Nigh on 15 years later, we still come back to hear the best rendition of the Lament for Boromir. I've heard the high-production studio versions, I've heard the Hollywood adaptations, and I've heard the rest. None can quite touch the true intent of the song, but Colin comes the closest, I would believe. Hang in there Colin, thanks for giving us these unadulterated versions of Tolkiens songs.
‘You left the East Wind to me,’ said Gimli, ‘but I will say naught of it.’ ‘That is as it should be,’ said Aragorn. ‘In Minas Tirith they endure the East Wind, but they do not ask it for tidings.'
Good to hear from you again, time moves ever faster or so it seems so take care of yourself, I hope you are still doing the artwork........ it will help during these sad times.
Hi Colin. We met yesterday in Wales. I was dressed unconventionally and we chatted. Like the song. My lady friend reacted very positively to it too. Regards. Dean.
This is by far the best version of this song I've heard on RUclips. The problem with so many performers doing Tolkien songs is that they focus on the technical aspects of singing, making those songs feel operatic and detached. Colin's singing takes away all the needless embellishments and focuses on emotion. I could picture Aragorn and Legolas singing it like that while Boromir's body travelled down the river; I couldn't picture any of them singing that in the perfect operatic style of other renditions.
You nailed it : that's the way song could have been sing around a firecamp, in the evening gathering by the common people. Singing an old tale... I wouldn't feel bad to sing along (even if I sing far far worse than Colin), while that would feel grotesque with the "operatic" versions
Well, i didn't want to say, but i've made a time travel and found a bard at my grand grand grand grand father's castle with the same voice as him. So...
Tis' going to be sixteen years soon enough. This absolutely gorgeous rendition is about the same age as I am... It simply appeared to me again, this video, music film, if you will. What news from the Mark, what news from the North. Whatever it be, Boromir shall be always so very great, fair, proud. Thank you, Mr. Colinjohnrudd, for this is a lament to remember.....
And King Elessar gathered his most talented bards, and he taught them this song of three friends, composed in their grief at the loss of this fallen hero of Minas Tirith. And they made from it a great anthem, singing it at festivals and gatherings great and small, until it were graven upon the hearts of the people. And for many generations of men, they would thus sing this lay of one of Gondor's greatest sons! Or, so I imagine Tolkien might have put it, had he heard this brilliant man sing it like this!
I listened to this many years ago when I was yet a child , you and this song has passed into memorie till this moment. wow this brings me back. thank you sir.
I fell in love with your version of this song 9 years ago, and I still love it just as much as I did then. I noticed I left a comment here 9 years ago, and then again one year later. Can't believe I managed to shut up in the years between then and now. So here I am again, just to remind you that I still adore your music. Thank you Colin.
Love all this, Tolkien did the most amazing work on the history of fantasy(at least for me). And you, Mr.Rudd, you sing his songs very well, i just found your channel and your music, but you are already between my favorite singers.
@@colinjohnrudd glad to hear that! you were there before the all the hype hope you are still "quite ready for another adventure."! thank you for response by the way!
I've always wanted to find someone or something that paid as much honor towards Boromir of Gondor. I've found that someone and something when I stumbled upon this. Beautiful. It's fantastic.
I remember when I first read this many years ago I uncontrollably cried. This version brought all those emotions back and I find myself weeping all over again, amazing job.
You have really captured an inspiring ballad, even if Tolkien wrote the lyrics. I agree with your assessment. Boromir represents all the flaws and weaknesses that make us Human, and still his redemption at Amon Hen inspires so many to understand that every moment of humanity is an opportunity to grasp redemption. He shows that it is never too late to correct your mistakes.
This composition captures the true spirit of Tolkien's great work. All those movies failed to create the atmosphere of middle earth as powerful as this. And here it is, so simple, so direct...Mr.Colin John Rudd, its so obvious, from your voice, that you mean every word you sing, you understood what middle earth is really like, and you showed it to us with your beautiful music Thank you!
I love this version of this song. it's perfect, almost exactly how I mentally heard it when reading it. I wish that Peter Jackson had put it into the movie. I was sad when it wasn't there.
