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)
Rimfaxe
Gjallarhorn Lyrics
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Fylgir næturhimninum
Seg þu þat, Gagnráðr
Allz þu á gólfi vilt
Þíns og freista frama
Hvé sá jór heitir
Er austan dregr
Hún fylgir næturhimninum - mön mánaskins
Hún ríður með dögunina - mön morgunþokunnar
Fylgir næturhimninum
Hrímfaxi heitir
Er hverja dregr
Nótt of nýt regin
Méldropa fellir hann
Morgin hvern
Þaðan kemr dögg um dala
Hún fylgir næturhimninum - mön mánaskins
Hún ríður með dögunina - mön morgunþokunnar
Fylgir næturhimninum
The lyrics of "Rimfaxe" by Gjallarhorn describe the night sky and its accompanying celestial bodies. The first two lines mention "Náttfari" and "Dögfetti", who both follow the night sky. "Náttfari" means "night passenger" and "Dögfetti" means "dew-tinged", emphasizing the night's presence and its connection to the natural world. The third line seems to be addressed to someone, possibly "Gagnráðr", asking them to pay attention to a certain phenomenon. The fourth line translates to "If you want everything to be laid out before you", perhaps implying that the listener needs to have a certain level of awareness to truly appreciate the night sky.
The following lines mention a horse named "Hrímfaxi" who pulls the night across the sky. The horse is said to shake "méldropa" (dew) from its mane as it travels, creating the morning mist. The repetition of "Fylgir næturhimninum" emphasizes the connection between all of these elements and the night sky's overarching presence.
Overall, "Rimfaxe" by Gjallarhorn celebrates the beauty and wonder of the natural world, particularly the night sky and its accompanying phenomena.
Line by Line Meaning
Náttfari, Dögfetti
Night traveler, dawn feeder
Fylgir næturhimninum
Follows the night sky
Seg þu þat, Gagnráðr
Tell me that, Gagnrad
Allz þu á gólfi vilt
Do you want to be on the ground
Þíns og freista frama
Your ambition and daring
Hvé sá jór heitir
What is the name of that horse
Er austan dregr
That comes from the east
Nótt of nýt regin
The efficient rule of night
Hún fylgir næturhimninum - mön mánaskins
She follows the night sky - the moon's shine
Hún ríður með dögunina - mön morgunþokunnar
She rides with the dawn - the morning mist
Hrímfaxi heitir
He is called Frost-mane
Er hverja dregr
He draws every night
Nótt of nýt regin
The efficient rule of night
Méldropa fellir hann
Melting dew falls from him
Morgin hvern
Every morning
Þaðan kemr dögg um dala
From there comes dew over the valleys
Fylgir næturhimninum
Follows the night sky
Contributed by Julia N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lubinkous
I do not understand a single word but emotions generated by listening to this music can not be described! I love all kinds of music and nordic music has had special place in my discography since college years back in Slovakia. Strange thing I discovered this only few years back and I keep returning to this regularly. Awesome uploads at this channel!
@christopherburd9495
A pity it was their last album. I am a huge fan of this group.
@LucasReis-ov7iw
Holy Odin!! I was searching all day long for this kind of music.
So good!
@Tom_Quixote
This kind of music is more towards Freya, I feel.
@szymonmichlewicz-sowa7992
I like it so much. kokkovirsi especially :) greetings from Poland :-)
@MarysiaKosowski
I think the first album, Ranarop, was the best one, followed closely by Sjofn. But all four albums are amazing and very rewarding for repeat listens. :)
@michaelcrusader9612
Fantastish -historical-nord-folk-music!Play,sing..Sincere vision on history!!! Nords..Danke Schon!!!
@josipmimica
wow 👌👌 great album and fantastic musicians
@spacecadet8843
Imho this sort of music is best when it's not experimental. The more simpler music with its repetition suffices. It's more effective at conveying a mood, and just seems natural for folk. Having said that, this album does have some GREAT moments.
@glenadlin
Most awesome Nordic sounds.