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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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miril_immortal wrote:
for me Arntor ,its the best album of metal ever
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NegruVoda wrote:
Any bands out there with melodies similar to Windir? Preferably with no growls, I don't care about the black metal, I just like the melodies.
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Rachsucht wrote:
Likferd = Epic!
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Fettie wrote:
Good Music \m/ RIP Terje!
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miril_immortal wrote:
windir forever
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Valenehow wrote:
fucking awesome band! 1184 is so damn great!
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VikingAxt wrote:
R.I.P.Terje Valfar
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Mortis15 wrote:
So great
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BerndLiefert wrote:
no other band as windir gives me such a deep feeling of melancholy and hate.
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Cassandra-Leo wrote:
Also, all Windir albums are their best album. I'm serious. They maintained a standard of quality throughout their short career that few other bands could hope to match.
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Cassandra-Leo wrote:
tagged as "no bad songs"
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Metalhead4lyfe wrote:
I love all their albums.
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MaidenSlayer wrote:
I think so.
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FerdenOgKallet wrote:
Their best album is indubitably: Soknardalr.
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MaidenSlayer wrote:
What is their best album?
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noe_rock wrote:
Valfar!! :'(
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johngebreadman wrote:
just heard them for the first time. Oh my gosh such quality music! will spend a lot of time playing this!
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Noise_Memories wrote:
folk/ambient project influenced by egyptian and norse mythology - www.last.fm/music/hathorus
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TheBlindLeader wrote:
RIP Valfar :(
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TheBlindLeader wrote:
PS: Greatest band to ever grace this earth, now and ever.
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