Exclusive: Listen to ‘Juice of the Vine’ From Lorne Balfe’s ‘Book of the Bard’
Published on June 22, 2023
Hear the full-length rendition of Edgin the bard’s favorite song, ‘Juice from the Vine,’ here before it’s full release on June 23rd!
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Listen to Juice of the Vine
We are thrilled to premiere the release of Book of the Bard, music inspired by Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, by the renowned composer, Lorne Balfe. This new album continues the adventure we saw on the big screen in the blockbuster reimagining of Dungeons & Dragons that Balfe recently scored.
You may have heard Edgin Darvis (also known as Edgin the bard) and his compatriots singing their hallmark song, Juice of the Vine, throughout their adventures in the D&D movie. Now, you can invoke the Bardic Inspiration this song provides in your own adventures with the release of the full-length, beautiful rendition from Balfe’s latest album, exclusively on Arcane Eye!
What is Book of the Bard?
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.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the album, Balfe shared that he wanted this music to inspire those playing at home, whatever adventures they are partaking in:
“Dungeons & 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 & Dragons.”
About Lorne Balfe
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.
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