BNM - Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik

Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik Zipper Hoodie with the "Hugsjá" logo printed on the front and the "Heimdal" design printed on the back.

Design by The Raven from the North

Printed on Premium Eco-Friendly and Organic Apparel

Color: Black
Earth Positive Organic T-Shirt
100% Combed Organic Cotton
Brushed 3-ply 8.26 oz / 280 g
Wash with cold water and dry on a line
Brand: Continental Clothing - Earth Positive
Genre: Folk / World Music

Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik Girls T-Shirt with the "Heimdal" design printed on the front.

Design by The Raven from the North

Printed on Premium Eco-Friendly and Organic Apparel

Color: Black
Earth Positive Organic T-Shirt
100% combed organic cotton
Jersey 155 g/m2
Wash with cold water and dry on a line
Brand: Continental Clothing - Earth Positive
Genre: Folk / World Music

Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik T-Shirt with the "Heimdal" design printed on the front.

Design by The Raven from the North

Printed on Premium Eco-Friendly and Organic Apparel

Color: Black
Earth Positive Organic T-Shirt
100% combed Bio cotton
Jersey 155 g/m2
Wash with cold water and dry on a line
Brand: Continental Clothing - Earth Positive
Genre: Folk / World Music

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Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik’s “Skuggsjá” – By Norse Music re-issue - on 2x12" Oxblood vinyl in Gatefold! Limited to 300 copies worldwide, online stores exclusive!

Features a completely renewed artwork with the full lyrics and English translations (previously available only in long sold-out limited editions)!

When renowned musicians such as ENSLAVED guitarist / composer Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik – the mastermind behind WARDRUNA, which gained attention far beyond the world of music for their contributions to the score of the acclaimed ‘Vikings’ TV-series – join forces, the outcome is far too easily dismissed in advance as a “super project”.

By highlighting ideas, traditions and instruments of their Norse past, SKUGGSJÁ speak of the history of Norway and reflect relevant aspects from the past into our present day. Using metal instrumentation as well as some of Scandinavia’s oldest instruments and poetry in Norse and Norwegian, ‘Skuggsjá’ represents a fusion between past and present, both lyrically and musically.

‘Skuggsjá’ was originally conceived as a commissioned musical work written by Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik. The arrangement was performed by ENSLAVED and WARDRUNA as a concert piece in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian constitution at the Eidsivablot festival in Eidsvoll, Norway on September 13th, 2014.

Tracklist:

1. Intro: Ull Kjem
2. Skuggsjá
3. Makta Og Vanæra, For All Tid
4. Tore Hund
5. Rop Fra Røynda - Mælt Fra Minne
6. Skuggeslåtten (instrumental)
7. Kvervandi
8. Vitkispá
9. Bøn Om Ending, Bøn Om Byrjing
10. Outro: Ull Gjekk

Release date: November 26, 2021
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x12" in Gatefold
Color: Oxblood
Genre: Metal

Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik’s “Skuggsjá” – By Norse Music re-issue - on Hard Cover Digibook CD, featuring a completely renewed artwork with the full lyrics and English translations (previously available only in long sold-out limited editions)!

When renowned musicians such as ENSLAVED guitarist / composer Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik – the mastermind behind WARDRUNA, which gained attention far beyond the world of music for their contributions to the score of the acclaimed ‘Vikings’ TV-series – join forces, the outcome is far too easily dismissed in advance as a “super project”.

By highlighting ideas, traditions and instruments of their Norse past, SKUGGSJÁ speak of the history of Norway and reflect relevant aspects from the past into our present day. Using metal instrumentation as well as some of Scandinavia’s oldest instruments and poetry in Norse and Norwegian, ‘Skuggsjá’ represents a fusion between past and present, both lyrically and musically.

‘Skuggsjá’ was originally conceived as a commissioned musical work written by Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik. The arrangement was performed by ENSLAVED and WARDRUNA as a concert piece in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian constitution at the Eidsivablot festival in Eidsvoll, Norway on September 13th, 2014.

Tracklist:

1. Intro: Ull Kjem
2. Skuggsjá
3. Makta Og Vanæra, For All Tid
4. Tore Hund
5. Rop Fra Røynda - Mælt Fra Minne
6. Skuggeslåtten (instrumental)
7. Kvervandi
8. Vitkispá
9. Bøn Om Ending, Bøn Om Byrjing
10. Outro: Ull Gjekk

Release date: November 26, 2021
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: Hard Cover Digibook CD
Genre: Metal

After the success of their previous collaboration «Skuggsjá»; Ivar Bjørnson (Enslaved) and Einar Selvik (Wardruna) are now following up with an imposing new piece entitled «Hugsjá». The word "Hugsjá" means to see with, or within, the mind – and it reflects the idea that one’s mind has the potential to see further than the eyes can reach. By weaving together indigenous and contemporary thoughts, sounds and instruments, they are inviting you on a vivid journey - exploring the distant history and traditions along coastal Norway. Includes the lyrics in Norwegian and English translations.

Tracklist:

1. Hugsjá
2. WulthuR
3. Ni Døtre av Hav
4. Ni Mødre av Sol
5. Fornjot
6. Nattseglar
7. Nytt Land
8. Nordvegen
9. Utsyn
10. Oska
11. Um Heilage Fjell

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack
Release date: April 20, 2018
World Music / Folk