Name: Runaljod - Ragnarok
Brand: Wardruna

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BNM002LPR

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-01-18

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Orchard

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Sales:8.875

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885150701157

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Artist

Wardruna

Genre US

Metal

Label US

By Norse

Wardruna is a Norse pagan folk music project that was started in 2003. Led by the talented musician and composer *Einar Selvik*, Wardruna's music is deeply rooted in ancient Nordic traditions and mythology. Their unique sound combines traditional instruments, powerful vocals, and atmospheric elements to create an immersive musical experience.

Inspired by nature, history, and spirituality, Wardruna's music transports listeners to a time long ago. With their evocative melodies and poetic lyrics, they capture the essence of Norse culture and beliefs. Drawing from ancient texts and folklore, *Einar Selvik* weaves together stories of gods, heroes, and the natural world.

With a growing fanbase around the world, Wardruna has become known for their captivating live performances. Their concerts are not just musical events but also immersive experiences that connect audiences with their ancestral roots. Through their music, *Einar Selvik* and his talented collaborators bring ancient traditions back to life in a modern context.

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Runaljod - Ragnarok is the third installment in a trilogy of albums by Wardruna that began with Runaljod – gap var Ginnunga (2009) and continued with Runaljod – Yggdrasil (2013). Available here on double LP and CD.

Most notable on Runaljod – Ragnarok is the use of the Scandinavian bronze lures, whose iconic sound and appearance make them a perfect fit with Wardruna’s instrumentation and concept. Special guest performances by Einar’s own children and Skarvebarna children's choir must also be noted.

The ambitious idea behind the trilogy was to create musical interpretations of each of the twenty-four old Nordic runes. It proved to be a lengthy and challenging task. Some of the material on the album even date back to 2003 and the early stages of the project, when multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Einar Selvik started to develop the genre-defying sound and style that Wardruna have become known for. It is a contemporary sound, but one that is characterized by the use of old and historical instruments like Kraviklyra, taglharpe, goat horns, birchbark lures and more. The vocals range from whispering voices to melodic song and mighty choirs. All performed with sincerity and conviction.

Wardruna is a Norwegian music constellation dedicated to create musical renditions of the Norse cultural and esoteric traditions. With the use of the oldest Nordic instruments and poetic metres as well as lyrics written in Norwegian, Norse and proto-Norse tongue, Wardruna sets out to give new voice to ancient and still relevant ideas and wisdom from the past. Einar Selvik founded the group in 2002 and has ever since their public debut in 2009, patiently established themselves internationally as important communicators of Norse and Nordic cultural heritage. They are known for doing very few and special concerts, often in places that compliments their music, perhaps most notably when they performed in front of the majestic 1100-year-old Gokstad ship at the Viking Ship Museum in Norway. Over the years Einar Selvik and Wardruna have also gained a broad audience through their substantial musical involvement in History Channel's hit series VIKINGS.

Runaljod - Ragnarok

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Discover Runaljod - Ragnarok by Wardruna. A contemporary sound with ancient instruments and vocals, this album is a musical interpretation of Nordic runes. Available in CD and LP formats from By Norse.