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)
Hjaðningaríma
Gjallarhorn Lyrics
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The ancients frost giants
And dwarfs, elves, ghosts
Demigoddesses, enchantresses, Norns
I was tired and had a hard journey,
I had bad premonitions,
Finally I sat down
The tree stood leaning on a slope
At a large river's side
Its branches shadowed the entire land
And its leaves hung down low
The grim giants are frightening
The ancients frost giants
And dwarfs, elves, ghosts
Demigoddesses, enchantresses, Norns
The forest giant uttered mighty bellows
Through the field of winds
Enormous floods of water
Cascaded from the castle of storms (= sky)
The lyrics of Gjallarhorn's song Hjaðningaríma are a reflection of the vast and mystical world of Norse mythology, where an array of mythical beings coexist, including the Grim Giants, Ancient Frost Giants, Dwarfs, Elves, Ghosts, Demigoddesses, Enchantresses and Norns. The singer, who is exhausted and plagued by bad premonitions from his journey, rests under an oak tree in the forest. This tree is depicted as a significant presence, standing tall and dominant on a slope at the edge of a large river, its branches casting a shadow that stretched across the land.
The composer of the lyrics is weaving a portrayal of the sheer scale and power of the mystical world of Norse mythology. Despite the singer's unease and exhaustion from his journey, he finds himself in the midst of formidable and ancient giants, sorceresses, and other entities that rule the cosmos. The line "The forest giant uttered mighty bellows" is evocative, conjuring up images of a colossal being's deep screams echoing through the winds. The imagery in the lyrics is vivid and awe-inspiring, evoking elements of fear and wonder at the same time.
Overall, Hjaðningaríma is a powerful expression of the rich cultural heritage of Nordic mythology. It is a reflection of the sense of awe and wonder that the Norse people had of their world, which was full of dangerous and wondrous creatures, and where heroes journeyed and struggled against unimaginable odds.
Line by Line Meaning
The grim giants are frightening
Awe-inspiring fear is generated by the appearance of the powerful giants
The ancients frost giants
The ancient giants with a frigid nature, known for their power and might
And dwarfs, elves, ghosts
The dwarfs, elves, and ghosts, supernatural creatures that are part of the Norse mythology
Demigoddesses, enchantresses, Norns
The demigoddesses, enchantresses, and Norns, the female characters of the Norse mythology who possess magical abilities
I was tired and had a hard journey,
The artist was exhausted and had a difficult journey
I had bad premonitions,
The singer had disturbing feelings about what was to come
Finally I sat down
After a long time, the singer decided to take some rest
Under an oak tree in the forest
The artist found a place to rest under an oak tree in the forest
The tree stood leaning on a slope
The oak tree was leaning on a slope, giving an impression of being unsteady
At a large river's side
The oak tree was growing beside a large river
Its branches shadowed the entire land
The branches of the oak tree cast a shadow over the surrounding land
And its leaves hung down low
The leaves of the oak tree were hanging low, almost touching the ground
The forest giant uttered mighty bellows
A giant of the forest made loud and powerful roars
Through the field of winds
The giant's voice traveled across the blowing winds
Enormous floods of water
A huge amount of water was released
Cascaded from the castle of storms (= sky)
The sky seemed to pour out with excessive rain in the form of a cascading flood
Contributed by Sebastian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Hlnodovik
The grim giants are frightening
The ancients frost giants
And dwarfs, elves, ghosts
Demigoddesses, enchantresses, Norns
I was tired and had a hard journey,
I had bad premonitions,
Finally I sat down
Under an oak tree in the forest
The tree stood leaning on a slope
At a large river's side
Its branches shadowed the entire land
And its leaves hung down low
The grim giants are frightening
The ancients frost giants
And dwarfs, elves, ghosts
Demigoddesses, enchantresses, Norns
The forest giant uttered mighty bellows
Through the field of winds
Enormous floods of water
Cascaded from the castle of storms.
@Hlnodovik
Hörkkutröllin hraeða geð
rimþursarnir fornir
dvergar álvar draugar með
dísir völvur nornir
Átti eg þrættur erfitt kreik
illu þankinn spáudi
skógar loksins undir eik
eina setjast náði
Stód I brekku stofninn hallt
stórfljót nokkurt viður
limar huldu landið allt
aufin héngu niður
Hörkkutöllin hræða geð
rimþursarnir fornir
dvergar álvar draugar með
dísir völvur nornir
Skógatröll um vindavoll
vakti sköll hin mestu
straumaföll úr stormahöll
steyptust öll hin verstu