years ago. This looks a lot like how I used to imagine it. Brilliant use of AI also, you picked the best framing options to hide it's irregularities and shortcomings. Many thanks to you, I hope from the bottom of my heart you can continue the book till the end.

[@AndriiVoron]

This is incredible. True art with passion and respect to Tolkien creation.

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

I think so too.

[@TheDream6842]

This is an order: Don't stop doing these amazing episodes!! Can't wait for the second episode😭

[@Butterflypegasus40]

Impatient for episode 4.

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Like to see more of the other valar.

[@LeeannProctor]

Wish we saw how manwe felt when melkor went bad.

[@mikegriego21]

This is amazing, the story, the music and the visuals! Please finish of the series, but take your time because each episode should be of the same quality as this one!

[@barnekb]

This is mind blowing, and how i think most of the fantasy genre should be made in the future. With ai technology and ai actors, etc. These beings and creatures are beyond perfection, we should be able to see that they have some human features, but they are beyond human, and closer to gods, than men. The music, the visuals, the depth and scope in the establishing shots, transported me into the galaxy. Please keep going. The best Ai work and story telling I have seen. Well Done!

[@louisalaimo2122]

OMG, even Amazon with millions of $ was not capable of so much fidelity, beauty, enchantment, BRAVO and thank you for these achievements which come from the heart and a real passion for the universe of JRR Tolkien!

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Way better than rings of power.

[@LeeannProctor]

💝💝💝💔

[@Michael18599]

This is so good, even when I'm rewatching it, which I rarely do with youtube videos. The last moments of the episode give me goosebumps.

[@Fo.k21]

FOR ILUVATAR'S SAKE THAT WAS THE BEST VIDEO I'VE SEEN IN MY LIFE!!!!! I HAVE NO WORDS! IT'S A MASTERPIECE 💫❤🎉

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

What to see the relationships between the valar.

[@MattisonWarren]

Wow! As a huge Silmarillion fan, I deeply admire and appreciate what you've done here. It's amazing! Some truly great moments in there! Keep up the good work!!!

[@Butterflypegasus40]

Hope to see the two trees soon.

[@asellape9270]

Absolutely incredible. I hope you continue this series.

[@joew9690]

Even Might Feanor him SELF trermble with primordial joy !

[@georgglottis7024]

This peace of work is so awesome! Take the time it needs for the episodes. Quality is more important than being fast. Many thanks for what You're doing.

[@vroomkarnik]

This boggles my mind - Thank you!

[@leo.fukuda]

Dude, wtf, my mind blew. I've never seen something so incredible about LotR/Silmarillion. I'm looking forward to the next chapters of your work, keep it going! Edit: I've just realized that you made me post my very first YT comment since the beginning of this platform 😮

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

This honors tolkien's vision.

[@stanleychung2786]

Great job. Can’t wait for the next episode!

[@juancarlosburgos7197]

Increíble animation. Please keep doing it. This so much better than Amazon's 🎉

[@CrimsonRaiderOiler76er]

its made by A.I not by an animator. It's exactly what Tolkien despised about the modern world.

[@KendallLankford]

This is GREAT!!! Are you committed to following the story exactly as it is laid out in the Silmarillion? I have been hoping for something like this!

[@mikepilkington2156]

10 seconds in, better then anything Rings of Power has or will do. This is awrsome, well done 👏

[@AlexisLopez-pb8ms]

Yeah because Amazon would say there’s no diversity but this is what I imagine Tolkien had envisioned when writing what I believe to be the best piece of art in human history.

[@Goldberry69]

🙄

[@patrickspalding8045]

This is how you adapt Tolkien. Amazing work

[@diabulusalfa]

Your use of AI is really great! Nice touch keeping the shape of each valar, and loved the exploration of their characters Keep experimenting! keep up the amazing job! Please bring more of these :)

[@richardglady3009]

Wow! Literally, the perfect use of AI, bringing to life words that are so often hard to understand. Your visions of the beginning brought to life are awe-inspiring. I can’t imagine how much work went into this video, but thank you for its creation.

[@exploremoreoutdoors]

This is excellent and helps make the Silmarillion more accessible. We need to get this picked up by Matt at Nerd of the Rings to get this out to more Tolkien fans.

[@vladionescudimancea2069]

Please! Please make a whole complete series worthy of the book that brings joy and hope to us true fans!

[@alguém-qualquer1]

UP!!!

[@toddkurzbard]

BEAUTIFUL craftsmanship. Both visually, and in its' ability to clarify the tale!

