Harald Hardrada - Old Norse Song (HD Remake) | The Skaldic Bard
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Again by popular demand, here’s the remake of my song Harald Hardrada, composed and performed by me, based on Snorri Sturluson's Saga of Harald Hardrada.
Harald Hardrada (lit. Harald the Harsh-Ruler - there are many interpretations/possible translations of this name, but I think Harsh-Ruler is probably the best) was, essentially, an absolute chad. Of all the Norwegian kings and heroes from the sagas, he’s probably my favourite. He achieved and did more in his 50-year life than most people could only dream of doing in several lifetimes. For the purposes of the song, I’ve picked out some of the highlights of his life as told in the saga.
He fought with his uncle St Olaf II at Stiklestad aged only 15, went east to Kievan Rus and Constantinople not long afterwards and quickly became the chief of the Varangian Guard for the Emperor. In this role, he fought many wars (too many to include in one song), but his mightiest achievements in this role were probably against the Bulgarian uprisings (which is how he gained the name “Bulgar Burner” - how friendly!).
He fought the Saracens in the Middle East and Africa, visited all the Holy Sites in Palestine, became the King of Norway and beat back the Danes and Swedes, all the while composing some wonderful Skaldic poetry.
Then, if all that wasn’t enough, he tried his hand at invading England with Harold Godwinson’s treacherous brother, Tostig. This appears to have been a step too far, as he was killed early in the battle by an arrow to the windpipe.
My intention is exclusively to teach history and languages through song. I do not condone, endorse or seek to glorify violence.
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Lyrics:
Kom ek í eldsheim
er mikilmennska lá fyrir mér.
Frá barnaldri emk á vígvelli
sem snær á fjalltindi.
Á leitum mikils orðstírs
fór ek Austrveginn
Vegrinn mik fǿrði til Hólmgarðs
ok þaðan inn til Miklagarðs.
Kom ek á fund Zóe dróttningar
ok eið henni svarða ek dýran
ok þá til mín þýddusk Væringjar
ok kusu þeir mik til Hǫfðingja!
Heill, Haraldr Harðráði!
Mikli norðmannakonungr!
Verndari var hann Miklagarðs
yfir Væringjum hǫfðingi!
Berserkr var hann í bardaga
Skáld fyrir máttigum dróttnum
Hertogi fyrir mǫnnum sínum
Norðmanna allra inn mesti!
Um Jórsalahaf herjum vér
væringjar ok Latínumenn.
Vestr á Serkland fǫrum vér
borga eignumsk átta tǫgu.
Þá siglum vér til Sikileyjar
Erum alskjaldaðir Væringjar
Grið ǫllum þeim, er beiddu, ek gaf
ok tókum vér ógrynni fjár!
Mikjáll konungr á oss heitir
Bolgarar, þeir rísa í móti
Berjumk ek í ǫndurða fylking
því heiti ek Bolgara Brennir!
Heill, Haraldr Harðráði!
Mikli norðmannakonungr!
Verndari var hann Miklagarðs
yfir Væringjum hǫfðingi!
Berserkr var hann í bardaga
Skáld fyrir máttigum dróttnum
Hertogi fyrir mǫnnum sínum
Norðmanna allra inn mesti!
Fǫrum vér til Jórsalalands
Eru borgir þar gefnar mér
Allt it helga land tǫkum vér
ok friðum veginn til Jórdanar
Laugaðak í á inni helgu
ok varðak stórfé til grafar Guðs
Kross inn helga tignum vér
Dróttinn oss krossmenn blessi!
En mik fýsir at fara heim
Í Norðrinu ávant mín er
Vit Magnús fǫrum í liðum tveim
Bardaga viljum heyja við Svein
Heill, Haraldr Harðráði!
Mikli norðmannakonungr!
Verndari var hann Miklagarðs
yfir Væringjum hǫfðingi!
