The Lord of the Rings: Symphony No. 1

Track Listings
1. Gandalf (The Wizard)    
2. Lothlorien (The Elvenwood)    
3. Gollum (Smeagol)    
4. Journey In The Dark: A. The Mines Of Moria B. The Bridge Of Khazad-Dum    
5. Hobbits    
6. The Sorceror's Apprentice    

The Lord of the Rings: Symphony No. 1, Music, Johan De Meij, London Symphony Orchestra, David Warble, 20th/21st Century Symphony, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral & Symphonic, Scherzo for Orchestra, Symphonic
Reel Chill: The Cinematic Chillout Album
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ASIN: B0002IQGT4
Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

  1. Sarabande [From Barry Lyndon]
  2. Main Theme [From Midnight Cowboy]
  3. Promenade Sentimentale [From Dive] - Mark Ayres
  4. May It Be [From the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the]
  5. Women of Ireland [From Barry Lyndon]
  6. Adagio for Strings & Organ [From Gallipoli [
  7. Romeo/Love Theme [From Romeo & Juliet)
  8. Balcony Scene [From Romeo + Juliet]
  9. Main Theme [From Chariots of Fire] - Mark Ayres
  10. Main Theme [From Bilitis] - Mark Ayres
  11. Main Theme [From Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence] - Mark Ayres
  12. Main Theme [From Cinema Paradiso]
  13. Main Theme [From Once Upon A Time in the West]
  14. Deborah's Theme [From Once Upon A Time in America]
  15. Suite: The Mission/Gabriel's Oboe/On Earth as It Is in Heaven ... - City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Crouch End Festival Chorus

Tracks:

  1. Suite: Mountains and Sunsets/The Wedding/You Only Live Twice [From You
  2. Heart Asks Pleasure First [From The Piano]
  3. Agnus Dei [From Platoon] - Crouch End Festival Chorus
  4. Vide Cor Meum [From Hannibal]
  5. Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 [From DeAth in Venice]
  6. Any Other Name/Dead Already [from American Beauty] - Rick Clark,
  7. Into the West [From the Lord of the Rings: Return of the King]
  8. Where Dreams Are Made [From Artificial Intelligence]
  9. Main Theme [From Somewhere in Time]
  10. We Have All the Time in the World [From on Her Majesty's Secret ...]
  11. Electronic Battlefield [From Patriot Games]
  12. Now We Are Free [From Gladiator]
  13. Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana [From Raging Bull]
  14. Cavatina [From the DeErhunter]
  15. Main Theme [From Out of Africa]

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "cinema's main stay themes prevail ~ City of Prague".......2004-08-15

What a crowning achievement to bring "Reel Chill:Cinematic Chillout Album", released by Silva America and featuring The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus ~ conductors are Mark Ayres, Paul Bateman, Rick Clark, James Fitzpatrick, Nic Raine and David Temple director of the chorus ~ one can only expect the highest quality of performances and quench the thirst of all "film-score-buffs".

Sit back and unleash the first disc with composers ~ Albinoni, Craig Armstrong, John Barry, Vladimir Cosma, Enya & Nicky Ryan, Handel, Francis Lai, Ennio Morricone, Sean O'Riorda, Nino Rota, Ryvichi Sakamoto and Vangelis ~ taking each film score cue "BILITIS", "CHARIOTS OF FIRE", "CINEMA PARADISO", "DIVA", "GALLIPOLI", "THE LORD OF THE RINGS:THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING", "BARRY LYNDON", "MERRY CHRISTMAS MR. LAWRENCE", "MIDNIGHT COWBOY", "THE MISSION", "ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA", "ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST", "ROMEO & JULIET" and "ROMEO + JULIET", with arrangements that soar and then simmer into pure meditation of grandeur ~ classic film music prevails, as orchestration comes to the surface with pure originality ~ one masterpiece after another is long last presented as it should have been, is cause for celebration ~ each cue is a distinctive gift for striking modernism, touching on the transition of the period in this planets history.

