Vikings Composer Einar Selvik on How He Makes the Show's Authentic Nordic Music

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  • @biancacastellobranco
    @biancacastellobranco 7 років тому +5202

    I'm so glad this dude exists

    • @geoddfc7937
      @geoddfc7937 6 років тому +1

      Bianca Castello Branco h

    • @Al_Srour
      @Al_Srour 6 років тому +1

      Me too :)

    • @itsaguinness
      @itsaguinness 4 роки тому +12

      Yeah we found him a viking bog and brought him back to life

    • @sekirashop
      @sekirashop 4 роки тому +1

      Шикарная музыка от прекрасного человека

    • @Savaged_Bounty
      @Savaged_Bounty 4 роки тому +3

      This guys doing the music for the new assassins creed game im so hyped.

  • @lennertvandyck5185
    @lennertvandyck5185 4 роки тому +2350

    I am glad he is doing Assassin's Creed Valhalla now too.

    • @connorshipman8950
      @connorshipman8950 4 роки тому +33

      Fuck yes!!! Thanks for the great news cant wait to play it just got Oddesy for a steal on a deal day.

    • @TheFiXNormal
      @TheFiXNormal 4 роки тому +10

      Is he doing more than that one song that got released?

    • @lennertvandyck5185
      @lennertvandyck5185 4 роки тому +12

      @@TheFiXNormal yes

    • @lando1224
      @lando1224 4 роки тому +21

      The music on this game is godlike, can’t help but stop as music plays taking in the sunrises

    • @Stefano-dd2sf
      @Stefano-dd2sf 4 роки тому +12

      Too bad the game sucks ass tho

  • @Mortelgoro
    @Mortelgoro 6 років тому +1474

    i know him from his black metal days. And im glad he started wardruna, one of my fav bands out there

    • @johnrayordas
      @johnrayordas 4 роки тому +31

      Gorgoroth forever my man!

    • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary
      @DJTheMetalheadMercenary 4 роки тому +3

      Hellyeah

    • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary
      @DJTheMetalheadMercenary 4 роки тому +11

      @Emiliano Treleani Gorgoroth is a shell of what it once was, they've had a few decent releases since Gaahl and Einar's departure (nothing since 2015). They were running a long live circuit but obviously with recent events touring has been delayed for a good while.

    • @ThorgalsWalhalla
      @ThorgalsWalhalla 4 роки тому +1

      @@DJTheMetalheadMercenary wait what ? there s a Gorgoroth without Gaahl now?
      i never really liked Gorgoroth anyway

    • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary
      @DJTheMetalheadMercenary 4 роки тому +6

      @@ThorgalsWalhalla Yeah, read the infograph on Metal Archives/ Encyclopedia Metallum, breaks it down pretty well to why there was a separation/ parting for the full gist, but basically King ov Hell and Gaahl were suing Infernus for band rights and Infernus won after he got out of jail. Einar had left Gorgoroth before then and drummers like Nick Barker were filling in for the live circuit whilst Einar was developing various projects, and with Gaahl's input started Wardruna. Especially on the first two Wardruna albums and in live appearances you can hear/ see Gaahl in the backing vocals segment.

  • @stonebone316
    @stonebone316 2 роки тому +25

    Such a soft spoken man, but a powerful singing voice. Count me as one of those who discovered him on Vikings. Been listening to his music nonstop. Playing AC Valhalla now because of the show and his work.

    • @michaelangeloh.5383
      @michaelangeloh.5383 Рік тому +1

      I came to him and Wardruna via "AC: Valhalla", and I only jumped on that game because... well, I had played the first two (the actual first ones, not Origins etc.), and I got into like Northern culture and mythology, also helped by "Hellblade" and in late 2019 I found out about Heilung. - So there's a whole chain of things that got me there. Weirdly, I had seen the name Wardruna go around for years, probably because I was already into Metal, which Wardruna has a connection to. But stupidly I never checked them out, because I thought it wasn't for me. - Everything at its own time, I suppose. - I'm finally seeing them this week, after a long delay.

  • @PatyBeloto
    @PatyBeloto 7 років тому +483

    When you know all the songs that Einar is playing because you love Wardruna!

