Lorne Balfe - Book of the Bard (Music Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves) (2023) [Hi-Res]

Releasing June 23rd, Book of the Bard is a collaborative album with lyrics penned by the D&D blockbuster’s directors, John Daley & Jonathan Goldstein. As you can hear from Juice of the Vine, this album’s blend of Celtic musicians, traditional orchestration, and folk influences immerses you in the feelings of adventure that are so often found when playing D&D. Whether you’re clinking tankards in a cozy tavern or traveling a bleak road for redemption, Book of the Bard features music that will capture the spirit and soul of the game.

Grammy-winning and Emmy & BAFTA-nominated composer Lorne Balfe is a ubiquitous force in the media industry. His projects range from major studio to independent films, AAA video game franchises, television series, and documentaries. Balfe’s exceptional career took off after he moved to the U.S. from his hometown of Inverness, Scotland. He has consistently received accolades for his musical compositions, including critical acclaim for his score in the most successful film of the Mission Impossible franchise, Writer/Director Christopher McQuarrie’s Mission Impossible: Fallout. He also recently composed the music for the highly praised Luther: Fallen Sun and, of course, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, based on the tabletop game that we’ve all come to love.

Tracklist:
1 01. Lorne Balfe - Finn's Boy (02:06)
1 02. Lorne Balfe - Lads and Lasses (02:01)
1 03. Lorne Balfe - The Nine Hells (02:09)
1 04. Lorne Balfe - Free Kenku (02:11)
1 05. Lorne Balfe - Juice of the Vine (03:10)
1 06. Lorne Balfe - Oak's Tale (03:13)
1 07. Lorne Balfe - Beerzerk (02:58)
1 08. Lorne Balfe - Sweet Emerald Love (03:36)
1 09. Lorne Balfe - Drowing in the Jar (02:49)
1 10. Lorne Balfe - Lasses and Lads (03:43)
1 11. Lorne Balfe - The Dragons Breath (02:33)
1 12. Lorne Balfe - The Warden (03:55)
1 13. Lorne Balfe - Benjamin and Leopold (02:05)
1 14. Lorne Balfe - I Measc na Laochra (Amongst the Warriors) (02:27)