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silneldor
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Aug 31 2013, 7:53pm
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I do not recall anything (since i have been here) exploring this avenue centering around the white tree.
There is an excitement that lies here. I feel a fulfillment with the release of joy. And there is the feeling of deep peace as well. :)
" 'Fair lady Goldberry!' said Frodo at last, feeling his heart move with a joy that he did not understand. He stood as he had at times stood enchanted by fair elven-voices; but the spell that was now laid upon him was different: less keen and lofty was the delight, but deeper and nearer to mortal heart; marvellous and yet not strange."
Chapter VII: In the House of Tom Bombadil; FOTR's
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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Ethel Duath
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Aug 31 2013, 9:16pm
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Here! :D Hope you like it (I set it to music)
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http://www.noteflight.com/...95b9ef026c2e50626161
Or this if the link doesn't work: http://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/e89ab4a1af0e38306af695b9ef026c2e50626161
I love this poem. You're really good at this! I only had to make one change near the end for it to easily fit this old tune. I did tweak the tune melody some too so it worked with the words, but it was easy because your verses are so rhythmic.
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Ethel Duath
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Aug 31 2013, 9:33pm
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P.S. To hear it, click the play button bottom left, or
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from the little dark grey tab, upper right.
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elaen32
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Aug 31 2013, 9:43pm
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Really enjoyed this- the white tree concept is one of my favourites, linking the whole legendarium
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Brethil
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Aug 31 2013, 11:57pm
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Oh and I wonder if we could have some Moas wandering around?
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As a shout out to the Kiwi ME...?
(And thanks again for the kind words. The title HAD to change.)
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Brethil
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Sep 1 2013, 12:00am
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That's just how I wanted it to feel...
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you summed it up perfectly Sil. Thank you!
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Brethil
Gondolin
Sep 1 2013, 12:02am
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Wow! That tune sounds great! It goes perfectly with Meneldor's lyrics!!!!!
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(**applause**) Oh well done!
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Brethil
Gondolin
Sep 1 2013, 12:09am
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Thanks Grey Elf - what a poetic review too!
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I reposted because the title has been bugging me since I sort of just slapped it on in a hurry. Dreamed that title so it must be the right one  
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Brethil
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Sep 1 2013, 12:37am
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I wanted to see us as the Tree's dream...
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silneldor
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Sep 1 2013, 12:47am
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Ethel, that's the quietest piece of music
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i ever hoid. Can ye turn up the volume a tad*
* A gentle nudge/hint to sing it for us...if you may, please?
" 'Fair lady Goldberry!' said Frodo at last, feeling his heart move with a joy that he did not understand. He stood as he had at times stood enchanted by fair elven-voices; but the spell that was now laid upon him was different: less keen and lofty was the delight, but deeper and nearer to mortal heart; marvellous and yet not strange."
Chapter VII: In the House of Tom Bombadil; FOTR's
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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Ethel Duath
Gondolin
Sep 1 2013, 12:55am
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I'd like to, but I don't know how to get it on
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the boards! And, of course, I'd like Meneldor's permission. I hope I haven't gone too far without it already!
Also, to make it louder, there is a volume thingy to click, right next to the slider thing at the bottom. It's the 4rth thing to the right down there on the lower left..
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silneldor
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Sep 1 2013, 12:58am
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When all else fails, follow the directions,
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i always say .....Still want ya to sing it.
" 'Fair lady Goldberry!' said Frodo at last, feeling his heart move with a joy that he did not understand. He stood as he had at times stood enchanted by fair elven-voices; but the spell that was now laid upon him was different: less keen and lofty was the delight, but deeper and nearer to mortal heart; marvellous and yet not strange."
Chapter VII: In the House of Tom Bombadil; FOTR's
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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Meneldor
Doriath
Sep 1 2013, 1:46am
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Ethel, that is fantastic! Thank you! Thank you SO MUCH!
And in case you're wondering, yes, I do like it!
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.
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Meneldor
Doriath
Sep 1 2013, 1:50am
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Permission granted! Wholeheartedly!
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You're like my hero now.
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.
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Meneldor
Doriath
Sep 1 2013, 5:48pm
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to filk some favorite shanties for Middle Earth. The Mingulay Boat song was easy; just substitute "Valinor" and "friends" for "Mingulay" and "wives." That one works beautifully! If you don't know the tune: http://www.youtube.com/...t=PLFB3AC36B32ADD3FD
I think I can rewrite Rollin' Down To Old Maui as Sailing Home to Numenor, and I have some ideas for turning The Diamond into a song about Earendil. Thanks for getting my creative juices flowing!
