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
http://www.windir.no/
http://www.windir.tk/
Journey to the End
Windir Lyrics
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A sane man's worst nightmare,
A vision containing death,
As a wake in honour of himself,
For equal sane mortals,
It's a nightmare becoming real,
But I, I see it as the Final clause of a neverending deal,
I embraced my vision,
A fate, a destiny,
an inevitable early death Finally I'm dead,
And the vision is revealed for everyone else
The lyrics to the Windir song "Journey to the End" are deeply evocative and thought-provoking. They speak to the idea of death and how different people respond to the inevitability of their own mortality. The opening lines of the song describe a vague shadow lurking in the dark, a presence that represents a sane man's worst nightmare. This shadow is a vision of death, and it is something that many people fear and dread. For those who are able to accept their own mortality, however, this shadow becomes a wake in honour of themselves.
The lyrics go on to describe how this vision of death is both terrifying and inevitable. It is a nightmare becoming real, and for many people, it represents the final clause of a never-ending deal. However, the singer of the song embraces their vision of death, seeing it as a fate and a destiny that is common to all mortals. They are not afraid of an early death because they know that it is inevitable.
The final lines of the song describe how the singer has died, and their vision of death is revealed to everyone else. This suggests that perhaps the singer was able to find some kind of solace or peace in the acceptance of their own mortality, and that this acceptance allowed them to face death with courage and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
A vague shadow lurking in the dark,
Something unknown and ominous lurking in the shadows.
A sane man's worst nightmare,
It's a terrifying situation that a rational person would find difficult to cope with.
A vision containing death,
The vision being referred to is something that seems to symbolize or foreshadow death.
As a wake in honour of himself,
An event which serves as a tribute to oneself, usually held after one's death.
For equal sane mortals,
It's a nightmare that would be equally terrifying for anyone who is considered to be sane.
It's a nightmare becoming real,
The dreadful situation that is unfolding is actually coming to pass.
But I, I see it as the Final clause of a neverending deal,
The singer views this as a final part of something that has been going on for a long time and is unchangeable.
I embraced my vision,
The artist fully accepts and welcomes the vision they have seen.
as it was common for me,
This type of vision is something that the artist is used to experiencing.
A fate, a destiny,
This vision the artist is experiencing is something that is predetermined and cannot be escaped.
an inevitable early death Finally I'm dead,
The singer believes that their death is inevitable and has finally come to pass.
And the vision is revealed for everyone else
Now that the artist has died, others are able to understand or witness the vision that they had previously experienced alone.
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@svenstefansson4022
Lyrics repair:
Scream
A vague shadow lurking in the dark
A sane man's worst nightmare
A vision containing death
As a wake in honour of himself
For equal sane mortals
It's a nightmare becoming real
But I, I see it as the Final clause of a neverending deal
Scream
I embraced my vision, as it was common for me
A fate, a destiny, an inevitable early death
Finally I'm dead
And the vision is revealed for everyone else
Vocal
I embraced my vision, as it was common for me
A fate, a destiny
Finally I'm dead
And the vision is revealed for everyone else
@AssistantSensei
When people tell me the music I listen to depressing, I tell them I consider it "emotionally fulfilling". I feel that description is much, much more accurate.
@edwells4769
Hope you hang out with better people these days.
@Nikola-xj6mq
Damn, 10 years since this comment was posted a lot could happen in that time, all the best for you all here
@elricmarchal1945
@@edwells47690
@deprimat666
I always said “depressing music” always made me feel better
@deprimat666
Anyways. I hope you’re doing well and you have found better peers among you to dwell with. Many unholy blessings my friend.
@PikkuNoita
I know many metalheads would describe his death as "true black metal death". I don't!
I feel so sorry, because he wanted to visit his family and it seems he had a good relationship to them. He died in a cruel way and far too young.
I miss, but remember you Valfar 🖤🤘🏻🖤
@mrjones3026
Yeah it was a horrible accident. His music will live on forever
@FjolnirSyverson
❤
@coldwhitespring5004
Terje never called his music Black Metal, he called it Sognametal, and created a new genre. I'm from his hometown, and what we hear is unfortunately that it wasn't an accident. He planned it for a long time. His last album was also called Likferd, which means funeral. Thing is, nobody goes to the area that he went to in the middle of the night with that little clothes on. It's cold, it's dark, deep snow, no roads. You'll simply get lost and freeze to death.