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Lord of the Rings Vol. 3
A musical interpretation by John Sangster
At long last, the third instalment of the legendary Lord of the Rings Trilogy by John Sangster, has arrived. This volume of the jazz composer's classic epic musical interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' is the final instalment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy but it is not the final instalment of Sangster's musical journey in to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. Lord of the Rings Vol. 3 will be followed by 'Landscapes of Middle Earth'. Lord of the Rings Volume 3 was originally released as a double-LP set, issued by EMI over 25 years ago it has never been available on CD until now.
Not to be confused with Howard Shore's music to the award-winning films, this trilogy is wholly Australian and was released on three double-LP sets by EMI over 25 years ago, long deleted and remaining unavailable for many years. The series remains a highly ambitious and epic production. Musical styles range from Sangster's distinctive form of trad and modern jazz, to film-like music interpreting characters and events from Tolkien's trilogy. There's something on this special double CD for everyone. Plus there's extras galore for collectors including the original LP artwork (computer PDF files), four live performances in MP3 format, and another long interview with Sangster made a year before he died in 1995. "The bonus material on Volumes 2 and 3 is particularly rich, including recorded interviews with musicians who played on the albums, recounting their experience of the Lord of the Rings sessions. Also included are also two lengthy interviews with John Sangster himself. This precious oral testimony provides not only an essential context for appreciating Sangster as a musician, but reveals something of the lighthearted and unassuming spirit of the man behind the music, a spirit that infuses that music with its own individual quality. So... having read the book, visited the Ring website, and seen the film trilogy, you can now hear the jazz music: an essential album for any Australian jazz or indeed Tolkien fan. Press quotes:
“Like any great opera, Sangster's trilogy must be heard in its totality in order for the evolution of his vision to be fully appreciated. The albums become more complex and their instrumentation more subtle as they progress, gradually creating their own 'secondary world' of musical reference. A delight to listen to.”
— Chris Seeman, The Tolkien Music List “The re-mastering is of the usual superb quality we have come to expect from Move and the added bonus tracks, interviews, etc round out a brilliant product.”— Roger Carpenter, Radio KLFM “The playing of the John Sangster Quartet bonus tracks, dating from 1989 is absolutely splendid”— John Barns, 3MBS FM Libretto “Moves remastering of the original material makes the music sound as though it was recorded yesterday!”— John Barns, 3MBS FM Libretto Audio previews:
Track Listing:
1. Ring Bearer
2. Frodo's fantasy 3. The Balrog 4. Olipaunts 5. Rivendell rort 6. Arwen's regret 7. Lullaby in Lorien 8. Proper fourteen-twenty 9. Hairy foolish soft shoeless feet 10. The uruk-hai 11. Three is company 12. Eleventy-one today 13. Merry-go-round 14. Hoblyti-hoblyta BONUS EXTRAS John Sangster Quartet live November 1989 1. Love me Tender (Poulton) 5'10" 2. See see rider (Ma Rainey) 9'34" 3. St. Thomas (i) (Sonny Rollins) 6'03" 4. St. Thomas (ii) 5'49" John Sangster Interview Discussing his life, and The Lord of the Rings recording sessions. The Complete original LP covers and artwork For all four Lord of the Rings albums reproduced in PDF format from the double-LP sets. Catalogue Number: MD3253
Price: AU$26.00
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John Sangster was one of the most talented of all Australian jazz musicians, a technician and creator who embraced and understood more styles of the music than any other. He was an expert drummer and vibraphone player, a soulful trumpeter and, in arranging and composing, he always took into account the personality of the exponent.
Forceful though his playing is in the more extrovert traditional jazz setting of much of his work, Barnard's discreet and propulsive swing, and his able use of brushes, show him to be an accomplished mainstream drummer.
Barnard's playing is notable for his big, rich sound and the consummate ease of his flowing solo lines. Although his name was made, and his fame spread, through his forceful playing in the traditional jazz style this is by no means the extent of his huge talent.
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