Berserkr var hann í bardaga
Skáld fyrir máttigum dróttnum
Hertogi fyrir mǫnnum sínum
Norðmanna allra inn mesti!
Eptir ófrið langan
Samdak sætt við Danakonung
Fór hann ósigr fyr Nizi
ok ek friðaða Noreg!
Hákon Jarl reis í móti
Með mikinn her gengr hann
Siglum á skeið í Svíþjóð
Bregðum inni guðlausu uppreist!
Ek til norðr-Englands nú lít
Haraldr Guðinason steig til ríkis
Tósti bróðir hans biðr ásjá mik
Vestr siglum vér með mikit lið
Heill, Haraldr Harðráði!
Mikli norðmannakonungr!
Verndari var hann Miklagarðs
yfir Væringjum hǫfðingi!
Berserkr var hann í bardaga
Skáld fyrir máttigum dróttnum
Hertogi fyrir mǫnnum sínum
Norðmanna allra inn mesti!
Um Vestrlǫnd siglum vér
Drǫgum saman her mikinn
Skota, Breta, Orkneyjinga.
Við Skarðaborg hǫfum sigr!
Með her stóran kom Guðinason
Við Stanforðabryggjur standa
Ǿpa heróp ok berja skjǫld
Ek skipa mǫnnum í skjaldborg
Ríða enskir menn ǫllum megin
Ek geng fram í mesta vápnaburðinn,
berserksgang geng ór fylkingunni
Harðráði var lostinn í óstinn.
Heill, Haraldr Harðráði,
mikli norðmannakonungr!
Verndari var hann Miklagarðs,
yfir Væringjum Hǫfðingi!
Berserkr var hann í bardaga
Skáld fyrir máttigum dróttnum
Hertogi fyrir mǫnnum sínum
Norðmanna allra inn mesti.
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Again by popular demand, here’s the remake of my song Harald Hardrada, composed and performed by me, based on Snorri Sturluson's Saga of Harald Hardrada.
Harald Hardrada (lit. Harald the Harsh-Ruler - there are many interpretations/possible translations of this name, but I think Harsh-Ruler is probably the best) was, essentially, an absolute chad. Of all the Norwegian kings and heroes from the sagas, he’s probably my favourite. He achieved and did more in his 50-year life than most people could only dream of doing in several lifetimes. For the purposes of the song, I’ve picked out some of the highlights of his life as told in the saga.
He fought with his half-brother St Olaf II at Stiklestad aged only 15, went east to Kievan Rus and Constantinople not long afterwards and quickly became the chief of the Varangian Guard for the Emperor. In this role, he fought many wars (too many to include in one song), but his mightiest achievements in this role were probably against the Bulgarian uprisings (which is how he gained the name “Bulgar Burner” - how friendly!).
He fought the Saracens in the Middle East and Africa, visited all the Holy Sites in Palestine, became the King of Norway and beat back the Danes and Swedes, all the while composing some wonderful Skaldic poetry.
Then, if all that wasn’t enough, he tried his hand at invading England with Harold Godwinson’s treacherous brother, Tostig. This appears to have been a step too far, as he was killed early in the battle by an arrow to the windpipe.
My intention is exclusively to teach history and languages through song. I do not condone, endorse or seek to glorify violence.
Lyrics in description. Thanks for the support, as always.
Aeeeeeee, you're the best!!
Hail the skaldic bard, mikli musician of youtube (sorry, i know its bad)
God bless you!
@@felipeschmoellerSCJ Haha, made me chuckle!
What an utterly badass character.
@@SkaldBard I just realized that I only know of two trios of kings that died in a rapid succession while changing the history of mankind forever, they are these 3 from the saga of 1066 and the ones in the battle of the 3 kings
Can you do Ved Stanford Brua in Old Norse?
I'm a simple gentlman i see a skaldic bard song then listen to it 1000 times during the week, can't wait for the english varangians remake😁👏
Samee
Me too!
