Dungeons & Dragons is getting a new record album. Today, Hasbro announced DUNGEONS & DRAGONS — Bardic Inspiration: A Musical Journey through the Forgotten Realms, a new 12-track album with songs that takes inspiration from the Forgotten Realms. All 12 original songs on the album pay homage to various iconic locations in the Forgotten Realms and more specifically the Sword Coast. The album was composed by Michael Gatt, co-produced by Jeremy Jarvis, and visually artistically directed by AJ Hanneld. The album will also feature a 40-person choir. The release is scheduled for "Fall 2024".
The physical album release will feature a double vinyl with new artwork and designs by TBWA/Chiat/Day. Digital versions will also be available.
Hasbro has released several D&D inspired albums in recent years, including Spelljams, an album based on the Spelljammer setting that was released in 2022. A 2003 Dungeons & Dragons album by Midnight Syndicate has also served as the in-house music for many D&D streams produced by Wizards of the Coast over the years.
The full press release for the new album can be found below:
RENTON, WA—September 25, 2024—Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, and its Wizards of the Coast division announced today at Brand Licensing Europe 2024 “DUNGEONS & DRAGONS — Bardic Inspiration: A Musical Journey through the Forgotten Realms.” The album was created by acclaimed composer Michael Gatt in celebration of the 50th anniversary of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D), the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game®, and will be available in fall 2024 in vinyl, Dolby Atmos and digital formats.
The album presents 12 original tracks created to evoke iconic locations within D&D's most famous setting, the Forgotten Realms. Each track serves as an aural homage to the rich lore and enchanting adventures that have defined D&D for half a century. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the Realms, this album invites you to be inspired by D&D’s iconic heroes, villains, cities and dragons.
The new album provides a sweeping tour of the Sword Coast sure to ignite listener imaginations. Composer Michael Gatt, co-producer Jeremy Jarvis, and visual artistic director AJ Hanneld’s real-life odyssey across the world bring unexpected instruments, otherworldly textures, and a spellbinding 40-person choir to the record.
For listeners seeking a true collector's collectors’ piece befitting five decades of D&D, the physical album release will feature an epic double vinyl (180g, gatefold) that boasts stunning artwork and bespoke designs by renowned agency TBWA\Chiat\Day.
First published in 1974, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS was originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson in Wisconsin, USA. Now enchanting more than 85 million fans, D&D is truly The World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game®. The worlds, monsters, and gameplay of D&D have influenced popular fantasy tropes in film, television, video games, and beyond.
The new album composition, “DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – Bardic Inspiration: A Musical Journey through the Forgotten Realms,” will be available in fall 2024 on double vinyl format for $49.99, as well as in Dolby Atmos and digital formats. More album and retail information will be revealed later this year.
The album presents 12 original tracks created to evoke iconic locations within D&D's most famous setting, the Forgotten Realms. Each track serves as an aural homage to the rich lore and enchanting adventures that have defined D&D for half a century. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the Realms, this album invites you to be inspired by D&D’s iconic heroes, villains, cities and dragons.
The new album provides a sweeping tour of the Sword Coast sure to ignite listener imaginations. Composer Michael Gatt, co-producer Jeremy Jarvis, and visual artistic director AJ Hanneld’s real-life odyssey across the world bring unexpected instruments, otherworldly textures, and a spellbinding 40-person choir to the record.
For listeners seeking a true collector's collectors’ piece befitting five decades of D&D, the physical album release will feature an epic double vinyl (180g, gatefold) that boasts stunning artwork and bespoke designs by renowned agency TBWA\Chiat\Day.
First published in 1974, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS was originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson in Wisconsin, USA. Now enchanting more than 85 million fans, D&D is truly The World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game®. The worlds, monsters, and gameplay of D&D have influenced popular fantasy tropes in film, television, video games, and beyond.
The new album composition, “DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – Bardic Inspiration: A Musical Journey through the Forgotten Realms,” will be available in fall 2024 on double vinyl format for $49.99, as well as in Dolby Atmos and digital formats. More album and retail information will be revealed later this year.
