Windir started as a one-man-band in 1994, and on the first album, Sóknardalr, Valfar plays everything except the drums himself. On Arntor Valfar decided to include more session members, but the screaming vocals, rhythm guitars, bass, synthesisers and accordion were still handled by Valfar. The third album, 1184, was written together with his friends in another Sogndal-based band, Ulcus. After this Ulcus merged with Windir, and from then on Windir presented itself as a full band. 1184 slightly changed the sound of Windir and included more electronic elements in the music. This provoked divided reactions from the fans. Likferd continued the musical style from 1184. On both 1184 and Likferd some of the lyrics are written in English. This was done in order to reach a larger audience, but also to give the music a wider spectre, and create other atmospheres.
Valfar, ein Windir is a 2-disc compilation album by Windir released in 2004. The first disc contains some new recordings, tributes, live songs, and rerecordings. The second disc is a "best of" collection. The money made with selling Valfar, ein Windir goes straight to Valfar's family. A version of the album was also released later that does not include the second disc. The bands contributing with tributes are: Enslaved, Finntroll, E-head, Notodden All Stars (Cosmocrator from MindGrinder, Samoth and Trym from Emperor/Zyklon) and Weh.
On January 14, 2004, Valfar went for a walk towards his family's cabin at Fagereggi, but he never arrived. Three days later, authorities found his body at Reppastølen in the Sogndal Valley. Valfar had been caught in a snow storm and suffered death from hypothermia. After that, the band was put to rest by the remaining members. The remaining members went their seperate ways forming two new bands; Vreid, created and headed by Hváll, and Cor Scorpii.
Final line-up:
* Valfar: Vocals, Accordion, and Additional Instruments
* Hvàll: Bass - (now in Vreid)
* Steingrim: Drums - (now in Vreid, ex-Cor Scorpii)
* Sture: Rhythm Guitar - (now in Vreid)
* Strom: Lead Guitar - (now in Cor Scorpii and Mistur)
* Righ: Synths - (now in Cor Scorpii)
Discography:
Demos:
1995 - Sogneriket
1996 - Det Gamle Riket
Albums:
1997 - Sóknardalr
1999 - Arntor
2001 - 1184
2003 - Likferd
2004 - Valfar, ein Windir (Compilation album, tributed to deceased founder Valfar)
DVD's:
2005 - SognaMetal
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http://www.windir.tk/
Blodssvik
Windir Lyrics
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Eit avvik frao tru og æra
Ei handling utan omsut
Ei grueleg bør å bera
Naor da e so mørkast
Naor natti ikkje bli te dag
Dao e da lett å faddla i freisting
Da e i dissa stunde ein lyte visa ken ein e
Da e i slike stunde sjeli vele veg
Ao oss ha do faott tryggleik
Ao oss ha do faott styrke
Vele do å fara ut med andre
Dao e valet gjort
Ætti dan e alt, do e ingenting
Leigge do ni sverdet e da eit blodssvik
Da ekje lett å velja, og valet kan verta hardt å svelja
Svik ein ætti ao veitskap og manglande mot
Dao e sjeli fordømde, og ein kan ikkje gjera bot
I mørke ao sorgi itte ættdlinagdns fall
Kretsa åtsle i kring og plyndra vaor gard
Itte generasjona me slit, skal me kjempa
For garden skal atter drivast ao Kvåle ætti
Windir's song "Blodssvik" is a powerful, emotional ballad about betrayal, loss, and guilt. The lyrics describe the pain and regret of committing a terrible act - a blood betrayal - that goes against one's beliefs and values. The singer speaks of the darkness and temptation that can lead to this betrayal, and how it can occur during moments of weakness or uncertainty. They question the worth of their own life, and feel that they have nothing left to offer after committing such a terrible act.
The song's chorus speaks of the choices we make in life, and how they can lead us down different paths. We are given strength and security by those around us, but ultimately we have to choose our own fate. The singer feels that they have made the wrong choice, and that their betrayal has left them with nothing.
The song ends with a call to action - a promise to fight for what is right, and to reclaim what has been lost. The lyrics speak of the struggles that future generations will face, but also the determination to preserve their heritage and values.
Line by Line Meaning
Eit helvetes svik
A betrayal so severe and cruel
Eit avvik frao tru og æra
A deviation from faith and honor
Ei handling utan omsut
An act without care
Ei grueleg bør å bera
A terrible burden to bear
Naor da e so mørkast
When it's the darkest
Naor natti ikkje bli te dag
When the night doesn't turn into day
Dao e da lett å faddla i freisting
That's when it's easy to succumb to temptation
Dao e da lett for sviket å fao tak
That's when it's easy for betrayal to take hold
Da e i dissa stunde ein lyte visa ken ein e
In these moments, one must show who they truly are
Da e i slike stunde sjeli vele veg
In such moments, the soul chooses its path
Ao oss ha do faott tryggleik
You have given us security
Ao oss ha do faott styrke
You have given us strength
Vele do å fara ut med andre
If you choose to go out with others
Dao e valet gjort
The choice has been made
Ætti dan e alt, do e ingenting
If you lose honor, you lose everything
Leigge do ni sverdet e da eit blodssvik
If you lay down your sword, it's a betrayal
Da ekje lett å velja, og valet kan verta hardt å svelja
It's not easy to choose, and the choice may be hard to swallow
Svik ein ætti ao veitskap og manglande mot
Betrayal due to ignorance and lack of courage
Dao e sjeli fordømde, og ein kan ikkje gjera bot
The soul is condemned, and there's no chance of redemption
I mørke ao sorgi itte ættdlinagdns fall
In darkness and sorrow after the fall of tradition
Kretsa åtsle i kring og plyndra vaor gard
Enemies circle around and plunder our estate
Itte generasjona me slit, skal me kjempa
After generations of struggle, we will fight
For garden skal atter drivast ao Kvåle ætti
For the land will be taken back by the Kvåle family
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