The Promise

(There and Back Again)

                                     

by 13 Hands

is absolutely mythic, magical & undeniable!!! 

 

 

“Fantastic lyrics and engaging chorus – pulled me right into the story line of ‘The Hobbit’ and gets me excited for December’s ‘There and Back Again’ premiere! My wizard hat’s off to Dalien and his 13 HANDS!”
Arwen Kester, Director of Middle-earth News

 

 

“A powerful and heartfelt song… It draws you in with a powerful pay off at the end… I love the chorus which fits the style and mood of the film perfectly”
Tom Salta, multi award winning, internationally acclaimed
composer / producer and artist in film, tv, video games, advertising

 

“13 HANDS is on a whole other level…what a BEAUTIFUL & POWERFUL song!!!!”

Olympia Eileen, Hobbit of the Shire in Westwood, NJ

 

 

“If this music survived our obliteration, it’d be a worthy record of our humanity and the best we strove to be as this massive crescendo of overwhelming emotional and inspirational power takes hold of your heart. Profoundly honest, uplifting, and most of all – human…Great music.”
Terrence Wilson, Internationally renowned, Grammy nominated Classical pianist

 

 

“The Promise is a monumental work!  The deeply beautiful, haunting and penetrating vocal melody combined with gorgeous guitar work and a very intriguing orchestration is brilliant. The crescendo into the choral ending really is moving, and the sheer power of its climax is a wall of sound not unlike the ‘Ode to Joy’… I can’t stop listening – but when I force myself to, the brotherhood’s chant of courage keeps turning in my mind.”
Drew Knapp – Founder, A Greater Town

 

 

“13 Hands once again is showing why he is one of the best singer/songwriters around. The Promise is a true gem…one of his very best!”
Terry Hogan, Simon and Schuster

 

 

“The song is truly one of a kind, reflecting upon the promise of Thorin and his company to reclaim their home of Erebor and the journey of Bilbo Baggins through carefully crafted, well thought out lyrics and an equally moving score with a heartfelt beginning opening up to a proud, powerfully moving finale that will blow your mind!”
John Casey, Hobbit devotee

 

 

“No offense to Ed Sheeran, as I love his music, but this song is just more powerful than the one he did at the end of “The Desolation of Smaug”
Eric Prystupa, BIG HOBBIT FAN

(Attended every world premiere, red carpet movie event since “The Fellowship Of The Ring”)

 

 

Not since Led Zeppelins’ great songs inspired by JRR Tolkien has there been a more musically powerful, well-crafted, thoughtful and inspiringly, epic song that immediately captures your heart and will bring any passionate Tolkien fan to tears as 13 HANDS beautifully communicates the journey and deeper human themes of The Hobbit….  A stunning piece of music that should be in the film and shared with the world.”
Jessica Maarek, President, Red Root Marketing

 

 

“Absolutely. F-ing. Brilliant!”
Jesse Monahan, carpenter, yogi & Tolkien-ite

 

 

“WOW!!! Amazing!!! I love the piece and everything about it. The guitars, the rhythm, the lyrics, the melody, the percussion, the voices at the end! The dynamics are perfect all throughout the piece. BRAVO!!!”
Lucia Cardona, Acclaimed Mezzo Soprano Classical Singer and Musical Theater Director

 

 

“Beautifully crafted guitar lines intertwined, emphatic percussive hits and underlying rhythms provide both the atmosphere and propulsion needed to create a backdrop and fluid foundation for a lyric that emphasizes the invisible bond that the characters J.R.R. Tolkien created all shared. This music transports the listener into the stunningly visual realm of Middle Earth and will please even the most dedicated of fans.”
Mike Giangrasso, composer, film editor

 

 

 

“Wonderful song OMG!!!  It sounds amazing!!  Very nice job! I hope Peter Jackson gets to hear this!!!”
Evolana –  Self Proclaimed biggest Tolkien fan in Costa Rica!

