Gondor calls for aid...and the Settlers shall answer. We’re making our long-awaited return to Middle Earth to once and for all vanquish the One Ring. Carried to the summit of Mount Doom by Tolkien enthusiast Dr. Stanley Miller, we dissect what made Howard Shore’s epic conclusion to the LotR trilogy a true masterpiece.

Ev's score: 10 / Al's score: 9.9 / Ky's score: 9.9 / Stan's score: 9.9

Musical term: Dissonance

Instrumental Instrument: Shakuhachi

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00:00 Introduction to the Journey

00:58 Welcoming Dr. Stanley Miller

01:04 Partying in Hobbiton and Baltimore

02:23 A Trip to Hobbiton04:10 Stan's Passion for Tolkien

04:26 The Power of Storytelling

06:49 Howard Shore's Musical Genius

11:05 The Shire Theme Evolution

13:04 Emotional Impact of the Music

26:01 Lighting of the Beacons

30:57 Final Reflections and Scores

36:05 Conclusion and Fun Facts