Second disc is waiting in the wings are composers ~ Samuel Barber, John Barry, Patrick Cassidy, James Horner, Mahler, Mascagni, Stanley Myers, Thomas Newman, Michael Nyman, Howard Shore, John Williams and Hans Zimmer/Lisa Gerrard ~ take a musical ride with "AMERICAN BEAUTY", "A.I. ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE", "DEATH IN VENICE", "DEER HUNTER", "GLADIATOR", "HANNIBAL", "THE LORD OF THE RINGS:RETURN OF THE KING", "ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE", "OUT OF AFRICA", "PATRIOT GAMES", "THE PIANO", "PLATOON", "RAGING BULL", "SOMEWHERE IN TIME" and "YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE" ~ our composers with passion and skill for exploring human emotions, coupled with a unique gift for striking exotic orchestral colors, make this with all it's splendor unforgettable ~ themes that ring with familiarity as each film comes to mind through music.

Silva America gives the collector a treasure of thirty film cues that any "film-score-buff" would die for ~ in the past James Fitzpatrick (producer), Reynold da Silva (executive producer), mastered by Rick Clark and David Stoner (release co-ordinator) have given us compilation with such expertise and this one is no exception ~ keep up the outstanding limited editions and deluxe package releases, with your signature tidbits for all film music fans that's in all of us...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Silva America 1161 ~ (8/10/2004)
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ASIN: B0009S4WK2
Release Date: 2005-06-13

Tracks:

  1. Sheep May Safely Graze From Cantata No.208 (Arr. Marriner)
  2. Clarinet Concerto In A K622 Ii. Adagio Sabine Meyer
  3. Concerto For Two Mandolins In G Rv532 Ii. Andante Europa Galante
  4. Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis (Opening)
  5. Piano Concerto No.2 In C Minor Op.18 Ii. Adagio Sostenuto (Opening)
  6. Memories Of The Alhambra
  7. Cello Concerto In E Minor Op.85 Iii. Adagio
  8. Fellowship From The Film The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring
  9. Lark Ascending (Opening)
  10. Agnus Dei From The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace
  11. Emperor Concerto Op.73 Ii. Adagio (Trans. Craig Leon)
  12. Violin Concerto No.1 In G Minor Op.26 Ii. Adagio (Opening)
  13. Voca Me
  14. Nimrod From Enigma Variations
  15. Symphony No.6 In F Pastoral Op.68 V. Allegretto (Shepherds Hymn)
  16. Four Seasons Concerto No.4 In F Minor Winter (Ii. Largo)
  17. Serenade In G Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K525 Ii. Romanza (Andante)
  18. Double Violin Concerto In D Minor Bwv1043 Ii. Largo Ma Non Tanto (Opening)
  19. Miserere Mei, Deus (Extract)
  20. Violin Concerto In E Minor Op.64 Ii. Andante (Extract)
  21. Jesu, Joy Of ManS Desiring From Cantata No.147
  22. Pavane
  23. Dome Epais (Flower Duet) From Lakme
  24. Flute & Harp Concerto In C K299 Ii. Andantino (Extract)
  25. Lascia ChIo Pianga From Rinaldo (Arr. Craig Leon & Isobel Cooper)
  26. Guitar Concerto In D (Arr. Emilio Pujol; Ed. Isbin) Ii. Largo
  27. Piano Concerto No.21 In C Elvira Madigan K467 Ii. Andante (Extract)
  28. Pie Jesu From Requiem
  29. EntrActe To Act Iii From Carmen
  30. Ii. Romance: Larghetto (Opening)
  31. 16 In Paradisum From Requiem Op.48
  32. Pathetique Sonata Op.13 Ii. Adagio Cantabile
  33. Intermezzo From Cavalleria Rusticana
  34. GabrielS Oboe From The Film The Mission
  35. Air On The G String From Suite No.3 In D, Bwv1068
  36. Morning From Peer Gynt Incidental Music Op.23
  37. Balcony Scene From The Film William ShakespeareS Romeo & Juliet
  38. Canon In D
  39. Gymnopedie No.1 (Lent Et Douloureux)
  40. Clair De Lune From Suite Bergamasque (Orch. Stokowski)
  41. SchindlerS List Theme From The Film SchindlerS List
  42. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - Variation 18
  43. 10 Adagio For Strings Op.11a
  44. Piano Sonata No.14 In C Sharp Minor Moonlight Op.27 No.2
  45. Symphony No.9 From The New World Ii. Largo (Opening)
  46. Romance From The Film The Gadfly
  47. Piano Concerto In A Minor Ii. Adagio
  48. Cavatina From The Film The Deer Hunter
  49. O Mio Babbino Caro From Gianni Schicchi
  50. Venus From The Planets (Conclusion)
  51. Ion Hort Die Whter Singen From Cantata No.140
  52. Adagio In G Minor (Realised Giazotto)
  53. Keyboard Concerto No. 5 In F Minor Bwv1056 Ii. Largo
  54. Confutatis From Requiem
  55. Dance Of The Blessed Spirits From Orpheus & Eurydice
  56. Water Music Air From Suite No.1 In F
  57. Fantasia On Greensleeves From Sir John In Love (Arr. Greaves)
  58. Gnossienne No.1
  59. Swan From The Carnival Of The Animals (Arr. Chris Hazell)
  60. Ashokan Farewell
  61. Cantique De Jean Racine
  62. Nocturne In C Sharp Minor Op. Posth
  63. Ombra Mai Fu (Largo) From Serse
  64. Concierto De Aranjuez Ii. Adagio (Opening)
  65. Pie Jesu From Requiem
  66. Meditation From Thais
  67. Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Op.102 Ii. Andante
  68. Symphony No.5 In C Sharp Minor Iv. Adagietto (Conclusion)
  69. My Heart Will Go On (Arr. Shearman) From The Film Titanic

