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Ode to Ecthelion is dedicated to Ecthelion of the Fountain, a mighty lord of Gondolin in the First Age of Middle-earth. First written in 2019, Ode to Ecthelion marks the start of Strings of Arda. What you're listening here is the remastered version made in 2022.
lyrics
River runs past as the age flows on,
My harp still sings for Ecthelion.
Voice from the springs praises his deeds,
Though now he rests in water deep.
From Valinor the blessed he came so far，
His might and Orcrist glimmers like stars.
Bellow the blue banner he served in faith,
Yet the curse of prophecy followed like haze.
City of stone rose high from the ground,
As Noldor stood beneath the rising sun.
Ecthelion guarded on high city wall,
In silver armor his figure stood tall.
Lord of the Fountain he later became,
Rejoicing his kins and soothing the rame.
Yet bliss and fortune all turned into wail,
On day of feast came the doom of betrayal.
Ecthelion！Ecthelion！
tanrelye ve i tirion
sólelyasse silmi hellon/menellon
sí ranyea nandonna hísie
ondolindess’ ócóma mornie
mal esselya cóla sarta estel
tiessen i túpina ló necel
coranári autar ve súreo siquilë
ar nyarnalya lindaina oiave
Northern fire swallowed the mist,
Overwhelming darkness hard to resist.
Praying, bewailing and shouts of battle cries,
Upon anguish screams Ecthelion arrived.
Into battle he went in tune of flute,
Feared nothing but hope his people might lose.
Valiantly he fought as numerous he slew,
In his valorous light the morale soon grew.
Yet between elves and victory Balrogs stood still,
With blazing whips they did Ecthelion ill.
Tuor stood boldly against Gothmog the foe，
But weary of heat, was swept by a blow.
Swift as arrow he dashed to Tuor side,
Suddenly he leaped, not leaving a sign.
With his sharp helmet he stabbed that evil beast,
Now fallen is him in cold water’s deep.
Ecthelion！Ecthelion！
tanrelye ve i tirion
sólelyasse silmi hellon/menellon
sí ranyea nandonna hísie
ondolindess’ ócóma mornie
mal esselya cóla sarta estel
tiessen i túpina ló necel
coranári autar ve súreo siquilë
ar nyarnalya lindaina oiave
Ecthelion！Ecthelion！
tanrelye ve i tirion
sólelyasse silmi hellon/menellon
sí ranyea nandonna hísie
ondolindess’ ócóma mornie
mal esselya cóla sarta estel
tiessen i túpina ló necel
coranári autar ve súreo siquilë
ar nyarnalya lindaina oiave
Ecthelion! Ecthelion!
sólelyasse silmi hellon/menellon
So this is the end of mighty Ecthelion,
Left with the pain that nothing can mend.
His people shall tell his tale in songs,
In melody Ecthelion’s legend passes on.
credits
released June 24, 2022
Composition: LyraChloe, 铁欣
English Lyrics: Alessar, LyraChloe, 仲夏之雪
Quenya Lyrics: Nierninwa
Singers: Nachthexen，LareySmile，油盐，未夏
Art: Nierninwa
Speccial Thanks: Ercolinde
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