The lord of the rings was my dad's favorite. We would watch it once a year as a family. And i know he specifically loved the music. He passed September 2019 and I keep coming to this video to feel close to him.

In light of how the world is right now, this quote has never been more perfect: It's like in the great stories Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger they were, and sometimes you didn't want to know the end. Because how could the end be happy. How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad happened. But in the end, it's only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you. That meant something. Even if you were too small to understand why. But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now. Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back only they didn’t. Because they were holding on to something. That there’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it’s worth fighting for. -Samwise Gamgee

I’m so lonely everyday but at night it’s the worst. Loneliness is one of the craziest feelings I’ve experienced. These videos, these comments make me feel just a bit less lonely

I find it truly amazing to sit here in my dark room late at night and to miss a place I have never been.

I think deep down we all want to live in the Shire

After reading all these comments , i don't feel so alone in this fallen world.

"And he lived happily ever after. To the end of his days." Farewell Sir Ian Holm, you'll finally go to the Grey Havens❤️

My 28 year old brother died a year ago. He and I used to watch LOTR and The hobbit all the time. This song is what I have to remember him now. Hold your loved ones close :)

I feel homesick to a place I have never been to..

“End? No the journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey-rain curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it. White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise.”

On a lonely night, I came here wishing to find my people. I long to travel to distant places, speak every language and learn as much as I can while I exist. For now I can't do those things, but at least here, I can feel a little closer to peoples I've yet to meet, read such beautiful comments and feel a little better about my station in life right now. Good travels to all who're here in the Shire looking for comfort and their purpose.

“I came from the end of bag, but no bag went over me. I am the friend of bears and the guest of eagles. I am Ring-winner and Luckwearer; and I am Barrel-rider.” - Bilbo Baggins Ian Holm 1931-2020

Lotr is the best trilogy that was ever made.

"I want to see mountains again, Gandalf, mountains, and then find somewhere where I can rest. In peace and quiet..."

The comments under lotr soundtrack are always the purest and most beautiful thing in the world.

These people didn't make a movie. They made us feel something inside ourselves.

You ever just want your day to consist of waking up in a really cozy bed with the smell of firewood and French toast in the morning, as you finally open your eyes the sunlight streams through all the circular windows in your cabin. The floor is an old creaky oak wood but it brings more nostalgia than annoyance. A convenient little cabin that invites you to the living room with the sound of crackling firewood as soon as you walk out of your bedroom. Now that the sun is up you extinguish the fire and settle down in a rocking chair facing out of a window that displays the most beautiful clover fields in the whole world. Children running around and laughing, folks walking with their family and friends, the faint sound of birds singing their morning song. And you just sit there for 15 minutes admiring it all. The day goes by with errands and events, going to the market for breads, and milk, eggs and such. And finally, a local gathering for the town feast where everyone is invited to a large tavern as the sun begins to set over the rolling hills. By the time everyone has enjoyed their food, the night is present but still young. You say goodbye to your friends and neighbors and head back to the cozy hill cabin. Your routine night pipe awaits by the fireplace where you smoke while you light and poke the fireplace to life again. Crickets slowly create an ambience throughout the night that tells you most people are asleep by now. Pipe in mouth you read a massive book called ‘the Adventures of Bilbo Baggins’ for about 30 minutes by the fire each night, settled down in a cozy leather chair. The moonlight reveals the clover fields one more time before morning, and what once was a lively vivacious town is temporarily silent as you set the pipe atop the fireplace and head to sleep. The last thing you hear is the crickets in the distance, and an occasional gentle breeze through your circular windows. All is well, and the house is furnished just to your liking. You pick up your old note keeper to write out your day as you normally do before falling asleep. You tell of the warm morning sunshine, the bright green clover fields, the laughing children and the wandering neighbors, the amazing food at the town feast and all the wonderful conversations and laughs you had whilst being there, but most importantly you emphasize how happy you are to be alive in such an amazing time and place. And you finish with, “I couldn’t think of any place I’d rather be than here in The Shire.” At last, you put the note keeper back on the nightstand, cover up in your cozy bed, and drift into a long peaceful sleep. No worries, no anxiety, no pressure. All is Well

Sometimes my stomach hurts when I hear this music. I just want to live a Hobbit live, peaceful, sitting with a book next to a fire - take long walks in the forest.

