When you're so metal you do not even need guitars.

The title of the song means "Father of all" and is in Old Nordic. The first invocation is towards Odin's ring. Draupnir or Draupner was the magic ring that was given to Odin by the dwarf Brok, who created it with his brother Sindre. It had the power to make eight copies of equal value every nine nights. The second invocation is to the wolves that accompany the god Odin. Geri and Freki. The translation of their names would be "ravenous and greedy" The third invocation is to Sleipnir, Odin's horse. In Scandinavian mythology, Sleipnir or Sleipner (from Old Norse: "the slippery") is an eight-legged gray horse belonging to the god. Sleipnir is mentioned in the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, the latter of which was written by Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century. In both sources it is indicated that Sleipnir belonged to Odin, and was the son of Loki and Svaðilfari "from the Old Norse 'unfortunate traveler'" Svaðilfar is a stallion horse that begets the eight-legged horse Sleipnir with Loki (who took the form of a mare) . Svaðilfari belonged to a giant they called Hrimthurs. This giant was the one who built the walls of Asgard. Sleipnir is described as the best of horses, and is sometimes ridden by Odin in battles and even to reach the realm of death ... Hel. The Prose Edda indicates that he was gray. He was so fast that he could go from one end of the horizon to the other in a single day. Sleipnir symbolizes the eight winds that blow from their respective cardinal points. Another feature is that he had runes engraved on his teeth. The fourth invocation is for the ravens of Odin, Hugin and Munin. In Norse mythology Hugin and Munin, are a pair of ravens associated with the god Odin. Hugin and Munin traveled around the world collecting news and information for Odin. Hugin is the "thought" and Munin is the "memory." Both were sent at dawn to collect information and returned in the afternoon. They perched on the god's shoulders and whispered all the news into his ears. The spear of Odin is also named. Gungnir or Gungner was Odin's spear. The word means production of a violent tremor or shaking, as it supposedly shook anyone who was struck by it vividly. According to mythology, it was made by the sons of Ivald (the dwarves), and was given to Odin by Loki in compensation for stealing Sif's hair. Sif was the wife of the god thor. Odin launches onto the battlefield wearing a golden helmet, glowing armor, and his Gungnir spear. The word "gægogæ" appears to be a kind of magical invocation or battle cry present in a 5th century medallion / coin inscription, and is comparable to the "g͡ag͡ag͡a" of the Spear of Kragehul I, which is also believed to be a war cry or chant. I shout, shout, shout this spear. Gaegogae, Gaegogae, Gaegogae screamed loudly. The fifth invocation is to the god Odin, calling him by all the names by which he was known. Mighty of the court, the wise, the dear, the one who talks to wolves, the welcome, the pale, god of desires, inspirational, chief, red-haired, hooded, wand-bearer, famous lord, god of the hanged, wanderer of the mist, the needy, father of Yule, the tall, rider on the attack, father of all, tree of victory, father of victory, the one with the lost eye, who throws the spear, shining eye, shaking spear / shield, leader of the people, the one with knowledge, bearer of cloak, keeper of secrets, the terrible, the stormy.

@VelcroReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for all the info!

The whole concert is well worth watching. They also have a beautiful music video for their newish song, "Anoana". You'll love the scenery and imagery.

@VelcroReacts

Жыл бұрын

Yea I'll do Anoana next. Thank you!

@DiamondHeart144

Жыл бұрын

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@uncleuhls

Жыл бұрын

@@VelcroReacts Going to need a rag for your face, the video is super emotional :)

@ShilohSmith

Жыл бұрын

Bro that shit hit a million views in less than a month it’s soOOOOOOO good

It's the moment when the howling becomes music that gets me.

He mentions the two wolves of Odin at the beginning, Gere and Freke...also Sleipner which was Odin's horse....Also one of many names for odin was "allfather"

@VelcroReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for clarifiying that!

I saw them recently in Melbourne, it was one of the most amazing concerts of my life.

