D&D Goes Vinyl With Double Album Coming This Fall
A D&D double vinyl album full of “Forgotten Realms” style ambience? Coming this fall? What a world we live in, folks. Check it out.
The 50th anniversary of D&D is full of all sorts of new D&D concepts. From new rulesets, which we know and love, to a book about making D&D-inspired cocktails, and as of today, a newly announced Double Vinyl Album. Two records with 12 original tracks designed to take you right into the Forgotten Realms. So don’t worry if you thought Greyhawk was going to take over for even a little bit, it isn’t. It won’t.
And with more products like this on the way, the Sword Coast and Remembered Realms are sure to be here to stay. Let’s take a look!
D&D Double Vinyl – Arriving This Fall
First of all, this double album sounds surprisingly epic. I did not have this on my 50th Anniversary Bingo Card, but let me tell you, it sounds like they’ve gone all out. The album features a 40 person choir, which alone should tell you what you’re in for, but then on top of that, there’s “unexpected instruments” which I’m sure is code for anything beyond the usual strings, woodwinds, and other symphonic favorites.
Here’s a look at the announcement:
“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.”
The team on this is pretty solid too. Michael Gatt composed the music – you might know Gatt from his work on Braid or Batman: The Long Halloween. And the album itself will be gorgeous. Look for cool special records and more.
Of course, even if you don’t care for the superior audio tones of vinyl, you can get the music in Dolby Atmos and digital formats.
Look for Bardic Inspiration: A Musical Journey through the Forgotten Realms this Fall, which starts next week!