NIWEEEE ENGLALAAAAAAND! ÞIS FREMDE SAAAAND!
perhaps a new song in both Crimean gothic and old English. About the English and goths meeting each other 🤔
Is Crimean Gothic even well enough attested for that to be possible?
After listening to this song, I realized that this is the most epic Viking song on the internet.
Прекрасное исполнение! Чувствуется мощь и власть викингов. Приятно слышать такие песни.
Skaldic Bard Thank you so much for the very beautiful music you are producing. With all the decadence going on right now, especially in the modern music sector , your music come to our rescue as a breath of fresh air (very much needed). Love to you!
@@MrWhite-fm4lj Many thanks for this, means a lot. Grateful to have your support
@@SkaldBard you are welcome 😊 God Bless you 🙏
The remaster I've been waiting for ever since you started them. I'd love to hear a remaster of your St. Olaf song.
Me scrolling reels : Gets notification of skaldic bards new song
me immediately : Lesgoo new banger!
BRO i've wanted this for like 5 months bro god bless your family man you always making my day
Once again petitioning for a Haraldr Hárfagri HD Remake 🙏🏻
Would be glorious to see. Really fond of that sont in particular, not only because of it's fascinating story (and my appreciation for my beloved Norway's history) but also because it was the very song which introduced me to you.
I also want hd remake of that song
This new string sound and voice just made this song feel much more alive!
Just amazing as always!! Im loving these remasters. My father told me when Harald landed in Shetland to gather men to invade England he was after a tall Shetlander from the isle of Unst. This mans wife wasn’t pleased with Harald wanting her husband to fight alongside him and told Harald if he did so he would die. We all know what happened in 1066 so she was right 😯 The tall man from Unst apparently did return home, I’m sure his wife said i did say he would die 🤣
Another nice remake, this time the great song about Harald Hardrada. Very nice!
These remasters are incredible, it's like listening to a brand new song every time. This man cooked.
This song (seemingly as always) sounds epic! Thanks Skald!
indispensable supplier of soundtracks for ck3
OMG I'm doing it RIGHT NOW 🗿🗿🙏😭✊
I’m a simple lady who doesn’t even like music, i mainly considering it as annoying noice but this is different and a play it on my own accord and enjoys it!
Tack så hemskt mycket för det ni gör!
Who would have thought some random brit would make us Nords proud
Since you started making remakes i was waiting for this one. Amazing work my friend
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!! Probably my favourite of Bard's compositions and it somehow got even better 😭😭😭😭
Wow! i got goosebumps all over my arms!
Thx brother!
Awesome remake as always. Immediately clicked once I saw it
Ah yess, mr. Hardrada. One of my favorite characters to play in CIV 6.
Having freshly heard this thing in yours and Farya's Varangian Symphony I must say, you are a master of Old Norse, Skald.
I love old norse music, respect from Croatia.
How is it every time I think of a song I'd like to see remade you remake it? Awesome work man, Harald Hardrada was probably the most badass man in all of history. Hoping to see songs for Edward the Elder, Æthelstan, and maybe even King Baldwin in the future!
Definitely King Baldwin of Jerusalem!
Got plans for Baldwin at the very least!
Discovered your channel 2 or 3 days ago and I just can't stop listening to this song ! Great job overall, keep it going !
Wow, such a beautiful song, incredible 🥹🥹
After having heard harold remake i have to say these two are the best song i have ever heard. Heill Skald
Congrats chap, you have perfected perfection
This is so much better than the original, thanks a lot
I come from Sicily. My land has long been a witness to the greatness of the Norman People who arrived here and made this land militarily and navally powerful, rich and feared. There are countless Norman fortresses, strongholds, castles, churches, cathedral and donjons here in Sicily. Even the oldest royal residence in Europe present here in Sicily is called "Palazzo dei Normanni" that is palace of the Normans, and was in fact the royal residence of the Powerful Norman Sovereigns of Sicily. We Sicilians are honored to have been governed and guided by such great Warriors and Statesmen.
