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WARDRUNA RUNALJOD – RAGNAROK Vinyl 12" Double Picture.

New Double Picture Vinyl Gatefold edition!!!!

* Classic third album by Wardruna!!

* Third installment in the trilogy of albums that began with "Runaljod – gap var Ginnunga" (2009) and continuedwith "Runaljod – Yggdrasil" (2013).

* Led by composer Einar Selvik (Vikings, etc.)

* Originally Wardruna’s first release on then newly founded By Norse Music, which is co-owned by Einar Selvik

* "Runaljod – Ragnarok" was written, recorded and produced by Einar Selvik from 2003 to 2016 at his own Fimbulljóð studio.

* Recent scene overview in THE GUARDIAN (published 16/02/2021)

Label: Indie Records by Norse Music

Wardruna reissues new Picture Disc Gatefold 2LP of their album "Runaljod – Ragnarok". It is the third installment in a trilogy of albums that began with "Runaljod – gap var Ginnunga" (2009) and continued with "Runaljod – Yggdrasil" (2013). In short, 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, birch-bark lures and more. The vocals range from whispering voices to melodic song and mighty choirs. All performed with sincerity and conviction.

Musically and conceptually there is a clear continuity between all three of the albums, but with time and experience comes refinement. And new elements have certainly been added along the way. 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.

1. Tyr

2. UruR

3. Isa

4. MannaR - Drivande

5. MannaR - Liv

6. Raido

7. Pertho

8. Odal

9. Wunjo

10. RunaljodNo.

Total length:

58:45