*The photos above are from a fun Middle Earth cosplay photoshoot my sister Sophia Englar took of me last summer.
Tolkien Project
I have enjoyed the beauty of Tolkien's writing and poetry since childhood. One day, while reading through the poem Where Now the Horse and the Rider? I took my guitar and wrote a simple melody to fit the words. Since then I have written many other songs to Tolkien's poetry and am slowly working on sharing them all.
Over ten years ago I started sharing a few of my songs on YouTube, including one of my most loved songs "Legolas's Song of the Sea". I have received so many encouraging comments and over 290,000 views on that song alone!
After a move, a renovation and having a baby, I finally feel I can begin focusing again on writing and recording my music in whatever spare time I can find! Even though I still only have a very small recording system, (one microphone!) I hope to produce the best quality recordings that I can, and continue developing my skills, while maintaining the emotion and passion of each song.
In the summer of 2023 a dream of mine became a reality when I filmed my very first music video, with the help of a few dear friends. Singing an original song When All Other Lights Go Out (based on Galadriel's words to Frodo and Sam) I hope to honor J.R.R. Tolkien for sharing his beautiful and meaningful stories with us. His faith in our Creator shines through in his work and reminds us that there is light and truth and beauty in this world. I would like to do the same, in my own small way. In John 8:12 Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
Please leave me a comment on YouTube. I love hearing from you!
Tolkien Project
I have enjoyed the beauty of Tolkien's writing and poetry since childhood. One day, while reading through the poem Where Now the Horse and the Rider? I took my guitar and wrote a simple melody to fit the words. Since then I have written many other songs to Tolkien's poetry and am slowly working on sharing them all.
Over ten years ago I started sharing a few of my songs on YouTube, including one of my most loved songs "Legolas's Song of the Sea". I have received so many encouraging comments and over 290,000 views on that song alone!
After a move, a renovation and having a baby, I finally feel I can begin focusing again on writing and recording my music in whatever spare time I can find! Even though I still only have a very small recording system, (one microphone!) I hope to produce the best quality recordings that I can, and continue developing my skills, while maintaining the emotion and passion of each song.
In the summer of 2023 a dream of mine became a reality when I filmed my very first music video, with the help of a few dear friends. Singing an original song When All Other Lights Go Out (based on Galadriel's words to Frodo and Sam) I hope to honor J.R.R. Tolkien for sharing his beautiful and meaningful stories with us. His faith in our Creator shines through in his work and reminds us that there is light and truth and beauty in this world. I would like to do the same, in my own small way. In John 8:12 Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
Please leave me a comment on YouTube. I love hearing from you!
When All Other Lights Go Out
Lyrics by Yolanda Mott
Rights to the music and video belong to Yolanda Mott
Lyrics by Yolanda Mott
Rights to the music and video belong to Yolanda Mott
The Last Homely House
Poetry by Yolanda Mott
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Poetry by Yolanda Mott
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Firelight Festival
Poetry by Yolanda Mott
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Poetry by Yolanda Mott
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Tom Bombadil's Song
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
The Road Goes Ever On and On
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
A Elbereth Gilthoniel
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
The Fall of Gil-galad
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Frodo's Lament for Gandalf
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Sam's Song in the Orc-tower
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Song of Nimrodel
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belong to Yolanda Mott
Legolas's Song of the Sea
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belongs to Yolanda Mott
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belongs to Yolanda Mott
The Prophecy
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music and the photography belong to Yolanda Mott
All photographs are owned by Yolanda Mott
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music and the photography belong to Yolanda Mott
All photographs are owned by Yolanda Mott
Where now the Horse and the Rider
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belongs to Yolanda Mott
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belongs to Yolanda Mott
Galadriel's Message to Aragorn
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belongs to Yolanda Mott
NOTE: When I first recorded this song years ago I mispronounced the word "Dúnedain". I was finally able to correct the pronunciation, and would love to share it with everyone!
To hear the updated song visit: https://soundcloud.com/yolanda-mott-179796693/message-to-aragorn
Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rights to the music belongs to Yolanda Mott
NOTE: When I first recorded this song years ago I mispronounced the word "Dúnedain". I was finally able to correct the pronunciation, and would love to share it with everyone!
To hear the updated song visit: https://soundcloud.com/yolanda-mott-179796693/message-to-aragorn
