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THE LORDS OF WISDOM
SEASON 1
EPISODE I: RECONQUISTA
ASTURIAS
Will be released in January 2026
Produced by Jose Manuel Medina
Executive Producers Pablo Lato, Pedro V. Martínez & Jose Manuel Medina
Engineered by Simon Thorne
Mastered by Marcus Thorne
Orchestral parts by The Somnus Symphony Orchestra & Choir
Artwork by James Lobaco
Marc Aktinson
Main Vocals & Backing Vocals
Mariano Gardella
Main Vocals & Backing Vocals
Deibys Artigas
Main Vocals & Backing Vocals
Rafael Pacha
Acoustic & Classical Guitars, Psalter, Saz, Electric Guitars, Violins, Recorders, Percussion, Pipes, Mandolins, Zither & Flutes
Pablo Lato
Electric Bass
Nelson Pombal
Electric Guitars
Kheiro Lamri:
Electric Guitars
Troy Donockley
Whistles
Victor Adebisi
Violin
Jeff Duncan
Drums
Jose Manuel Medina:
Main Vocals, Piano, Hammond B3, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Organ, Mellotron, Rhodes, Keyboards, Harpsichord, Percussion & Orchestrations
TRACK LIST
01. The Grand Overture (7:32)
02. In The Middle Ages (6:47)
03. The Kingdom of Asturias (3:26)
04. A War of Eight Centuries (1:00)
05. Cordoba (2:34)
06. War (5:20)
07. Chivalry Tales I (2:00)
08. A Green Field of Memories (3:22)
09. The Kingdom of Leon (13:48)
10. Flames Would Rise (2:02)
11. Across The Mountains (0:32)
12. The Kingdom of Galicia (16:10)
13. Pamplona (1:25)
14. The Backyard (2:16)
15. Hymn for Asturias (3:20)
DESCRIPTION
"Reconquista" marks the beginning of the epic journey that is The Lords of Wisdom trilogy. This album takes you on a musical voyage through one of the most fascinating and turbulent periods in the history of the Iberian Peninsula—the Reconquista, a centuries-long struggle that spanned the entire Middle Ages, culminating in the capture of Granada by the Catholic Monarchs.
Drawing inspiration from both the Christian kingdoms and the Muslim territories of medieval Spain, "Reconquista" weaves together the rich and diverse musical traditions of these cultures. The album seamlessly blends the ancient sounds of medieval Christian and Islamic Spain with the grandeur of contemporary symphonic rock, creating a sonic tapestry that transports the listener to a bygone era.
Through this intricate fusion, "Reconquista" aims to evoke the spirit of the medieval Iberian Peninsula, capturing the cultural richness and historical significance of this epoch. The album is not just a collection of songs, but a carefully crafted narrative that brings the age of the Reconquista to life, making it a true musical journey through time.