My friend learned to play the flute PURELY so he could play this music. I have literally walked by his house more than once and heard him playing it inside. He cannot play anything else at all. It is possibly one of the most peaceful pieces of music in the world. Also it calms down his dogs who often go to sleep beside him when he plays. Music is the real magic in the world.

The two things I want most in life: an old wizard scratching something on my door with his staff, and a wardrobe leading to a snowy forest and a single street lamp.

The Steward of Middle Earth is no more; his ship has sailed to the Undying Lands. RIP Christopher Tolkien, 1924-2020.

"All we have to decide is what to do with the time given to us :) " - Gandalf It's 10PM here in CA and I'm about to go to sleep. Hopefully you lovely people will have an amazing day/night. LOTR people are the best because we keep it real here cmon now :)

Seeing everyone in the comments makes me so happy. The Shire has connected us all, and I hope everyone reading this is happy and has an incredible night/day :)

I think I'm quite ready for another LOTR marathon

There are people in the world whose hearts turned to stone for many reasons. But if you have a heart which still melts in music and finds hope,you're lucky. Have a nice day.

Everytime I feel sad, gloomy, angry with myself, demotivated or have an art block, I visit this video. Not only the score, the people in the comments make me extremely happy :D If you are reading this, my dear friends, have an amazing day, you deserve all the love, support and comfort of the world. No matter who are you, where are you from, what age are you, the shire has connected us and I intend to stay connected. You'll have a friend in me. Always :)

My grandmother introduced me to Bilbo and the Shire at the age of four, 38 years ago, and I’ve spent my entire literary existence searching for the warmth and comfort that Tolkien created in Middle Earth, in other novels. My heart will always belong to the Shire, and to Rivendell, from the shores of the Grey Havens to the Citadel of the White Tower and beyond. I will always cherish these stories, every page of every version of every book I’ve ever owned that brings me back. I learned to enjoy reading with Bilbo and the Dwarves of Erebor, and Mr. Tolkien’s Middle Earth has been an inspiration all my years. My children, and their children, will learn to love the Shire as I have, for as long as the paper upon which the words of this masterful tale are written remains. Thank you, J.R. and Christopher, for letting the world accompany you on your journey through Middle Earth and now beyond. As Gandalf once told the Lord of the Eagles, Gwaihir: May the wind under your wings bear you to where the sun sails and the moon walks

Anyone else want to go join me and live in the Shire? Or Rivendell. I want a place to relax with some tea, music, and a book. The Lord of the Rings is such a great series, thank you professor Tolkien for making us all feel like kids :)

“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” -Frodo. “So do I,and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”-Gandalf

Home is where the heart is. All of you have a piece of the shire somewhere in your life. Find it, stand by it, and cherish it.

To those going through rough times, you've got this. You'll make it before you know. Just take some time periodically to relax, and you'll be okay. My replies are open, and I shall not ever judge you. Remember, we're on this journey together.

These comments are making me tear up, I love the LOTR community so much

Let's just appreciate the fact that the Lord of the Rings makes you want to become shorter instead of taller

I have never felt like I belong anywhere in this world. But this music gives me a sense of belonging, a home that I never had. Makes me believe that someday I'd be in that place.

When I get to Heaven I'm going to look around and then coming up to God I'm going to say, "Lord, this is wonderful, thank you for your love. Now, excuse me, but where is the hobbit section. You see Sire, I'm a big folk but I feel a need for my beloved Shire." And there, I think I will find Frodo, Sam, Pippin, Merry, Bilbo and plenty of elves, dwarves and a wizard named Gandalf. Next door, by the way, is Narnia.

This is what helps me sleep at night. I dream of Hobbiton, of the small rivers und hills in the shire, of the peace that a home can give you. And when the theme of the fellowship starts to come through, I imagine myself there, together with Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli. These melodies, together with Tolkiens wonderful piece of literary genius, give me a feeling, like no other.

Unequivocally, one of the best cinematic soundtracks in existence.

Samwise: "Do you remember the Shire, Mr. Frodo? It'll be spring soon. And the orchards will be in blossom. And the birds will be nesting in the hazel thicket. And they'll be sowing the summer barley in the lower fields... and eating the first of the strawberries with cream. Do you remember the taste of strawberries?"

