Ainulindalë - The Music of the Ainur | Silmarillion Documentary

Hello and welcome! In this first installment of my video remakes, I'm excited to introduce you to a new narration style and more complex video animations. In this video, we will delve into Ainulindalë, also known as the Music of the Ainur, which is a creation myth from J.R.R. Tolkien's Silmarillion.

The tale begins with Ilúvatar, the supreme being, creating spirits of power called the Ainur. He taught them music and they sang before him, with the most beautiful theme he had shown them. He asked them to sing together a Great Music, in which their thoughts would be made visible through the Flame Imperishable. And so, the Music of the Ainur began.

At first, Ilúvatar sat and listened, but Melkor, one of the greatest Ainur, filled with pride, broke the harmony with his discordant notes. Ilúvatar then rose and a new theme began, led by Manwë, Melkor's brother, as they tried to counter the disturbance. However, once again, Melkor's violent song shattered the harmony.

Undeterred, Ilúvatar started a third theme that the Ainur could not fully comprehend. He then ceased the music and showed to the Ainur the essence of what their song symbolized, revealing the history of a whole world. This moment is known as the "Vision of Ilúvatar". The Ainur were captivated by it, and they wished that Ilúvatar would bring it into being.

Some of the Ainur who possessed the greatest power entered into Eä, the physical world, and they became known as the Valar, the "Powers of the world". Their mission was to shape the world in preparation for the coming of the Children of Ilúvatar: Elves and Men. They created a region known as Arda, the Earth, but Melkor, consumed by his desire for power, attempted to claim it for himself, setting the stage for conflict and challenges to come.

In this video, we will explore the themes of Ainulindalë, including the concept of creation through music, the discord of Melkor, and the significance of the "Vision of Ilúvatar" in Tolkien's mythology. With a new narration style and more complex video animations, get ready for an immersive journey into the rich and captivating world of Tolkien.

Source: The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - Timeless Halls of Eru
02:20 - Music of the Ainur
02:56 - The Great Music
04:34 - Discord of Melkor
06:36 - Words of Eru Ilúvatar
07:41 - Vision of Ilúvatar
08:49 - Flame Imperishable
09:56 - Credits


Credits:

Pexels
Vecteezy
Pixabay

John D. Boswel aka Melodysheep
   / @melodysheep  

Eru Iluvatar timeless palace by enanoakd
https://www.deviantart.com/enanoakd

Original Arda by SolusCheese
https://www.deviantart.com/soluscheese

ArdaLamps by SolusCheese
https://www.deviantart.com/soluscheese

Oleg Gamulinskii
Rostislav Uzunov
Tomislav Jakupec
Mike Lacoste aka Mikkehouse
L-A_
Gam-Ol
ezstudio
Videezy
Adis Resic


Music:

Bandersn4tch - The Death Of A Supernova
Savanna Music - Dead Home
Cybercutie - Dark Secrets Of The Universe
Scott Buckley - The Summoning
Alex Chernykh - Landing on a Strange Planet
Astrofreq - Medieval Horror
Spell - Dark Magic Background Music by OB-Lix
Geibral - Suspenseful Moods
Samuel Francis Johnson - Crushed Dreams


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