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best of the Best collection of Relaxing-meditative classical music.......2007-07-23

ONe of the best CD music investments I have made. Use it primarily for relaxation/meditation but it will also work well with massage environment.
It goes from spine tingling inspirational to soothing and relaxing. Totally shifts my conciousness to a higher plane.
The Lord of the Rings: Symphony No. 1
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Glorious music that should have sounded better on CD
  • Amazing!
  • Please be aware of what you're reviewing!!!
  • Stop comparing de Meij to Shore
  • Wonderful
The Lord of the Rings: Symphony No. 1
Johan De Meij , London Symphony Orchestra , and David Warble
Manufacturer: Madacy 2 Label Group
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005UF21
Release Date: 2001-12-11

Tracks:

  1. Gandalf (The Wizard)
  2. Lothlorien (The Elvenwood)
  3. Gollum (Smeagol)
  4. Journey In The Dark: A. The Mines Of Moria B. The Bridge Of Khazad-Dum
  5. Hobbits
  6. The Sorceror's Apprentice

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Glorious music that should have sounded better on CD.......2007-07-01

Like many of the other reviewers, I was first exposed to Johan De Meij's "Lord of the Rings" in high school. My band had recently won 'Honor Band' with this the original composition, less the more difficult "Gollum" movement. I soon became very fond this moving work, and was excited when I learned of an orchestral transcription recorded on CD with the London Symphony! I had very high hopes for this CD.

The LSO's recordings are generally above average, and this one is no different. The orchestrations are well-done, and the conducting and musical performances are solid. However, I've a particular problem with the way the CD 'sounds'. The mixing engineers decided to limit the loud parts of the music. When the brass (especially the trumpets) are in full force, this volume-limiting is very noticeable, and it detracts from my enjoyment of the music. Also, the loudest parts of the piece seem scratchy with too much treble. I would have preferred a more 'natural' sound, with the widest range of musical dynamics - as if I were listening to the orchestra LIVE. Obviously, the engineers had a different idea.

Conclusion: Fantastic music, performed well - but held back by technical issues that detract from the overall experience.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing!.......2006-09-03

I first was introduced to this symphony during my sophomore year of high school, spring of 1997, when my high school Wind Emsemble played movements I, II, and V. I have loved this music every since, and it's the reason I picked up LOTR to read in the first place. My favorite part is the chorale in "Hobbits" because in the original wind orchestra arrangement, the chorale is played mostly by the clarinet section - of which I was a part. I remember that we had a guest conductor, and he was so moved by our performance that he was crying by the time we were done.

