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There are currently 3 studio albums available from Lonely Mountain Band. 
You can listen freely to all the albums below or purchase.
>>To see all the releases available, (& buy CDs) visit the Bandcamp page here.<<
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Beyond the Western Seas

Beyond the Western Seas

Lonely Mountain Band

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Beyond the Western Seas

Tolkien inspired album from the Lonely Mountain Band

09.18.2010 – Beyond the Western Seas is the debut album for The Lonely Mountain Band, a musical project created by members of the Celtic rock group Fathom and fronted by Fathom lead singer John Di Bartolo. The album is inspired by the epic literary world of J.R.R.
Beyond the Western Seas

Tolkien inspired album from the Lonely Mountain Band

09.18.2010 – Beyond the Western Seas is the debut album for The Lonely Mountain Band, a musical project created by members of the Celtic rock group Fathom and fronted by Fathom lead singer John Di Bartolo. The album is inspired by the epic literary world of J.R.R. Tolkien, perhaps best known for his The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The scope of Beyond the Western Seas covers the early days of Tolkien’s world, however, giving its intricately detailed history a unique musical life.
While Di Bartolo’s Celtic roots are clear throughout Beyond the Western Seas, The Lonely Mountain Band is a separate musical experience infused with fantasy. In addition to original lyrical content, The Lonely Mountain Band puts several of Tolkien’s poems into new settings for fans to enjoy as free downloads from the band’s website. Di Bartolo is joined by multiple guest performers, including Robert Muller (also of Fathom), Celtic fusion artist Danny McLauglin (Darkwood), and harpist Harperella. Fans of Tolkien’s work will find many details in the album to enjoy from the familiar poetry and names of heroes and battles right down to the cover art provided Ted Nasmith, an artist renowned for his interpretations of Tolkien’s work.
The catalyst for this new collection of songs was the recording of “Let Us Sing Together,” a re-worked cover of a song from the soundtrack to The Lord of the Rings Online written by composer Chance Thomas. Beyond the Western Seas will feature three bonus tracks dedicated to the game’s community, included free with the album or online as downloads at www.lonelymountainband.com.
Beyond the Western Seas will have its worldwide release on September 22, 2010, with a virtual release party to be held within the world of The Lord of the Rings Online.
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    The Fall of Gil-galad 3:19
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    Song of Durin's Awakening (Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu!) 4:11
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    Let Us Sing Together 3:12
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    Lament of Eorl the Young 2:40
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    Celduin 3:39
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    Beyond the Western Seas 9:38
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Second Breakfast

Second Breakfast

Lonely Mountain Band

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From: https://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2011/09/15/lonely-mountain-bands-second-breakfast-album-to-be-released-sep-22/

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The Lonely Mountain Band‘s second album has been much anticipated by fans and folk music enthusiasts the world over and now it’s release date as been set. ‘Second Breakfast will be available for purchase on September 22, 2011.
From: https://news.mymiddle-earth.net/2011/09/15/lonely-mountain-bands-second-breakfast-album-to-be-released-sep-22/

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The Lonely Mountain Band‘s second album has been much anticipated by fans and folk music enthusiasts the world over and now it’s release date as been set. ‘Second Breakfast will be available for purchase on September 22, 2011. In this Q&A interview John Di Bartolo, a Founder of Middle-earth Network and the talent behind the Lonely Mountain Band (LMB), reveals what instruments were used in the album, the significance of it’s release date, and possible future projects.

Who makes up the Lonely Mountain Band and what are their talents?

The Lonely Mountain Band is a Tolkien and fantasy inspired music project which composed, performed, and produced by myself John Di Bartolo with guest musicians contributing or appearing on some tracks. I try to find whatever instrument the song is calling for and make an effort to use real instruments as much as possible. Many times today when you hear fantasy soundtrack or game music, a lot of it can be programmed or samples played with a keyboard. The sampling and plugin technology is getting so much more realistic these days and quite often the average listener cannot tell the difference anymore. Lonely Mountain Band has featured acoustic guitars of various kinds, mandolins, harps, uilleann pipes, whistles, and sometimes the magical elements of synth ties it all together. For the most part the greater share of the songs are written from acoustic guitar, and grow out from there. We recently had guest composer Astleigh Mondegreen submit a track for the album written with MIDI. I’m open to any kind of technology as long as it benefits the project as a whole, but I want the tracks to sound real, not synthesized or overly produced.

