#tolkien playlist

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Tolkien playlist: bonus round — two songs that partially make me think of Elrond

After All by Dar Williams

And sometimes I think My father, too, was a refugee I know they tried to keep their pain from me They could not see what it was for

But now I'm sleeping fine Sometimes the truth is like a second chance I am the [son] of a great romance And they are the children of the war

TW that the rest of the song implies some darker topics incl. past suicidality

The Party by Regina Spektor

For every road we can retrace For every memory we can't face For every name that's been erased Let's have another round

May I propose a little toast? For all the ones who hurt the most For all the friends that we have lost Let's give them one more round of applause

[growingingreenwood]

I was thinking and do you know what I think would have benefited Legolas and Ava's relationship greatly? If Legolas had the ability to listen to "Let Her Go" by Passenger a few hundred times after breaking up with Ava (or breakup music in general) I just feel like it really would have sped up the process for him haha

Hahahahaha oh my god, I never thought about it and you're absolutely correct. I think Leoglas really would have benefited from listening to some good sad breakup tunes, maybe he would have gone back and forth a little bit less. Some additional songs I think that Legolas might have listened to From Porterville -- By Hotel Books Cringe (Stripped) -- Matt Maeson Sign of the Times -- Harry Styles Agape -- Bears Den

And, just for fun, some things I think that Avaleina might have listened to Lie -- Halsey Call Me When You're Sober -- Evanescence Lonely - Noah Cyrus Where Does The Good Go -- Sleeping At Last

[giaffa]

Tolkien Playlists Masterpost

I made a lot of Tolkien related playlists on spotify during the last year to organise my music library, if anyone is interested here they are:

The Legendarium

From the Ainulindalë to the War of Wrath, with an extra mention of the Dagor Dagorath at the end to close the narrative (events in chronological order, mostly metal with some acoustic and ambient pieces)

Second and Third Age, from Numenor to the events of The Hobbit to the full lotr storyline (events in chronological order, mostly metal with some acoustic and ambient pieces)

From the Ainulindalë to the end of the Third Age (events in chronological order, instrumental classical and acoustic music only, including the movies soundtrack)

One Playlist To Rule Them All: a selection of my favourite Tolkien astists on spotify (mostly metal, tracks sorted by artist)

Chill Roadtrip AU: small selection of Tolkien themed chillhop and downtempo

Characters

Eärendil: mostly ambient metal and some acoustic tracks to journey through the stars

Thingol and Melian: Doriath ambient playlist, with some medieval and acoustic tracks, enchanted forest and fae court vibes

Aragorn: acoustic and metal songs for reclaimed kingdoms and long distance love stories

Tar-Miriel: slow and haunted vibes for the Downfall of Numenor, water and drowning themes

Legolas: soft acoustic and folk tracks, relaxing and nature themed with some sea longing vibes

Maglor: metal and acoustic songs for the poorest little meow meow

Fëanor: power metal only for the Spirit of Fire himself

Sauron: mainly black metal, playlist for evil necromancers only

Vibes only

Not strictly Tolkien related lyrics but if you need more vibes I can offer you these playlists:

Cuiviénen: ambient metal to wander under the starry skies

Dreamless Sleep: lullabies for the enchanted forest

Lugbúrz Lo-Fi: dungeon synth ambience for your tower dwellings

Mordor Metalfest: black metal for your evil festival needs

The Party goes on a Roadtrip: epic metal for your epic quest

Sword and Sorcery: ultra epic metal for your ultra epic quest

Songs of Enchantment: soft acoustic folk and fantasy songs to sing in a field

[aredhels]

the fall of númenor : a playlist listen on spotify

for @austerlitzborodinoleipzig for @officialtolkiensecretsanta ♥︎

[eveningalchemist]

Manwë’s Google Search History, made into a rather pleasant playlist despite being made for @tolkiencrackweek. Featuring:

Lots of Birds

Lots of Little Birds

Forest with Lots of Birds

Lots of Rain Lots of Birds

Lots of Birds Making Noise

Light Rain with Lots of Birds and One Hickory Nut Falling

Many Birds

Many Birdsongs

Many Jungle Birds

So Many Birds Calling

Many Birds by the River

Many Wetland Birds Singing

Many Small Wild Song Birds

Many European Birds Singing

Many Scandinavian Birds Singing

Peaceful Forest Ambiance with Many Different Birds

Forest Ambiance with Many Birds & Steady Light Breeze Through Trees

Early Morning Forest Ambiance with Many Birds and Wind Through Trees

Flock of Birds

Flocks of Birds

A Flock of Birds

Bird Flock in Rain

Flock of Wet Birds

Flock of Flying Birds

Flock of Migratory Birds Leaving

Impressive Flock of American Flamingos

Flock of Birds in a South American Jungle

Large Wading Flock of Herons and Storks

Bask in the Beatific Music of the Northern Flicker

Birdsong of the Yellowbreasted Chat to Help You Focus

Enhance Your Concentration with the Sound of Wings Flapping

A flock of birds appears before you, but this time they refuse to acknowledge your presence. You wait patiently.

The Mighty Eagle Song from The Angry Birds Movie

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I love how as a fandom we've collectively decided that Just A Man ia a perfect song for the Fëanorians because to be honest when does the reason become the blame, is just such a succinct way to summarise the whole issue with the Oath imo.

