Gadigal-based singer-songwriter Rageflower is known for pairing raw emotion with bold, cinematic alt-rock. Her music moves between vulnerability and intensity, so it feels fitting that one of her biggest creative comforts comes from a story filled with friendship, sacrifice and hope.

For this edition of Take Five, Rageflower takes us into Middle-earth to share the five Lord of the Rings moments she returns to again and again. From tear-jerking speeches and heroic acts of friendship to one truly iconic exit, these are the scenes that have stayed with her through countless rewatches.

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Words by Rageflower:

The Lord of The Rings trilogy is the best film series of all time, I watch the series every few months when I need a little fantasy and hope. Here are my top 5 moments from the films.

"My friends, you bow to no one."

"When Aragorn bows to the hobbits at his coronation at the end of Return of the King. Tears every time."

"All shall love me and despair!"

"When Galadriel is tempted by the ring. Cate Blanchett is so badass here and I think Phoebe Bridgers referenced this scene in her most recent music video, which makes me love it more."

"I can't carry it for you... but I can carry you!"

"Sam to Frodo on Mount Doom. Sam is the real hero of the series and I will not be convinced otherwise. Everyone needs a Sam in their lives."

"Through shadow, to the edge of night."

"When Pippin sings for Denethor while he eats his freaky tomatoes. I love the music of LOTR but this moment is particularly chilling for me - such a beautiful use of song in storytelling."

"I'm leaving now, goodbye!"

"When Bilbo leaves his birthday party by putting on the ring and disappearing. Iconic exit."