I searched for years to find recordings of the wind arrangement, with no luck. Then I found this recording, and I love it! While the wind arrangement will always come first in my heart, I appreciate and love the way this amazing piece was reorchestrated to include the stringed instruments. It did take me a few listens to get used to the new orchestrations, but it's still absolutely beautiful, and it give me a thrill every time I listen to it - especially the chorale in "Hobbits," you can just see Sam and Frodo struggling up Mount Doom!

5 out of 5 stars Please be aware of what you're reviewing!!!.......2006-01-24

First and foremost I would like to advice all reviewer's to understand what they are reviewing before writing any reviews. I am both a musician in a symphony orchestra and wind orchestra. To me each ensemble brings something different to the scene and are special in their own way. In my opinion, Mr Johan De Meij and Mr Howard Shore are fine composers. And their pieces are superb in their own perspective. De Meij's piece was first written for the wind orchestra medium. I've played pieces by Mozart, Saint Saens, Rossini, Stravinsky etc, still this piece is hands down one of my favourites. When transcribed for the symphony orchestra, the piece became different, in a good way, due to the different instrumentation. For the benefit of others, this piece and its transcription were composed and made long before the first LOTR movie hit the cinemas. Also do note that writing music for film and music for performance on stage are two different things altogether. You can't take this piece and fit it into the film and likewise you can't take the whole film score and perform on stage. They were meant for 2 different purposes. So people, please know and understand what you're reviewing before writing anything. Reviews are meant to help too and not just to criticize. If you love music and want to listen to something different, i encourage you to get this cd. But do remember to clear your mind of Howard Shore's score before listening. I have already given the reason why. This is De Meij's interpretation of what he feels about LOTR. It is honest, superb, magnificent and evoking in its own way. Five stars.

5 out of 5 stars Stop comparing de Meij to Shore.......2005-05-09

This work is fantastic. I cannot, however, get over the people who feel the need to compare this to Howard Shore's movie score. They were written for two completely different idioms; One to be a stand-alone work that tells the story on its own to be performed by a wind band in a concert hall, the other to lend drama and emotion to the story on screen. Both are great music in their own rite.

I can't say anything for this particular performance from this cd as I have not heard it, but I know the de Meij's Symphony No. 1 well and it has to be one of the finest works in the wind band literature.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2005-01-13

I first heard of this wonderful Symphony when I was in 10th grade and we played "Hobbits" number V in band. I loved it as soon as I heard the first note and soon got this CD. It is fantastic and brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Now in College in band, We are playing the Entire Symphony at our Spring Concert and I can't wait. It came before the movies, and is perfectly based on the books. Get this CD if you are a lover of Classical music, Lord of the Rings, or both!
Lord of the Rings; Symphonie No. 1
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Unique music
  • A symphonic wind band score for "Lord of the Rings"
  • Awesome!
  • Excellent music, horrible interpretation
  • Poor
Lord of the Rings; Symphonie No. 1
Ensemble Vents et Percussion de Quebec , and Rene Joly
Manufacturer: Atma Classique
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ASIN: B000009Q5Q
Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

  1. Sympnonie No.1: I. Gandalf
  2. Sympnonie No.1: II. Lothlorien
  3. Sympnonie No.1: III. Gollum
  4. Sympnonie No.1: IV. Sejour Dans Les Tenebres - a. Les mines de Moria, The Mines Of Moria - b. Le pont de Khazad-Dum, The Bridge Of Khazad-Dum
  5. Sympnonie No.1: V. Hobbits
  6. Spartacus
  7. A Barrie North Celebration

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Unique music.......2007-04-16

This CD contains three pieces of music, the primary one is a symphony composed for the three Lord of the Rings books. This album was composed before the movies by Peter Jackson, and so bear no resemblance their soundtracks. The music is classical in form, but modernist in genre. All the music on this disc is similiar to the compositions of other 20th century classical artists such as Philip Glass, Igor Stravinsky, and Charles Ives in the unusual melodies, lack of consistent emotion, and complex tunes. This music is absolutely different from the score used in the LOTR movies; which are evocative, dramatic and simple in tune. The compositions on this disc on the other hand, are almost impossible to hum due to their complexity. Overall, the disc is worth listening to. The music is interesting but not great.