[@reddwarf9422]

I am so glad YT brought me this into my recommendeds! This was mesmerizing

[@legolasofmirkwood]

IM SO HYPED OH GOD. I’m going to follow this series religiously. Amazing work! This is what happens when dialogue is good and the adaptation is faithful to books ❤

[@6ghibhiv767]

Thank you for creating such a wonderful adaptation inspired by The Silmarillion. Your work brought immense enjoyment, and I deeply appreciate the dedication and creativity that went into bringing this incredible world to life. Your storytelling has truly captured the spirit of Tolkien's vision, and it’s been a joy to experience. Thank you for this unforgettable journey.

[@Cotecconsmaiinh]

holy shjt, i always thought there will be someone making the books to real movie ! KEEP GOING GUYS!

[@raziel0111]

Breathtakingly epic. I haven’t felt this overwhelmed for ages.

[@jennypfeiffer563]

This is SO beautiful! Please keep going, can‘t wait for the next episode! Thank you so much for creating this ❤️ Lots of love from Germany

[@Michael18599]

This amazing. It is like a movie of the Silmarillion. I love it. Thanks for making this.

[@Maxpayne000-j4j]

8:31-8:48 chills to the bone especially the iron fortress of Angband in the distance as Morgoth was slowly walking towards it.

[@annellspethraven5798]

I might co-write the longest fic in this fandom, whose story arc and purpose is to finish the Song of the Ainur. Your creation here is beyond incredible, the storytelling concept a fantastic exploration of canon details most people don't know exist. But the visuals...gah! This made me cry, it's so overwhelmingly beautiful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this...things have been rough IRL lately. Part of that rough was getting trolled over AI content in some of the illustrations for our story, and...let's just say that it was our first encounter with antis on this topic. We learned some stuff, but having people try to strongarm us into tagging our work as having AI content after the images were removed, uh.... I want to hope this toxicity will not find its way to your doorstep but if it does? I'm one of the voices shouting that it is the regulators and the software companies that need to clean up the mess. Creators who have visions of how to bring content to the world like this that is brilliant, uplifting, and overwhelmingly gorgeous without Amazon level budgets for CGI should not get told 'no you can't' because of the dozens of gray areas. You did an amazing thing here and I know how difficult it is to wring 'your vision' out of this software with still images; I can't imagine what is involved with video sequences. So much appreciation for all of your effort, especially when due to your choice of subject matter you've signed onto the 'can't even pass the hat for donations club.' It's a labor of love, though, and always worth it.

[@AgentNaruma]

I love the fact that you didn't completely edited your breathings between words. It makes it more natural! GREAT VIDEO!!💖🌠

[@Ai-vn6eg]

This is beautiful! Subscribed. Looking forward to more of your work.

[@pixel_venus]

how is this better than Rings of Power even though it was AI generated?! this is a masterpiece.

[@hanham963]

my opinion wouldbe bacuse this was not only made with AI, it was made with love for Tolkeens work.

[@tarakolindo]

@@hanham963 What the FUCK are you smoking??? Love of Tolkien's work and its meaning is mutually exclusive with making something like this with AI. Generative AI is quite literally all the things Tolkien despised smashed into one, and just because you dislike RoP (which I do as well), doesn't make that any less true. This entire comments section feels like a goddamn fever dream, all of you people are fucking despicable.

[@guillermomaldonado6277]

Very free interpretation of Tolkien's tale, but what a wonderful visuals! great, great job

[@SirBoto]

Holy Shit, what a great production. The Pictures looks insane

[@tnndll4294]

Makes me hate Amazon & the Tolkien Estate more.

[@martiniglesias4124]

esta es la serie que nos merecemos !!!!

[@glennlaroche1524]

Pure genius. Absolutely brilliant!!!! Bravo!!!!

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Melkor reminds me of lucifer.

[@rasvega33_415]

This is FUKN dope AF yo. When are you going to drop the rest of The Silmarillion???????? Soon I hope.

[@krultepesstudio6046]

It's very beautiful, atmospheric and cool.I can't even put it into words... it turned out so beautiful even with the help of neural networks.😍 Please don't stop and make a sequel! You are the only person who screens the Silmarils in this way! ❤

[@EchoesofEä]

Thank you so much!

[@tnndll4294]

@@EchoesofEä Subscribed! but maybe put "based on Tolkien" after Silmarillion screen

[@siltonrodrigues2926]

What a fantastic video, it's as if the professor's words took physical form directly from his pages! For those who have read and re-read the professor's works with great love, this video is an unexpected gift! Thank you very much.