Boromir is my hero forever! And this is my favourite song from the book. I was crying when i was reading it for the first time. This is a beautiful tribute to him, thank you.
Wow, this is fantastic. I've always loved the Lament for Boromir and you certainly did it justice here. I'll be checking out your other videos for sure!
I have a deep respect for your work. You have a great voice, and it's just amazing that you sing with such love for the works of JRR Tolkien. I think the Professor would be proud of you.
I noticed I haven't left a comment for quite a while.. but just to let you know: I still love your songs - the Lament for Boromir will never leave my mp3-player! [:
I absolutely love your version of this beautiful song.. At the moment I'm reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy again and remembered that, some time ago, I was listening to another song of yours and that you also sung the Lament for Boromir.. So I came back here.. To find I am still amazed by how well your voice and your guitar fit Tolkiens stories. (: Thank you so much for your wonderful music, Colin! take care **
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Nigh on 15 years later, we still come back to hear the best rendition of the Lament for Boromir. I've heard the high-production studio versions, I've heard the Hollywood adaptations, and I've heard the rest. None can quite touch the true intent of the song, but Colin comes the closest, I would believe. Hang in there Colin, thanks for giving us these unadulterated versions of Tolkiens songs.
100% man! I am still here, fantastic cover.
Colin's is amazing. But I have to hand it to Robert Inglis on how he sings it in the audio book. In my option that's the most accurate rendition.
‘You left the East Wind to me,’ said Gimli, ‘but I will say naught of it.’ ‘That is as it should be,’ said Aragorn. ‘In Minas Tirith they endure the East Wind, but they do not ask it for tidings.'
When I clicked on this I did not have high hopes... I have never been so wrong in my life... this is amazing 0__0
Good to hear from you again, time moves ever faster or so it seems so take care of yourself, I hope you are still doing the artwork........ it will help during these sad times.
You need to do a live version of this song please!
Hi Colin. We met yesterday in Wales. I was dressed unconventionally and we chatted. Like the song. My lady friend reacted very positively to it too. Regards. Dean.
This is by far the best version of this song I've heard on RUclips. The problem with so many performers doing Tolkien songs is that they focus on the technical aspects of singing, making those songs feel operatic and detached. Colin's singing takes away all the needless embellishments and focuses on emotion. I could picture Aragorn and Legolas singing it like that while Boromir's body travelled down the river; I couldn't picture any of them singing that in the perfect operatic style of other renditions.
Have you bu any chance heard Karliene's version? It's one of the best versions that I've heard
Randombffls12 I have heard it, it's pretty good, but for me it doesn't carry the same emotional load as Colin's.
+amorangias Exactly. Rudd's versions of Tolkien's poems have an epic feel to them lost by so many other musicians.
+amorangias its like he's singing it as he had wrote them from the fellowships talees
You nailed it : that's the way song could have been sing around a firecamp, in the evening gathering by the common people. Singing an old tale... I wouldn't feel bad to sing along (even if I sing far far worse than Colin), while that would feel grotesque with the "operatic" versions
I really can't get enough of this song. It's truly perfect in capturing the melancholy of the life and death of Boromir.
Man! You Have a Medieval Bard's Voice! Really Wonderful!
+João Antônio Souza How do you know how medieval voice sounds ?:)
Well, i didn't want to say, but i've made a time travel and found a bard at my grand grand grand grand father's castle with the same voice as him. So...
Kind of a sad lie.
Who are you to judge one's account as false. Souza's words ring true in my ear.
Tis' going to be sixteen years soon enough.
This absolutely gorgeous rendition is about the same age as I am...
It simply appeared to me again, this video, music film, if you will.
What news from the Mark, what news from the North. Whatever it be, Boromir shall be always so very great, fair, proud.
Thank you, Mr. Colinjohnrudd, for this is a lament to remember.....
read the books
@@Allyosaugh Well alright then.
@@bankerduck4925 damn i didnt think that would work
That means when video is 69 years old, you will be about 69 years old.
A beautiful interpretation Colin. I hope you are able to recover from the stroke.
