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In case you haven’t noticed, the excitement level around here for The Lord of the Rings at Radio City Music Hall (more details) is pretty high. Everything about this is wonderful: the movie scores by Howard Shore, the films by Peter Jackson (Fellowship of the Ring will be played during the concert, by the way), and, of course, the books by J.R.R. Tolkien. So we thought we’d take this opportunity to extend to you the chance to win some of the cool stuff that we get to enjoy every day!
And here ends my preamble. Doug Adams, who quite literally wrote the book on the Lord of the Rings’ film scores, has come up with a few questions relating to the film score. Think you have what it takes to win? We’ll present you with his 10 questions, you answer them and send your answers in to us, and if you’ve answered correctly, you’ll be entered to win some sweet prizes.
And what are those prizes? I’m so glad you asked! Here’s how they break down:
Grand Prize:
• Lady Galadriel Sideshow Collectables statue (info)
• The Fellowship of the Ring boxed set soundtrack (info)
• The Two Towers boxed set soundtrack (info)
• The Return of the King boxed set soundtrack (info)
• Billy Boyd with BeeCake CD Soul Swimming (info).
Second Prize:
• The Fellowship of the Ring boxed set soundtrack
• The Two Towers boxed set soundtrack
• The Return of the King boxed set soundtrack
• Billy Boyd with BeeCake CD Soul Swimming
Third Prize:
• The Complete Guide to Middle-earth (info)
• Tolkien 4-copy Box Set (info)
• Tolkien Fantasy Tales 4-copy box set (info)
• Histories of Middle Earth 5-copy box set (info)
• Billy Boyd with BeeCake CD Soul Swimming
Fourth Prize:
• Billy Boyd with BeeCake CD Soul Swimming
So, be sure to read the legal and, if you’re ready, read on to take Doug Adams’ quiz.
To enter the contest, submit your answers to the quiz below to us before midnight October 8, 2009. Good luck!
Doug Adams' Lord of the Rings Concert Quiz
- Early in his career, composer Howard Shore appeared regularly on what television show?
- According to J.R.R. Tolkien's lore, which divine being or beings created Middle-earth out of music?
- What language is NOT be heard in The Lord of the Rings' choral music?
- In Howard Shore's score, what sound represents the Orcs of Isengard?
- Which of the following is NOT a musical theme in The Fellowship of the Ring?
- The 21st Century Orchestra, which is performing The Fellowship of the Ring at Radio City Music Hall, is based in what country?
- When Aragorn and the Fellowship pass between the Argonath statues in The Fellowship of the Ring, the chorus sings "Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien." What does this mean?
- Which of the following instruments appears in The Fellowship of the Ring's score?
- In which band did Howard Shore previously play saxophone?
- On what film will Howard Shore begin work later this year?
a. Taxi
b. Saturday Night Live
c. Chico and the Man
d. The Gong Show
a. The Ainur
b. The Kings of Númenor
c. The Corsairs
d. Ar-Pharazôn
a. English
b. Elvish (Sindarin)
c. Elvish (Quenya)
d. Gaelic
a. Log drums
b. The Mahler hammer
c. Trombone played into timpani
d. Chains struck on piano wires
a. The History of the Ring
b. The Seduction of the Ring
c. The Forge of the Ring
d. The Evil of the Ring
a. The Philippines
b. Germany
c. England
d. Switzerland
a. "I have a bad feeling about this."
b. "Out of the Great Sea to Middle-earth I am come."
c. "Hey ho! To the bottle I go."
d. "I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness."
a. Penny Whistle
b. Castanets
c. Slide Whistle
d. Harmonica
a. Earth, Wind and Fire
b. Lighthouse
c. Pantera
d. Marvin Berry and the Starlighters
a. More Mrs. Doubtfire
b. Ei8ht
c. The Hobbit
d. An Innocent Man 2: Jingles' Revenge
[Update: since the contest has ended, I've posted the answers below as provided to us by Doug Adams.]
Answers:
1. b
2. a
3. d
4. d
5. c
6. d
7. b
8. a
9. b
10. c
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