About "Into the West"... since you didn't mention Lord of the Rings, I'm guessing you haven't watched that film trilogy? The end credits of all 3 films were so long, that the makers created heartfelt songs to play over those credits. The 1st (Fellowship of the Ring, "FotR") finished with Enya's "May it Be", the 2nd (The Two Towers, "TT",) finished with "Gollum's Song", and the 3rd (Return of the King, "RotK") finished with "Into the West". At the 2004 Academy Awards, RotK won all 11(!) oscars that it was nominated for, one of which was Best Song, i.e., "Into the West". If you're up for another sad song that's even more soul-wrenching than "Into the West", try "Gollum's Song" (Howard Shore and Emiliana Torrini, lyrics by Fran Walsh). However, the full tragedy embedded in that song won't be fully apparent until one properly comprehends the Gollum character from LotR. I'm sure you'd also love "Evenstar" (Arwen's song) which is a recurring theme in all 3 films. If you haven't watched the LotR trilogy, I can guarantee (from your reaction to "Into the West") that you'd be enthralled by those films within the first few minutes. (If you decide to watch them, make sure you get the EXTENDED versions -- you'll regret it afterwards if you don't.)
its one point of view, but as the song was wrote for the movies, it signifies the elves and their companions leaving the world of men for the un dying lands on white ships never to return. the writing of the story probably wanted this ending to feel like dying. who knows
Beautiful cover, I love hearing different versions of my favorite songs. It makes me happy that other souls love this song like I do. As an aspiring music artist you inspire me. You are very talented, big stars overshadow just how difficult music can be.
I didn't make it - last thing I remember is looking at my clock thinking "12:20, I'll just put a movie on till stream starts"...them my alarm going off in the morning 😒