5 out of 5 stars A symphonic wind band score for "Lord of the Rings" .......2006-10-02

Dutch Composer Johann de Meij takes a turn at interpreting Tolkien's epic series with his 1988 "Sympony No. 1: The Lord of the Rings," a 5-movement work for symphonic wind band that focuses on key characters and events of the story (Gandalf, Lothlorien, Gollum, Moria / Khazad Dum, and Hobbits). Expertly performed by the 65-piece Ensemble Vents et Percussion de Quebec and conducted by Rene Joly, this version of "The Lord of the Rings" is polished, dramatic and full, exploring the same sorts of emotional extremes as Howard Shore's version (albeit at only forty-five minutes, fewer of them). This is a fine composition in its own right, however. In his delightful use of saxophone for Gollum's theme, Meij displays hints of Edvard Grieg's fiesty and playful creativity in interpreting Scandinavian myths. And with his focus on woodwinds and brass for conveying character and tone, Meij's compositional style reminds me of Joseph LoDuca, the prolific soundtrack composer for the "Hercules" and "Xena" TV series. So if you like this CD, you'll probably enjoy LoDuca's work as well. This album also includes two other selections: "Spartacus: A Symphonic Poem" by Jan Van Der Roost (similar in tone to Meij's symphony), and "A Barrie North Celebration" by Andre Jutras. Fine pieces all! High school band was never like this! Other takes on the Lord of the Rings trilogy include "Music Inspired by Middle Earth" by David and Diane Arkenstone and "The One Ring: Music Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings" by Kevin Pearce and James Prior. And for great band music of the marching variety, try anything by John Phillip Sousa--truly a master of his genre!

4 out of 5 stars Awesome!.......2005-06-15

This is a good recording of a great work! I played The Lord of the Rings Suite in college band and I've been addicted to it ever since! Like some previous reviewers, I do not agree with De Meij's interpretation of the story line, but he is an artist using artistic liscence. The music itself ranges from majestic to mysterious. The dynamics are well-conveyed by the performers. I love the Smegol section with the E flat clarinet slinking around like the creature it portrays. Listen to all the different tone colors demonstrated by the band instruments. Some of these instruments are uncommon in orchestral scores, so it was fun to hear the different sounds! The performance is good, but the recording acoustics are dead. I also applaud the producers for including the other two works on this recording. Both make great companions for the LOTR Suite.

3 out of 5 stars Excellent music, horrible interpretation.......2004-01-21

Having read the Lord of the Rings a few times and being fairly learned in Tolkien's literature, I was disgusted when I heard de Meij's interpretation of the book. The music itself was pleasant, especially considering it was first symphony, I enjoyed that part. It just his interpretation! He paints Gollum as a flat malignant villian as opposed to the complex and pitiful creature that Tolkien writes of; he portrays the hobbits as a grandiose people with triumphant brass and forte phrases-even the most successful of the hobbits, i.e. Frodo et all, were anything but grandiose; and with his piece on the Elves, Lothlórien, he captures the joy and beauty of them, but leaves out the sorrow that Tolkien repeatedly mentions (He calls them beautiful yet sad, de Meij describes them as just beautiful). The interpretations really caught me off guard, especially after listening to them. I cannot give this a poorer rating because the music is very commendable. His use of woodwinds and brass definitely creates a mood with well-formed phrases and interesting rhythms; its just his interpretation sucks.

1 out of 5 stars Poor.......2003-09-05

No one can deny the scope and power of De Meij's visionary work for wind ensemble. This is truly one of the gems in the literature. However, this performance is singularly bad. The balance is unforgivable, the precision is nearly nonexistent, and it gets worse from there. Most other recordings are out of print, but De Meij recommends one by the Amsterdam Wind Orchestra, if you can find it. Whether or not you can find another recording, this one is a waste of your money. You'd do better to try and hum it.
Love, Honor and Cherish: Music for Your Wedding
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Great CD - Received Damaged
  • Disappointing
Love, Honor and Cherish: Music for Your Wedding

Manufacturer: Compendia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008ZZ60
Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