    • @Keub
      @Keub 4 роки тому

      What’s the song?

    • @stksuomi7305
      @stksuomi7305 4 роки тому +1

      @@Keub Völuspá

    • @molybdane7240
      @molybdane7240 4 роки тому +6

      @@Keub The Bukkehorn sound to me sounds like the start of Hagall

    • @nuggetsok3321
      @nuggetsok3321 4 роки тому

      @@molybdane7240 ua-cam.com/video/n0pZ3JSDLPg/v-deo.html
      It's this one

    • @K_E_Robin
      @K_E_Robin 3 роки тому

      Dagr with the Bukkehorn. ❤️❤️❤️ My favorite!

  • @Nugnugnug
    @Nugnugnug 4 роки тому +405

    Oh, shoot. He's the storyteller as well as the singer onboard your longship in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

    • @ostracized666ther2
      @ostracized666ther2 3 роки тому +14

      He has contributed to the OST ! Check it out!

    • @boristheblade569
      @boristheblade569 3 роки тому +5

      And while Raids, he sings too.

    • @Schmorgus
      @Schmorgus 3 роки тому +10

      To bad the actual game is garbage.

    • @Nugnugnug
      @Nugnugnug 3 роки тому +5

      @@Schmorgus stay salty.

    • @Schmorgus
      @Schmorgus 3 роки тому +2

      @@Nugnugnug I don't think you know how to use the word "salty" :P

  • @Maatkara1000
    @Maatkara1000 3 роки тому +35

    The Voluspá ("profecy of the witch", last song) is absolutely soul-touching. I am SO glad that he started the group Wardruna, it's one of my favourite groups till date

  • @charlottedodd5113
    @charlottedodd5113 6 років тому +1075

    He must be a descendant of Bragi (norse god of music and poetry).

  • @mrjogeidm
    @mrjogeidm 7 років тому +354

    Einar Selvik is a viking god transcended into human form! Loved the natural "modulation" that occurred from the clipping between the harp playing in the Vikings scene and the interview at 1:27.

    • @batlord5031
      @batlord5031 6 років тому +3

      Vikings was a humans too. They are also live now, but being a Viking now is quite another matter than being a Viking in the Dark Ages.
      Gott fyrir þig

    • @Ola_Uteligger
      @Ola_Uteligger 6 років тому +1

      yes, we still are.

    • @codysapp9848
      @codysapp9848 6 років тому +1

      I guess you could say he was blessed by bragi

    • @MrC2435Designs
      @MrC2435Designs 6 років тому +10

      As a norse pagan I honestly believe he is Bragi himself walking amongst our people to teach us our forgotten music and poetry. At the very least he must be the son of Bragi

    • @yeetman4953
      @yeetman4953 6 років тому

      Joshua hopp why tho

  • @JTwiss88
    @JTwiss88 7 років тому +855

    SPOILER ALERT IN THIS COMMENT
    I'm in no way trying to take away from the actor's here. But the show just wouldn't be the same without Einar and Wardruna's (his band's) input to the soundtrack. Like when the saxons were emptying the snakes into the pit before Ragnar died- that music is both haunting and beautiful

    • @rikwelgraaf601
      @rikwelgraaf601 7 років тому +3

      Jack Twiss well said

    • @isadoraviana1627
      @isadoraviana1627 7 років тому +31

      Jack Twiss the music is a beautiful accent but the show wouldn't have been anything without Fimmel's work. Ragnar wasn't even supposed to live beyond S.1 had they not gotten him a week before shooting started, I doubt the show would have really turned into much of anything. I don't think most people realize what a huge influence he had.

    • @christianemrys2115
      @christianemrys2115 6 років тому +3

      "The show just wouldn't be the same without Einar and Wardruna's (his band's) input to the soundtrack"
      And season 5 just proved this

    • @sarahgray430
      @sarahgray430 6 років тому +3

      I agree. Their music is one of the reasons why I like the show, even after they've killed off the one good female character and turned the other into a middle-aged Xena Warrior Princess!

