The genius of Yggdrasil lies in its authenticity. Einar Selvik and his team use recreated ancient instruments: lur (bronze horns), kraviklyra (a type of harp), goat horns, and natural field recordings from Norwegian landscapes. There are no electric guitars, no drum kits in the modern sense—only the breath, wood, hide, and bronze of the Iron Age.
The "story" of the album is told through the Elder Futhark runic alphabet , with each track interpreting a specific rune:
Helvegen , the album's closing track, has since become one of the band's most iconic songs, often interpreted as a funeral hymn that sends spirits toward Valhalla . Wardruna — Yggdrasil | The Quietus Wardruna - Runaljod - Yggdrasil -2013-.rar
Have you discovered Wardruna through an old archive? Share your story, but remember: stream or buy the official release to keep the runes ringing.
Einar "Kvitrafn" Selvik (Vocals, multi-instrumentalist), Lindy-Fay Hella (Vocals), and guest appearances by Gaahl. The Chord Company II. Tracklist and Themes The genius of Yggdrasil lies in its authenticity
Go to Bandcamp or your local record store. Pay for the album. Because the sound of Yggdrasil is eternal—but the artists who tend the roots deserve their due.
If you happen to come across on an old hard drive or a forgotten backup, feel free to extract it for nostalgia’s sake. Listen to the crackle of the sampled fire, the thrum of the hide drum, and the whispers of Ansuz . Then, do what the runes advise: Honor the cycle of reciprocity. The "story" of the album is told through
: The music serves as a spiritual journey into the heart of the world tree, Yggdrasil, which spans the universe.