I feel like this comment section is the Green Dragon surrounded by friendly hobbits cosy and amiable! It's always wonderful to see how much Lord of the Rings means to us. A safe place. A home. A dream. All my favourite quotes people are posting here too ❤️

The Lord of the Rings is a comfort place, when i feel alone i use to come there

on my wedding day years ago when we gave each other our wedding rings we had a flute player playing this song.. such a magical moment. Thank you LOTR to be a very huge and important part in my life

A young child sits alone in a dark room, a candle his only companion. He hides from the scary world in a tattered blanket and finds shelter in an old book with the name J.R.R Tolkein on the cover. Thank you sincerely for reminding me of my innocence when my world was still so small. I truly appreciate this with tears in my eyes. Thank you for sharing this digital smile.

This makes me so homesick for a place I’ve never been. Perhaps it’s the old times and memories I share with my family and friends with this movie that creates such a feeling. But it’s always the Shire music that sparks that nostalgia and homesickness. Every time. It’s why I have a symbol of the shire tattooed on my arm. ❤️

Imagine waking up one morning, in a big soft bed, covered by fresh smelling sheets and blankets, the fire in the fireplace slowly roaring and crackling, the cool autumn breeze coming in from the open window and on the kitchen table, hot bread fresh from the oven, with butter and jam waiting for you to begin your day with. You pull up a chair and you sit next to that open window, letting the cool breeze wake you up while you peacefully enjoy your breakfast and listen to the birds chirp.. 1615

It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to. 🕯️❤️ 💐❤️

“There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West. Some courage and some wisdom, blended in measure. If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." Thorin Oakenshield

Dear reader, I hope you are having a nice day or night. If no one has told you this recently, or even if they have, you are enough. You are loved. You will be okay. Whatever is worrying you will pass, and things will get better. I hope this beautiful music is giving you comfort and that you can give yourself a smile today. You are so brave and so strong. I believe in you. Have a beautiful day, and life. -A friend. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

I truly love this fantastic community. Even with the trying times in this dark world these comments and kind people always make me feel better no matter what’s happened. I’m thankful for all of you everyday and this fantastic trilogy that brought us all together.

Me, looking at the current state of the world crying: I wish none of this had happened... Gandalf, materializing into my conscience, smiling kindly: so do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. There are other forces at work in this world, besides the will of evil. This isn't my own, I found someone who had written that on a website, but it helps quite a lot 💚

I still remember sitting in the theater as The Fellowship of the Ring began. I was so worried that it wouldn't live up to the books. Then I saw the Shire...my worry disappeared, joy filled my heart, and I had to blink back tears. It seemed so real...so perfect. Blinking back tears again.

“May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out.” Truly, this music is a light in this very dark world. ❤

This music brings me back to a short period in my life where everything felt like pure bliss and there were no family health issues, financial issues, freedom of imagination. Im able to calm down and relax whenever i play this music its quite literally the only thing that can make me feel like a kid again despite all the hardships of real life. Thank you for posting these.

“Look, I know you doubt me, I know you always have. And you're right. I often think of Bag End. I miss my books. And my armchair. And my garden. See, that's where I belong. That's home. That's why I came back, 'cause you don't have one. A home. It was taken from you. But I will help you take it back if I can.” -Bilbo Baggins; The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Its 2020 but still there is no replacement of this classic. I feel like all the people in the comment section are my friends. FRIENDS if you ever find any way to go to SHIRE . Then please do message me. LOTS OF LOVE TO EVERY HOBBIT IN THIS COMMENT SECTION.

My friend and i loved the Lord of the Rings books. We both loved reading the books and when we both turned 12, we could watch the movies (we were 11 at the time). My birthday is on May the 15th, his May the 26th. Time flew by as we were so excited to watch the movies. When i turned 12, i got the dvd's of all the 3 films, but i made a promise to my friend we would watch them together for the first time so, i waited until his 12th birthday. As soon as we came home from school, we made popcorn and watched them all in one sitting. It was an absolute joy to watch them. We both loved gaming so when we heard that there would be coming a LEGO Lord of the Rings game, we "jumped holes in the ceiling" my mom said. We waited for what seemed like YEARS for the game to release. And when the time had finally come, we rushed to the store and bought 1 disc. As soon as we got home we put in my xBox 360 and played it every, single, day. Make homework as soon as you come home frome school? No, play LEGO Lord of the Rings. We completed it in like 2 - 3 weeks. We knew there was an upcoming move from The Hobbit. We also loved reading the books of The Hobbit so when we heard that, we couldn't be more excited. The movie got released 2 or 3 weeks after we completed playing LEGO Lord of the Rings so we didn't have to wait long. Again, we rushed home after school to watch the new movie (our moms had gotten the movies for us). We loved it. We pulled an all-nighter. Around the time when the 2nd The Hobbit movie got released, my friend got sick. We first thought it was just a simple cold so we ignored it. But he didn't got any better so, he went to the doctor and it turned out he got Stage 3 cancer. We of course were in absolute shock. In a short period of time, it got worse and worse and he had to go to the hospital. He couldn't do much except lay in bed (this was around Christmas). The 2nd Hobbit movie had just released but this time, it didn't feel good. We couldn't pull an all-nighter and watch it as we did with the previous ones. As Christmas gift, i have him the 2nd Hobbit movie. We both were so excited to watch it together, even though it had to be different this time (i hadn't seen it yet). We had such joy watching it in the hospital. A few months had passed and things still wouldn't get better. Around our birthdays, things even got so bad he had to move to an other hospital. Things went a little better, but again around November things got really really bad. He sadly passed away, a few weeks before the 3rd movie got released. I couldn't stop crying for weeks. It felt so bad to watch the movie without him. When LEGO The Hobbit came out, i played it on the exact same place as we used to play together. The soundtracks, the books, the movies, the games, it all reminds me of him. Especially the soundtracks. Every year around our birthdays and christmas, i listen to this to feel more connected again. (And Matthew, if you see this, i collected all the coins as you always wanted me to do) I miss you

Here for Hobbit Day 2023!

I'm reading the comments section and crying while listening to this

This music has proven more effective for my panic disorder than any medication. It's powerful in all of the best ways. Thank you for providing it!

Who s listening to this during the middle east conflict ? praying for a better world for all

God bless Tolkien and you tube comments. I never see negativity on here, just a community of wonderful, caring people.

“You’ve left out one of the chief characters- Samwise the Brave. I want to hear more about Sam... Frodo wouldn’t have gotten far without Sam.” - Frodo Baggins

The Comment section is killing me rn, so many People who feel just like me. Never thought i‘d be crying in my bed at midnight Dreaming about the Shire Edit: 5 months later and i still get that vibe

A acorn? "I picked it up in Beorn’s garden. " "You’ve carried it all this way? " "I’m going to plant it in my garden. In Bag End. " "It’s a poor prize to take back to the Shire. " "One day it’ll grow, and every time I look at it, I’ll remember. Remember everything that happened: the good, the bad and how lucky I am that I made it home.

Hope comes from the most unlikely of places. The sun shines the brightest in the morning, however dark the night was. At spring the first flower is brightest and the first fruits are the freshest. The songs of birds after winter are like water to the thirsty... And the smallest person can change the course of the future. For all those stuck inside and troubled from COVID-19 and economic crisis, may these verses encourage you. Not all hope is lost!

I’m currently laying by the fire with my 1 year old son on a freezing January night. This music is just what I needed to make things perfect. Thanks for posting this.

When I was a boy there was a dark time in my life that I found refuge in a place called Middle earth . I had a ticket between the pages of a book that would magically take me to where I could shed my pain and live life as someone else. Looking back as a man I feel fortunate. ~Not all that is gold may glitter~

Imagine this : A little wooden house in the middle of nature , sitting outside on a rocking chair , or simply the porch , at the light of a candle . Looking up at the stars with a small breeze passing by , sharing a drink with the person you love the most in the world . This is what I call "home" , and this is where this makes me feel .

One of my favorite ambient escape videos. The comment section is also a beautiful thing ✌🏻🩷

This is something Game of Thrones can’t give you. A sense of going home to a place you’ve never been to. Coziness, safety, reassurance. Old friends you’ve dreamed about meeting. Edit: oh my goodness thank you for all the likes!

Some days I just want to leave school, find a nice place like a Hobbit hole, cuddle up to a fire and listen to this music, and just read and write to my heart’s content and until I’m old and wise.

The lord of the rings community is probably one of the best and coolest community’s out there. The coolest and nicest people are here. God Bless! ❤️👍🏼

This is the most amazing comment section I think I’ve ever seen. Beautiful minds & hearts❤️ …I’ll be sure to visit again, Thankyou for the wonderful video and music as well.🎶 Very inspirational & recharging.

