BNM - Wardruna

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Wardruna’s album Yggdrasil, which features some of the band’s most iconic songs such as Helvegen, Fehu and Solringen, Wardruna in collaboration with By Norse is proud to present the Runaljod Trilogy on vinyl in a beautiful and exclusive Collector's Boxset!

The Deluxe  Trilogy Boxset - limited to 1,000 online exclusive copies worldwide - consists of a box with a lid on the top with leather finish and design on hot foil, and the renowned Runaljod trilogy on 2x12” LPs in Gatefolds, each as a new exclusive coloured vinyl edition:

• Gap var Ginnunga (2009): Black and white A-side/B-side effect
• Yggdrasil (2013): Red and Green A-side/B-side effect
• Ragnarok (2016): Black and Gold A-side/B-side effect

Each gatefold features new printed inner sleeves and comes in a luxury black slipcase with matt finish and UV varnish designs
The boxset also features a 72-pages book, with leather finish and hot foil, containing all the original lyrics and English translations as well as exclusive pictures; it also contains the exclusive Runaljod Vinyl Slipmat.

Label: Indie Recordings
Media Type: 3 x 2x12" sleeves, 72-pages book and slipmat in black slipcase.
Color: Black and white / Red and green / Black and gold
Release date: 15 March 2023
Genre: Folk / World Music

Please note: this item is a stand-alone article and can't be shipped with any other order from the shop due to special packaging.

Wardruna's new studio album on double black vinyl, featuring a 28-pages booklet.

Kvitravn musically continues where the Runaljod trilogy left off, yet it marks a distinct evolution in Wardruna's unique sound. In a rich musical tapestry, Wardruna use a broad selection of both traditional and historical instruments such as Kravik-lyre, Trossingen-lyre, Taglharpa, Sootharp, Langeleik, Crwth, Goat- horn, Lur, Bronze-lur, flute, Moraharpa, and the record also features guest appearances by a small group of prominent traditional singers, spearheaded by Kirsten Bråten Berg, one of the most important custodians of Norwegian traditional song. Throughout eleven songs, Kvitravn discusses Northern sorcery, spirit-animals, shadows, nature and animism, the wisdom and meanings of certain myths, various Norse spiritual concepts, and the relation between sage and songs.

Wardruna have carved a rich, polyphonic and dramatic musical landscape that honours the ancient past without gimmick, whilst simultaneously illuminating meaningful expressions of Norse tradition through intrinsically detailed contemporary composition. Beyond genre, theirs is a sound that must be truly experienced.

Tracklist:
A1
1. Synkverv 4:52
2. Kvitravn 6:17
3. Skugge 6:38

A2
4. Grá 3:33
5. Fylgjutal 7:05
6. Munin 5:26

B1
7. Kvit hjort 5:20
8. Viseveiding 5:04
9. Ni 4:15

B2
10. Vindavlarljod 6:38
11. Andvevarljod 10:16

Label: By Norse Music
Release date: 22.01.21
Media type:  2x black 12" Gatefold, with 28-Page Booklet
Genre: Folk / World Music

Wardruna's new studio album on CD jewelcase with slipcase, featuring a 28-pages booklet.

Kvitravn musically continues where the Runaljod trilogy left off, yet it marks a distinct evolution in Wardruna's unique sound. In a rich musical tapestry, Wardruna use a broad selection of both traditional and historical instruments such as Kravik-lyre, Trossingen-lyre, Taglharpa, Sootharp, Langeleik, Crwth, Goat- horn, Lur, Bronze-lur, flute, Moraharpa, and the record also features guest appearances by a small group of prominent traditional singers, spearheaded by Kirsten Bråten Berg, one of the most important custodians of Norwegian traditional song. Throughout eleven songs, Kvitravn discusses Northern sorcery, spirit-animals, shadows, nature and animism, the wisdom and meanings of certain myths, various Norse spiritual concepts, and the relation between sage and songs.

Wardruna have carved a rich, polyphonic and dramatic musical landscape that honours the ancient past without gimmick, whilst simultaneously illuminating meaningful expressions of Norse tradition through intrinsically detailed contemporary composition. Beyond genre, theirs is a sound that must be truly experienced.