    • @Ecclesiastes11718
      @Ecclesiastes11718 6 років тому +2

      I completely agree.The series itself is original and raw,but with this man's music it's complete.No better choice than Einar Selvik.He makes original,honest music

  • @nickdriessen6159
    @nickdriessen6159 4 роки тому +50

    1:28 the song is called "Voluspá".

    • @niteshvishwakarma6709
      @niteshvishwakarma6709 3 роки тому

      which is the song played by him on TagelHarpa?

    • @michaelangeloh.5383
      @michaelangeloh.5383 Рік тому

      @@niteshvishwakarma6709 Late response, but, while I think what he's playing in the video is improvisational, it does sound like the very first track on the first Wardruna-album "gap var Ginnunga", called 'Ar var alda'. - Which in turn doesn't sound super "structured" anyway, just kinda loose. - But that album and the next, "Yggdrasil", have a bunch of this instrument in the songs. - Well, later albums as well, but perhaps a bit more on the earlier ones. - Hope this helps!

  • @RamonSludgecore
    @RamonSludgecore 4 роки тому +8

    I listen to Wardruna for about 3 to 4 hours of my work day. Einar’s music keeps me sane. Just his voice and the lyre is more than enough to get me through a rough day at work. Or a normal day at work😂 any day at work😂😂😂

  • @emmecee6273
    @emmecee6273 7 років тому +9

    Artists like Einar Selvik make me feel connected to eras long-since passed.

  • @LayllasLocker
    @LayllasLocker 4 роки тому +30

    And one of the most epic instruments he has is his VOICE! Such a cool dude, such an epic band! ♥

  • @Tovarishchostdeutsch
    @Tovarishchostdeutsch 4 роки тому +82

    his singing voice is so diffrend as his normal speaking voice

  • @toyesteve
    @toyesteve 7 років тому +171

    a musical genius, a god among men!

  • @PagoAoE2
    @PagoAoE2 6 років тому +70

    Hail Wardruna! Hail the Aesir and Vanir! Hail the folk! Hail Bragi, god of music!

  • @vpompv8946
    @vpompv8946 5 років тому +9

    When the Horn was blown, i had chills run down my spine!

  • @Soulintent95
    @Soulintent95 5 років тому +2

    This man has fully reignited my love for history. Video games, movies and documentaries have always kept it alive. But ive never had music to attach to it, at least nothing like his. Now im learning other languages just to listen to their music and understand their culture. All because i heard his music on a show.

  • @reese1796
    @reese1796 7 років тому +149

    His voice is out of this time....

  • @jeremyhunter2319
    @jeremyhunter2319 7 років тому +55

    So glad I got to see them live. Shame he didn't demonstrate the Lur, but I guess I'm getting Vikings mixed up with Wardruna.

  • @Seldomane
    @Seldomane 6 років тому +1

    Thank you TV Guide for posting, this is the kind of music that needs more attention.

    • @pkheretic1945
      @pkheretic1945 6 років тому

      Luthien Seldomane nice picture lmao

  • @user-gu3ie
    @user-gu3ie 4 роки тому +12

    The contrast between Gorgoroth and Wardruna is so big.. it's amazing how this man can be from both sides ... but then again Gaahl also

  • @fulviab
    @fulviab 7 років тому +52

    I love him, this man is a gift of Gods

    • @rf-ec1ef
      @rf-ec1ef 6 років тому

      A gift from the Devil or Odin would fit better

    • @Sander50cc
      @Sander50cc 4 роки тому +3

      @@rf-ec1ef why the devil?

    • @fishingmasterstudios9481
      @fishingmasterstudios9481 4 роки тому +3

      @@Sander50cc r3f sounds like a Christian fanatic, the actors def a gift from the gods

  • @jordana4936
    @jordana4936 3 роки тому +5

    Myyyy mother tooold me someday I would buy, galley with good ore, sail to distant shoooore.
    Stand up on the prow, noble bork I steer, steady course to the haven, hew many foe man hew many foe man...
    I love this song so much

  • @TOFKAS01
    @TOFKAS01 7 років тому +300

    The music, the only thing in the Vikings-series with some autenticity.

