The Shadow of the Past

by Ithildin

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GarrettStrife Many years ago I lamented that Studio Ghilbli would never touch The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings.
If by some miracle that day ever ocured, it would be Ilthildin who should share the creation of the soundtrack, along side other greats such as Jim Kirkwood.
'The Wood was Full of The Rumor of Him' is something
special. It is as the kids say now, "A big mood." Favorite track: The Wood was Full of the Rumor of Him.

emanuele127 I love Ithildin's unique take on The Lord of the Rings, that conveys the personal scale of the story without losing sight of the epic tale that is set in motion in Book I. The level of craftsmanship and attention to details is stunning: as with Tolkien's masterpiece, one could come back to this album again and again and discover something new at every listen. Favorite track: The Wood was Full of the Rumor of Him.

lichdom Just a gripping release from end to end. Ithildin has this incredible ability to make every note and detail sound just right. Album of the year, calling it now. Favorite track: When You Go, Go As Mr. Underhill.

immaterium This album keeps showing how wonderfully invested the artist is in Tolkien's world, picking small details and building beautiful soundscapes around them, all with a personal touch. Combine that with the captivating cover art by the artist himself, the feel of total dedication is strong with this one. Definitely my new favourite from Ithildin! Favorite track: When You Go, Go As Mr. Underhill.

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1.	He Hated Dark, But He Hated Light More 02:47	buy track
2.	Strange Visions of Mountains that he had Never Seen Came into his Dreams 02:13	buy track
3.	Frodo Gazed Fixedly at the Red Embers on the Hearth 02:55	buy track
4.	Far From Home, Walking in the Hills and Woods under the Starlight 02:24	buy track
5.	When You Go, Go As Mr. Underhill 06:43	buy track
6.	He Tunneled into Green Mounds 01:28	buy track
7.	The Sun Could Not Watch Me There 04:48	buy track
8.	The Wood was Full of the Rumor of Him 04:06	buy track
9.	The Dark Pools Amid the Gladden Fields 02:24	buy track
10.	Elven-Ship Set Sail, Never to Return 05:29	buy track

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Here’s a new album which returns to the roots of Ithildin.
Inspired by chapter 2, The Shadow of the Past is meant to be the follow-up to my very first album, A Long-Expected Party.

This chapter from Lord of the Rings always seemed very dark to me, depicting Sméagol’s insane loneliness and the end of a peaceful life for Frodo. But as always, Tolkien wrote it with a pen from which emanates light and hope. I always loved these feelings of duality. I hope my music translates it well.

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released January 24, 2024

Guillaume P. Trépanier : Synth, percussions
Tristan Feilla (Elyvilon) : Synth Bass

Music and artwork by Guillaume P. Trépanier

Mixed and mastered by Tristan Feilla, in collaboration with Mark Stewart and Barrow Hoard Records

Thanks to Tristan Feilla (aka Elyvilon), Mark Stewart at Raydon Studio, Louis-Philippe Cantin, Yannick Valiquette, Joanie Langevin, Frédérik Roy, Alexandre Frenette, Adriana Lombardi, Dominic Ouellette, Deep Gnome, Pierre Brouillette Hamelin, Paul Smith (at Voices of the Ainur), Vincent Lepage, Ellis Green (Sunken Grove), Willow Tea, Erang, Steven Ouellet, Samuel Milette, Olivier Durand, Frostgard, Liam (Angel/Overlooked).

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I can't sleep.

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