Skadi (which translates to "loss" or "death") was an important part of viking culture. Enemies, friends and family had to face death at a certain point in their life, some too early and some too late, so the rumors. Take part in a festive ceremony to honor the death of one of your clansmen and prepare for an unforgettable feast.
This is not correct. The word Skadi either means shadow, alternatively the old norse word for harm or damage. Skadi is elsewise the name of the jötun-godess of wild nature, hunting, skiing and snow/winter.
The pagan ritual feeling gives goose bumps... Turkic throat singing added an epic mood to this eternal and heavenly melodies. Awesome job Rünfell! Skal!
Rúnfell, you are not a musician. You are a God who shows us our ways with the melodies. Keep doing and let us find our soul, our real way. Hi from Turkey :) Skål!
I love this track and how it always takes me on a trip. I see the harmonic part as the wind, a forgotten ecological engine, an entity that is vital to me, guardian and inspirer of my instinct. Whistling all the time, great training
Probably one of the best Nordic inspired music I've listened. Historically accurate or not, it doesn't matter to me. The music is GREAT! I still can't figure out what is this plucked string instrument at 2:38. Sounds like a saz to me, but I am not sure.
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You, my friend, have great ears! That is indeed a Saz. And thank you for your kind support!
Once the trickster and troublemaker Loki got into a quarrel with the giant Thiazi. To stop the fight, he promised to kidnap Idun and give her to the giant. He managed to lure Idun into the forest, where the giant Thiazi was waiting. He took her off to Jotunheim, the realm of the giants. Without Idun’s apples, the gods quickly began to age and their hair turned grey. When Loki was found to be the one behind all this, he had to choose between paying with his life or bringing Idun back home to Asgard again. Loki borrowed Freyja’s magic cloak, which turned him into a falcon and he flew to Jotunheim to fetch Idun. When he arrived there, he changed her into a nut and flew back to Asgard with her in his claws. The myth fails to explain how he got the apples back, so that remains a mystery. Now when the giant Thiazi, who had been out fishing, came back and saw that Idun was gone, he assumed his eagle form and flew like the wind to Asgard. When the gods saw Loki in falcon form approaching with the nut in his talons, they went out to the walls of Asgard and piled up a stack of wood shavings. As the falcon landed safely inside the walls, the gods set fire to the pile of wood shavings. Thiazi in his eagle form was unable to stop and his feathers caught fire, bringing him crashing to the ground. Then the Aesir gods killed the giant. But the story does not end there, since Thiazi had a daughter - the giantess Skadi. And she wanted revenge for the death of her father…While the gods were celebrating their slaying of the giant Thjazi and the return of the youth-giving goddess Idun to their halls, an unannounced visitor stormed into their merrymaking. This was the giantess Skadi, who had arrived with armor and weapons to avenge the death of Thjazi, her father. The gods were patient with her, and convinced her to accept reparations instead of seeking vengeance. These reparations came in three parts. First, Odin took Thjazi’s eyes and ceremoniously cast them into the night sky, where they became two stars. Second, the gods were to make Skadi laugh. After many feats were tried, none succeeded in bringing a smile to the grim face of the giantess. At last, Loki tied one end of a rope to a goat and the other end around his testicles and began a game of tug of war with the goat. Each screeched and howled in turn, until at last Loki fell over into Skadi’s lap. The giantess couldn’t help but chuckle. Third, Skadi was to be given a god of her choosing in marriage, but she was to select him by the sight of his legs and feet alone. She picked the fairest pair of legs she could see, thinking them to be those of Baldur. However, as it turned out, they were those of the sea-god Njord. After Skadi and Njord’s magnificent wedding, it came time for the couple to decide where to live. Njord’s home was Noatun (“The Place of Ships”), a bright, warm place on the beach. Skadi’s home couldn’t have been more different: it was Thrymheim (“Thunder-Home”), a dark, foreboding place in the highest mountain peaks where the snow never melts. The pair first spent nine nights in Thrymheim. When this time had passed and they made their way down from the mountains, Njord declared that, although brief, his time in Thrymheim had been loathsome. He had been particularly dismayed by the sounds of the wolves, to which he overwhelmingly preferred the songs of the swans to which he was accustomed. After the two had slept for nine nights in Noatun, Skadi had similar opinions to express regarding the sunny home of Njord. The cries of the seabirds had been unbearably abrasive to her ears, and she had found it impossible to sleep. So she departed for the mountains, and the two parted ways.[
As an Icelander this actually doesn't hurt to listen to, it doesn't make me cringe. It's actually traditionally and culturally accurate. I HATE the hyper fantasy so-called "viking" music, 9 times out of 10 it's actually Celtic or German. This was a pleasant surprise.
