1) Gjal… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists on Last.fm listed as Gjallarhorn;
1) Gjallarhorn is a Finnish band that performs world music with roots in the folk music of Finland and Sweden. The band's music echoes the ancient folk music tradition of Scandinavia with medieval ballads, minuets, prayers in runo-metric chanting and ancient Icelandic rímur epics in a modern way. The group is named after the Gjallarhorn of Norse mythology.
Gjallarhorn was formed in 1994 on the west coast of Finland, in the Swedish speaking area, by Jenny Wilhelms, Christopher Öhman (viola, mandola) and Jacob Frankenhaeuser (didgeridoo). The band started as a trio but became a quartet with percussion in 1996. The band has been a quartet ever since.
The music of the band remains Swedish in character. Most of their repertoire is the acoustic folk music of these Swedish-speaking Finns, from the unique minuets and ballads that have only survived in Ostrobothnia, to the old traditional waltzes. The didgeridoo and sub-contrabass recorder offer an underlying drone, a technique shared by some other Nordic bands such as Garmarna. Also notable is their use of the hardanger fiddle and Jenny Wilhelms' kulning, a high-pitched, wordless vocal technique based on traditional Scandinavian cattle-herding calls.
2) Gjallarhorn is an Italian epic/Viking metal band, whose lyrical themes mainly deal with those of Ragnarok. They have only released one album, Nordheim (2005). Their style is somewhat reminiscent of Hammerheart-era Bathory, with slow epic songs performed with clean vocals. Three members of Gjallarhorn also play in the epic-metal band Doomsword.
3) Gjallarhorn is a black-metal band from Kherson, Ukraine.
Lyrical themes: Paganism, History
Members:
Onswar Vocals, Keyboards (2004-present), Drums (2008-2014, 2016-present)
Nameless Bass (2006-2009), Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2009-present), Vocals (2009-2014)
Doomor Guitars (2006-present), Vocals (backing) (2011-present)
Grimwar Bass (2014-present)
Ack lova Gud
Gjallarhorn Lyrics
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Varje droppe blod
Som i mig röras må
"Ack lova Gud" is a traditional Swedish hymn that translates to "Oh, Praise God." The first line speaks of the act of praising God, while the second and third lines refer to the idea of each drop of blood in one's body being moved with emotion toward praising God. This metaphorical language suggests a deeply emotional and personal connection to faith.
The overall message of the song is an expression of devotion and gratitude to God. The lyrics celebrate the idea that every aspect of one's being, even the smallest physical elements like blood, can be moved by faith and love for God. The song is both reverent and joyful, expressing a sense of spiritual fulfillment and the desire to share that fulfillment through praise.
Line by Line Meaning
Ack lova Gud
Oh, praise God
Varje droppe blod
Every drop of blood
Som i mig röras må
That moves within me
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@lubojankehc9744
I am Slovak and I love Nordic music! Gjallarhorn is superb!
@christopherburd9495
This is one of the very best albums of the entire neofolk genre.
@feelingisbeing449
+Christopher Burd
One of the best bands in that genre, actually :)
Really sad they aren't active anymore. But thanks to them for four gorgeous albums!
@CaptainSeaCelt
Yes, Sad they are No Longer together/active anymore, what a shame!
@opincariueusebiu8632
why so few views, :(( this album is gold
@andreil7627
Folk-ul nu e apreciat cu adevarat din pacate
@m.n.8479
Only a few people are able to find gold ;)
@stirpsromanica
this music should stay underground and not plagued by posers
@escaramujo
It took me almost 20 years to find this... If we think its equally difficult for everybody else, 30708 visualizations of this beautiful work seems about right.
@loki6626
I love the fact that much of my music collection is unknown by the rest of society.
We have found something special and rare.