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If I wanted to chill like a villain in Mordor, what music would help with that?

All I can think of is like fiery places like Fire Temple from Ocarina of Time lmao

Please only chill stuff and yes I know Mordor is practically antithetical to chill, make it work haha

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 hours ago

Bohren & der Club of Gore have described themselves to make 'music to be buried to'

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 hours ago

The Croaks.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

I can imagine Sunn O))) in Mordor.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 16 hours ago

Dammit, that was going to be my line

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

The lowest hanging fruit for recommending here is probably Summoning, that's about as close to a band who's entire concept is "Chill Mordor Ambiance". Alternatively, anything in the Atmospheric-Black Metal to Dungeon Synth pipeline, Ornatorpet, Paysage D'Hiver, or Old Sorcery. You might not find the screechy vocals to your taste, but it has unmatched Atmosphere.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 19 hours ago

Doing the Dark Lord's work!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (2 children)

See, this is why I love asking questions and hearing from real people over AI... what AI could have made that connection and here we are?

Fantastic, thanks bro

What would be a good album to start with just off the top of your head so I have a starting point?

Summoning - ?

I'm sort of also going for the Subrosians from Zelda oracle of seasons type vibe aha. No idea why

[–] [email protected] 2 points 17 hours ago

Just don’t go inside the dance hall, it ruins the vibe.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 19 hours ago

You can pretty much pick up Summoning from any album, they started out metal-focused with their earlier releases like Minas Morgul, so those might not match the "chill" vibe. That said, everything after Dol Guldur starts to lean all the way into Dungeon Synth. Personally, I think the best album to start with is probably Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame, I've always felt it was the moment they perfected their sound.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 14 hours ago
[–] [email protected] 3 points 19 hours ago

Check out Cryochamber on Bandcamp, there’s a lot of dark ambient that might suit you.