Bilbo – Pär Lindh & Björn Johansson (CD)

Music inspired by J.R.R. Tolkiens The Hobbit

In 1996 Pär Lindh and multi-instrumentalist Björn Johansson released this J..R. Tolkien-inspired masterpiece. All over the world Lindh & Johansson fans, as well as Tolkien fans and prog magazines, consider this CD to be one of the best Tolkien interpretations ever released.

Having received stellar reviews – including best album of the year 1996 in Argentina and Belgium – this CD has continued to sell over the years. The album follows the story of the book “The Hobbit” in the music so fans of the book will recognize all the parts of the story as it unfolds. After having waited 8 months for the right to use the original lyrics to the four songs, Pär received a No from the Tolkien estate. Initially he received a yes over the phone. Pär spent the following night writing new lyrics to the four songs with vocals which some people think even surpasses Tolkien’s original lyrics!

Illustrations & Design: Göran Stenberg.

Artwork: Lina Sefyrin & Göran Stenberg.

Release date: 1996-06-11

Genre: Progressive/Symponic Rock

Tracklist

1. The Shire (including the Biblo theme) 4:14
2. Gandalf the Magician 3:25
3. Song of the Dwarfs (including Walking Tune) 6:02
4. Rivendell 2:20
5. The Dark Cave (includes the Mountain Path, the Capture, the Bilbo theme and Riddles in the dark) 4:36
6. Running Towards the Light 3:02
7. Uncomfortable Seats 6:30
8. In Beorns Garden & Beorns Walk to Carrock 3:12
9. Mirkwood – Suite (includes a. Mirkwood b. In the Palace of the Elven King c. Barrel Ride d. Laketown Fuge e. the Return of the King) 11:19
10. Smaug 3:36
11. Roac’s Tale 1:18
12. The Battle of the Five Armies 5:31
13. Thorin’s Funeral 1:47
14. Afterture 3:58
15. Shire Song 4:08

Total time: 65:05

Includes a six page booklet.

Cat. No: NGMCD-9601

Reviews

Ladies and Gentlemen… stand up and applaude the best CD release of the decade.

Seventh Heaven, Jan 1997 (Argentina)

“This is symphonic rock at it’s very best”

Göteborgsposten Avenyn, June 1996 (Sweden)

Bilbo is a milestone in the music history of Sweden.

Ordo Pro Artes Mav 1996 (Sweden)

This is one of the best albums I have ever heard in my life. If I was ever stuck on a desert island, I would not want to be without this one! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Impressions, 1997 (England)