    • @pkheretic1945
      @pkheretic1945 6 років тому +56

      TOFKAS01 yea there’s small historically accurate stuff
      But the main stuff is for entertainment

    • @Krizefugl
      @Krizefugl 6 років тому +51

      some haircuts are actually somewhat historic. its usually the ones that look very weird

    • @subutaynoyan5372
      @subutaynoyan5372 6 років тому +25

      Krizefugl Nobody has much idea of how they did their hair though. We know they made peculiar hairstyles, braids and all. But no description of the exact hairs are present.
      Fights, society and all, were quite authentic in the first season. Same were the clothes.
      But god, they really started throwing those things out of the window, especcially in the 4th season.
      Lagertha started to have cleaveges for godsakes.

    • @Krizefugl
      @Krizefugl 6 років тому +8

      there is a few scriptures with illustrations but the viking tribes werent too keen on bookkeeping. it shows some weird haricuts that kinda look more like what you would expect from catholic monks.

    • @lehtokurppa7824
      @lehtokurppa7824 4 роки тому +11

      Why do you always need to bring that up? It was clear from the beginning the show is not going to be historically accurate. To fit the entire Viking age to 2-3 lifetimes with all it's major characters makes it instantly impossible and the gods being real in the show should tell you enough on its own. You elitists deprive so much of yourself because of your close-minded approach to everything, no wonder you got to seek affirmation from UA-cam comments all the time.

  • @corennet.6776
    @corennet.6776 4 роки тому

    I love it so much I have no proper words to describe it. I listen to Wardruna constantly. I love the earthy, dramatic, and often sad expressive tones of it. Incredible, really.

  • @Dajeffe1
    @Dajeffe1 3 роки тому

    I never get tired of listening to this

  • @northernboy6284
    @northernboy6284 4 роки тому

    Thank you for existing

  • @molagbal11
    @molagbal11 4 роки тому +7

    This dude helped to create assassins creed valhalla ost, it’s gonna be epic

  • @hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156
    @hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156 4 роки тому +8

    Damn! This guy was already badass during his days in Gorgoroth, he's evolved into such a wonderfl artist. 🤩

  • @MultiSciGeek
    @MultiSciGeek 4 роки тому

    One of my favourite musicians, and I never saw him until now

  • @matthewread7220
    @matthewread7220 5 років тому +5

    This dud is a once in a lifetime guy, super talented.

  • @PolyCube71
    @PolyCube71 3 роки тому

    I am listening to Viking and nordic music now for years. Especially Wardruna and Danheim. But also Eivor and other artists/groups. And i love it!

  • @katamekothriis1613
    @katamekothriis1613 3 роки тому +3

    If you wanna hear more of his singing, look up the band Wardruna. He's the lead singer and he's absolutely amazing. Fehu, Helvegen, and Pertho are my favorites. And the Skaldic album is absolutely amazing, it really shows off his vocals greatly.

  • @danton15h25
    @danton15h25 3 роки тому

    I loved it when I saw wardruna’s lead singer in the show... then I saw the drum... then he started singing... then I got chills... every time

  • @lonely_ghost9857
    @lonely_ghost9857 2 роки тому +1

    I just got A.C Valhalla last month and I was happy AF hearing him being a part of the OSTs for the game

  • @kittymccann819
    @kittymccann819 4 роки тому

    That music sounds beautiful

  • @РоманИванов-х1б
    @РоманИванов-х1б 4 роки тому +5

    Культура Викингов поражает! Столько прекрасного у этих суровых людей!

  • @roadworkahead4187
    @roadworkahead4187 3 роки тому

    This guy is so cool, his music strikes a chord with me

  • @HolyReality
    @HolyReality 3 роки тому

    Just discovered wardruna. It changed my life. Einar you are a fucking treasure my man

  • @KrisP_98
    @KrisP_98 4 роки тому +1

    Love how original his voice is in songs as is in real life...
    One of the best vocal singers in the whole world in my opinion!!

  • @sisterofcharity193
    @sisterofcharity193 6 років тому +4

    Wardruna is one of my favorite groups ... in love

  • @momadshonoy4683
    @momadshonoy4683 3 роки тому

    Beautiful to learn, sounded perfectly love to hear

  • @lionelschmidt01
    @lionelschmidt01 3 роки тому

    it's so... sooo... SOOOO AMAZZINNNG !!