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.
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Ethel Duath
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Sep 1 2013, 6:21pm
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It kinda fell into place by itself as soon as I found and remembered that tune. But thanks again!
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Ethel Duath
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Sep 1 2013, 6:23pm
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Yay! Can't wait to hear (see) them!
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. . . goes off to listen to Mingulay . . .
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Meneldor
Doriath
Sep 1 2013, 6:42pm
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I won't be the only one with that tune stuck in my head all day! 
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Ethel Duath
Gondolin
Sep 1 2013, 6:53pm
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Help Wanted: Tolkienia Town Troubadors. Several openings available.
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All shifts. Flexible days/hours. Must provide own harp, lute, cittern, guitar, psaltery, krumhorn, theorbo, or rebec. Sacbuts not acceptable.
Filk songsters and parody writers welcome; however anyone who is interested may apply. Must be willing to set up booth at Town Monument and/or local parks and venues to provide inspiration and entertainment for passersby, and/or informal and informal gatherings. Or you can just post an occasional song/poem at will on any TORn forum, depending on the Subject Matter.
Volunteer positions only. Will occasionally be rewarded with wild applause and cries of "Mods up!" 10% off of free drinks at any and all Fiesta Friday events.
Please send response to Main: Launching Tokienia
http://www.music.iastate.edu/antiqua/instrumt.html
http://www.rbsp.org/medieval-renaissance-and-baroque-music-instruments.aspx
O.K., so I had nothing else to do on a rainy Sunday.
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Meneldor
Doriath
Sep 1 2013, 6:57pm
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What have you got against sacbutts?!
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I'll have you know I'm the proud son of a MASTER sacbutteer! A master, I say!
Yeah, Dad played trombone as long as I can remember and he hasn't quit yet. I love brass.
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Ethel Duath
Gondolin
Sep 1 2013, 7:21pm
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I love a good trombone. They would put on
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a fabulous performance of a trombone choir from time to time at the college I went to. But they also had an Early Instrument group there, and between sacbuts, crumhorns and therobos, my ears will never be the same! I have the feeling, though, that since Early Music performance was in its infancy then, both the instruments and the players thereof will have improved vastly! And the lute and cittern and other stringed instrument performances were always top-notch.
(Purely for the humor of the name, actually. )
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The Grey Elf
Hithlum
Sep 1 2013, 7:40pm
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I know we have enough poems now for Tolkienia's monument
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This one is just for giggles . And I actually gave it a title!
When Premonition Comes A-Calling
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Here's a thing no respectable hobbit should endure
A plague of beards hungering at their home-sweet-home door
Oh so blithe they barged in
Laying siege with mayhem
Sudden calamity served for my dinner hour.
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Withered plum trifle and Bree cheese, gone in a blink
Nineteen kidney pasties they washed down with malt drinks
Olives dunked in a treacle keg
Every spare crock of fish eggs
Dratted dwarves! They'd be game for trollish gobble-lings.
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Just bitter dregs with nary a crust left for me
A victim am I of my own hospitality
The clover wine's now in peril
No help is an empty barrel
Imagine if they discovered my second pantry!!
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Earthenware jugs sit in a row, drained and capsized
Here bitten spoons, there roughly handled iron knives
Vexing presumptuous gnomes!
Why don't they all just go home?
Then boots began to stamp and bold voices to rise....
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Like a half-sized sword, I grabbed my best bread-butterer
As prized plates launched hand to hand like skeet through the parlor
Saucers and tea cups flew forth and back
In wondrous symmetry each one stacked,
At my "service," indeed, juggling both dishes and words.
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Betwixt disbelief and relief, my calmness restored
As the whole roistering band quelled their brass-throated roar
Surely the worst is now behind me
Just invite my guests to de-party
Wait -- is that thunder I hear pounding my treasured door?
9.1.13 - 23
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Ethel Duath
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Sep 2 2013, 12:33am
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Haw! That's a treasure and no mistake! Does it go to the tune of "If You're
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Happy and you Know it?" It seems to fit that rather well! 
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Kim
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Sep 2 2013, 1:06am
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Who could it be at the door?  
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