@@genkiferal7178 There is historical evidence that ancient Scandinavians had something similar to throat singing. The Arabic traveller Al-Tartushi visited what's now Denmark and wrote about the singing of the natives, which he described as a terrible growling noise in the throat, "like the barking of dogs but much fiercer". Of course, we can't know exactly what it sounded like, but the description certainly points to something like throat singing.
@Ivar the Boneless I ***can*** imagine and I know that much of ancient history was destroyed at least once in a cataclysm of some sort. But, that throat singing sounds EXACTLY like the Mongolian songs I have on my playlist. I think some of you are too defensive of your bloodlines - to the point of being blinded to reality. And, for the record, Scandinavian men are possibly the hottest on the planet and I love Scandinavian farmhouse decorating style. I still say that throat singing was taken from audio clips from Mongolian songs.
Considering that "viking" covers not only Scandinavian countries but places like Ireland, England, Scotland and Russia... those "so-called" music types are still accurate. I think you're a little confused about how all this works.
"You may use this music free of charge for any purposes that are not commercial, but make sure to contact me first, and then credit me for my work with link to my RUclips channel." That is very kind. Best wishes!
Well done mates! It looks quite similiar to Ancient Turkic songs especially when 5:03 come. Also in 2:38, I ain't so sure but that melodi looks like from the saz.
@ Thanks! I suggest you guys using more saz on your music because when the song hits, it leaves such a beautiful impact and you are so good at playing it. Keep up, we're always here!
Keep in mind that the Norse were around for quite some time before the Mongols were ever mentioned. Throat Singing in Old Norse Culture www.academia.edu/22666429/Throat_Singing_in_Old_Norse_Culture
The throat singing sounds almost exactly like mongolian or tartarian throat singing. Makes you think how connected the ancient world must have actually been, contrary to what we are taught about history.
If we are with the gods of our viking world and can see , we love to breathe fresh air from the nature. We love to be with each other and salubrate our gods for what we stands for? If we are here then we show our world what we are and not otherwise. Our gods will allways be here with us and protect if you have the true spirit in your blood:)
I really cant believe this, your channel deserves 1mil subs and much more attention!!! I will support where i can !!! THX again for this amazing music, im totally in love with it
@ For me too :) Thats why ive send some Warriors to this channel, so stay tuned for upcoming subs xD And i think also the Scynheim on my stream helps to growing up, so yeah THX the ritual works how it looks like :) Greez from the wWw´s
Lets feel the sounds of what we have in this music, is it really you to be a of what you are in this world? Bringing this powerful world to your brain of a Viking powerful life to you, you wanna be a warrior that have fighting of many battles of this world:)? Let us bring it to your brain and reallity?
Wow,.very nice indeed. Odin all-father are very pleased,.I think,..yeah,..he got to,..right? Hahaha,..big belly laugh. I pour me some glasses of beer 🍺 and say cheers then playing it one more time..🎶🎵 Or skål! As we say in Norwegian,... 🍻🍺🍻
Amazing, I love it! Can someone tell me the name of the bird chirping at the beginning of the song? I'm from Central America so I don't think I've heard a similar bird here ❤
One of my clan members is dead. My mother's soul left the earth on 2/24/2023 and will never return. She was allowed by God to watch me for one day to know what has become of me, but she was not allowed to speak to me. Then she started her journey to her destination. It is hell where she is in good company. My father is there and so is my grandfather. God have mercy on your soul, Mama. I love and I hate you.