[@Doomer1984]

A truthful and creative adaptation. Well done

[@plume144]

Waw! I'm reading The Silmarillion right now and I regreted that it wasn't an illustrated version. What you've done is so beautiful and creative. I hope you'll keep going!

[@Apol-los]

This was absolutely beautiful. It inspired me to worship the fine tuned details of this universe and the “tranquil peace” by which our Creator created us and the chaos He eventually allowed. I hope you continue to create using this art form 🙏🏻

[@Dante-vf4sd]

I only worship the creator, not the creation

[@jonanomthara]

THIS IS IT! This is a perfect and amazingly well done adaptation! You've done a wonderful job with this work, it is truly worthy of the dream that Tolkien himself recorded to paper. I can't wait to watch the rest in it's completeness!

[@Northman-from-the-North]

This was awesome! Perfection! Very well done.

[@oscarjaramillo9826]

This Is so beautiful, thank you for creating this

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

❤❤❤❤

[@dariada7131]

Wouah magnifique. Quelle mise en scène du Silmarillion...hâte de voir tous les épisodes et re-découvrir l'histoire d'Arda. Quel travail bravo !!!!

[@DaniellaQueenB651]

This is super amazing video😲😲👌☝️👍justs wow i love it keep it comming please more n more more 😂

[@cheriwalser8517]

This is fantastic! I have read and reread all of these stories. It is so nice to see a visual. Thank you!

[@taylansenturk]

Thanks for the work and sticking with the original design. We needed people like you…

[@JeremyWise-r4e]

This is great. Keep em coming I can’t wait for further episodes.

[@vladionescudimancea2069]

This... this is what we needed!

[@AlaiNaseer]

This is absolutely incredible.

[@tomhoornstra1954]

This is both intriguing: portraying the rift between Melkor and Varda as having begun before the music itself. I never would have thought of it, though Tolkien leaves open that possibility. Beautifully rendered. AI?

[@EternallyDisappointed]

Definitely AI.

[@wonderveggie]

This was far more engrossing and beautiful than RoP. They definitely should’ve hired YOU!

[@PseudoNym100]

RoP, while not perfect, is entirely different from this. They have rights issues and legal issues to deal with. They also work with real people. Being able to work well with AI doesn't mean someone can do great in a real TV show type setup. That said, there's a lot of promise here with what the creator did. Hopefully they continue to improve this.

[@justagirl2743]

Excuse me but have you watched ROP ? The relationship that is shown here is exactly what is going on with Sauron and Galadriel

[@seangriffin5524]

Wow, this is such a damn good idea. I’m going to be waiting for every single episode. Do. Not. Stop. Please.

[@Variedalia]

He visto el vídeo y he flipado!! Los primeros minutos con la música de los Ainur las imágenes son tremendamente cercanas a lo que mi mente se imaginó cuando leí el primer capítulo del libro. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 Espero que este grandísimo trabajo audiovisual desarrollado con IA sea realmente propiedad del canal y siga creciendo poco a poco. Porque es lo mejor que he visto en mucho tiempo. De corazón, espero que no sea material robado de un tercero y publicado aquí sin permiso... 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@EchoesofEä]

Jajaja voy a tomarlo como un cumplido lo de material robado, muchas gracias me alegro que te gustara

[@Variedalia]

@@EchoesofEä No quería ofender en absoluto. Me refería a que estos vídeos sean integramente propiedad canal... Que los hayais creado vosotros... Que no son vídeos que habéis encontrado en otro site o página externa y los habéis subtitulado y publicado en este canal como si fueran vuestros.

[@Eigan-EnergyPlus]

This is Amazing!! Probably one of my favorite chapters on The Silmarillion. Thank you! 💫💫

[@AlexisLopez-pb8ms]

For a relatively small channel and getting 89k views in 13 days thus far, proves you have great content. I’m sure this channel will grow quickly.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rjb639]

I still have to watch this, I just discovered it, just have to say I love the idea. While unfortunately Tolkien didn't get to publish the Silmarillion and there are obviously issues with it, it's by far the most important of the whole legendarium. LOTR or the Hobbit cover just a short period of time, they are just stories within the big story, the Silmarillion is the whole history of Arda, from the creation to the end of the second age and it's truly epic. I'll give proper comments after I watch it.