@uncleuhls

Жыл бұрын

I went to both Chicago shows, the second one I found myself shaking uncontrollably and crying like a baby, almost had to walk out, it was the most spiritual (if you will) couple hours of my life..just thinking about it now brings me to tears (joy) but still can't explain why exactly....it just makes you FEEL.

@VelcroReacts

Жыл бұрын

I hope I get the chance to watch them live one day.

@VelcroReacts

Жыл бұрын

That's the same way i was feeling with this video. Can't really put it into words

@moneypennyjane9

Жыл бұрын

I think there's some validity to the idea that it speaks to the tribal DNA in all of us. The drums go right through you IRL, they shake the floor, and the audience is very interactive, lots of responding wolf howls. It's very primal.

I have goose bumps every time I watch this

Wardruna ft Aurora with the song Helvegen . Folkmusic written with runes and poetic Eddan texts. Powerful Norwegian band.

"THIS IS FUCKING PRICELESS!" Yes, yes it is. 😅

The lyrics are all the names for Odin. unlike a lot of their lyrics you can find translation on it. I discovered them when Lifa was under 1m views and haven't stopped since, I have all their discs in my car and basically choose one to cry to on the way to work...years later it is still so emotional if not more than ever...Heilung is a true GIFT to us, I really believe what they are doing is on such another level....if they come near you or you have the ability to travel DO NOT miss a show.

@VelcroReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I Hope I can go to a show if they ever tour South America!

@deed5811

Жыл бұрын

Most are other names for Odin. They also hit on: Draupnir - Odin's ring Geri and Freki - Odin's 2 wolves Sleipnir - Odin's 8 legged horse Gugnir - Odin's spear Huginn and Muninn - Odin's ravens

From my understanding the instrument Maria Franz plays here is strung with the hair of a native chiefs daughter… Heilung has touched my soul like no other… I listen to the Lifa ceremony daily doing moving meditation or even a long drive. If possible, go see them live… life changing ♥️

@VelcroReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that info! I hope to get the chance

Can you imagine what it would be like to be in that audience! It could almost reach overwhelming. Deloraine is a Czech pagan band founded in 2016. Their song and video “Ragnarok” is really cool.

@VelcroReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Robin I'll check them out.

@VelcroReacts, The Ravens that were named in this are Haugin/ Hugin & Maunin/Munin, meaning Thought & Memory, every morning at dawn they fly from Asgard & travel the world to collect any news or goings on in the world & bring the news back to Odin the AllFather at dusk :) Whenever I’m out & about by the woods or the mountains & cliffs or just out & about in general, if I see a pair , I call out hello to them & ask them to say hello to Odin & the Norse gods for me ❤ might sound silly but it’s just something I like to do. Hope everyone here & all your loved ones are all well & Safe ❤ Skäl 🍻

@VelcroReacts

Жыл бұрын

That's so cool! Thank you for clarifiying that they were mentioning the ravens.

@valestrafox89

Жыл бұрын

@@VelcroReacts more than welcome 🤗

The instrument is a Ramanathan an instrument from India I believe.

@VelcroReacts

11 ай бұрын

That's cool! Thank you for that info I really had no idea what it could be

Not too familiar with this band. Think they are really good, something different. Cool live show. The only song I'm somewhat familiar with is Anoana, which just came out last year. Since you've liked what you've seen so far, I think you will definitely like this one.

@VelcroReacts

Жыл бұрын

I'll check that one next

I'd say this song is a berserker ritual and a song to Odin.

@VelcroReacts

Жыл бұрын

I would agree!

the instrument Maria is playing is a Ravanahatha from India if i remember right

@carlgalilee7339

Жыл бұрын

It is :) from Southern Asia. It's considered as a key inspiration for the violin.

@uncleuhls

Жыл бұрын

Correct, I Believe it is considered the oldest known stringed instrument

@VelcroReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info!

@VelcroReacts

Жыл бұрын

That's a super cool fact to know