@@merylix I prayed for mom. She did not fall into damnation. I asked the Almighty not to leave her there. He heard me and she is now in an intermediate stage where I can talk to her. She loves me and will always be there for me. What you wrote is true. She will be with me until I see her again some distant day. Thank you for your beautiful words. ❤
Mongolians weren't the only ones. Seriously think about the 8th to 11th century many people were using the same technologies and instruments through trade.
Skadi lives in the highest reaches of the mountains, where the snow never melts. She's an avid huntress, and her bow, snowshoes, and skis are her most often-mentioned attributes. She was once married to the god Njord.
This song is amazing. Aside from obvious reasons, it's also what I listen to when training my young GSD (danish pedigree) who I carefully named SKADI 💥👌 best name ever 🐕
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Skadi (which translates to "loss" or "death") was an important part of viking culture. Enemies, friends and family had to face death at a certain point in their life, some too early and some too late, so the rumors. Take part in a festive ceremony to honor the death of one of your clansmen and prepare for an unforgettable feast.
wut? wasn't Skadi a goddess of mountains and bow hunting depicted in Poetic and Prose Eddas?
Skadí was the Goddess of Snow and Ice .
To translate that with death or loss is incorrect
Thank you for the information, it kind of reminds me of what is occurring right now..
This is not correct. The word Skadi either means shadow, alternatively the old norse word for harm or damage. Skadi is elsewise the name of the jötun-godess of wild nature, hunting, skiing and snow/winter.
el Cerrito has her part to go purple patch
Ohhh! Mit Maultrommel!
Wie selten hört man Musik mit solch speziellen Musikinstrumenten. Großartig!
My cat is making biscuits on the blanket next to me and it looks like he's beating on Viking drums instead.
why doesn't this have more likes/comments? 😆
And keeps saying You should sail west together
The pagan ritual feeling gives goose bumps... Turkic throat singing added an epic mood to this eternal and heavenly melodies. Awesome job Rünfell! Skal!
Can I just say thank you for making music that goes straight to my soul, transports me into those ancient times, dark forests....
It's mesmerising
The sons and daughters of Óðinn are awakening. Skål!
I liked the sound of bağlama
the winter goddess skadi going for a hunt. 🌨️❄️🏹🐺
Rúnfell, you are not a musician. You are a God who shows us our ways with the melodies. Keep doing and let us find our soul, our real way. Hi from Turkey :) Skål!
Thank you for your kind words!
The facts! You are welcome :)
4:09 Sailing through the Universe on our Viking ship - Earth with Rúnfell Music showing us the way to Valhalla while Odin is observing.
Heil to old Gods! Greetings from Russia!
Отличное исполнение и мелодия наших предков.
Ты какое отношение к древним скандинавам имеешь, монголоид?
I love this track and how it always takes me on a trip. I see the harmonic part as the wind, a forgotten ecological engine, an entity that is vital to me, guardian and inspirer of my instinct. Whistling all the time, great training
Гарна музика, відкликається в душі, Один наш Бог, є та жилка чарівна та магічна в цій мелодії...
This is like a mixture of viking, celtic and nomadic music. Great work for real!
Yeah the sound of Baglama giving me goosebumps.
Nice name! Does it have a meaning/translation?
@@weluvmusicz Thank you, Tanrı'nın Kırbacı in old Turkic alphabet. Translation to English is Scourge of God
Also has some Mongolian and Tartarian flair. Especially the throat singing.
Hail Skadi 🌬 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It never felt so epic doing french toast in the morning.
I hope it was anabolic french toast from doctor greg doucette my friend
It was indeed
Hahaha! I bet it was The most epic toast experience ever ⚔️
Thx Rollon to defend our country against vikings after becoming duke of Normandie by the way 😅🤙
Peace from 😅🇨🇵
@Jared Larkin We have the best ratio victories/defeats in war, open your internet browser
Peace 👍
Such beautiful music.
The throat singing sounds pretty Mongolian
And with the trees death will be at ease, skadis peace lives on within
HAIL SKAADI ! my sister my mistress and guide. Fell with ice and bow that which plagues us! HAIL!
Listening as a thunderstorm plays outside
Probably one of the best Nordic inspired music I've listened. Historically accurate or not, it doesn't matter to me. The music is GREAT! I still can't figure out what is this plucked string instrument at 2:38. Sounds like a saz to me, but I am not sure.
