1989:
Vratyas Vakyas recorded the 1st tape called "Havamal". The tape contains 3 tracks and was limited to 9 copies.
1991:
Vratyas started to play guitar in a band called "Crimson Gates". Two demos (unreleased) were recorded between 1991 and 1993 and two live performances took place. The band decided to split up in 1994.
1995:
The tape "Laeknishendr" was recorded and mixed, containing 6 old re-recorded tracks. In 1995 the recording session of Falkenbach's debut album "The Fireblade" began, due to heavy problems with the studio equipment Vratyas decided to stop the session a short while before the mix. "Heralding - The Fireblade" was later in 2005 completely recorded and released. In December 1995 Vratyas entered the Blue House Studio to start recording "...En Their Medh Riki Fara...".
1996:
In March 1996 Vratyas recorded an completed the debut album. "...En Their Medh Riki Fara..." was released via NCR.
1998:
Vratyas recorded the 2nd album "Magni Blandinn Ok Megintiri..." at the Blue House again, this time released through Napalm Records.
2003:
After almost 6 years of silence Vratyas entered the TidalWave Studios in two sessions for the 3rd album "Ok Nefna Tysvar Ty...". The album contained 7 tracks and was released on November 3rd, 2003.
2004:
The 15 years anniversary of Falkenbach.
2005:
"Heralding - The Fireblade" meant to be released in 2004, finally available on 25th November 2005. This album took some old songs and remade them. The guitars were played louder and the voice got clearer.
FAREWELL
Falkenbach Lyrics
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By a tear
A hand on a sword
And a whispering to hear
A word never spoken
A deed never done
Time now is near
Hail to thee
Great Valkyries
Lead my son to
Where he belongs
Guide his way while
Crossing the rainbow
Bid him welcome there
Where he belongs
"Riding on horseback
Winged like the ravens
Eyes of the one eyed god"
"Sun now shines golden
Through the leaves of the old oaks
Up to the mountain
Now I ride"
A glorious dream
That was never dreamt
A death never died
And a life never lived
The last words where spoken
While the rising of sun
Time now is near
Farewell my son
[Ref.]
"Passing the frontier
Of Asgard and Midgard
Of heavens and grounds below"
"Allfather Wuotan's
Ravens my guidance
Leading me high above"
A cheek was beckoned
By a tear
A hand on a sword
And a whispering to hear
The last words where spoken
While the rising of sun
Time now is near
Farewell my son...
[Ref.]
"From beyond the horizon
Glorious rising
The hall of the bronzen shield"
Portals now opened
Bidding me welcome
A shield maiden takes my hand..."
The lyrics of Falkenbach's song Farewell convey a story of a father's final goodbye to his son as he sends him off to the afterlife. The first verse talks about a tear on the father's cheek and a hand on his sword, indicating that this is an emotionally charged and solemn moment for him. He whispers to his son, who is probably a Viking warrior, and tells him farewell as he sends him off to where he belongs with the help of the Valkyries, who are also mentioned in the song.
The second verse brings up the imagery of the Vikings' mythological beliefs, where the rider on the horse with wings like ravens is a symbol of a warrior being carried off to the afterlife. The spoken last words of the father happen during the sunrise, which is considered an auspicious time in Norse mythology. The chorus focuses on the father bidding farewell to his son and asking the Valkyries to guide him to where he belongs.
The final verse of Farewell is about the son passing the frontier between Asgard and Midgard, which is considered to be the bridge between the heavens and the mortal world. The raven is the guide that Wuotan, the father of Norse gods, sends to guide the warrior to his final resting place. The hall of the bronzen shield, mentioned in the last line, signifies the halls of Valhalla, where warriors who die in battle are taken.
Line by Line Meaning
A cheek was beckoned
A tear made its path through the cheek
By a tear
Someone is crying
A hand on a sword
Someone is holding a sword
And a whispering to hear
Words were spoken in a whisper
A word never spoken
Something was never said out loud
A deed never done
Something was never acted upon
Time now is near
The moment is upon us
Farewell my son
Goodbye, my child
Hail to thee
Greetings to you
Great Valkyries
Mighty warrior-maidens
Lead my son to
Take my child to
Where he belongs
His rightful place
Guide his way while
Show him the path as
Crossing the rainbow
He travels across the sky
Bid him welcome there
Greet him lovingly
Where he belongs
His rightful place
"Riding on horseback
Mounted on a horse
Winged like the ravens
With wings like a raven's
Eyes of the one eyed god"
Possessing the vision of an all-seeing god
"Sun now shines golden
The bright sun now shines down
Through the leaves of the old oaks
Sunbeams filter through the foliage of ancient trees
Up to the mountain
Towards the heights of the peak
Now I ride"
I am on the journey
A glorious dream
An awe-inspiring vision
That was never dreamt
This is beyond what was ever imagined
A death never died
A passing never experienced
And a life never lived
A life never fully realized
The last words where spoken
The final message was delivered
While the rising of sun
As the sun ascends
Time now is near
The moment is approaching
Farewell my son
Goodbye, my child
[Ref.]
Reference to the following lines
"Passing the frontier
Crossing the boundary
Of Asgard and Midgard
Between the realm of the gods and earth
Of heavens and grounds below"
Of the celestial and earthly domains
"Allfather Wuotan's
The father of all gods, Odin's
Ravens my guidance
His trusted birds guide me
Leading me high above"
Taking me to greater heights
From beyond the horizon
Emerging from the distance
Glorious rising
Splendid ascension
The hall of the bronzen shield"
The dwelling place of valiant warriors
Portals now opened
Gateways have been unlocked
Bidding me welcome
Inviting me with open arms
A shield maiden takes my hand...
A brave female warrior accompanies me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VRATYAS VAKYAS
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