The newest episode of Battle Bards is up!
This week, Syp, Syl and I talk about a selection of songs from the Lord of the Rings Online soundtrack. As a very special treat, we also have Chance Thomas on board to share with us the stories behind the music. In addition to LOTRO, Chance has also composed and produced music for a whole bunch of other video games, many of which you will recognize. Be sure to visit his website, www.chancethomas.com!
Anyway, this was exciting for me; never would I have dreamed of one day being able to pick the brain of the composer responsible for quite possibly my favorite MMO track of all time — Hills of The Shire. I had a blast with my co-hosts and our guest recording this episode, so be sure to check it out — it’s awesome.
- Introduction with Composer Chance Thomas (featuring “LOTRO Legacy,” “The Hollin Gate,” and “Love of a Maiden Fair and Pure”)
- More reading: Riffing on Tolkien
- Far Ahead the Road Has Gone
- Lonelands
- Lament for Oakenshield
- Hills of the Shire
- Things to Come
- Tom Bombadil
- Learning to Ride
- Urgent Errands
- Website and blog plugs
- Outro: “Silent Hope”