You, my friend, have great ears! That is indeed a Saz. And thank you for your kind support!
@ It really gives a strong and wild vibe to the music! Great choice of arrangement :)
Yeah it is a really nice tuned saz, and i would be happy if i can learn the tuning. @Rúnfell
Listened to this 3 times in a row now....so haunting
😍 awesome
Blessings this Mabon 2023.
ouvindo do brasil quando escuto essa musica arrepia tudo
Épico! kkkk
if I had to describe this music for me with one word. i would choose "enchanting"
Definitely brings the energy of the gods❤️🔥
Magnífico..
Honour your ancestors!
And from the grounds of beeing they will support your course to meet you on the way to the halls of Walhalla.
Last year I traveled Finland- Sweden- Norway up to the islands in the far north. That was excellent!!
The nordic music style with the throat singing gave me major yamnaya steppe culture vibes.
Once the trickster and troublemaker Loki got into a quarrel with the giant Thiazi. To stop the fight, he promised to kidnap Idun and give her to the giant. He managed to lure Idun into the forest, where the giant Thiazi was waiting. He took her off to Jotunheim, the realm of the giants.
Without Idun’s apples, the gods quickly began to age and their hair turned grey. When Loki was found to be the one behind all this, he had to choose between paying with his life or bringing Idun back home to Asgard again.
Loki borrowed Freyja’s magic cloak, which turned him into a falcon and he flew to Jotunheim to fetch Idun. When he arrived there, he changed her into a nut and flew back to Asgard with her in his claws. The myth fails to explain how he got the apples back, so that remains a mystery.
Now when the giant Thiazi, who had been out fishing, came back and saw that Idun was gone, he assumed his eagle form and flew like the wind to Asgard. When the gods saw Loki in falcon form approaching with the nut in his talons, they went out to the walls of Asgard and piled up a stack of wood shavings.
As the falcon landed safely inside the walls, the gods set fire to the pile of wood shavings. Thiazi in his eagle form was unable to stop and his feathers caught fire, bringing him crashing to the ground. Then the Aesir gods killed the giant.
But the story does not end there, since Thiazi had a daughter - the giantess Skadi. And she wanted revenge for the death of her father…While the gods were celebrating their slaying of the giant Thjazi and the return of the youth-giving goddess Idun to their halls, an unannounced visitor stormed into their merrymaking.
This was the giantess Skadi, who had arrived with armor and weapons to avenge the death of Thjazi, her father. The gods were patient with her, and convinced her to accept reparations instead of seeking vengeance.
These reparations came in three parts. First, Odin took Thjazi’s eyes and ceremoniously cast them into the night sky, where they became two stars.
Second, the gods were to make Skadi laugh. After many feats were tried, none succeeded in bringing a smile to the grim face of the giantess. At last, Loki tied one end of a rope to a goat and the other end around his testicles and began a game of tug of war with the goat. Each screeched and howled in turn, until at last Loki fell over into Skadi’s lap. The giantess couldn’t help but chuckle.
Third, Skadi was to be given a god of her choosing in marriage, but she was to select him by the sight of his legs and feet alone. She picked the fairest pair of legs she could see, thinking them to be those of Baldur. However, as it turned out, they were those of the sea-god Njord.
After Skadi and Njord’s magnificent wedding, it came time for the couple to decide where to live. Njord’s home was Noatun (“The Place of Ships”), a bright, warm place on the beach. Skadi’s home couldn’t have been more different: it was Thrymheim (“Thunder-Home”), a dark, foreboding place in the highest mountain peaks where the snow never melts.
The pair first spent nine nights in Thrymheim. When this time had passed and they made their way down from the mountains, Njord declared that, although brief, his time in Thrymheim had been loathsome. He had been particularly dismayed by the sounds of the wolves, to which he overwhelmingly preferred the songs of the swans to which he was accustomed.