 

 

“Peter Jackson and every Tolkien fan alive HAS to hear this song!!! Dalien (13 Hands) has captured the spiritual beauty of Tolkein’s “The Hobbit” so profoundly in this haunting, moving, captivating song that I have no doubt that Tolkien himself would have included it into his book as an epic song of brotherhood had he known of it while he wrote the story! You can hear in his lyrics and music that this song was born from true inspiration as if J.R.R. himself was whispering it into his ear as he wrote it….simply a masterpiece!”
Gita Patel-Steingart (a fellow Hobbit of the Shire)
Site Coordinator – Florida State University Young Parents Project

 

 

 

“The Promise (There and Back Again) moved me beyond words. Calling it a “masterpiece” is an understatement. 13 HANDS is truly a talented individual and has masterfully combined his passion for music and for the works of Tolkien through a thoughtful and heartfelt construction of incredible instrumental sections and deeply inspiring lyrics.”
David Steingart (another Hobbit of the Shire)

 

“This. Is. Utterly. Fantastic!  The strings, the percussion, the chorus, and the vocals came together into a wonderful production of a great song.  Calming, reflective & poignant in the beginning, then slowly building to a great crescendo of inspiration towards the end.”
Frank Vigeant, Classical pianist / composer

“I have been a fan of Tolkien my whole life; studying him in college and his books are a constant inspiration. This song would bring a smile to his heart.  You can hear how much love was put into this piece of music that honors the books, the films and his legacy.”
Ellen Spivak, Sr. Director of Child and Welfare Services

 

 

“The song is truly one of a kind, reflecting upon the promise of Thorin and his company to reclaim their home of Erebor and the journey of Bilbo Baggins through carefully crafted and well thought out lyrics and an equally moving score with a heartfelt beginning opening up to a proud and powerfully moving finale.”
Jack Gardner, newest 13 HANDS fan

 

 

“What I admire so much about The Promise (There and Back Again) is that it echoes 13 HANDS’ passion not only for music, but for the story of The Hobbit, the works of Tolkien, and the deep, humanistic messages woven into this epic adventure, which have impacted so many of our lives.
R. Woll, student and Tolkien fan

 

 

“The musical arrangement draws so many emotions!… a perfect depiction and visualization of the hardships the characters face as they finally fulfill their mission. It’s such a powerful piece.”
G. Rivera, student/super Hobbit fan

 

 

“As an avid fan of everything J.R.R. Tolkien since as long as I can remember, ‘There and Back Again’ encompasses it all in catchy, albeit deep, lyrical work. A perfect balance for the geeky kid at heart.”
K. Ismail

 

 

“Great Song!  I’m a huge fan of the Hobbit/ The Lord of the Rings books and movies and I must say it’s very refreshing to hear a song written by someone who clearly loves the stories and understands them. It’s a beautiful song! It’s beyond brilliant!!!”
J. Remmert, student

“I truly TRULY hope that this gets to Peter Jackson, and that he includes it in the upcoming film. The song is catchy, inspiring, creative, and unique, and will bring a tear to the eyes of any musician or Tolkien fan with a heart for the series.”
K. Williamson, student

 

 

“Beautiful song, the end gave me goosebumps. This is like The Hobbit national anthem!”  
Priscilla M., student

 

 

“LOVED THE EXPERIENCE”
Chris Guida, yogi and Tolkien lover

 

 

“I pictured myself in the theater after being satisfied with another great LOTR/Tolkien movie and then the credits started to play with this song in the background. This is definitely very fitting and really liked how it picked up around the 2 minute mark and then the chorus around 4 minutes or so.”
G.Rodriguez, student

 

 

I really LOVE the music and how the song builds… very soothing/moving.   I personally related to the choir section to the pride, strength and brotherhood exhibited by our American troops.  I thought it was great!
T. Stanley, student 

 

 

I think the song is BRILL-iant! This song narrates the story vividly with the ability to grasp the attention of its audience. It’s truly heartfelt and beautifully organized…thanks for sharing!!! Amazing!!
T. Gebretsadik, student

 

 

“This song creates an ethereal world in my mind. When you listen, you will feel it touches you in a peaceful and powerful way. This has to be heard in the film! It makes perfect sense. I really love this song!!!!”
S. Bravo, student

 

 

“Not only does your song perfectly address the story of the hobbit, but also symbolically parallels the paths and trials we all must face in life to reach our destination as well. It was inspiring and motivational to listen to.”
A. Loizias, student

 

 

“EXTREMELY empowering and moving. Every aspect of the song just flows so perfectly together! Great work!”
L. Hrina, student

 

 

“I really enjoyed the song as it felt like I was being taken on a journey. Around the 6:30 minute mark the music had me pumping my fists and stomping my foot, getting ready to march off to want to help defend Erebor. I liked how it quieted down near the end, made my reflect on what i listened to as well.”
L. Haye, student

 

 

“Really great arrangement. The lyrics and vibe of the piece is well suited for Tolkien, and the strings were especially impressive.”
K.D, student

 

More coming….