#58 The Tales that Really Matter - a Reading by Maren

On this episode of “Death in The Garden,” Maren is reading her recent piece, The Tales that Really Matter - Part I. In this audio essay, you’ll hear tracks and clips from The Lord of the Rings films by Peter Jackson, and music composed by Howard Shore. Additionally, you’ll hear original synth soundscapes inspired by Howard Shore’s compositions, from the songs “In Dreams”, “The Road Goes Ever On…, Pt. 1”, and “Samwise the Brave”. All credit for movie clips and songs used goes to Peter Jackson et al. and Howard Shore. This podcast is sponsored by The Beekeeper’s Granddaughter Whipped Tallow Balms. If you are in the market for clean, natural, and nourishing moisturizing healing balms for dry skin or other skin conditions, you have to try these tallow balms. Use coupon code DITG20 for 20% of your order! Try yours today. If you’d like to keep DITG going, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack for only $5 a month. This will give you access to bonus material (some of which is very exciting and currently very secret) and allow us to continue doing this project. Thank you for being here.Writing & Editing: Maren MorganMastering: Jake MarquezSongs used: “Gollum”, “Forth Eorlingas”, “Samwise the Brave”, “Caras Galadhon/ ‘Lament for Gandalf’” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deathinthegarden.substack.com/subscribe