HP vs LOTR, the soundtracks

SamwiseGamgeeOTS · 04-24-2003, 10:17 AM

I didn't see a thread on this, but if there is one, this one will be closed. I wanted to start a thread on the Harry Potter and LOTR soundtracks and how they compared to each other. I love them both. Harry Potter is easier listening, and LOTR is a little more exciting. Harry Potter is the stuff you might listen to when you want to fall asleep, I think, IMHO. I personally like the King of the Golden Hall (#6) on the LOTR soundtrack. But, I just wanted to get some other people's opinions on the subject.......

Gamgee, Sam Gamgee, Gardener

Sylvee Estel · 04-24-2003, 02:55 PM

I didn't like the HP soundtrack that much. It's good in the movie, and I like it and all, I just don't like to sit down and listen to just the soundtrack. It doesn't really tell a story, doesn't keep my interest for very long. LOTR is different. I can sit down and listen to just that cd, and it tells a story. I can see the different parts of the movie in my mind. I've listened to that soundtrack for hours at a time before.

This probably doesn't make any sense at all, but oh well.

SamwiseGamgeeOTS · 04-24-2003, 03:04 PM

that's how it is for me too. like, i'll listen to the HP soundtrack when I read the books, but that's about it. But, LOTR I have constantly playin in my room...It never goes off. I just put it on repeat and it plays while i'm at school....i walk into my room...see all the lotr posters and my misc. lotr merchandise and hear the music.. (i'm a freak. i know....i need a life.) But, even though I have HP posters and stuff too, I wouldn't get that same cool feeling like I'm Hogwarts like I do when listen to LOTR and imagine ME....ya know..wow. i need a life. (i talk in circles...get used to it.)

Ornelírë Mistë · 04-24-2003, 07:25 PM

I like the LoTR soundtrack better. More variety, more my kind of music. Evenstar is my favorite. The HP music, when taken from the movie, was uninteresting. Like, if you didn't hear it while watching the specific scene, it wasn't that great. Another thing about the LoTR soundtrack-- it portrayed an emotion you could relate to. Such as in The Bridge of Khazad-dum, you can feel the excitement. The HP music, or so it seemed to me, just didn't go anywhere.
I have not seen the second movie, and I don't own the actual CD's, but that's my opinion. The music from both films is not really music I'd listen to in my free time.

Ar-Feiniel · 04-30-2003, 08:13 PM

The LOTR soundtrack is much better. When you listen to the music, you can see the images of the movie in your mind. When I listened to the Harry Potter one, I could not tell where it was.

My favorite song is Lothlorien.

Varda Oiolosseo · 05-01-2003, 03:36 PM

I love the LOTR soundtracks! They are great!

I havn't heard the Harry Potter one but with the bits that are in the film then i'd say LOTR. Although i quite like the main HP track thing at the beginning but besides that then not really!

LOTR rules!!!!!!!!!!

Aragorn_of_the_west · 05-05-2003, 07:12 AM

Definantly!
the LOTR sound track was ten times better that the HP! i also have the LOTR S-T and they are simply great!

gimli7410 · 05-06-2003, 10:31 PM

***Khamûl*** · 05-06-2003, 11:26 PM

Well, I haven't listened to either Harry Potter soundtrack all the way through, but generally I would say that LotR is better. The LotR soundtrack made more of an impression on me as I watched the movie. However, I must say that I love the prelude on the Harry Potter soundtrack and also Fawkes's theme from the second one. I'll have to listen to some more Harry Potter sometime.

Overall, LotR is better though.

Fion · 05-08-2003, 09:00 PM

LOTR has a WAY batter soundtrack then HP, John Williams allways sounds the same. Like in Chamber, when Harry molfoy are flying below the stands, the music is just like the soundtrack from SW episode II, when there flying after the bounty hunter in the city.

SamwiseGamgeeOTS · 05-09-2003, 10:56 PM

hmm.....i wonder if i sense a pattern?

***Khamûl*** · 05-10-2003, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fion
LOTR has a WAY batter soundtrack then HP, John Williams allways sounds the same. Like in Chamber, when Harry molfoy are flying below the stands, the music is just like the soundtrack from SW episode II, when there flying after the bounty hunter in the city.

John Williams does seem to repeat himself every now and then. In the track "Gilderoy Lockhart" (I think that's the one) on the second HP soundtrack, it always reminds me of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade when they set the room on fire in the castle. And there's a moment in Episode 1 that reminds me of Indiana Jones too.

Dreran the Green · 05-10-2003, 09:47 AM

Mwahahaha! I love Indiana Jones! Are they making a fourth one or not?

ANYWAY....LOTR!!!!!!!!!!

Lalaith_Elf · 05-10-2003, 03:45 PM

i love them both but lotr's is way better

i'm one of these people who listens to it when they try to sleep.... i can't sleep without music and my parents were getting sick of hearing korn at midnight.... so i chose lotr's and now i can't sleep without it!!! LOL.... i love track 6 and 8 on TTT soundtrack and track 18 on the fellowship

Varda Oiolosseo · 05-11-2003, 01:01 PM

Same here i can't sleep without music!
I love track 8 (Evenstar) and track 11 (The Leave Taking) oh and track 15 (The Hornburg) i love all the tracks but they are my favourites.

