Cast includes:
Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield,
Dean O'Gorman as Kili,
Aidan Turner as Fili,
Stephen Hunter as Bombur,
James Nesbitt as Bofur,
William Kircher as Bifur,
Ken Stott as Balin,
Graham McTavish as Dwalin,
Mark Hadlow as Dori,
Jed Brophy as Nori,
Adam Brown as Ori,
John Callen as Oin,
& Peter Hambleton as Gloin
Misty Mountains
The Dwarf Cast Lyrics
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To dungeons deep and caverns old
We must away ere break of day
To find our long-forgotten gold
The pines were roaring on the height
The winds were moaning in the night
The fire was red, it flaming spread
The song Misty Mountains Cold is a song that was sung by the characters in The Hobbit movie, more specifically by Richard Armitage's character and The Dwarf Cast. The song tells the story of a group of dwarves that embark on a journey to reclaim their long-lost gold. The lyrics describe the misty and cold mountains that they must travel through as they explore dungeons, caverns, and other old places to find their treasure.
The song's first verse describes the journey, indicating that the adventurers must travel far over the misty mountains, past dungeons and caverns. The urgency of their journey is emphasized by the line "We must away, ere break of day" which implies they do not have much time before they need to leave. The next verse focuses on the surroundings of the journey. The pines were roaring on the height, and the winds were moaning in the night. The fire's glow was red, spreading across the horizon, and the trees were ablaze with light. These descriptions give the impression of a wild, dangerous, and magical world.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written in the style of traditional Appalachian music. The song was composed by Howard Shore, with lyrics written by J.R.R. Tolkien, and was performed by Richard Armitage and the Dwarf Cast. Additionally, the song was used as the main theme of The Hobbit film series. The song's lyrics were altered to fit the specific scene and reinforce the fantasy setting. The melody of the song is also orchestrated with string instruments, brass, and percussion, which makes the music sound even more epic.
Another interesting fact is that the song has been covered by various artists, including Neil Finn from Crowded House and The Planets. The song's popularity led to its inclusion on the official soundtrack for the movie, which won an Oscar for Best Original Score. There are reportedly around twenty-seven variations of the song, depending on the artist and the production. The chords of the song are Dm, Am, and C, with the melody following the progression Dm, G, Am, F, C, and Dm.
Chords:
Dm - xx0231
Am - x02210
C - x32010
Line by Line Meaning
Far over the misty mountains cold
We are traveling a great distance to reach the distant and frigid mountain range
To dungeons deep and caverns old
We will venture into the depths of ancient underground chambers and passageways
We must away ere break of day
We must depart before sunrise to stay ahead of danger and avoid detection
To find our long-forgotten gold
Our mission is to recover treasure that has been lost or forgotten over time
The pines were roaring on the height
The tall evergreen trees were swaying and making noise at high elevations
The winds were moaning in the night
The cold and eerie wind was producing mournful sounds throughout the night
The fire was red, it flaming spread
The intense fire was spreading quickly and consuming everything in its path
The trees like torches blazed with light
The burning trees looked like bright torches lighting up the dark surroundings
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Written by: Richard Billy Setford
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