Originally released for the Swedish Roleplay game Drakar och Demoner: Trudvang but also soundtrack to the pilot films inspired by the game.

Simon Kolle is no stranger to us because of his work with Za Frumi and Musterion. Simon has composed a masterful set of cues that effortlessly blends Nordic Folk Music motifs with orchestral trademarks. Even though their blending is seamless, the combination of the two elements creates a very unique sound that is difficult to describe. Some tracks are more traditional, film music like orchestral cues, while others are heavily folk music oriented, using traditional Nordic chord progressions and instruments. The composer focuses on developing Nordic sensibilities within a standard orchestral format. The result is nothing less than breathtaking.

Drakar och Demoner was a smash hit in Sweden in the 80s and 90s and pawed the way for countless of other games and books. Drakar och Demoner is Dungeons and Dragons but with more of a Nordic take on it. The version called Trudvang is released by Riotminds and they seem to be taking their projects online with a unique and cool project called Riot Online. Right now it's only in Swedish but it's said it will be in English too.

The score of Drakar och Demoner: Trudvang is enormously strong, mature music that rivals the best orchestral works for film.

The 26 track CD has a lean running time of more than an hour. I doubt any material is missing. Track title translations exist and it's helpful.

All the lyrics (on a couple of cues) are in Icelandic and are sung by Susanne Cermenius and Lisa Gregorsson.

The main theme is superb, worthy of becoming known mainstream. It would have suited perfect for many films.
The best tracks on the album are the ones that blend powerful orchestral work with Nordic Folk Music. Many are the ethnic instruments heard on the album and sometimes you forget you are actually listening to music as you get so into it all. Many of these tracks could easily constitute the main theme for an entirely different score.

The Bonus Tracks are really good too and ending the album is a cue written for a bowyer (maker of bows) with mysterious Elven whispers.

This is a strong, expertly crafted score that never gets dull. It effortlessly combines Nordic Folk Music and Orchestral musical elements, creating a very unique and enjoyable listening experience.

Limited edition of 500 copies.