  • @nnn43
    @nnn43 3 роки тому

    I had no idea He was in that show! Damn I really need to watch that.

  • @guiseppe908
    @guiseppe908 3 роки тому

    'the limitation sharpens me creative wise' I felt that

  • @vikingodin1986
    @vikingodin1986 4 роки тому

    Thank the gods and einar for the beautiful music

  • @NoJesusNoBeast13
    @NoJesusNoBeast13 4 роки тому

    I cant wait to see Wardruna this next year. Such and incredible voice.

  • @MooSaidChicken
    @MooSaidChicken 7 років тому +45

    This used to be a member of the black metal band Gorgoroth. Look up a live show if you haven't seen one ;)

  • @victorrosado3107
    @victorrosado3107 5 років тому

    I want a Bukkehorn that instrument sounds so majestic

  • @painpeace3619
    @painpeace3619 5 років тому +6

    You must preserve this beautiful culture....

    •  5 років тому +2

      I'm not sure what you mean.
      Vikings were North Germanic people who travelled around and settled down and married into other cultures.

  • @zombiewarrior225
    @zombiewarrior225 3 роки тому +1

    This guy is singlehandedly upholding all historical viking music in all forms of mainstream media

  • @YuckTradingCo
    @YuckTradingCo 6 років тому

    Einar is a gift to us.

  • @pinkywittingslow4055
    @pinkywittingslow4055 3 роки тому

    Bloody beautiful work! In the playing and instrument creation. You are such an inspiration! I’ve had a go at making the kravik lyre, no where near as nice as this beauty!

  • @AyakaruJuuhachi
    @AyakaruJuuhachi 7 років тому +71

    Too short, wanted more detail!

  • @CHAP9DIIETPOBU4
    @CHAP9DIIETPOBU4 3 роки тому +1

    Не знаю почему, но у меня мурашки этой музыки и видов. И чувство лютой гордости и мужества, несётся ввысь. Видимо, родовая память.

  • @arlisnahimefuertes8527
    @arlisnahimefuertes8527 4 роки тому +1

    Demasiado perfecto, hermoso... una Cultura demasiado admirada. ♥️

  • @axebearer
    @axebearer 6 років тому

    The music is half of the reason Vikings is so badass. Stepping carefully around any spoilers, the scene in Season 3 when the track _"Sacrifice for the Crops"_ starts playing...
    Fucking incredible.

  • @MilitantMerican
    @MilitantMerican 3 роки тому

    Without guys like this . History would be lost .

  • @BadNewsRuss
    @BadNewsRuss 7 років тому +5

    He is so cool !

  • @hoodasskapz9337
    @hoodasskapz9337 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the amazing samples man

  • @TheRogueStyle
    @TheRogueStyle 6 років тому +3

    This guy makes me feel like a FUCKING VIKING!!!

  • @danzigrulze5211
    @danzigrulze5211 4 роки тому +1

    This guy's music is more authentic then the show deserves.

  • @884dan
    @884dan 4 роки тому

    Damn a man in touch with cultural heritage, fading so fast here in Europe.

  • @Sora-bo2rl
    @Sora-bo2rl 3 роки тому

    This is a man of culture

  • @guywithasukapfp7835
    @guywithasukapfp7835 3 роки тому

    I love this man

  • @jaydonosborne398
    @jaydonosborne398 3 роки тому +1

    Einar Selvik is a true Viking!

  • @whoareyou1589
    @whoareyou1589 3 роки тому

    Ohhhhh u voice amazing

  • @saintjiub8202
    @saintjiub8202 3 роки тому

    This guy is a legend. Change my mind

  • @peterpayne2720
    @peterpayne2720 4 роки тому

    The Music produced by Einar Selvik and Wardruna is amazing. The show wouldn't be the same without it.

