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Windir
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Sogndal, Norway (1994 – 2004)
Windir, or in English “Primal Warrior”, is a now defunct black metal/viking metal band from Sogndal, Norway. Their style of music emphasised their roots, lyrically depicting historical events and the musical inclusion of old folk tunes and even the accordion. Valfar himself called the music he made “Sognametal”. Most of their lyrics were based on old stories and local history from Sogndal, going back to the viking-age. Many of Windir’s lyrics are written in the archaic local dialect Sognamål.
Windir released four albums Sóknardalr, Arntor, 1184 and Likferd in their ten year career. The two first albums were entirely created by Terje “Valfar” Bakken, the founder of Windir, whereas the next two were written together with his childhood friend Hváll.
Windir started as a one-man-band in 1994, and on the first album, Sóknardalr, Valfar plays everything except the drums himself. On Arntor Valfar decided to include more session members, but the screaming vocals, rhythm guitars, bass, synthesisers and accordion were still handled by Valfar. The third album, 1184, was written together with his friends in another Sogndal-based band, Ulcus. After this Ulcus merged with Windir, and from then on Windir presented itself as a full band. 1184 slightly changed the sound of Windir and included more electronic elements in the music. This provoked divided reactions from the fans. Likferd continued the musical style from 1184. On both 1184 and Likferd some of the lyrics are written in English. This was done in order to reach a larger audience, but also to give the music a wider spectre, and create other atmospheres.
Windir released four albums Sóknardalr, Arntor, 1184 and Likferd in their ten year career. The two first albums were entirely created by Terje “Valfar” Bakken, the founder of Windir, whereas the next two were written together with his childhood friend Hváll.
Windir started as a one-man-band in 1994, and on the first album, Sóknardalr, Valfar plays everything except the drums himself. On Arntor Valfar decided to include more session members, but the screaming vocals, rhythm guitars, bass, synthesisers and accordion were still handled by Valfar. The third album, 1184, was written together with his friends in another Sogndal-based band, Ulcus. After this Ulcus merged with Windir, and from then on Windir presented itself as a full band. 1184 slightly changed the sound of Windir and included more electronic elements in the music. This provoked divided reactions from the fans. Likferd continued the musical style from 1184. On both 1184 and Likferd some of the lyrics are written in English. This was done in order to reach a larger audience, but also to give the music a wider spectre, and create other atmospheres.
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backslashh wrote:
His flesh may be rotten, his music surely isn't [3] R.I.P Valfar...
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cheeserabbit wrote:
哎 我也想冻死
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Bolthorn wrote:
His flesh may be rotten, but his music surely isn't. [2]
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Superhaleigh wrote:
it's good up until like 5 minutes then it's like Ok...you done screaming now, Valfar? But it is a great song In my opinion the best 2 songs are Arntor ein Winder and Kampen. Of course I haven't heard every sing track yet, but so far they're the best.
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RukkendeMus wrote:
Journey To The End is legendary song!! [2]
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galdra-raumr wrote:
The Greatest Band I've ever heard! RIP Valfar...
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ravschmidt-sas wrote:
Journey To The End is legendary song!!
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Spokeh wrote:
Fantastic band, shame not alot had heard of them until Valfar was already dead. RIP
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WintryEternity wrote:
Draumar's Debut "Hibernation" is out now. (Dark/Orchestral) Ambient from south-germany. The Video is a promotion video of ,,Hibernation" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXc9WNajMa4 Where to buy? Draumar's myspace or Naturmacht Production's myspace.
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puck101 wrote:
I have a windir tattoo on my back!
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ASZ5 wrote:
I like this band.
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fenrirsghost wrote:
That sucks about Valfar. I'm just getting into this! :(
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Matser32 wrote:
His flesh may be rotten, but his music surely isn't.
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a_marchand wrote:
Most people don't realize that Windir lost their folk side after the first two albums. 1184 and Likferd have nearly no folk influence; rather, they are very classically oriented in both melodies, progressions and song structure. Don't neglect the fact that Windir brought a new edge to neo-classical music.
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antih wrote:
RIP
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Danny1337 wrote:
Rip Valfar
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EVILteddie wrote:
<3
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liveistodie wrote:
R.I.P. Valfar
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MarchIntoTheSea wrote:
Anyone read the wiki page on Windir lately? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windir Someone had themself some fun.
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MrReznov wrote:
what a weird way to die. here in brazil doesn't snow :(
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