I’m ethnically gothic along with multiple other varieties of Germanic (including multiple Norman lineages) Celtic, and Aryan, it’s crazy to me that my ancestors who were Gothic, then Lombards and finally Normans all fought for and ruled large parts of Italy at various times, and yet I have no Italian/Latin genetic contributions, despite having small amounts of Anatolian and Persian genetic contributions. I’m around 80% Northern and Western European with most of the remainder being Aryans from the Pontic-Caspian steppe from the Sintashta Culture (one of my direct patrilineal ancestors is one of the chariot kings from one of their burial sites) and tiny admixtures from various offshoots of these main stem ethnicities.
@@Thor-Orion I know almost nothing about my genetic origins, the only thing that gives me hope is the fact that 15-20% of the DNA of the Island of Sicily comes from the Normans, particularly in the western part of the island. As it happens, I come from that area but unfortunately I don't know for sure my origins.
@ruggeroferrara could the Norman's really have left such a big impact on Sicily. No doubt people have Norman heritage, but up to 20% for half the island seems unsupported. In eastern Sicily the major genetic component would be Greek, in western Sicily, a mixture of Italic, Greek, and Phoenecian
Wow Bravo, pretty much sounds like a native icelander, sang this. Amazed at your dedication and love how you keep the language alive ( yes yes technically different language but to us its essential the same)
High praise, many thanks :-) great to have you here!
Last month,i got new,earphones,this is the first song ever that i used them.🎧😍
Yeah! For how long I have waited for this remake (i am not saying that the original version is bad because it’s a national treasure like every other song of yours) btw I really enjoy the fact that even if they are the same song it makes you feel like you’re listening to a different song. Keep up the good work and hope to see you as soon and well as possible! Hail Skaldic! 🍻🍻🍻
Scaldic delivers goose bumps as per usual.
I kid you not when I tell you that I squeled like a fangirl when I saw this in my notifications. This is my favorite song you have made, mostly because Harald Haldrada is just one badass figure from history.
I'm guessing you are going to be going through a lot of your old songs and remastering them. I would love to hear some of your old work with this quality, plus, I'm sure it is easier than composing completely new songs lol. Cheers!
Haha, awesome. Yeah, I like some of my older stuff but the sound quality is pretty poor, so I'm picking some of the more popular ones to redo. I'm working on a big project at the moment but will get back to making new stuff soon :-)
I love the old world art battle scenes that you use for these videos - Legit Jam
Thanks for making your music. For the last year and a half I’ve been dealing with some difficult health issues and been uncertain if I’d be able to walk free of pain again. I can honestly say your music has helped me a lot when I’ve been feeling low. I always get excited for new songs.
@@ethanpeeler3147 God bless you, my friend, and thanks for sharing your struggle. I will pray for your recovery and future comfort. Glad to have you here on the channel
@@SkaldBard thank you Skald
Bro lived a one hell of a adventurous life
Related to a famous and legendary saint,
Killed a byzantine king to restore power and profited from that same empire while being a mercenary,
Became one of the richest men in scandinavia,
Restored his families clan in his country,
Battled with England's last anglo saxon king,
Travelled in the same places where God once walked.
I hate how Assassins Creed has become shit, there could be such a sick game set in the Byzantine Emperor based around the Varangians, just like there SHOULD be a game about the Sicarii, but you would have to meet Jesus in that game, which is why Ubisoft would never make it. That’s a game I have on the back burner, (the game based on the Sicarii) because I’m primarily focused on my game built upon European folklore, mythology and history called Fae, but once this game is done, Sicarii is next up.
Harald Hadrada’s life is so off the walls, he’s like “the world’s most interesting man” of the Middle Ages.
@@Thor-Orion I will check it out
You see the bigger picture.
@@Thor-Orion by any chance do you need a 3d artist?
indeed
Been listening to this one repeat for the past 2 weeks, it's awesome!
