Wardruna To Release New Album "Birna" In January; Shares New Music Video "Himinndotter"
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Wardruna, the globally renowned purveyors of Norwegian-tinged post-rock-meets-folk, return with their sixth album, "Birna," on January 24th via Sony Music/By Norse Music. The 10-song collection offers another powerful exploration of, and contemplation on, the natural world, with visionary composer Einar Selvik searching for the voice of the bear.
A preview of the 2025 album arrives with today’s release of "Himinndotter" and its accompanying video, which can be seen here. Filmed in Norway’s Rondane National Park, renowned for its rugged landscape and free-roaming reindeer, the dramatic landscape is the perfect backdrop for the Tuukka Koski-directed video.
"’Himinndotter’ (Sky-daughter) is part of a six-song exploration of the bear on our upcoming album, Birna (She-bear)," Selvik shares. "The title plays on the globally common notion of the bears’ mythical origin as a celestial being. ‘Himinndotter’ also features a guest appearance from the Norwegian choir, Koret Artemis."
The heartbeat of the dormant bear, around nine beats per minute, can be felt throughout "Birna." This cyclical process, so embedded both in nature and the worldview of older cultures, drives Selvik’s every creative work. "Birna" nurtures the insight that has been at the core of Selvik’s philosophy from the beginning: sowing new seeds whilst strengthening old roots.
"Birna" was written and recorded over a three year period with music by Selvik and longtime collaborator/vocalist Linda-Fay Hella, and lyrics solely written by Selvik. Performers on the album, in addition to Hella and Selvik, include Eilif Gundersen (bukkehorn, lur, flute, backing vocals), HC Dalgaard (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Sondre Veland (percussion, backing vocals), John Stenersen (mora-harp) and Arne Sandvoll (percussion, backing vocals).
Wardruna will simultaneously release "Live At The Acropolis" on DVD/Blu-Ray. Featuring a September 2023 performance from the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the film includes the full show with additional interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
"Birna" and "Live at the Acropolis" pre-orders are available now (https://bio.to/Wardruna) with the new album available on limited-edition vinyl, CD and digitally.
"Birna" tracklisting:
1. Hertan
2. Birna
3. Ljos til Jord
4. Dvaledraumar
5. Jord til Ljos
6. Himinndotter
7. Hibjørnen
8. Skuggehesten
9. Tretale
10. Lyfjaberg
