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Music I listened to in the background while reading Lord of the Rings
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The Narada Collection, Vol. 1The Narada Collection, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
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This is the album that started it all for me. I played this CD the most while reading. I spent every weekend collecting another artist off this sampler. The Lord of the Rings comes to mind whenever I hear this music. A kind of time travel to a fond memory
WoodlandsWoodlands by Eric Tingstad
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This along with Legends invokes incredible moods. It works its way into the story you are reading, like a movie
LegendsLegends by Eric Tingstad & Nancy Rumbel
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This along with Woodlands invokes incredible moods. It works its way into the story you are reading, like a movie
Valley in the CloudsValley in the Clouds by David Arkenstone
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This album I believe was inspired by Tolkien's books. Powerful
Mother Earth's LullabyMother Earth's Lullaby
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Has a very "elvish" feel to it
Hidden PathwaysHidden Pathways by Bruce Mitchell
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A very powerful masterpiece! It creates a mystical feel while reading the books.You can feel the characters emotions!
Desert VisionDesert Vision by David Lanz w
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Eagle's Path is a favorite. Natural States is another one to get as a companion to this. Consider also The Waiting by Peter Buffett and Indian Summer by Friedemann
Traces of TimeTraces of Time by Emerald Web
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Wish they had all selections from the album "Dragon Wings and Wizard Tails". Can only catch a piece of that great album on this collection (which is also very good)
Ancient IslesAncient Isles
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Listened to this more while reading the Terry Brooks works
Music Inspired by Middle Earth featuring David ArkenstoneMusic Inspired by Middle Earth featuring David Arkenstone by Middle Earth Orchestra
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Came after I read the books but is still appropriate
Journey Of The DunadanJourney Of The Dunadan by Glass Hammer
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Came after I read the books but is still appropriate
Vapor DrawingsVapor Drawings by Mark Isham
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Read other fantasy books to this album
Film Music - Mrs. Soffel ~ The Times of Harvey Milk ~ Never Cry WolfFilm Music - Mrs. Soffel ~ The Times of Harvey Milk ~ Never Cry Wolf
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Read other fantasy books to this album
Country: An Original Soundtrack AlbumCountry: An Original Soundtrack Album
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This needs to be put back in print!
Quest of the Dream WarriorQuest of the Dream Warrior by David Arkenstone
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One of my favorites reading Terry Brooks. A recent release; Myths and Legends by David Arkenstone is also suggested. Also suggested are "Another Star in the Sky" and "In the Wake of the Wind"
The Narada Collection, Vol. 3The Narada Collection, Vol. 3 by Various Artists
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My next favorite Narada Collection series
DreamchaserDreamchaser by Ancient Future
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My favorite of Ancient Future. This CD was also played a lot when reading The Silmarillion. A great complement to this album is "World Without Walls" by the same artist.
Natural RhythmsNatural Rhythms by Ancient Future
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Another great AF CD. Think I played this while reading Forgotten Realms series as well as The Silmarillion. It captures you like magic while reading these books. Also I HIGHLY suggest "Visions of a Peaceful Planet" also by Ancient Future. Has an Elvish feel to it and I played it a few times why reading LOTR. It is one of those albums that gets better and better the more you play it.
Quiet FireQuiet Fire by Ancient Future
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Another great AF CD. Think I played this while reading Forgotten Realms series. I know I played this reading The Hobbit, LOTR and The Silmarillion. You can feel the emotion of the character on a long journey. Moods can swing from excitement to sadness Samples: http://www.ancient-future.com/quiet.html
Beneath Another SkyBeneath Another Sky by Björn Lynne
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My favorite Lynne
The Narada Wilderness CollectionThe Narada Wilderness Collection by Various Artists
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Pick up the classic piano album by Michael Jones (featured on Collection One) http://www.amazon.com/After-The-Rain/dp/B000TERKJG/ref=dm_ap_alb2
Angels, Aliens & Archetypes                                                           AAngels, Aliens & Archetypes A by Mark Dwane
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I read some popular archeology books to this as well and Andy Pickford's Maelstrom, Terraformer and Replicant albums http://www.musiczeit.com/directory.php?artist=316&title=Andy+Pickford
Riddle of the SphinxRiddle of the Sphinx by Michel Genest and Anton Mizerak
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I read some popular archeology books to this as well and Andy Pickford's Maelstrom, Terraformer and Replicant albums. Add Alma del Sur: Music of South America as well
Millennium: Tribal Wisdom And The Modern WorldMillennium: Tribal Wisdom And The Modern World
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Great soundtrack and good background music
SkywatchingSkywatching by Michael Gettel
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Lanz, Speer and Rumbel are reunited. If you enjoyed Woodlands and Desert Vision, you will like this
Celtic OdysseyCeltic Odyssey by Northern Lights
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Emerald CastlesEmerald Castles
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White LightWhite Light by Martin Kolbe
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CircleCircle by Ralf Illenberger
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Try also Sangria by Mariah Parker http://www.amazon.com/Sangria-Full-Band/dp/B001DZ5SJY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1233702171&sr=8-2
Alma del Sur: Music of South AmericaAlma del Sur: Music of South America by Various Artists
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My favorite Narada Collection! While reading I could have this CD on repeat for hours.
Moon RunMoon Run by Trapezoid
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Siren SongSiren Song by Connemara
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Haunting and wonderful
O'r MabinogiO'r Mabinogi by Ceredwen
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Incredible album!!!
The Nature of ThingsThe Nature of Things by Bruce BecVar
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This album is a collection of gentle guitar without being boring. It will move you
The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy Soundtrack (3CD & 18 Trading Cards)The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy Soundtrack (3CD & 18 Trading Cards)
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One of the best soundtracks ever! Worthy of the movies themselves
Edge of HumanEdge of Human by Bekki Williams
You will feel like you are in a movie reading to this album! I found this album on Amazon, but under the spelling "Becky Williams". It should be under Bekki Williams (her other albums are listed under Bekki) "Edge of Human" is my favorite.
Vanishing BordersVanishing Borders
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For the fan of the hammered dulcimer Also suggest "The Fairie Round" by Shelley Phillips http://www.amazon.com/Fairie-Round-Shelley-Phillips/dp/B000005C2F
A Windham Hill Retrospective/What Goes AroundA Windham Hill Retrospective/What Goes Around by Shadowfax
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Angel's Flight is awesome! MP3 of their first album: http://www.amazon.com/Shadowfax/dp/B001BHCTPK/ref=dmusic_cd_album?ie=UTF8&qid=1226113890&sr=1-1
Celtic Twilight, Vol. 2Celtic Twilight, Vol. 2 by Nightnoise
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Also pick up A Celtic Tale: The Legend Of Deirdre by Mychael Danna And try Troika http://www.amazon.com/Faeries-Realm-Magic-Enchantment-Troika/dp/B00000J848/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_lnk
Darkwalker on Moonshae (Forgotten Realms:  Moonshea Trilogy)Darkwalker on Moonshae (Forgotten Realms: Moonshea Trilogy) by Douglas Niles
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TSR novel