I saw this video suggested, realized it was Skaldic Bard, and clicked.
Literally same here
your music is a gift to the surviving Nordics. we have few songs left from our ancestors, so to hear my family's original language in full swing makes me endlessly happy. our culture was nearly erased by the church its a miracle we have as much word of mouth culture left. so thank you for giving the community the chance to hear our language again
great as always! keep up the good work!
BRO THAT SONG IS FIRE AND BULGARIA IS MENTIONED LETS GOOOOOOO!!!!!!! You really have a talant mate its a gift from God and you use it very wisely! Half of my playlists on spotifyare your musik hahaha. anyway bulgarias history is very rich i can give you ideas if you ever decide to make a song about my country! (btw you are the reason i know old norse haha)
Hah thank you, my friend! I have a song in the works about Simeon the Great in Old Bulgarian, stay tuned :-)
I'm just glad scientists finally discovered how to administer testosterone shots through music. I can feel my chest hair growing already.
Lots of punch in this mix! Great stuff!
Needed some more workout fuel ;-)
Never clicked this early. The most legendary person to ever lived. Who was at the forefront of nearly every conflict in his time
Yo, Frederick Barbarossa is pretty legendary, two crusades personally.
Totila had an insane reign as well.
This song really captures his viking spirit! Sounds aggresive and strong
He uploaded, me happy 😊
He truly was the greatest Norwegian. He is buried just a few streets from where I live in Trondheim
Обожаю ваши песни, благодарю!
Hardrada's name should be a battle cry of its own, for the Varangians to use.
Amazing work!
This Guy was the Original Gigachad. Dude this is sick!
Can’t stop listening to this.
Incredible!
Let's be honest- we all come to new Skald's video same second it comes out
Couldn't have said it better meself spot on
Cool to see another orthodox pole!
@@anthemsofeurope2408 Hello there mate!🇵🇱☦️👋
Yeah 😎
Love your videos man! ❤
Has to be one of my favorites!!! skál bróðir mínn!
Constantinople wouldn't have fallen if mehmud attacked during Harald Hardrada.
600年ぐらい時代が違うからそれは無理では(笑)
Giovanni was just as good if not better.
Mehmud Oz?
bruh that's 400 earlier, it would have fallen anyways because the greeks were sinful look at greece now, imagine in the 1400s, also people should know turkey is preparing again and is US backed
@@CatholicCrusader__30 if the crusaders didn't sack Constantinople they would of been much stronger when fighting the ottomans the crusaders ended the byzantine power and became weak afterwards
Since discovering this channel, it amazes me how much I notice entomology now. Also, as a side note, I'm listening to the Eragon series on Audible. I noticed the Elven language seems to be derived from old English and Norse! Listening just now, I noticed the words for noble and empress are honorifics used by the author in Eragon to describe social rank.
That was awesome!
A new England and the Varangian Guard ballad deserve a remaster as well
💯💯💯 Sounds far stronger than the previous version
Amazing! ❤🙏
Based as always very underrated collection
Just writing a story set in 11 century Miklagardr around the Varangian guards, this feels like a great background to my effort. Skál!
What a badass Harald hadrada was man
Now I imagine a Stanford Bridge symphony featuring the leitmotifs of Harald Hardrada and Harold Godwinson.
Another day another banger
Jeg elsker sangen! Skål!
good as always keep it up👍🏻
This sounds great
Thanks!
Very strong bro👊👊👊👊👊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I wish a remake of those songs, in the mystic,slow and solemn tempo of eastern orthodox songs, with choir of bass, - something like Cesnokov's basso profundo, or Bulgarin Megaloschemos ...would be epic
I smiled upon seeing this after the remake of the song about Godwinson.
So I play For Honor and not long after I'd started listening to the original version of this song, they released a new weapon set for Highlander called the "Traitorous Hofdingi" set. Because of this song, I actually knew what that meant!
@@NetherTaker haha, nice!