And King Elessar gathered his most talented bards, and he taught them this song of three friends, composed in their grief at the loss of this fallen hero of Minas Tirith. And they made from it a great anthem, singing it at festivals and gatherings great and small, until it were graven upon the hearts of the people. And for many generations of men, they would thus sing this lay of one of Gondor's greatest sons!
Or, so I imagine Tolkien might have put it, had he heard this brilliant man sing it like this!
This guy needs a full album!
this version of the song still brings me sad joy in hard times. best rendition of tolkien's original ever.
it's crazy that I was a kid when it was posted, but that just proves how timeless Tolkien is
The emotion in the poem is great, and the emotion in this mans voice makes it even stronger, I can't help but choke back tears when I hear this.
I listened to this many years ago when I was yet a child , you and this song has passed into memorie till this moment. wow this brings me back. thank you sir.
I fell in love with your version of this song 9 years ago, and I still love it just as much as I did then. I noticed I left a comment here 9 years ago, and then again one year later. Can't believe I managed to shut up in the years between then and now. So here I am again, just to remind you that I still adore your music. Thank you Colin.
Ah, Boromir, your greatness will never be forgotten, you were a great representation of humanity, once again a great song Mr. Rudd
Still listening in 2020 Colin, thank you for this masterpiece.
Love all this, Tolkien did the most amazing work on the history of fantasy(at least for me). And you, Mr.Rudd, you sing his songs very well, i just found your channel and your music, but you are already between my favorite singers.
Most appreciated kaklikful, thanks.
this guy was one of the first ones who brought the gem upon us.. hope hes still with us absolutely love it
Still here Bas!
@@colinjohnrudd glad to hear that! you were there before the all the hype hope you are still "quite ready for another adventure."! thank you for response by the way!
I'd love for this to get a re-recording in honour of its 10th anniversary.
I've always wanted to find someone or something that paid as much honor towards Boromir of Gondor. I've found that someone and something when I stumbled upon this.
Beautiful. It's fantastic.
Danke Colin Rudd, dass Lied berührte mein Herz.
Boromir mein Held. Colin mein Sänger.
I remember when I first read this many years ago I uncontrollably cried. This version brought all those emotions back and I find myself weeping all over again, amazing job.
You have really captured an inspiring ballad, even if Tolkien wrote the lyrics. I agree with your assessment. Boromir represents all the flaws and weaknesses that make us Human, and still his redemption at Amon Hen inspires so many to understand that every moment of humanity is an opportunity to grasp redemption. He shows that it is never too late to correct your mistakes.
This is absolutely perfect, exactly the way I imagined it to sound on my first reading of LoTR!
Absolutely chillbringing! Love every second of it!
still my favorite version
The best version of "Lament for Boromir" I ever heard! Had to add this beautiful interpretation to my Tolkien-playlist.
Thanks for sharing the song!!!
May your light shine over human bodies deficiencies! Pure beauty never dies and always shall be remembered!
i cannot believe this has been on this site for years and i am only just discovering it (and your channel). truly wonderful
A true bard lives on in these days of shadow.
This composition captures the true spirit of Tolkien's great work. All those movies failed to create the atmosphere of middle earth as powerful as this. And here it is, so simple, so direct...Mr.Colin John Rudd, its so obvious, from your voice, that you mean every word you sing, you understood what middle earth is really like, and you showed it to us with your beautiful music Thank you!
i think i cried a little X.x
Great singing and lament to my favorite of the fellowship of the nine.... RIP son of Gondor.
I love this version of this song. it's perfect, almost exactly how I mentally heard it when reading it. I wish that Peter Jackson had put it into the movie. I was sad when it wasn't there.
Still love dropping in on this classic. I imagine I'll be listening until my last days.
brilliant. Boromir was one of my favorite charactors in Lotr. He was... human. Great song!
Boromir is my hero forever!
And this is my favourite song from the book. I was crying when i was reading it for the first time.
This is a beautiful tribute to him, thank you.
I can’t stop listening to this
The fact that one of the oldest, or earliest, videos on RUclips is a song from Tolkien's works is cool.
OMG, this is just beautiful.....
Boromir was the best! this song is in the book! great!
