In his analysis of Episode 106 ("Udûn") , McCreary provides an in-depth look at the track's creation:
The best blog post exploring "" is written by the composer himself, Bear McCreary , on his official website. nolwa_mahtar
Watch this breakdown of how the score, including tracks like Nolwa Mahtar, gives deeper resonance to the characters and their struggles in the show: In his analysis of Episode 106 ("Udûn") ,
: While originally intended as a single-scene cue, McCreary noted its potential to become memorable. By Season 2, it evolved into a broader theme representing Elves in battle . : The Quenya lyrics roughly translate to: "Finish
: The Quenya lyrics roughly translate to: "Finish the war, the darkness, end this suffering. Impossible to pursue, deep in shadow, follow light. Bright warrior against darkness." .
: It was designed as a "choral fanfare" and a "one-off cue" for the high-adrenaline chase scene involving Galadriel and Halbrand. It features an aggressive eighth-note ostinato in the strings and percussion, supported by a massive brass and choir chorale.
: The title translates to " Brave Warrior " (or "Bold Soldier") in Quenya, one of J.R.R. Tolkien's Elvish languages.