  • @dustinplatt6882
    @dustinplatt6882 4 роки тому +1

    I just completed Vikings AND Assassin's Creed Valhalla so I'm an expert on Viking history and this video is completely accurate

  • @alkonost8459
    @alkonost8459 3 роки тому

    Gods bless you my guy😘

  • @domdergroe4002
    @domdergroe4002 3 роки тому

    You don’t need norse blood to feel that power in your veins...goosebumps

  • @Pesadeloz
    @Pesadeloz 6 років тому

    Respect to all my viking brother's Einar Selvik you are a vikings God 👑

  • @gdwolf7
    @gdwolf7 4 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it
    @ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it Рік тому +1

    from black metal drummer to this. damn

  • @AlexisGolzman
    @AlexisGolzman 6 років тому

    LOVED the tagelharpa.

  • @Friidom2
    @Friidom2 6 років тому

    This is awesome! I would love these instruments to make music for my videos!

  • @warguard_
    @warguard_ 6 років тому +7

    I need this in my life
    00:50

    • @thelookingcat
      @thelookingcat 3 роки тому

      There is a tagelharpa cello too. It is lower and just as amazing

  • @nickd935
    @nickd935 3 роки тому

    This man is livin the dream

  • @Jasongy827
    @Jasongy827 6 років тому +2

    Wow, that's so cool. You can tell the evolution of European instruments.

  • @williamwhitebirch9191
    @williamwhitebirch9191 4 роки тому +1

    What an absolute legend. And now he is working on Assassin's Creed which is even more badass.

    • @michaelangeloh.5383
      @michaelangeloh.5383 Рік тому

      The soundtrack is awesome! - Arguably better than the game in away, which I still like. - But it's the thing to stick around for.

  • @grapes4832
    @grapes4832 4 роки тому

    The hand drums remind me of the drums that first peoples use here in BC

  • @MistaSistaFista
    @MistaSistaFista 7 років тому +3

    Had to replay the ending 50 times

  • @dyl7257
    @dyl7257 3 роки тому

    He makes history come alive

  • @kenbatten8330
    @kenbatten8330 2 роки тому

    For someone who was once in a black metal band.. He's so soothing

    • @michaelangeloh.5383
      @michaelangeloh.5383 Рік тому

      A lot of Metal-performers are the quiet or even geeky type. We're basically the outcasts who needed something to deal with life, and it ended up being aggressive music.
      Just a bunch of nerds who grew a lot of FU-energy and ended up doing better.

  • @lilvikingaj2481
    @lilvikingaj2481 2 роки тому

    I listen to wardruna and he is an amazing musician

  • @brandonurban5808
    @brandonurban5808 3 роки тому

    This man is extremely talented

  • @thelatenightgrind4511
    @thelatenightgrind4511 3 роки тому

    Thats pretty awesome man .

  • @joeferris5086
    @joeferris5086 4 роки тому

    michael giacchino is the show's composer, Einar is the singer and writer of the band Wardruna, and lends his music to the show as well.

  • @gavandwina.5889
    @gavandwina.5889 3 роки тому

    That was awesome

  • @martinamechurova4624
    @martinamechurova4624 7 років тому

    I love him so much😍😍😍

  • @roxolaniknight272
    @roxolaniknight272 6 років тому

    When I think of Vikings my mind goes to the most memorable scene with Wardruna's song Heima Thurs plays when Athelstan is high on mushrooms and walking in the midnight festival. The show wouldn't be the same without the music. First three seasons were the best in my opinion, this new stuff is just taking away the magic that the first few seasons had the way the writing is going.

  • @jackrobinson1073
    @jackrobinson1073 3 роки тому

    This guy is legendary

  • @thelastvalkyrie1998
    @thelastvalkyrie1998 6 років тому

    I'd love to learn the Tagelharpa!

  • @vladsb221
    @vladsb221 7 років тому +4

    The guy is a genius.

  • @paola3954
    @paola3954 3 роки тому

    Enamorada estoy 😍

  • @orionbassmaster666
    @orionbassmaster666 6 років тому

    from being the drummer of one my favourite black metal bands to a composer for one of my favourite shows xd

  • @daniyalshah7797
    @daniyalshah7797 4 роки тому +1

    This guy's work in Assassin's Creed Valhalla is just godly