I havn't got the Harry Potter Soundtrack but i like the main one u hear when HP is advertised and the Quidditch one.

Elf Girl · 05-11-2003, 02:08 PM

I like HP, but I didn't think it fit to well with the movie. Outside of the movie, it was great!

Lanelf · 05-24-2003, 01:07 AM

LOTR is so the better soundtrack! I mean, HP's ok, but nowhere near as good as LOTR. I just can't sit down and listen to the Harry Potter one, because I keep wanting to turn on the radio. But LOTR? I mean, you can sing along to half of it! In ELVISH! YaaaaaaY!
Lanelf.

SamwiseGamgeeOTS · 05-24-2003, 11:08 AM

Elf Girl....ur the only person i've ever heard say that. most people think that the HP soundtrack fits better in the movie but, not outside of the movie. good for you.

but.....yeah. i def love TTT soundtrack the best. number 6! o man (the King of the Golden Hall) (or something like that....)

elf queen · 05-25-2003, 09:59 PM

LOTR sound track has alot a different moods. HP is alot a repetitive stuff. But hey, I have and love them both (even if I prefer LOTR).

The Ben · 05-28-2003, 07:41 PM

I agree with elf queen.

04-24-2003, 10:17 AM	#1
SamwiseGamgeeOTS Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A quaint little hole which last time I checked was somewhere near Ohio, Middle-Earth. Posts: 165	HP vs LOTR, the soundtracks I didn't see a thread on this, but if there is one, this one will be closed. I wanted to start a thread on the Harry Potter and LOTR soundtracks and how they compared to each other. I love them both. Harry Potter is easier listening, and LOTR is a little more exciting. Harry Potter is the stuff you might listen to when you want to fall asleep, I think, IMHO. I personally like the King of the Golden Hall (#6) on the LOTR soundtrack. But, I just wanted to get some other people's opinions on the subject....... Gamgee, Sam Gamgee, Gardener __________________ "...Eragon recoiled in shock. Standing in front of him, licking off the membrane that encased it, was a dragon."

04-24-2003, 02:55 PM	#2
Sylvee Estel Elven Warrior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 115	I didn't like the HP soundtrack that much. It's good in the movie, and I like it and all, I just don't like to sit down and listen to just the soundtrack. It doesn't really tell a story, doesn't keep my interest for very long. LOTR is different. I can sit down and listen to just that cd, and it tells a story. I can see the different parts of the movie in my mind. I've listened to that soundtrack for hours at a time before. This probably doesn't make any sense at all, but oh well. __________________ ~Sylvee

04-24-2003, 03:04 PM	#3
SamwiseGamgeeOTS Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A quaint little hole which last time I checked was somewhere near Ohio, Middle-Earth. Posts: 165	I KNOW!!!! that's how it is for me too. like, i'll listen to the HP soundtrack when I read the books, but that's about it. But, LOTR I have constantly playin in my room...It never goes off. I just put it on repeat and it plays while i'm at school....i walk into my room...see all the lotr posters and my misc. lotr merchandise and hear the music.. (i'm a freak. i know....i need a life.) But, even though I have HP posters and stuff too, I wouldn't get that same cool feeling like I'm Hogwarts like I do when listen to LOTR and imagine ME....ya know..wow. i need a life. (i talk in circles...get used to it.) __________________ "...Eragon recoiled in shock. Standing in front of him, licking off the membrane that encased it, was a dragon."

04-24-2003, 07:25 PM	#4
Ornelírë Mistë Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 482	I like the LoTR soundtrack better. More variety, more my kind of music. Evenstar is my favorite. The HP music, when taken from the movie, was uninteresting. Like, if you didn't hear it while watching the specific scene, it wasn't that great. Another thing about the LoTR soundtrack-- it portrayed an emotion you could relate to. Such as in The Bridge of Khazad-dum, you can feel the excitement. The HP music, or so it seemed to me, just didn't go anywhere. I have not seen the second movie, and I don't own the actual CD's, but that's my opinion. The music from both films is not really music I'd listen to in my free time. __________________ "Lot of people say this city looks like Hell," Allie said. She took a long drag from her cigarette. The glowing tip burned a hole in the darkness. "Most people never been to Hell," Jacob said. She looked at him and he could hear the smile in her voice. "And I suppose you have?"

05-05-2003, 07:12 AM	#7
Aragorn_of_the_west Enting Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Israel Posts: 56	Definantly! the LOTR sound track was ten times better that the HP! i also have the LOTR S-T and they are simply great! __________________ "There are few left in Middle-Earth like Aragorn son of Arathorn.The race of Kings from over the sea is nearly at an end. Copy and past the URL and press continue: http://www.kingsofchaos.com/page.php?id=437705

04-30-2003, 08:13 PM	#5
Ar-Feiniel Sapling Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: soldotna alaska Posts: 2	The LOTR soundtrack is much better. When you listen to the music, you can see the images of the movie in your mind. When I listened to the Harry Potter one, I could not tell where it was. My favorite song is Lothlorien.

