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What happens when a weary traveler finds respite from the cold in a strange house in the wilderness? Why, they meet the Books Elf of course!
Join our traveler around the fire as the Elf regales you with stories both classic, and obscure.
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The crowds begin gathering as news of the strange cylinder gets out. Just in time for the Martians to reveal themselves in all their horrific glory.Chapters 3 and 4 of The War of the Worlds, by H.G. Wells.Music:Dark Times by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3611-dark-timesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
We kick off Season 2 of the Books Elf podcast with a classic Sci-fi story. What happens when humanity is faced with an enemy far advanced from us, with designs of their own on our fair planet? “The chances of anything coming from Mars, are a million to one, he said.”Chapters 1 and 2 of The War of the Worlds, by H.G. Wells.Music:Floating Cities by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-citiesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Having adventured far and seen many sights, Bilbo looks upon the last stage of his journey, his trip home.Chapter 19 of The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.Music:Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3996-long-road-aheadLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
Coming back to consciousness, Bilbo Baggins finds himself unharmed, if a little bruised, in the aftermath of the Battle of Five Armies.Chapter 18 of The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.Music:The Parting by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4501-the-partingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
The gathering clouds of hostility burst open as Dain and the dwarves of the Iron Hills arrive to support Thorin, who has some choice words for his burglar. As the dwarves begin to make battle on the men and elves however, a darker threat reveals itself.Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a brief glimpse of what my recording sessions sound like, and why I should pick accents I’m better at for characters with lots of dialogue.Chapter 17 of The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.Music:Five Armies by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3762-five-armiesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
As Thorin Oakenshield digs his heels in and refuses to parley with the forces of Mirkwood and Dale, Bilbo decides to take matters into his own hands.Chapter 16 of J.R.R Tolkien’s classic novel, The Hobbit. Music:Del Rio Bravo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5706-del-rio-bravoLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-taleLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sound Effects by zapsplat.com
While Bard the Bowman and the people of Lake-town are preparing to march on The Lonely Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield receives news of the forces gathering about him and we learn something of the hearts of dwarves, and the power of dragon-guarded gold.Music:The Path of the Goblin King by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-kingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
As Thorin’s Company settles down for some rest, we learn where Smaug went after leaving the mountain. His attention and anger turns to Lake-town, and the people within.Chapter 14 of The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.Music:Five Armies by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3762-five-armiesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
Following Smaug’s outburst, Bilbo and the dwarves hunker down in the secret tunnel and wait for a safe moment to creep out.Chapter 13 of The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.Music:Lost Time by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4005-lost-timeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
The Lonely Mountain has been reached, and the secret door found and opened. With their quest so tantalizingly close to it’s end, all that stands in the way of Thorin’s company is one last hurdle, the great dragon Smaug. Time for Bilbo Baggins to prove Gandalf right.Chapter 12 of The Hobbit, by J.R.R Tolkien.Music:Vanishing by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
Fresh from their stay as guests of Lake-Town, Bilbo and the dwarves finally make their way north to the Lonely Mountain, and to the last stage of their adventure.Music:Hall of the Mountain King by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3845-hall-of-the-mountain-kingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
In this telling of Chapter 10 of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic story, The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins and his dwarven companions are free from the clutches of the Elvenking and find themselves carried along the water to the makeshift town of Lake-Town. But will they find themselves in yet more trouble?Music:Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4026-master-of-the-feastLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sound Effects by zapsplat.com
Having survived the spiders, Bilbo and the dwarves attempt to make their way through Mirkwood. It’s not long however, before they find themselves guests of the elves, where Mr. Baggins once again has to prove his mettle as their burglar.Music:The Path of the Goblin King by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-kingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
Lost in the gloomy depths of Mirkwood, Bilbo Baggins and the dwarves must navigate their way to safety, and hopefully, a good meal. But in this dark and evil place, other creatures are also searching for a meal.The second part of a two-part telling of Chapter 8 of J.R.R Tolkien’s, The Hobbit.Music:Lost Time by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4005-lost-timeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
Now missing their wizard companion, Bilbo and the dwarves plunge headlong into the dark forest of Mirkwood, and find themselves at the mercy of its forbidding landscape.The first part of a two-part telling of Chapter 8 of J.R.R Tolkien’s, The Hobbit.Music:Lost Time by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4005-lost-timeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
Thorin’s Company spends time at their new host’s hall, taking some well-earned relaxation before plunging on into the next chapter of their adventure.The second part of a two-part telling of Chapter 7 of J.R.R Tolkien’s, The Hobbit.Music:Folk Round by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3770-folk-roundLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
Finally free of the goblins, Bilbo, Gandalf, and the Dwarves make their way East towards Mirkwood. But along their way, they meet a strange man, who has great interest in their tale.This is the first part of a two-part telling of Chapter 7, from J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit.Music:Folk Round by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3770-folk-roundLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
Bilbo, still weary from his ordeal under the mountains, reunites with his friends. But where are they, and are they safe?Music:Lost Time by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4005-lost-timeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
Bilbo Baggins finds himself lost in the caves under the Misty Mountains, and a chance encounter with a mysterious creature changes his life forever.Music:Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3996-long-road-aheadLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
Thorin’s Company find themselves lost amidst the forbidding Misty Mountains, desperately in need of shelter and rest. Outside of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, the traveler interrupts their host in the middle of a strange ritual.Music:Wizardtorium by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4639-wizardtoriumLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects by zapsplat.com
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