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J. R. R. Tolkien

The Road Goes Ever on Hardcover – September 30, 2002

by J.R.R. Tolkien (Author), Donald Swann (Author)

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96 pages
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English
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Harpercollins Pub Ltd
Publication date

September 30, 2002
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8.9 x 0.51 x 11.26 inches
ISBN-10

0007136552
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978-0007136551
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Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harpercollins Pub Ltd (September 30, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0007136552
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0007136551
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.48 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.9 x 0.51 x 11.26 inches

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J.R.R. Tolkien was born on 3rd January 1892. After serving in the First World War, he became best known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, selling 150 million copies in more than 40 languages worldwide. Awarded the CBE and an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Oxford University, he died in 1973 at the age of 81.

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Tommi Kangasmaa

Mostly useful for piano playing.

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2019

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Great songs in perfect form.

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2015

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the book is as he said it would be nice

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V. Chan

A unique collaboration

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2006

An extremely important work for anyone interested in Tolkien's fiction. The collaboration with Donald Swann gives a unique glimpse of Tolkien's own thoughts about the music for his world. His linguistic comments are useful and important for anyone interested in his invented languages.

Swann's music is of its own time and tradition, and intended for reasonably skilled home performance. It is unlikely to be appreciated by those who think of the sentimental yowlings of Enya and Annie Lennox as the music of Middle-earth.

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Pillip Sanches

The Road Goes Ever On : A Defense

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2003

This is a work that Tolkien approved of and (more importantly) contributed to. It contains Elvish Caligraphy and Material on the Elvish Language by Tolkien not published anywhere else. While most of the music is by Donald Swann, the main musical material for one of the songs is by Tolkien himself. Because this book contains some glimpses of Tolkien's concept of his Middle-earth that can't be found anywhere else, it is a must-have for any serious student of Tolkien and Middle-earth... even if you consider Donald Swann's contribution of music to this book to be total crap.

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Elizabeth

Music feels off

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2002

The music is satisfactory, but does not accord with the poems or their original contexts - especially the Elvish songs, which Tolkien described in his books as beautiful and melodious. Also, the music lacks complexity and emotion. I would not recommend this book, as it is unchallenging and unrewarding for those with any experience in vocal music. Approximate Conservatory grade 3.

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The road goes ever on - Tolkien/Swann

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2011

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Although this collection is very much of its time, the ever increasing popularity of the Lord of the Rings gives it a continuing appeal to those who love Tolkien's books and would like bring the songs of the characters in them to life. I bought the book because I remembered playing the songs 30 odd years ago and had a sudden urge to revisit them. I was not disappointed; the tunes fit well with the songs, and are evocative and melodious. Although the pieces ideally need a full size piano keyboard, only minor adaptations are required to play them on a smaller one. Guitar parts are included. The playing difficulty varies, but pianists of about grade 3 standard should be able to have a good stab at this.

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C. J. Oliver

Tolkien songs

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2010

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I am a fan of everything Tolkien so had to have these songs. The book is beautifully produced. Donald Swan's settings are good, but don't feel quite how I imagine Middle Earth.It is good to get the CD as well.

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Mrs R Davies

Brill !!!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2012

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Had this book years ago at uni, and of course it was leant to someone and never returned. So I am really happy to have it in my hands again.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2016

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