05-01-2003, 03:36 PM	#6
Varda Oiolosseo Tea Bag Queen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 973	I love the LOTR soundtracks! They are great! I havn't heard the Harry Potter one but with the bits that are in the film then i'd say LOTR. Although i quite like the main HP track thing at the beginning but besides that then not really! LOTR rules!!!!!!!!!!

05-06-2003, 10:31 PM	#8
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05-06-2003, 11:26 PM	#9
*Khamûl* Slacker Warrior Admin Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,759	Well, I haven't listened to either Harry Potter soundtrack all the way through, but generally I would say that LotR is better. The LotR soundtrack made more of an impression on me as I watched the movie. However, I must say that I love the prelude on the Harry Potter soundtrack and also Fawkes's theme from the second one. I'll have to listen to some more Harry Potter sometime. Overall, LotR is better though. __________________ "If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you." Gandalf to Pippin Psalm 107:31

05-08-2003, 09:00 PM	#10
Fion Hobbit Join Date: May 2003 Location: en route to Sweden Posts: 22	LOTR has a WAY batter soundtrack then HP, John Williams allways sounds the same. Like in Chamber, when Harry molfoy are flying below the stands, the music is just like the soundtrack from SW episode II, when there flying after the bounty hunter in the city. __________________ "And then what?"said her Daemon sleepily. "Build what?" "The Republic of Heaven," said Lyra. The Amber spyglass. I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a massage... "When evening in the shire was grey / his footsteps on the hill were heard / before the dawn he went away / on journey long without a word."

05-09-2003, 10:56 PM	#11
SamwiseGamgeeOTS Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A quaint little hole which last time I checked was somewhere near Ohio, Middle-Earth. Posts: 165	hmm.....i wonder if i sense a pattern? __________________ "...Eragon recoiled in shock. Standing in front of him, licking off the membrane that encased it, was a dragon."

05-10-2003, 09:47 AM	#13
Dreran the Green Lady of Legends Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Missing. Reward if found. Posts: 1,083	Mwahahaha! I love Indiana Jones! Are they making a fourth one or not? ANYWAY....LOTR!!!!!!!!!! __________________ The end justifies the means, thought Aziraphale. And the road to Hell is paved with good intentions.* *This is not actually true. The road to Hell is paved with frozen door to door salesmen. On weekends many of the younger demons go ice-skating down it. ~Good Omens

05-10-2003, 03:45 PM	#14
Lalaith_Elf Her Infernal Majesty Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,188	i love them both but lotr's is way better i'm one of these people who listens to it when they try to sleep.... i can't sleep without music and my parents were getting sick of hearing korn at midnight.... so i chose lotr's and now i can't sleep without it!!! LOL.... i love track 6 and 8 on TTT soundtrack and track 18 on the fellowship __________________ "It is a good viewpoint to see the world as a dream. When you have something like a nightmare, you will wake up and tell yourself that it was only a dream. It is said that the world we live in is not a bit different from this." - Yamamoto Tsunetomo

05-11-2003, 01:01 PM	#15
Varda Oiolosseo Tea Bag Queen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 973	Same here i can't sleep without music! I love track 8 (Evenstar) and track 11 (The Leave Taking) oh and track 15 (The Hornburg) i love all the tracks but they are my favourites. I havn't got the Harry Potter Soundtrack but i like the main one u hear when HP is advertised and the Quidditch one.

05-11-2003, 02:08 PM	#16
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	I like HP, but I didn't think it fit to well with the movie. Outside of the movie, it was great! __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

05-24-2003, 01:07 AM	#17
Lanelf Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Second Drawer Down Posts: 407	LOTR is so the better soundtrack! I mean, HP's ok, but nowhere near as good as LOTR. I just can't sit down and listen to the Harry Potter one, because I keep wanting to turn on the radio. But LOTR? I mean, you can sing along to half of it! In ELVISH! YaaaaaaY! Lanelf. __________________ Hey, I'm back! resounding silence You didn't even notice I was gone, did you? Well, I'm back now anyway. Artemis Fowl must find Mulch Diggums! You'll never shut down the real Napster

05-24-2003, 11:08 AM	#18
SamwiseGamgeeOTS Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A quaint little hole which last time I checked was somewhere near Ohio, Middle-Earth. Posts: 165	Elf Girl....ur the only person i've ever heard say that. most people think that the HP soundtrack fits better in the movie but, not outside of the movie. good for you. but.....yeah. i def love TTT soundtrack the best. number 6! o man (the King of the Golden Hall) (or something like that....) __________________ "...Eragon recoiled in shock. Standing in front of him, licking off the membrane that encased it, was a dragon."

05-25-2003, 09:59 PM	#19
elf queen Hobbit Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 33	LOTR sound track has alot a different moods. HP is alot a repetitive stuff. But hey, I have and love them both (even if I prefer LOTR).

05-28-2003, 07:41 PM	#20
The Ben Really Smelly Orc Join Date: May 2003 Location: i'm not going to tell you. You might locate me. Posts: 325	I agree with elf queen. __________________ The Ben is Stronger Than the Sword

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