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Stupidly long Númenor Playlist:

plenty by aeseaes

in the land of plenty, we don't know what the word no means

a coronation, a beheading from the funeral to the wedding do you think they care where the crown goes?

we want violence, we want blood we want superhero love, we want all the answers you promised us we want laughter, we want pain, and everyone will know our name

did you know that no two missteps are the same?

the flood by aeseaes

and we'll live freely without ever getting old

beasts of the wild, eyes of a child this world is all that you know

much madness by aeseaes

we'll drag you out into the light, quiet like the vines what are you afraid of, if you really have nothing to hide?

Vague warning for creepy imagery, maybe especially when interpreting it in this context.

Rilke Song by aeseaes

How did we get here and what does it mean Who said it must be and when can we dream The world outside is cold and bright but when you take a breath You'll inhale the sunlight and exhale the rest

We're older than we used to be And closer to the ground beneath Maybe we've got all the time to grow Maybe we've got all the time and maybe we just don't know

In spite of our failures the lines twist and curve To regrow the branches the night has disturbed And when we wake we'll take the shape of something free and bold And rest in the shade where the new greets the old

I am cheating somewhat here because it is more strictly a "my Númenórean OCs" song lol. I am actually being very disciplined in not listing all of them here, especially as the link tends to be a vibe that I adore ("it is bad, but everything will be all right in the end") that's not even particularly present in Akallabeth xd.

Carl by aeseaes

this lonely light looms; in the cosmic night we fell in love and spilled our blood on the pale blue dot

kids and killers shed their bones on this, the only home we've known

Okay, it was one more.

Ready Aim Fire by Imagine Dragons (though honestly, I'm still looking for a good cover)

Off in the distance There is resistance Bubbling up and festering We don't have the choice to stay We'd rather die than Do it your way

With our backs to the wall The darkness will fall We never quite thought We could lose it all

Ready aim fire Ready aim fire An empire is falling In just one day You close your eyes And the glory fades Ready aim fire Ready aim fire away

The Tower by Flannel Graph

Got a neck so strong for the crown upon your head Don't think anyone will leave it when you're dead There's a throng of men mightier than you And they're waiting and they're watching till they fill your shoes

Speed the Collapse by Metric

And then the storm was overhead All the oceans boiled and rivers bled We auctioned off our memories In the absence of a breeze Scatter what remains Scatter what remains

Pushed away, I'm pulled toward A comedown of revolving doors Every warning we ignored Drifting in from distant shores

Eastward of Eden by Amelia Day (I listen to the acoustic version)

Eastward of Eden, where the clouds meet the dirt We left our poor mother and seeded the earth The gates, they were shuttered, the latches were locked Oh, Eastward of Eden, where men become Gods

Few though our people, we toiled as one The fruits of our labors thrived under the sun Our children, they spread to outnumber the stars Oh, Eastward of Eden, where day turns to dark

Leave it all, leave it all, leave it all behind

Our towers, they rose up and set with the sun Our sermons, they burnt us with fiery tongue We wrought our wings of metal, surprised when we fell Oh, Eastward of Eden, where Heaven's a Hell

Daniel in the Den by Bastille

And for every king that died Oh they would crown another

Providence by Poor Man's Poison

Count the lights on empty souls Quietly behind the doors Oh, bleeding us just for fun Men of power telling lies Shifty hands and thirsty eyes And they can smell your fear like blood

Oh, my weary soul We've met your kind before Set fire to us all And oh sweet providence Come save us from ourselves From Hell and consequence

Hero by Heather Dale

You think that if you set the price, they'll turn me in You think that when I'm up upon the pike, you'll win They'll say that I was fighting for the spirit of the law What will they say about you when I'm gone?

You murdered and you stole, you mocked the hope I gave Though I'd prefer a happy end, no man can cheat the grave I know what they'll remember in the words of every song What will they say about you when I'm gone?

They'll say: "We stared into the wind that tore away our breath We left behind a message that cannot be claimed by death"

No More Fear by LEAH

A storm is rolling in A chill is in the wind A silence hunches over The wake of our heroes

Nothing left undefeated No one to take away our peace We stood, we claimed our freedom We held on to our souls

Victory by LEAH

Waves rise up Dark crimson sky Sails in the distance Sounds of war Hunting you down For this resistance

Look to your fathers from days of old You feel their heart; you face the day Now summon your courage, worth more than gold You hear their song; you see the way

Święty Graal by Sanah

Był sobie król Od pokoju Wolał iść w bój Słychać łkanie zza siedmiu gór Oj kochał szmal Patrzeć na łzy królowej chciał Dwie korony chętnie by miał

Lol, those lyrics sound stupid on their own. But it's a good song a little in the style of an old-fashioned ballad, imo.

Madame Guillotine from The Scarlet Pimpernel

No, I have no excuse and it doesn't even connect. But — the Terror, you get it—

Warning for uh, definitely sexual and maybe at times noncon-related metaphorical imagery.

The Island by Skipinnish

Summer time, long years ago I always will remember Just a boy who didn't know That those days would never die

Oh, I recall the island girl Her heart was still unbroken And still I hear the pipers scream In the summer island sky

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Mini half-a-playlist about Tyelpë:

(I don't remember who asked me to share, wait, 'twas @eri-pl, here you are)

Glitter and Gold (originally Barns Courtney, although I listen to a cover) I'm definitely not the first person to make the association here although tbh "do you walk in the shadow of men who sold their lives for a dream" (!!) is pretty obvious

Ashes by The Longest Johns

Pompeii by Bastille (...more of a second-age-in-general song but never mind)

Runs in the Family by Alex Hall

Against the Tide by Celldweller (fair warning that this is technically metal and a little screamy in places I usually skip those parts)

High Hopes by Panic! at the Disco (thanks to @nerdy-catfish on discord lol)

...and that's it. *bows, leaves*