Your second album titled “Second Breakfast” gives it a very Hobbity feel. Is there anything significant about it’s September 22, 2011 release date?

“Hobbit Day” is September 22 in honor Frodo & Bilbo’s birthday, which also falls within “Tolkien Week”. The first LMB album was released on that date last year, and since this is a Hobbit themed album, I thought it appropriate to release on the same date this year. I don’t think I’ll set a release date for the next album, it was really difficult meeting my own deadline with all the other commitments I have right now with other music, the Middle-earth Network and family. The third album will be done when it is done; which is a very Dwarven sentiment I might add.

In comparison with the band’s first album “Beyond the Western Seas” what can we expect this new album to sound like?

Second Breakfast is just that, kind of a lighter meal or snack eaten around 10:30 in the morning. It is a fun and lighthearted album based on live jam sessions and ‘off the cuff’ writing. The planning of the songs of “Beyond the Western Seas” was much more meticulous and thought-out in advance, and features songs relation to various races and elements of Middle-earth. Second Breakfast kind of quickly takes notions from other meals and serves it up for a fun and rustic meal from a Hobbit’s perspective. The main thing about this album is that it is all Hobbit themed, Celtic, acoustic, as if you happened upon two or three Hobbits just jamming at a local pub. Yet, there are moments of shimmering magic that seep through from the Elves and Dwarves.

Can fans look forward to future albums?

I plan on delving deeper into the lore for the next album. I’m considering working on singles though as opposed to albums, so that there can be material released more often actually.

Is there anything special planned to celebrate the album’s September 22 release?

Ale & Pie. With all the hustle & bustle in Middle-earth these days, we may just have an impromptu party on Middle-earth Network Radio and an in LOTRO gathering. I would say just stay tuned to MyMiddle-earth.net and the online radio station for developing details.

What will “Second Breakfast” run for?

The digital download of Second Breakfast will be $7 at minstrelsongs.com, $10 for the CD & Download bundle, and then it will be available on I-Tunes, Amazon and other digital outlets sometime later this Fall.
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Songs of the Dwarves

Songs of the Dwarves

Lonely Mountain Band

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“The braying of horns, the fuming of tempers, the clanging of spear and shield. Call all the families of the dwarves to war!”
The Dwarves are very different from all the other races of popular fantasy; and likewise this latest Lonely Mountain Band album is very different from the preceding two albums. Beyond the Western Seas and Second Breakfast
“The braying of horns, the fuming of tempers, the clanging of spear and shield. Call all the families of the dwarves to war!”
The Dwarves are very different from all the other races of popular fantasy; and likewise this latest Lonely Mountain Band album is very different from the preceding two albums. Beyond the Western Seas and Second Breakfast were collections of songs primarily based in the rustic roots of acoustic instruments; Halfling celebrations, Elven enchantment, and varied tales from a “minstrel with a wandering horse”. Galenhir, some know him as Galenswerd, is the minstrel I am in Middle-earth. By putting myself in the boots of this roving minstrel, I am able to wander the lands created by Tolkien and his predecessors like William Morris, and bring back songs and tales as gifts you my friends. The Dwarves, being utterly possessive of art and crafting of all sorts, have demanded I change some of the method for their chronicle in the Lonely Mountain Band archives. Dwarven music ranges from the obscene pub shanty to the highest form of orchestral hymns. This minstrel has tried to represent some of all of the conflicting emotions of the Dwarves. In all of it though, I have tried to tell some of the stories of the Dwarves. In a short album like this, one can only briefly touch upon some these epic themes and humourous outbursts.
Digital Download includes 11 page digital booklet with lyrics, stories & art.
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    Horns of Valour (Tarnorili's Theme) 2:41
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    The Bladesmith’s Prayer 2:50
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    Long-forgotten Gold 2:55
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