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And then all the host of Rohan burst into song, and they sang as they slew, for the joy of battle was… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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I hope we [with Patrick Leonard] can come up with something orchestral with some spoken material. And I also, God willing, hope… — Leonard Cohen Copy Share Image
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