What a GREAT song !!!
It touches my heart so deeply that I nearly start to cry when listening to it.
THANKS SO MUCH COLIN !!!
boromir was one of my favourite charaters in the books becouse of that this song puts me in to the tears
It's truly amazing how you create such a middle-earth-like atmosphere only with your voice and your guitar... wonderful!
Wow, this is fantastic. I've always loved the Lament for Boromir and you certainly did it justice here. I'll be checking out your other videos for sure!
Love this song to this day
I have a deep respect for your work. You have a great voice, and it's just amazing that you sing with such love for the works of JRR Tolkien. I think the Professor would be proud of you.
Glad your a friend its an honour fantastic song
Fantastic performance. I greatly enjoyed this tribute to my favorite character from Lord of The Rings.
Absolutely beautiful. Very fitting for my hero and the Martyr of the Fellowship.
What a wonderful lament for brave Boromir! You played it beautifully. Kudos to you.
Thank you for bringing Aragon and Legolas words to life! I always come to tears hearing to your songs! But are always good tears!
What a beautiful rendition. Saved to my Tolkien Legandarium video list. And that will then become a nightly song listened to. Whether wake or sleep.
Outstanding, an excellent interpretation.
Most excellent sir - a wonderful addition to the Master's legacy and a great joy to all of us who love his fine words.
Love your songs!
You, Sir, are simply phenomenal! Love your tunes!
that song is absolutely amazing, i can't wait to hear more!!!
wow i got chills
Far best I ever heard
Still the best version
Beautiful Colin, you had me cryin' here and that doesn't happen easily. Someone to honor Boromir, thank you.
Absolutely fantastic!
just wonderful
Love this one!
mr Rudd....a wonderfull song! its a honour for my great hero J.R.R. Tolkien he would be proud of the song!
This is simply beautiful. Thanks for making these!
Brilliant! Epic tale, epic voice.
Yay!
Beautiful. Even more beautiful than I imagined it to be!
i haven't heard from Colin for a long time.. anyone have any news about him? Really miss new songs. Hail from Brazil!
He's back!
Best rendition, others don't even come close.
This is beautiful, thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you for this
Great song!
Love it! Thank you so much for you contribution, you're very talented.
I don't normally watch songs on RUclips that are sung by the people who post them, but I'm glad my friend recommended this! Brilliant!
Fantastic!
Greetings Colin. I must say this version is truly awesome, aproximately one of the most fitting tune to the song I've heard yet.
Great work!
Well done, sir! Well done, indeed!
Nevjerovatna muzika, nevjerovatan glas (amazing music, amezing song) !!!!!
The definitive version of the song.
@colinjohnrudd love your version of this. LIsten to all i have found here of your tolkien song...but this is my favorit...great work!
Jrr Tolkien was brilliant and showed how Boromir's inner conflict and pressure can do to even the mightiest men. Colin great job!
Your versions of everything are the goddamned best ever, I love you.
So great, thank you!
BRAVO BRAVO that was great
Boromir was nearly my favourite in the books, right behind his brother... I loved the song in the book tho, and this is just amazing...fantastic job
awesome!!!
I noticed I haven't left a comment for quite a while.. but just to let you know: I still love your songs - the Lament for Boromir will never leave my mp3-player! [:
Beautiful, amazing perfection! I love it!
I am the same way. The story itself is fiction but the Ideals it portrays are as real as anything. Uncommon valor always touches my heart.
wow this is great !!! the lament for Boromir is so utterly beautiful. I love Tolkien.
I absolutely love your version of this beautiful song.. At the moment I'm reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy again and remembered that, some time ago, I was listening to another song of yours and that you also sung the Lament for Boromir..
So I came back here.. To find I am still amazed by how well your voice and your guitar fit Tolkiens stories. (:
Thank you so much for your wonderful music, Colin!
take care **
Love you!
Bravo. Boromir was a wonderful character. Lovely tune.
Very beautiful.. thanks so much. Let me check out the rest of your collection. Cheers!! =)
Awesome!
This comes the closest so far to what I've imagined, thanks!!
Bravo! Bravissimo!!