[@HawkFest]

Hopefully we'll get another episode : you're post is becoming "en vogue" in some FB Tolkien groups (notably a French one named "Groupe Tout Tolkien"). Great narrative faithful to the Legendarium. It's not in competition with the film world, but rather a way to create a quality presentation of a scriptwriting (i.e. a "storyboard" serving as a support for the narrative). Well worth discovering, Kudos ! 👍

[@eddywils]

Beautifully done. Your reading of the works of Tolkien brings back many happy days when I first these stories. I wish you every success in completing this project. 🥰

[@VLarraechea]

Absolutely incredible. Can’t wait to see what greatness you’ll bring us!

[@dgn274]

The silmarillion was the most beautiful story I read as a child and even years later when lord of the rings were made so well, I doubted that silmarillion could ever be made, requiring too much more special effects than Hollywood was capable of, but you have shown me that AI is up to the task! Good job! Keep it up! And add more content please!

[@dgn274]

Here’s my plan: Because the book was so long and my first copy was a project Gutenberg ascii text with no pictures, I shared it with my wife but she never came to love the story as much as I do. Because lord of the rings had the movies as background, she came to love all three books and the hobbit too, which we own. I plan that your channel will do for the silmarillion book what the lotr n hobbit movies did for her. I’ll start her off tonite on this episode 1. Thank you so much for it!

[@manoeljonathas7566]

3 Seconds of video and it's been wonderful to watch. It's a good relief from all the crap the big companies create about Tolkien nowadays.

[@ThickUmmz86]

This is beautiful and stunning! I need these stories on the big screen 😻

[@NobodyTheGreat01]

No! May the big studios never touch these stories! They'll transmogrify them into garbage for apes who can't / won't read.

[@AidaPenarrochemenendez]

Es maravilloso como se ha logrado captar en estas imágenes alucinantes la gran concepción de Tolkien en el comienzo del Sillmarillion. Está obra necesita eso: grandeza. Estoy conmovida. Muchísimas gracias por este magnífico video. Mis más respetuosos saludos.

[@AidaPenarrochemenendez]

Muchas gracias. Felicitaciones.

[@miguelleo7]

Que gran precisión con la que ilustra tremendo el comienzo del legendarium de Tolkien, amo cada detalle, puede ser echo con IA pero esta increíblemente asombroso. Que fenomenal trabajo .

[@sarahpaskal6037]

Please keep doing this my husband loves it his going through depression and this makes him smile it’s been a long time since I’ve seen him this happy

[@joshschleh8119]

Well done! 👏👏👏👏 It makes my heart so glad to see someone doing this great story justice. Your visuals are BEAUTIFUL. I love how much thought and love you put into this. What a great honor to the professor! You would make him proud. You are truly a servant of the secret fire. Keep it up! I'm looking forward to this journey.

[@bakzetary3145]

Visually stunning! We are in for a treat where AI can help already talented people and take creativity to another level, well done!

[@bendoukatarik6420]

Congratulations Echoes Eâ... Your wonderful artwork video is more beautiful and realistic to see than that named ( Rings of power) congratulations again... Thanks.

[@AlexisLopez-pb8ms]

This was beautiful. I’m subscribed and can’t wait for your continuation of the Silmarillion.

[@Makkaru112]

Still doesn’t beat the hard work of Tales Of The Rings & Council Of The Rings with his epic Tolkien source material friendly replacement episodes to replace ROPs crap episodes. Pure awesomeness. His own art and masterful voice acting

[@nadinemottley5229]

Love this 🎉 Thanks for making The Silmarillion accessible. Looking forward to more videos

[@anaiswilliman2202]

What is thissssss??????? Where have you been all my life? Stunning simply stunning

[@DennisCNolasco]

Wow, I finally found something that’s accurate to the lore and done with such beauty. Bravo!

[@spottedreptile2671]

Please do more. This was wonderful. Visually beautiful and so well depicted.

[@edwardmcallister5681]

Beautifully imagined. Having read the Silmarillion many years ago, I never thought it could be created, but it has, and it has been rendered far better than my own imagination made it. Thank you.

[@Makkaru112]

There are nice Tolkien legendarium artists, created great animations with their tech skills & AI knowledge to create great stuff like what Ruins Of Gondolin made for example as well as The Challenge Of Fingolfin Movie by The Cottage Of Lost Play Use that and the books for inspiration

[@jotak2335]

Es increíblemente bello. Es un sueño hecho realidad que alguien dedique el esfuerzo de crear the Silmarillion en imágenes. Te mando mi apoyo. Saludos

[@gavinshriamneon]

This is brilliant, it resounds with creation from the Holy Kabbalah, and the fall of the light barer Lucifer to become to demon Lucifuge, this book moved me so much, and to see it come to life is amazing. Thank you