There are literally people all over the US working on this project right now. And often in the UK. And often in NZ.

So when I say it’s big — it’s a lot of work… believe me, I mean that on a global scale! I hope when all is said and done, people feel like it’s been worth it.<<<

We are all so grateful for all this effort, it has succeeded so magnificently.

So I hope at the end of some DVD (perhaps the multimedia rarities disc that apparently will accompany the book) there will be a FULL list of credits... And what a great chance to hear another compilation of the score -- and let's not hear any complaints about it being "tracked"!!

>>>There has been motion on this project and Howard is now working with a publisher to bring more of his (written) music to the public. This is a separate endeavor however; complete LOTR conductor's scores are not to be a part of the book. The thing would be thousands and thousands of pages long!<<<

Since I own the complete orchestral scores of Wagner's Ring (and all his "music dramas") from Dover and since the Shore score often has even more orchestral voices, this comment needs no elaboration... But again, a very efficient mode of transmitting this to the limited public who could benefit from it would be to issue it in a computer readable format or perhaps on his website by subscription... A hard (or soft)-cover book version would be wonderful but would cost a fortune to publish.

Timdalf

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Originally posted by gkgyver:
often when I listen to ROTK in the film (it's not so apparent on the OST), I get the impression that Use Well The Days, albeit being replaced by Into The West, influenced quite a few compositions.
Now, Doug, could it be that this song survived long enough to be a not so insignificant part of the actual score?

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Amazon.com has an item listed called Soundtrack by Lord of the Rings : Return of the King for $71.49.

It has the same number of discs (5) and the same release date (November 6th).

I believe it is the ROTK CR.

Sorry, didn't mean to double post but here is the link.
http://www.amazon.com/Soundtrack-Lord-Rings-Return-King/dp/B000V6BE6M/ref=sr_1_1/102-7302025-4244130?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1191045114&sr=1-1

BTW,
>>You know, that’s not a terrible idea. I may actually be able to set up a voicemail specifically for Podcast questions. Would that be something that would interest you guys?—Being able to call in and prerecord questions?<<

Yes, Doug I think this is a great idea!

I am sure none those concerned wish it would ever happen... buuut, that is not for them to decide. All we have to do is decide where we are going to buy when the time is given...

The HS website notes that TTT CR was released last year on Nov. 7. So that is an encouraging thought!

Since Nov. 6 is the US (off-year) election day... let's hear it for Howard Shore for Maestro of the year and Doug Adams as his running mate!

"Happy days are here again, the skies above are clear again..."

And indeed, that HS and his team win multiple Grammys for the "LotR Complete Recordings".

Ok, who want to be a Beta Tester?

I’ve set up a temporary ROTK Podcast Question Line—I’d like to publish a little Preview Podcast (as before) to announce an ROTK Podcast and to distribute the Question Line Phone Number. But first, I want to make sure it works.

So, who wants to give me a call?

If anyone is sitting around bored this weekend, or just feels like burning through some free weekend minutes on your mobile phone, give me a call and leave a short (30 sec) message. If you’re outside the US, you can find the country code here:
http://www.countrycallingcodes.com/

…though you’ll probably want to wait a week or so until we’re actually collecting questions. Still, if anyone’s got a good international package with their phone company, go for it! It’d be nice to make sure this work internationally as well.

I’ll post back in a few days and let you know if all systems are go.

So in the meantime…

FSM ROTK Podcast Question Line: 773.840.7470

Back later… and thanks!!

-Doug

PS: If you're of the shy persuasion, don't worry... this is an automated service. I'm not going to pick up the phone and grill you.

I just called in from India and left a question. I hope I didn't speak too fast :P but I was pretty nervous (I wonder why??) but that was quite an experience. A fun experience. I'd call in again but now I need to recharge my cell I got charged double since the line got cut the first time around after the first ring. But that was time and money well spent LOoking forward to the podcast and the CR. Thanks for doing a great job and keeping up the enthusiasm.

- Earl.

Edit: I know I probably don't need to say this, but if anyone has second thoughts about calling in, think no more. Just go ahead and do it, its inexplicably exhilirating.

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Originally posted by Sabsi:
Happy birthday, Marilynn!

Nai tiruvantel ar varyuvantel i Valar tielyanna nu vilya!

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For a friend, who needed some diversion from a difficult time she was experiencing, I created a set of Tolkien quote cards. These were touching, amusing, or stirring quotes... ones I love... paired with images. I printed these up and boxed them all lovely for her. I can't do that for you. But I did prepare two formats I can share. One is a series of web quality images of the cards. The other is a series of pdfs of print quality images. Go to the first page:
http://www.geocities.com/magpie930/mathom/quotecards/01_04.htm
and right click and save images and/or download the pdf. The pdf link is at the bottom of the page as is the arrow for the next page. The last page has a final magpie shiny on it.

Hope you enjoy.
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Thanks to Doug for those tantalizing updates!
Now I have a hard time of containing myself as we know the release date for the CR. I am really glad I have FotR and TTT CRs to keep me company (and keeping me sane) while I wait for the Rotk CR. I have not listened to a single note from that score in months and it is getting pretty hard to resist the temptation. I hope I get through this little over a month preceding the release Now if I just could make time go faster!

And it seems Doug has been writing very studiously for a long time for those long and eloquent liner notes, not that it is any wonder that they are so long as there must be so much to discuss about the music. To think that this score release odyssey is nearing the end is almost sad. That there is no new CR waiting next year is something I need get used to. But then again I think Doug's book and those Rarities discs (I am endlessly intrigued by the alternate Prologue material and other possible hidden treasures still in the vaults *drool* ) will be worth the wait and we can continue this exciting waiting for a little while longer.

Thanks for Magpie for sharing her birthday mathoms. Nothings cheers me up like a quote from my favourite author. And coupled with pictures it is even better.

Oh and Happy Birthday Marilyn!