Anniversary Chance Thomas Thread

[Cordovan]

The full-size image seems to be from a LOTRO kinsip's web site (The Celainedhil Reborn):



which is based on a photograph called "German Forest in Autumn" that has been floating around on "desktop wallpaper" web sites for a long time:



The image of Galadriel seems to be from Turbine:
https://twitter.com/lotro/status/629283626614546432

By Jove you've got it! Thank you so much, it's been on my mind lately as every time I come across it in our archives I think about how cool it is.

[Cordovan]

Oh, and:

[Linathrial]

This is Leaves of Gold by Chance - it was never used in LOTRO but it is still one of my favorite Tolkien inspired songs

WoW! Just amazing! The song and the video....simply awesome. Thanks Amorey for sharing that!

After a hard days journey, adventuring into the wilds of Middle-earth, I always come back home to the Shire, kick my feet up and have a listen to wonderful music. Lotro is a magical place indeed.

[R_C]

wow, been checking out this thread and OMG the music is awesome

I have never heard a single sound in LOTRO, except player chat for groups.

TY all for the great sounds and sights. I'm going to start playing the game with sound on, sometimes

[Amorey]

WoW! Just amazing! The song and the video....simply awesome. Thanks Amorey for sharing that!

After a hard days journey, adventuring into the wilds of Middle-earth, I always come back home to the Shire, kick my feet up and have a listen to wonderful music. Lotro is a magical place indeed.

That is the tune I use in my house, always been one of my favorite in game. Music is such an important part of this game, many of my best memories are closely connected with music. First time I crossed the Brandywine Bridge , first time I entered Trollshaws, first time in Rivendell, entering the Walls of Moria, and more recently the crafting hall of Aldburg, and of course Heart of a Hero , the tune that is used for the Epic in the last update. One day in the future when someone will look back at video games and their music, LOTRO will definitely be among some of the best scores ever written.

[Linathrial]

That is the tune I use in my house, always been one of my favorite in game. Music is such an important part of this game, many of my best memories are closely connected with music. First time I crossed the Brandywine Bridge , first time I entered Trollshaws, first time in Rivendell, entering the Walls of Moria, and more recently the crafting hall of Aldburg, and of course Heart of a Hero , the tune that is used for the Epic in the last update. One day in the future when someone will look back at video games and their music, LOTRO will definitely be among some of the best scores ever written.

Amorey, couldn't agree with you more here. I still remember strolling into the Trollshaws for the first time crossing The Last Bridge and hearing this gem. I was blown away....still am today!

[Theomur]

Won't say no to that offer

[Linathrial]

First time entering into Archet hunting lodge....I stopped and said "yup, I'm gonna love this game"....

[ShireDweller]

For me the enduring memory of my first days in the game is the music that plays in the Shire at night.

I remember making my first trip to Bree on foot in the darkness, not knowing how long it would take because that was back when the map only filled in as you progressed through a zone.

I left the safety of Bywater for parts unknown, feeling so small and yet determined to get there, and that music instantly takes me back to those times - running along the road because I didn't realize I could use the stable master to get there, wearing that dorky quest armour because I didn't know how the cosmetic system worked yet.

Remembering it always brings a smile to my face. Here's to the next ten years, everyone!

[Linathrial]

This is so good, I had to repost.

Chance, you have to come back and do Mordor.

Here's #7:

[Rucagorn]

Epic song indeed!... Had no idea that wallpapper was fan made. I used it as desktop papper several times! Its amazing! /bow

Just went to Parth Galen this weekend to revisit Amon Hen and later on Argonath and "Legacy" started playing, had it as my wake up ringtone also before ;D Its epic and gives a total immersion as others of his songs! Get him back! Let us ride into Mordor under Thomas Chorus! (Minas Tirith , Pelennor and so on also had some epic songs though from other composers).
Happy LOTRO 10th anniversary! May the celebration continues /toast ... See you at Arena muahaa

[Tirian-Hammerfist]

Not seen a video uploaded for a few days - are they going to restart today?

[Cordovan]

Not seen a video uploaded for a few days - are they going to restart today?

Yes. The - plan - was to release them this past weekend, but sometimes life laughs at your plans. I'm back (not sick) and back on track to publish the remainder every day this week.

[Bel-Astarte]

Yes. The - plan - was to release them this past weekend, but sometimes life laughs at your plans. I'm back (not sick) and back on track to publish the remainder every day this week.

Glad you are feeling better-now get cracking with those videos!!!

[Tirian-Hammerfist]

Yes. The - plan - was to release them this past weekend, but sometimes life laughs at your plans. I'm back (not sick) and back on track to publish the remainder every day this week.

Great, thanks for the update

[Hallandil]

The countdown continues...



updating the OP.

[Cordovan]

[Nymphonic]

This one is my absolute favorite out of all of them. Sometimes I do dailies in Lothlorien on alts just to listen to this.

[WorrBinpike]

It is simply not possible to name "the one track" since there are is so many good music around the game from Mr Chance.

I can + for this, qouted from another thread:

Thankfully, things started to get a little better. The Riders of Rohan expansion, released in late 2012, introduced the Eastemnet and the Mounted Combat system. It also marked the first time Chance Thomas had written the game's music since the Mines of Moria days. (Compare, if you will, the music for Rohan, Eriador, Moria, and Lothlorien with the music in Enedwaith, Dunland, and Gondor, and you'll see – or rather hear – why this was a big deal. Chance Thomas is to the game what Howard Shore was to the movies.)

Enedwaith music is not really good, dunland is, well..just ok, but gondor is really, really horrible! Dol Amroth....gosh...i wish they would delete the music and exchange it. Everytime i get to Dol Amroth and around i'm muting the horrible music! Someone knows who composed it ? Bad work dude, really Bad work!

Fairly i have to admit, that the scor in North ithilien is really, really good. Whoever composed this, congratz to it.

So, i really hope Chance Thomas will be returning to Lotro.

[Cordovan]

[Theonath]

I think I can speak for a lot of players about the impact of this song when I first heard it. Being lost and confused in the Old Forest as a new player, and then stumbling across Tom Bombadil's house and hearing this awesome music. Still waiting on that special announcement, though

[Oelle]

Ah, Tom Bombadil... this track is so great, I always instantly get happy when I hear it

[Tirian-Hammerfist]

A wonderful and fitting piece of music to finish at the top - but where's the special announcement to go with it?

[Rucagorn]

Epic, a great way to end it! That music will always be in our hearts! And the first memeory when reaching Tom Bombadil house <3
To another 10 epic /toast with barliman's best

[AaylaKheledlire]

Time is up, where is the surprise announcement?