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June 28, 2023

BOOK OF THE BARD (Music Inspired by DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES) Album by Lorne Balfe

Composer Lorne Balfe continues the magical, mystical journey with his new album BOOK OF THE BARD – Music Inspired By DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES.

From lively and jovial melodies that evoke images of raucous celebrations and spirited conversations, to haunting and melancholic compositions that echo the tales of weary adventurers seeking solace, each track captures the spirit and soul of the tavern tales of the DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS blockbuster that Balfe recently scored.

This has been a collaborative album with the lyrics written by the film’s directors, John Daley & Jonathan Goldstein, and vocals by Lorraine O’Reilly. Book of the Bard features the finest Celtic musicians with a blend of traditional orchestration, folk influences, capturing raucous behavior and the clinking of tankards! After finding Irish Rap group, Kneecap, on YouTube, Balfe wanted to capture their unique energetic style of sharp wit, clever word play and poetry which they deliver in their native Irish language. The album promises to captivate listeners, whisking them away on an extraordinary journey through the realms of imagination making it perfect to listen to while playing the game itself.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the album, Balfe shared, “DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS has always been a cherished world of imagination for myself and countless fans. The taverns within this universe hold a unique charm, acting as gateways to adventure, camaraderie, and discovery. It was a lot of fun working with John and Jonathan on this album, and we envisioned players of the game having this album play in the background of their quests. We aimed to honor the essence of these captivating spaces by crafting melodies that resonate with fans and take them on a musical odyssey through the world of DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS.”

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES is available to watch now on Paramount+. Watch the film’s trailer: