MUSIC

"For years now Wardruna founder Einar Selvik has done acoustic concerts and lectures, performing Wardruna songs on his own, as well as creations made for the TV-show “Vikings” in an acoustic format. Now parts of this material has finally been recorded “live in studio” in Solslottet Studio in Bergen (Norway), and was released through By Norse Music on November 23rd 2018.

The exclusive RSD 2024 edition features a brand new bonus track and comes as 2x12"" Transparent Red & Black Smoke vinyls; with the original Gatefold artwork masterfully revisited by Polish vinyl artisan and designer Bartek Rogalewicz (Behemoth, Mayhem, etc.); and includes two exclusive bonus tracks never released on vinyl before.

“Skald” takes the listener on a musical journey outside the massive soundscape that Wardruna is known for and into a simpler and 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.

The album contains an extensive booklet with all lyrics translated 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 1:
1. Vardlokk
2. Skald
3. Ein sat hun uti
4. Voluspá (skaldic version)
5. Fehu (skaldic version)
6. Vindavla

Side 2:
 7. Ormagardskvedi
 8. Gravbakkjen
 9. Sonatorrek
10. Helvegen (skaldic version)

Side 3:
11. Voluspá (Live with Orchestra) feat. Bergen Philarmonic Orchestra 

Side 4:
12. Voluspá feat. Eivør and DR SinfoniOrkestret, recorded at DR Konzerthuset in May 2023

Label: By Norse Music
Type: 2x12" LP in Gatefold
Colour: Transparent Voluspá Red + Black Smoke
Release date: April 20th, 2024

Wardruna - Kvitravn - First Flight of the White Raven 2xCD jewelcase with slipcase, 28 page booklet.

Disc 1: Original Studio Album “Kvitravn” from 2021
Disc 2: Full Audio Experience of the streamed concert, newly mixed and mastered.

In 2022, a year after the release of Kvitravn and as a prelude to the forthcoming and much anticipated live dates, Wardruna are presenting Kvitravn – First Flight of the White Raven , an immersive audio arrangement that underscores the experiential paradigm shift and masterful musicianship of their superlative and boundary-pushing virtual live experience of March 26th 2021: First Flight of the White Raven.

This new release captures their special set list consisting of new songs from Kvitravn and fans favorites from across their catalog. This Double CD contains the full Kvitravn – First Flight of the White Raven audio live experience from the stream, newly mastered for this release, together with a new reworked layout featuring the iconic white raven feathers.
It is completed by a 28-pages booklet.

Tracklist:

Kvitravn – First Flight of the White Raven audio tracklist (2022):
1. Synkverv 4:51
2. Kvitravn 6:18
3. Skugge 6:38
4. Grá 3:32
5. Fylgjutal 7:05
6. Munin 5:26
7. Kvit hjort 5:41
8. Viseveiding 4:48
9. Ni 4:29
10. Vindavlarljod 6:40
11. Andvevarljod 10:16

Kvitravn – First Flight of the White Raven tracklist for audio capture of the virtual live performance (2022):

A1
1. Kvitravn 6:16
2. Skugge 6:10
3. Solringen 4:46
4. Bjarkan 5:48
5. Raido 4:41
6. Voluspá 3:40
7. Isa 5:31
8. UruR 5:22
9. Grá 3:31
10. Vindavlarljod 5:53
11. Rotlaust Tre Fell 4:12
12. Fehu 5:28
13. Helvegen 6:57

Label: By Norse Music
Release date: June 10, 2022
Media type: Double CD, jewelcase with Slipcase and a 28-pages booklet
Genre: World Music/Folk

Wardruna - Kvitravn - First Flight of the White Raven 2x12" with gatefold, 8 pages booklet.

Full Audio Experience of the streamed concert, newly mixed and mastered.

In 2022, a year after the release of Kvitravn and as a prelude to the forthcoming and much anticipated live dates, Wardruna are presenting Kvitravn – First Flight of the White Raven , an immersive audio arrangement that underscores the experiential paradigm shift and masterful musicianship of their superlative and boundary-pushing virtual live experience of March 26th 2021: First Flight of the White Raven.

This new release captures their special set list consisting of new songs from Kvitravn and fans favorites from across their catalog. This Double LP contains the full Kvitravn – First Flight of the White Raven audio live experience from the stream, newly mastered for this release, together with a new reworked layout featuring the iconic white raven feathers.
It is completed by a 8-pages booklet with

Tracklist:

Kvitravn – First Flight of the White Raven tracklist for audio capture of the virtual live performance (2022):
A1
1. Kvitravn 6:16
2. Skugge 6:10
3. Solringen 4:46

A2
4. Bjarkan 5:48
5. Raido 4:41
6. Voluspá 3:40

B1
7. Isa 5:31
8. UruR 5:22
9. Grá 3:31
10. Vindavlarljod 5:53

B2
11. Rotlaust Tre Fell 4:12
12. Fehu 5:28
13. Helvegen 6:57

Label: By Norse Music
Release date: June 10, 2022
Media type: 2x12" black, gatefold with an 8-pages booklet
Genre: World Music/Folk

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

In 2022, a year after the release of Kvitravn and as a prelude to the forthcoming and much anticipated live dates, Wardruna are presenting Kvitravn – First Flight of the White Raven , an immersive audio arrangement that underscores the experiential paradigm shift and masterful musicianship of their superlative and boundary-pushing virtual live experience of March 26th 2021: First Flight of the White Raven.

Content:
- full visual experience of the streamed concert First Flight of the White Raven
- over 30 minutes of special documentary footage tracing the Kvitravn period
- behind the scenes footage
- all official music videos from Kvitravn

Tracklist:
1. Kvitravn 6:16
2. Skugge 6:10
3. Solringen 4:46
4. Bjarkan 5:48
5. Raido 4:41
6. Voluspá 3:40
7. Isa 5:31
8. UruR 5:22
9. Grá 3:31
10. Vindavlarljod 5:53
11. Rotlaust Tre Fell 4:12
12. Fehu 5:28
13. Helvegen 6:57

Language: English
Duration: 02:26:48
Region code: 0
Video format: NTSC
Format: DVD9
Sound format: Dolby Digital

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

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

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 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

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

The second part of Wardruna's Runaljod Trilogy, on a jewelcase CD.

Tracklist:
1. Rotlaust tre fell 4:11
2. Fehu 6:45
3. NaudiR 6:31
4. EhwaR 4:10
5. AnsuR 6:31
6. IwaR 5:42
7. IngwaR 5:28
8. Gibu 5:30
9. Solringen 6:30
10. Sowelu 7:40
11. Helvegen 7:11

Label: Indie Recordings
Media Type: CD Jewel case
Release date: March 15th, 2013
Genre: Folk / World Music

Wardruna's debut album and the first part in the Runaljod trilogy.  The jewelcase CD comes with a 24-page booklet with lyrics, liner notes, photos and artwork

Tracklist:
1. Ár Var Alda 2:19
2. Hagall 7:40
3. Bjarkan 5:33
4. Løyndomsris 3:15
5. Heimta Thurs 4:18
6. Thurs 1:15
7. Jara 5:01
8. Laukr 4:05
9. Kauna 2:34
10. Algir - Stien Klarnar 4:17
11. Algir – Tognatale 5:39
12. Dagr 5:38

Label: Indie Recordings
Media Type: CD Jewel case with 24-page booklet
Release date: January 19th, 2009
Genre: Folk / World Music

2019 marks ten years since Wardruna released the first part of the Runaljod trilogy. We are thrilled to celebrate its conclusion by finally releasing all three albums into a special limited book edition including original lyrics together with English translations and exclusive pictures.

Book Characteristics:
Book + slipcase
15x21 cm
96 black ink pages on recycled paper 115gr
+ 16 pages on color pages matt finish 135gr
Book and slipcase covered on black wafles surface with red stamping.

Features the Runaljod Trilogy on CD (3x CDs):

Runaljod - gap var Ginnunga (2009)

Tracklist:
1. çr var alda
2. Hagal
3. Bjarkan
4. L¿yndomsriss
5. Heimta Thurs
6. Thurs
7. Jara
8. Laukr
9. Kauna
10. Algir - Stien klarnar
11. Algir - Tognatale
12. Dagr

Label: Indie Recordings
Release date: January 19th, 2009

Runaljod - Yggdrasil (2013)

Tracklist:
1. Rotlaust tre fell
2. Fehu
3. NaudiR
4. EhwaR
5. AnsuR
6. IwaR
7. IngwaR
8. Gibu
9. Solringen
10. Sowelu
11. Helvegen

Label: Indie Recordings
Release date: March 15th, 2013

Runaljod - Ragnarok (2016)

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
Release date: October 21st, 2016

Genre: Folk / World Music

Wardruna's debut album and first part in the Runaljod Trilogy, on a black double LP.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Ár Var Alda 2:19
2. Hagall 7:40
3. Bjarkan 5:33

Side B
4. Løyndomsris 3:15
5. Heimta Thurs 4:18
6. Thurs 1:15

Side C
7. Jara 5:01
8. Laukr 4:05
9. Kauna 2:34

Side D
10. Algir - Stien Klarnar 4:17
11. Algir – Tognatale 5:39
12. Dagr 5:38

Label: Indie Recordings
Media Type: 2x 12" LP with Gatefold
Color: Black
Release date: 19 January 2009
Genre: Folk / World Music

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