After the two had slept for nine nights in Noatun, Skadi had similar opinions to express regarding the sunny home of Njord. The cries of the seabirds had been unbearably abrasive to her ears, and she had found it impossible to sleep. So she departed for the mountains, and the two parted ways.[
Hura ⚡Perun⚡ Pozdrav iz Slovenije
As an Icelander this actually doesn't hurt to listen to, it doesn't make me cringe. It's actually traditionally and culturally accurate. I HATE the hyper fantasy so-called "viking" music, 9 times out of 10 it's actually Celtic or German. This was a pleasant surprise.
really? Mongolian throat singers?
@@genkiferal7178 There is historical evidence that ancient Scandinavians had something similar to throat singing. The Arabic traveller Al-Tartushi visited what's now Denmark and wrote about the singing of the natives, which he described as a terrible growling noise in the throat, "like the barking of dogs but much fiercer". Of course, we can't know exactly what it sounded like, but the description certainly points to something like throat singing.
@Ivar the Boneless I ***can*** imagine and I know that much of ancient history was destroyed at least once in a cataclysm of some sort. But, that throat singing sounds EXACTLY like the Mongolian songs I have on my playlist. I think some of you are too defensive of your bloodlines - to the point of being blinded to reality. And, for the record, Scandinavian men are possibly the hottest on the planet and I love Scandinavian farmhouse decorating style. I still say that throat singing was taken from audio clips from Mongolian songs.
Thank you for this comment
Considering that "viking" covers not only Scandinavian countries but places like Ireland, England, Scotland and Russia... those "so-called" music types are still accurate. I think you're a little confused about how all this works.
05:02 Drunken goblin walking home from the pub
aka Turks/Mongols
Lmfao
LOL
Drunken, grumbling goblin
Hahaha! Fuck yes
"You may use this music free of charge for any purposes that are not commercial, but make sure to contact me first, and then credit me for my work with link to my RUclips channel."
That is very kind. Best wishes!
Que buena musica
hail to the ancestors!!
Reminds me of "Faun" in distant days, they used to make something like this.
Aber dann echt aus der Anfangszeit von Faún
1:10 - The ravens have smelled new food.
Found this music today. I like it :) Not over the top "dark" like some other.
Loving this
There is nothen better when you have a feast with family and friends
Very good! Strong music
Well done mates! It looks quite similiar to Ancient Turkic songs especially when 5:03 come. Also in 2:38, I ain't so sure but that melodi looks like from the saz.
You have good ears, it is indeed a Saz!
@ Thanks! I suggest you guys using more saz on your music because when the song hits, it leaves such a beautiful impact and you are so good at playing it. Keep up, we're always here!
awesome 🕊☮
perfect
Keep in mind that the Norse were around for quite some time before the Mongols were ever mentioned.
Throat Singing in Old Norse Culture
www.academia.edu/22666429/Throat_Singing_in_Old_Norse_Culture
Roots of Norse people originated from central asia. And the first Throat singers were Old Turks (Word Turk is older than the first Turkic khanate).
love it
This music connects me very deeply to what is to me spirituality
Thank you. This is great
Incredible. Greetings from a pagan of Argentina!
Klasse! 😀🔥
If I dropped this into the soundtrack of the Witcher 3 it would fit so well. First time I heard this I said "I should be fighting a Fiend to this"
Facts! We need next gen remaster for witcher 3. It would be sensational
Awesome music
This song is awesome, but the first thing I thought of at 5:00 is that it sounds like Popeye having a stroke
It was really great, you're so good
@Orientem Imperium Romanum Merlin dizisinin final bölümünde arthur ölüyor ve gwen kraliçe oluyor
The throat singing sounds almost exactly like mongolian or tartarian throat singing. Makes you think how connected the ancient world must have actually been, contrary to what we are taught about history.
I thought this was about Skadi the goddess. But in a way. It is.
throat singers from Mongolia reached Scandinavia? Well, there are tribe of deer herders in both areas, so maybe...
Obsessed 💖💖💖💖
Una Luna Elvish Witch Fae me too🥰🖤🙌🏼
Fantastic
Thank you
If we are with the gods of our viking world and can see , we love to breathe fresh air from the nature. We love to be with each other and salubrate our gods for what we stands for? If we are here then we show our world what we are and not otherwise. Our gods will allways be here with us and protect if you have the true spirit in your blood:)
Great work, love it ❤
I really cant believe this, your channel deserves 1mil subs and much more attention!!! I will support where i can !!!
