Horn of the Harad in Return of the King

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The discussion centers around the unsettling sound of the Horn of the Harad featured in "The Return of the King." Participants noted its peculiar tonal qualities, comparing it to a saxophone rather than a traditional horn. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with musical instruments, specifically the transition from saxophone to slide trombone, highlighting the challenges of mastering brass instruments. Overall, the sound design of the horn contributes significantly to the atmosphere of the battle at Minas Tirith.

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Was watching the third LOTR the other day when I heard this during the big battle at minas tirith

Gave me shivers, something about it is incredibly unsettling.
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Out of tune and squeaky? Looks like a horn, but sounds more like a sax?
 
russ_watters said:
Out of tune and squeaky? Looks like a horn, but sounds more like a sax?
:DD I like your good answers/questions.
(most native people have very neat ideas in jokes)
 
That reminds me of when I took up a musical instrument in 5th grade. I tried to play the sax and I was quickly switched to the slide trombone. Come to think of it my trombone blurts and blasts weren't much better. I think they just needed another trombone player.:D
 

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