Tracklist:

1. Synkverv 4:52
2. Kvitravn 6:17
3. Skugge 6:38
4. Grá 3:33
5. Fylgjutal 7:05
6. Munin 5:26
7. Kvit hjort 5:20
8. Viseveiding 5:04
9. Ni 4:15
10. Vindavlarljod 6:38
11. Andvevarljod 10:16

Label: By Norse Music
Release date: 22.01.21
Media type: CD Jewelcase + Slipcase
Genre: Folk / World Music

For years, Wardruna founder Einar Selvik performed acoustic concerts and lectures, playing and chanting Wardruna songs on his own, as well as his creations made for the TV-series “Vikings” in an acoustic format.
Parts of this incredible material were finally recorded “live in studio” at the Solslottet Studio of Bergen (Norway), and the recording was released through By Norse Music on November 23rd 2018.

Skald takes the listener on a musical journey outside the massive soundscape that Wardruna is known for, into a simpler, more direct form where voice, poetry and ancient instruments like Kravik-lyre, Taglharpa and Bukkehorn lead the way.

Einar Selvik comments:
“Skald was recorded live in the studio with the intention of capturing the raw and uncompromising energy of a live performance rather than aiming for a flawless and polished expression. It sets out to give voice to the ancient craft that once lay at the heart of the Norse oral traditions, presented as it takes shape in the hands of a humble contemporary skald today.”

All formats of the album contain an extensive booklet with all lyrics translated to English, as well as a solid introduction to the Skald and Old Norse poetry written by the acclaimed Icelandic author and Old Norse philologist Bergsveinn Birgisson.

Tracklist:

SIDE A
1. Vardlokk 2:07
2. Skald 2:01
3. Ein Sat Hun Uti 4:06
4. Voluspá (skaldic version) 6:20
5. Fehu (skaldic version) 3:28
6. Vindavla 5:34

SIDE B
7. Ormagardskvedi 3:10
8. Gravbakkjen 2:41
9. Sonatorrek 15:52
10. Helvegen (skaldic version) 4.36

Label: By Norse Music
Release date: November 23, 2018
Media: 12” with booklet
Color: Black
Genre: Folk / World Music

For years, Wardruna founder Einar Selvik performed acoustic concerts and lectures, playing and chanting Wardruna songs on his own, as well as his creations made for the TV-series “Vikings” in an acoustic format.
Parts of this incredible material were finally recorded “live in studio” at the Solslottet Studio of Bergen (Norway), and the recording was released through By Norse Music on November 23rd 2018.

Skald takes the listener on a musical journey outside the massive soundscape that Wardruna is known for, into a simpler, more direct form where voice, poetry and ancient instruments like Kravik-lyre, Taglharpa and Bukkehorn lead the way.

Einar Selvik comments:
“Skald was recorded live in the studio with the intention of capturing the raw and uncompromising energy of a live performance rather than aiming for a flawless and polished expression. It sets out to give voice to the ancient craft that once lay at the heart of the Norse oral traditions, presented as it takes shape in the hands of a humble contemporary skald today.”

All formats of the album contain an extensive booklet with all lyrics translated to English, as well as a solid introduction to the Skald and Old Norse poetry written by the acclaimed Icelandic author and Old Norse philologist Bergsveinn Birgisson.

Tracklist:
1. Vardlokk 2:07
2. Skald 2:01
3. Ein Sat Hun Uti 4:06
4. Voluspá (skaldic version) 6:20
5. Fehu (skaldic version) 3:28
6. Vindavla 5:34
7. Ormagardskvedi 3:10
8. Gravbakkjen 2:41
9. Sonatorrek 15:52
10. Helvegen (skaldic version) 4.36

Label: By Norse Music
Release date: November 23, 2018
Media: CD with booklet
Color: Black
Genre: Folk / World Music

2 LP - Gatefold

Wardruna 3rd album and last in the ""Runaljod"" Trilogiy.Includes the lyrics in Norwegian and translations into English.

Tracklist:

Side A:
1 Tyr
2 UruR

Side B:
3 Isa
4 MannaR - Drivande
5 MannaR - Liv

Side C:
6 Raido
7 Pertho
8 Odal

Side D:
9 Wunjo
10 Runaljod

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x black LP, Gatefold
Release date: October 21st, 2016
Genre: Folk / World Music

Wardruna 3RD album and last in the Trilogiy of "Runaljod".

Warduna is a musical project based on Nordic spiritualism and the runes of the Elder Futhark. Started by Einar "Kvitrafn" Selvik in 2003, along with Gaahl and Lindy Fay Hella. Einar Selvik, co-composer of "Vikings", brings you a more diverse and deeper look into the Runaljod trilogy with "Ragnarok".

Tracklist:
1. Tyr
2. UruR
3. Isa
4. MannaR - Drivande
5. MannaR - Liv
6. Raido
7. Pertho
8. Odal
9. Wunjo
10. Runaljod

Label: By Norse Music
Type: CD Jewel case
Release date: October 21st, 2016