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Jan 5, 2023·edited Jan 5, 2023Liked by J R Leach

I'm so glad that Off-G introduced you to their audience; I find your essays a most welcome distraction in these trying days. I look forward to adding your stories to my library.

Last year, I re-read the LOTR trilogy and discovered The Silmarillion, which I very much enjoyed. They never get old, do they? Have you heard Phil Dragash's audio recording of the trilogy? It's so rich, and as hard as it is to believe, it's just a one-man show (here's the first in case you haven't):

https://archive.org/details/the-fellowship-of-the-ring_soundscape-by-phil-dragash

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That’s very lovely of you to say, thank you!

I started listening to the Phil Dragash recording last night and got absolutely absorbed by it! Very good recommendation, thank you!!

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Jan 8, 2023·edited Jan 8, 2023Liked by J R Leach

Delighted! Yes, it's so good, I worry it'll be discovered and taken down (as it has on gootube - I believe it's been mirrored by others but still...make sure you download all three!).

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That this world of bureaucracy allows abominations like 'Rings of Power' to exist and demonetizes and cancels works of art like Phil Dragash's audiobook, despite all the clear love and passion and hard work that's gone into it... it's both upsetting and astounding.

I'll definitely download it and I'll be sure to send my regards to the creator.

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You just reminded me of another gem (whew! it's still there!):

THE ROBBIT [or It was there, but now it's gone again]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7FMBYcKHP0

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