Bra jobba! Du må gjøre Harald Hårfagre neste gang👍
Bravery is half the victory - Harald Hardrada
I really want to see that dude who claim Harald Hardrada as his ancestor again here
2:29 The languages in subtitles are swapped
Unfortunately he got a bit reckless in his invasion of England, leaving a sizeable chunk of his army to guard his fleet as well as leaving their armours behind. The English army catching them by surprise. Imagine if he had become king of England as well; it would truly have made a legendary person even more legendary.
His escape from Constantinople is also epic as well.
I also wonder if we will ever see another King Harald of Norway again after Harald V.
The greatest northman.
Wish he becomes a saint soon!
One of my favourite songs of yours. I love both Harald Hardrada and Harold - and by that I mean both the historical figures and the songs you made about them. Btw are you going to remaster that one song in which you use three languages - Old English, Old Norse and Greek?
Hell yeah. This one’s fire.
Out of all the early Germanic languages you’ve sung so far which one do you find the most difficult? I’ve personally found the west Germanic languages easier to pick up than old Norse.
Gothic, I think! Glad you like it, my friend
Beautiful.
Thank you!
Thanks !
First. Also, bro, WHEN ARE WE GETTING JORSALALJOD HD REMAKE!?
Haha, patience, my good man
@@SkaldBard Im being edged bruh
one day i hope to be as chad, ripped and talented as you and your wife mr bard. bless you!
@@dogzabob haha -- bless you for your support and the compliment, friend! Keep training hard
Tostig was a complete asshole, betrayed his brother and got killed at Stamford bridge.
Harold lost so many men up north that William the bastard was barely able to beat him at Hastings, and the Anglo Saxons were crushed for centuries.
Which is why Oxford history don, JRR Tolkien claimed that history ended in 1066.
Very good remake! Pretty interesting one, I would say. I would like to hear you in a duo with your wife again - or even better, with Dani from Bjork, known also as The Pagan Minstrel. She made Valholl kallar mik in Old Norse and seem to like Nordic vibes - maybe you can consider something like this in future, if you like such collabs?
Can't wait for the Palastinalied remake.
Hello Skaldic Bard, I really enjoyed listening to this. I really like your music, and I would be very grateful if you added this song, as well as your Harold Godwinson remake song to Spotify. I would also be grateful if you added Gunnarr at hlíðarenda and Haakon the Good. However, they have been out for a long while, and you have yet to add them to Spotify. If there is a reason you haven't added them, then you do not have to. And even if you don't, I thank you all the same, for I can still listen to them on UA-cam. I wish you a good day!
Hey skaldbard just an idea. I listen to Dr Ludwig he a german folk channel. He has a song called die Eisen Faust am lausenschaft . You could do that one in old saxon. It's not to long of a song.
That's a great idea, only Old Saxon wasn't spoken by the time the orders of the Teutonic Knights was founded - maybe in Middle Low German or something instead
I love new remakes as much as I love the old ones, english varangians are realy good already, but I feel theyll be even better❤
We've got a song for Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada. Now the only one missing is William the Conqueror, and the trilogy of 1066 will be complete.
Far better, dear brother in christ!
Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada. Now we just need William
William the Bastard in Norman?
@@supersasukemaniac “No longer am I the bastard now I am a conqueror”
All my homies hate that literal bastard
@Alexx93753 Had the blessing of the pope
@@deusvult8340Went on to confess on his death bed about how awful the invasion was. So, there’s that.
It's time to rebury him in Trondhiem next to his Holy brother. LET'S GO.
Von Harald zu Harald ! Grüße aus Germania Magna!♥👍👍
@@Harald1952 Sei gegrüßt, mein Freund! :D
Cool!
This is one of the biggest what ifs in history in case Harald Hardrada won the battle at stamford bridge and became the king of England. How would the future be after ? Would England, Scotland and Nordics unite into one entity ? how would later on England develop and the world for that matter ?