Feb 15, 2021

Spake Boromir: “Why can’t we use the ring Against its maker, Sauron? Everything We know about The Ring urges its use For good! My lords, you cannot be obtuse To this advantage? Rings are but a tool: Used as the wielder wishes.” “You’re a fool,” Gandalf here interrupted. “The One Ring Is bent to evil only. By using The Ring, you but play into Sauron’s hands: To...

Feb 1, 2021

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Jan 15, 2021

    In Rivendell that day had been much talk. Said Boromir: “One simply does not walk Into such lands as Mordor. Perils vast And dangerous about Mordor are cast By Sauron: Minas Morgul, the Black Gate – All those who go to Mordor tempt their fate: They shall be taken, added to the slaves In bondage. He’s a fool who such things braves. Say he...

Jan 1, 2021

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Dec 15, 2020

Song themes In this parody re-recording of Carnival of Rust by Poets of the Fall, Fingolfin recounts his leading of the Noldor across the dreaded Helcaraxë after their betrayal by Fëanor at the kin-slaying at Aqualondë. Fingolfin succeeds to the High-Kingship of the Noldor after the death of Fëanor. World-weary – more sad but more wise – Fingolfin...

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Nov 15, 2020

Song themes In this parody recording of Sweet Dreams by the Eurythmics, Gollum gives us his perspective on ‘his precious’: what he thinks about all the various parties – from Sauron to Gandalf – aiming to get their hands his One Ring. Gollum – predictably enough – mistrusts equally everyone he ever comes into contact with:...

Nov 1, 2020

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Oct 15, 2020

Song themes In this parody rewrite of Legends Never Die by Against the Current I chose to recount the deeds of notable balrog-slayers: Echthelion, Glorfindel, and of course, Gandalf. Legends Never Die is a superlative choice for such a subject: the original lyrics being directly aimed at characters “pursuing greatness” (‘League of...

Oct 1, 2020

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Sep 15, 2020

Gandalf the White Gandalf’s duel with the balrog in the depths of Moria on Durin’s Bridge was a pivotal moment in the narrative of The Lord of the Rings. During the duel, Gandalf sacrificed himself to save the lives of the other members of the fellowship – allowing them to continue escorting the ring bearer on his mission. We join with the...

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Aug 15, 2020

Glorfindel Elf-Lord In The Lord of the Rings Glorfindel makes his first dramatic appearance to assist Frodo escape the pursuing Black Riders: turning the pursuit back on the pursuers and forcing them into the raging flood-waters of the Bruinen. Due to Glorfindel’s action the bodies of the Black Riders are destroyed and their spirits obliged to flee to...

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Jul 19, 2020

Minstrel Glompla has an unfortunate run-in with a Hobbit in need of her help.

Jul 15, 2020

The White Towers Three White Towers were built for the Númenorean kings on the western shores of Middle Earth in the days of the ancient northern Kingdom of Arnor. Elostirion was the tallest of the three towers, and it held the only palantir (seeing-stone) that looked westward back across the seas to Tol Eressëa. Like all things, the towers would be exposed to...

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Jun 15, 2020

We can’t get out! We can’t get out! I hear the never-ending shout Of orcs and trolls and goblins bay For our hearts’ blood. We die today! For five long years we dwarves have braved Moria. Our hard labour saved All that we could. Awhile it seems That Balin’s highest, fondest dreams Would be accomplished. Under stone A dwarf-king reigns again! Unknown To us foes...

Jun 1, 2020

  Riddles in the Dark – Stanza 1 Riddles in the Dark – Stanza 2 Riddles in the Dark – Stanza 3 Riddles in the Dark – Stanza 4 Riddles in the Dark – Stanza 5 Riddles in the Dark – Stanza 6         Love original poetry? Visit Tolkien Tribute for...

May 15, 2020

My words enchain the feebled mind Of Théoden. Each day I find Dark counsels to promote despair. Creeping old age makes the King fare Much worse. Doting, decrepit fool! I hold the power. He’s a tool I wield to rule behind the throne. My final reward will atone For all the insults thrown at me By these boors of the Mark, that be Mine enemies. They Wormtongue name...