Why do I miss the shire when I’ve never been there or it doesn’t exist! The magic of this story is real

this comment section is so peaceful and loving. amazing content for amazing people! LOTR live ever on in our hearts!

"Good evening" "Yes Yes, it is. Though I think it might rain later"

My father would force me to watch it with him when I was a kid, and I would complain. Back then I was so ignorant of the path that would lay ahead. And it led me right back to my roots, this story, which with him had been so comforting. And is also my all time favorite story. One not easily forgotten. 7 long years since his passing this story has given me courage in my darkest times and wisdom in my dumbest.

If I die, and there is this after life, I wish to open my eyes to this shire kind of world. Hoping that I dont reincarnate again on earth

Last year walked through New Zealand and in between I listened to the music. I felt Hobbits around me all the time. "There's something good in this world Mr. Frodo.."

Thanks to this, I am now on my second breakfast

This music always makes me cry for longing to have a world like the shire..WHy can't humans just be kind to one another.. why?

This is the first comment section I’ve come to where I truly want to read them all. It’s amazing to know that this music and these movies had as big of an impact on others as it did me. For a brief moment in a child’s life I was saved when I needed it most by these movies. “A wizard is never early, nor is he late. He arrives precisely when he means to.”

This is just special. Crying and smiling at the same time.

I imagine walking the roads of the Shire, stopping in for a pint at the Green Dragon, visiting Bumfarlong and having mushrooms with the Maggots, looking at the items in the Mathom house and seeing their history in my minds eye. But the thing I long to gaze upon is the fairest of all the Mallorn trees that now grows in the Party field planted by Sam. He used his gift from the Lady so wisely.

The comments are so pure, love you all guys

I have always wished I was an Elf, we all probably have. It comforts me to know that there is still Hope and Love of The Lord Of The Rings.. I hope that you all realise that. Middle Earth really is amazing. You never know what will happen once you step outside your little Hobbit Hole.

I honesty believe humans were not made to live like this. I think technology has distanced us from our true selves, and something in our DNA remembers what we were and what we're supposed to be. I think things like violence, cold winter nights, sitting around a fire in the mountains by yourself, and music like this brings those things to the surface

My wife and I love LOTR! We love it even more after spending 2 weeks exploring all of New Zealand last year! The entire drive we listened to the LOTR soundtracks! Now when we watch the movies it makes us sad because we just want to be back in New Zealand. Very beautiful country. We recently pulled off the ultimate movie marathon! We watched all LOTR and Hobbit extended movies in one day! Took us over 22 hours! Made a blanket fort and she cooked up a bunch of Hobbit themed meals! It was the best day adventure ever!

I think we all long for a “life of peace and plenty. “

“There is no real going back. Though I may come to the Shire it will not seem the same; for I shall not be the same. I am wounded with knife, sting, and tooth, and a long burden. Where shall I find rest?” - Frodo, The Return of the King, Homeward Bound We all remember this music and takes us back to 2001. Seasons of life always change, years come and go but this music will always be something that takes us back. And like Frodo says, it may be different but it is still the Shire. Thank you for this nostalgia.

This makes me want to have a lord of the rings marathon!

There’s something about the lord of the rings music that makes me feel a way I’ve never felt with any other movie soundtrack. Especially the shire music. It just puts a smile on my face, it gives me such a nostalgic feeling from my youth, watching these movies with my dad and just loving every aspect of it. It’s what got me into fantasy, the lord of the rings will always have a special place in my heart.

Couldn't sleep because my brain wouldn't shut off, so I came here. I love the music, and the comments always give me hope for a better future.

I feel like I've always lived in the Shire, I just don't have the chance to come back yet.

01 "Saruman believes that it is only great power that can hold evil in check. But that is not what I have found. I have found it is the small things. Everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay. Simple acts of kindness and love." - Gandalf

We played this at my stepsons funeral and now wen we go to visit in peace.Crying now in bed as a listen.miss him so much.wish he was here.xxx

The Home We Have Never Been To BUT Miss So Dearly... Thank you @AmbientWorlds for making us feel this way

This.....is my happy place. No stress, no fear, just love and beauty. No matter where you are right now, we shall all meet there one day :´)

because of such music, I want to live. what a story, what a memory.

Thank you, friends, for helping me feel not so alone