Something that doesn't strike one when reading the text, but is reasonably obvious from the wonderful artwork you have brought together for us, is that in the beginning Arda was *flat* not spherical. This is how the Lamps were able to illuminate everything, and how the Trees *could* have if the Pelóri weren't there.
One of the things I love about these vids is that it's not only providing supplemental information ('time') that makes other things click into place, but clarifies some things I was foggy on. Now I still feel quite unintelligent for not picking up on things myself. But I fully admit that it takes me longer to process things such as geography, battle tactics/movements, and lineages meant for skalds to master. Sadly for me, high fantasy is fraught with these things. And none more-so here. So your point about the geography physically changing meaning it wasn't just my slug-brain getting a little shuffled about what was where when XYZ was happening, but that things were /actually/ moving about makes me feel just slightly less dumb. This is going to sound ridiculous...but you pointing out who actually created the trees role makes me think of some 'accidental' poetics in that the keeper of growth and mourning form these things that go through a cycle of rebirth. I can't believe I never stopped to consider that mortality could be an actual 'gift' and not a 'trait'. Even if it is plain on the page, I never took it with sincerity. We spend so much time considering life as precious, but in the perspective of a fear of death. Huh. I know I get wordy--but video essays like this take a lot of effort. Even if you know a topic sideways, making it accessible is a task all in its own. That's before the editing process. You deserve to have your time recognized.
Hi, Dan. I came over here after seeing you with Robert on "In Deep Geek." Starting my third attempt at reading The Silmarillion and hoping that your assistance might, once and for all, get me through!
I remember purchasing a copy of The Silmarillion a few days after its release in '77 - I still have the copy. Can't remember how many times I've read it (and all of Tolkien's other works) over the years.
And even this soon we see one of the greatest themes in Tolkien's work, that you so aptly described by comparing Melkor to things like plate tectonics creating mountains. Evil and destruction will ultimately only serve the side of good, it may try to mar that which is pure and beautiful, but will ultimately only show new facets of it's beauty none had yet thought of.
@@VoiceofGeekdom to watch something so beautiful grow by the power of singing voices in harmony and watered by tears of compassion......love this story so much. Thank you for a great video. I enjoy the music in the background, the discordant strangeness is great
hey idk if this is ongoing, obviously this is an old video, but i fully intend on watching this series all the way through, because i really like the way to explain it. but the music is too loud
Something that doesn't strike one when reading the text, but is reasonably obvious from the wonderful artwork you have brought together for us, is that in the beginning Arda was *flat* not spherical. This is how the Lamps were able to illuminate everything, and how the Trees *could* have if the Pelóri weren't there.
One of the things I love about these vids is that it's not only providing supplemental information ('time') that makes other things click into place, but clarifies some things I was foggy on. Now I still feel quite unintelligent for not picking up on things myself. But I fully admit that it takes me longer to process things such as geography, battle tactics/movements, and lineages meant for skalds to master. Sadly for me, high fantasy is fraught with these things. And none more-so here. So your point about the geography physically changing meaning it wasn't just my slug-brain getting a little shuffled about what was where when XYZ was happening, but that things were /actually/ moving about makes me feel just slightly less dumb.
This is going to sound ridiculous...but you pointing out who actually created the trees role makes me think of some 'accidental' poetics in that the keeper of growth and mourning form these things that go through a cycle of rebirth.
I can't believe I never stopped to consider that mortality could be an actual 'gift' and not a 'trait'. Even if it is plain on the page, I never took it with sincerity. We spend so much time considering life as precious, but in the perspective of a fear of death. Huh.
I know I get wordy--but video essays like this take a lot of effort. Even if you know a topic sideways, making it accessible is a task all in its own. That's before the editing process. You deserve to have your time recognized.
Even in these video breakdowns there is so much that I feel like I need to be taking notes to wrap my head around it.
These videos will blow up once the Amazon show comes out. Thank you!
Hi, Dan. I came over here after seeing you with Robert on "In Deep Geek." Starting my third attempt at reading The Silmarillion and hoping that your assistance might, once and for all, get me through!
I hope so too! Glad to have you on board. :)
Hey Dan. I'm here for another fantastic video. 🥰🌻✌
Thanks Beth! 🌻
I came because I was struggling with how to interpret Illuvitar’s creation of man and you really helped thank you
Your videos are beautiful. Superb Narration.
Very kind, thank you!
I remember purchasing a copy of The Silmarillion a few days after its release in '77 - I still have the copy. Can't remember how many times I've read it (and all of Tolkien's other works) over the years.
I would have liked to meet Tulkas
#1 man in The Silmarillion to have a beer with. Who's your #2?
Voice of Geekdom That’s exactly what I was thinking
@@VoiceofGeekdomGandolf!! Fingolfin-Glorfindel- Turin Turambar is last He would be such a negative bummer....
Another fantastic video! I'm so glad you're doing this.
Thanks Steven! Glad you're enjoying this series!
Can not say enough how great these are
Great Video!
Thanks Danny! Glad you're enjoying the series!
Another excellent video 😍🌳 thank you Dan 🤗
My pleasure! Thank you for all the shares, and for everything else you do! 💜
Voice of Geekdom 💙
And even this soon we see one of the greatest themes in Tolkien's work, that you so aptly described by comparing Melkor to things like plate tectonics creating mountains. Evil and destruction will ultimately only serve the side of good, it may try to mar that which is pure and beautiful, but will ultimately only show new facets of it's beauty none had yet thought of.
Mind blowing art in this video.
An excellent series, I’m attempting to read the silmarillon for the umpteenth time, I’m reading a chapter and following that listening to this series,
Its just so beautiful! 💗
It is a lovely image of the Two Trees, and Yavanna's song of power! I would have loved to have lived in that age.
@@VoiceofGeekdom to watch something so beautiful grow by the power of singing voices in harmony and watered by tears of compassion......love this story so much.
Thank you for a great video. I enjoy the music in the background, the discordant strangeness is great
Thanks dan
You are my hero
The trees are in the first photo of the Amazon series!
I should have a video on this tonight!
Are you related to Robert on In Deep Geek? Your voices are so similar.
So are the lamps big sun towers? Which turn to volcano. So what lights the world after the trees get destroyed?Just curious 😅 I love this stuff.
hey idk if this is ongoing, obviously this is an old video, but i fully intend on watching this series all the way through, because i really like the way to explain it. but the music is too loud
Enters here the joyfull warrior.
Melkor's selfish strife withers before the selfless struggler.
The background music is masking your voice Dan and making it difficult to focus on what you're saying.
Still think Humans got screwed… lol jp
Great video!