THX again for this amazing music, im totally in love with it
Thank you Nordwacht, means a lot!
@ For me too :)
Thats why ive send some Warriors to this channel, so stay tuned for upcoming subs xD
And i think also the Scynheim on my stream helps to growing up, so yeah THX the ritual works how it looks like :)
Greez from the wWw´s
Oh...they responded! I would be feeling great if it was a comment of mine! And yes,indeed. The channel is amazing! 🖤✨
Respect.
Lets feel the sounds of what we have in this music, is it really you to be a of what you are in this world? Bringing this powerful world to your brain of a Viking powerful life to you, you wanna be a warrior that have fighting of many battles of this world:)? Let us bring it to your brain and reallity?
Sounds like this was in the Witcher 3
Very good
Это музыка просто шедевр! Просто заслушался!
TOP
brilliant!
Amazing😃❤🎉❤️🔥💚💜
Chulada de song
when you literally need to crap Thunder in the morning
Just picturing myself as a viking slowly marching across the lands searching for my next battle
Only about 36% of norse men were Vikings.
Most were farmers and homesteaders.
Wow,.very nice indeed. Odin all-father are very pleased,.I think,..yeah,..he got to,..right? Hahaha,..big belly laugh. I pour me some glasses of beer 🍺 and say cheers then playing it one more time..🎶🎵 Or skål! As we say in Norwegian,... 🍻🍺🍻
I wish more of your music was available on iTunes.
Epic!
Superbe.
Здраво!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
I'm impressed.
Amazing, I love it! Can someone tell me the name of the bird chirping at the beginning of the song? I'm from Central America so I don't think I've heard a similar bird here ❤
Hail The Goddess 🤍
Empowered
❤
One of my clan members is dead. My mother's soul left the earth on 2/24/2023 and will never return. She was allowed by God to watch me for one day to know what has become of me, but she was not allowed to speak to me. Then she started her journey to her destination. It is hell where she is in good company. My father is there and so is my grandfather.
God have mercy on your soul, Mama. I love and I hate you.
Don't worry, my friend, she is still with you ❤️
@@merylix I prayed for mom. She did not fall into damnation. I asked the Almighty not to leave her there. He heard me and she is now in an intermediate stage where I can talk to her. She loves me and will always be there for me. What you wrote is true. She will be with me until I see her again some distant day.
Thank you for your beautiful words. ❤
It contains much mongolian folk elements, throat singing etc...
Hi, I'd like to make a tutorial for how to play the flute section of your beautiful music on tin whistle for my RUclips channel. Would that be ok? :)
Of course, I'm honored!
@ thank you 😊 I'm sure my followers will love it! I'll be sure to link you. x
I'm looking forward to it ! I was trying to play it by ear, but I'm far from being experience enough to do that... Do you know when you'll make it ?
@ Is it possible to get the note sheet by any chance ? :)
@@VirGo-yh6bg There are no note sheets to be honest, it's just played by ear :)
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This is....art.... I'm crying
The throat-singing is Mongolian style. Impressive!
Also Scandinavic.. French kronicle describe a group of vikings that had the same tone :-)
Mongolians weren't the only ones.
Seriously think about the 8th to 11th century many people were using the same technologies and instruments through trade.
Is that Merenthe Solvedt at 5:16 ? Sounds like her, I thought I recognize that voice I heard with Two Steps From Hell... Voice of an archangel
...
it's actually the EXACT same audio segment that she sang in Black Blade!!! listen to it! idk if it's plagiarism hahahah
Skadi lives in the highest reaches of the mountains, where the snow never melts. She's an avid huntress, and her bow, snowshoes, and skis are her most often-mentioned attributes. She was once married to the god Njord.
This song is amazing. Aside from obvious reasons, it's also what I listen to when training my young GSD (danish pedigree) who I carefully named SKADI 💥👌 best name ever 🐕
Wow runfeel ! Nice song like me
Göttin der Jagd....
5:05 when you’re a Finnish Viking
hahahaaha joooo
De poca madre
Why did I think of the witcher?
I know right?! Instantly
Músic play Raider