Artist description In 1979, Alan Horvath (then known as Alan Post) visited Nashville where he was invited to a songwriter's meeting at the offices of Common Ground Music Group ... "I sang a song titled 'Frodo / Friends Should Never Say Goodbye' and the next thing I knew, I was staying in town an extra week, signing contracts for an exclusive recording/publishing deal based on my songs about "The Trilogy." Life *is* a most unpredictable thing, eh?" ... That week, some musicians were assembled rather quickly ... "We ran through both songs a few times in the studio, and here are the results." ... These two songs represent the original 45 r.p.m. record released by Common Ground Music Group, Nashville, TN, 1980 -- Produced, by Alan Horvath & Tod Ode. The players are: Terry Wydell - Drums & Percussion ... Keyth Dickerson - Keyboards ... Derrill Pucket - Electric Guitar __________ NOTE: You can hear new versions of both these songs, recorded in 2001, by clicking on the picture - top/left of your browser ... or, by pointing your browser to http://AlanHorvath.com/rings/

Music Style Acoustic Rock, Folk Rock

Musical Influences Bo Hansson, The Beatles, J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Similar Artists Jim Croce, Shawn Colvin, Tori Amos, Cat Stevens, J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Artist History The music of Alan Horvath and the story of the Lord of the Rings have been synonymous in some circles for nearly 30 years. His first songs about the trilogy were penned in 1972, but it wasn't until 1979 that Alan (then known as Alan Post) pursued the idea of an entire album of songs based on the story. ________________ In 1980, Fantasy Films took a strong interest in Horvath's work, as did the Tolkien Foundation in England, and Common Ground Music Group (Nashville, TN) signed Horvath to an exclusive recording and publishing contract. A 45 r.p.m. record was released, and Alan's personal passion for these songs and Tolkien's work was evident by the popularity of the project. ________________ In 1981, producer Scott Turner took Horvath's nine-song project with him on a trip to Europe, where he visited with David Bowie - " ... at his castle in France."   They listened to the project together, and Bowie expressed an interest in collaborating with Horvath; holding onto the tapes for future reference. ________________ Many years have passed since then, but Horvath's love for the story hasn't waned ... he's read the books at least nine times and will continue expressing his passion for Tolkien's story through his songs.   Listen to the work of this veteran singer-songwriter ... and witness an artist who's been doing it for it's own sake ... for more than thirty years.

Group Members Alan Horvath: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar | Terry Wydell: Drums & Percussion | Keyth Dickerson: Keyboards | Derrill Pucket: Electric Guitar

Instruments Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, dulcimer, autoharp, octave mandolin, harmonica, Congas

Albums Two Songs | Alan Horvath | The Rings Project

Press Reviews The Aquarian Weekly Entertainment Journal New Jersey Newsbeat - Rich Lee - 1980 http://AlanHorvath.com/33aquarian.html

Additional Info Alan's new 'Rings Project is available at AlanHorvath.com

Location North Brunswick, NJ - USA

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