  1. Amazed - Trammell Starks
  2. Could Not Ask for More - Trammell Starks
  3. Truly Madly Deeply - Trammell Starks
  4. I Do, Cherish You - Trammell Starks
  5. When I Fall in Love - Spectrum
  6. Save the Best for Last - Spectrum
  7. I Will Always Love You - Spectrum
  8. Lost Without You - Allen & Allen
  9. May It Be - Taliesin Orchestra
  10. Cherish the Day - Spectrum
  11. You Mean the World to Me - Spectrum
  12. Forever in Love - Spectrum

Tracks:

  1. Arioso
  2. Ave Maria
  3. Air for the "G" String - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  4. On Wings of Song
  5. Largo [Xerxes] - London Festival Orchestra
  6. Shubert's Ave Maria
  7. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
  8. Prelude in C Major
  9. Sheep May Safely Graze - Philip Brunelle,
  10. Pachulbul's Canon in D Major
  11. Trumpet Voluntary - Lyn Larsen
  12. Bridal March (Here Comes the Bride) [Lonengrin]
  13. Trumpet Tune in C Major - Carlo Curley
  14. Lord's Prayer
  15. O Perfect Love - Nancy Enslin & Deborah Benardot
  16. Rondeau (Masterpiecs Theatre Them) - Nancy Enslin & Deborah Benardot
  17. Wedding March [A Midsummer Night's Dream] - London Festival Orchestra
  18. Handel's Alla Hornpipe [Water Music Suite] - London Festival Orchestra
  19. Finale: Ode to Joy [Symphony No. 9 Choral]

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great CD - Received Damaged.......2007-06-27

This CD was to be used for my May 19,2007 bride for her ceremony music.
The CD arrived damaged and Amazon did not have anymore in stock.
Thank God for an understanding bride.

3 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2004-10-31

A mostly music compilation that sounds like a creative mixing genius put it together. Saddly, the wedding entrance march is sung in German (I think). Some of the music is a little "thin" instead of being "full bodied". The wedding exit march will put listeners to sleep. I wish listening samples had been available or I would have saved the money.
Lord of the Rings & Firebird Suite
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    Lord of the Rings & Firebird Suite

    Manufacturer: Mark Masters
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0001ZQ5KS
    Release Date: 2001-12-01

    Tracks:

    1. Gandalf
    2. Lothlorien
    3. Gollum
    4. Journey in the Dark
    5. Hobbits
    6. Mvt. I
    7. Mvt. 2
    8. Mvt. 3
    9. Mvt 4
    10. Mvt 5

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    Johan de Meij has written one of the most beautiful and accurate pieces ever in his "Lord of the Rings". This depiction of the mythical middle-world details the life, times, and adventures of the Fellowship. Marvel as Johan brings The Hobbits, Gollum, Lothlorien, Gandalf and a Journey in the Dark, to musical life through Col. Bourgeois' incredible baton. Stravinsky's "Firebird Suite" is one of the few works that could be paired with "Lord". Please place Thomas Knox in the same sentence with Larry Odoms, because this transcription squarely places them both at the top of their crafts. The energy and emotion of this outstanding band clearly demonstrates that the wind band genre is equal to that of the orchestra.
    Symphony No.1 "Journey of the Ring"
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      Manufacturer: Jonathan Peters
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      ASIN: B000CAFV0W
      Release Date: 2005-01-01
      Symphony No. 1: Inspired by The Lord of the Rings
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        Johan de Meij
        Manufacturer: Disky
        ProductGroup: Music
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        GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B00005YUBQ
        Release Date: 2007-07-10

        Tracks:

        1. I: Gandalf (The Wizard) [From Lord of the Rings]
        2. II: Lothlorien (The Elvenwood) [From Lord of the Rings]
        3. III: Gollum (Smol) [From Lord of the Rings]
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        5. V: Hobbits [From Lord of the Rings]
        Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set)
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          ASIN: B00062FLI8
          Release Date: 2004-11-30
          Johan de Meij: The Lord of the Rings "Symphony No. 1"; Jager: Diamond Variations; Grainger: Irish Tune from County Derry/Molly on the Shore; Gillis: Tulsa
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            Manufacturer: BOL
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            ASIN: B000H8BP18

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