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/
Resurrection of the Wild
Windir Lyrics
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You see yourself in the eye of others,
Why the hell do you bother?
You are the civil man dying for a Promised Land
I live in the wilderness to avoid human emptiness
Firstborn in the hall of the mountain
Surviving on weaker creatures
This solitary ambience feels so good
With love for myself I have no need for pride
I avoid human contact I live my own life
Your aggressive and selfish fright,
Keep you awake every night
You hide in the shadows from the past
But the past resurrects and makes the pain last
Wounds from times best forgotton
Are reopening with a smell so rotten
In the hours of despair
When wounds open and grief overwhelms
You close your eyes and cherish moments
From a simple yet so perfect time
When anxiety didn't haunt your mind
A variety og choices
Multiplicity of stupidity
Either path chosen
Lead in the same direction
The abyss seem unavoidable
For the man without affections
Windir's song "Resurrection of the Wild" is an exploration of the dichotomy between living a solitary life in nature versus conforming to societal expectations. The lyrics argue that living on one's own terms, away from civilization, is a more fulfilling existence than living for the sake of others. The song opens with the line "Every move that we make are for our own sake," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer rejects the idea of living for others and questions why people bother trying to impress others.
The singer then contrasts their life with that of "civilized" people, who are "dying for a Promised Land." Here, the Promised Land could represent societal success or status. The singer, on the other hand, takes pleasure in living in the wilderness, away from human emptiness. The lyrics suggest that living in nature is the key to avoiding the alienation of human society. The singer finds love for themselves in this wild and self-sufficient existence, which frees them from the shackles of pride and human contact. In the end, the song suggests that those who cling to pride and fearful selfishness are doomed to live in the shadows of their past, while those who embrace the solitude and simplicity of nature can find a form of resurrection.
Line by Line Meaning
Every move that we make are for our own sake
We live for ourselves and make decisions based on our own interests, rather than for others
You see yourself in the eye of others,
Why the hell do you bother?
You care too much about how others perceive you, which is pointless and exhausting
You are the civil man dying for a Promised Land
I live in the wilderness to avoid human emptiness
You yearn for civilization and society, while I choose to live in isolation to escape the emptiness of human interaction
Firstborn in the hall of the mountain
Wandering through the endless woods
Surviving on weaker creatures
This solitary ambience feels so good
Being born in nature and living off of it creates a satisfying and peaceful feeling of solitude
With love for myself I have no need for pride
I avoid human contact I live my own life
Your aggressive and selfish fright,
Keep you awake every night
Loving myself means I don't need to seek attention or validation from others. Your fear of not being enough and constant need to prove yourself as superior causes you sleepless nights
You hide in the shadows from the past
But the past resurrects and makes the pain last
Wounds from times best forgotton
Are reopening with a smell so rotten
You try to forget the painful memories, but they come back to haunt you and reopen old wounds that are best left forgotten
In the hours of despair
When wounds open and grief overwhelms
You close your eyes and cherish moments
From a simple yet so perfect time
When anxiety didn't haunt your mind
During moments of sadness and loss, you recall a simpler time without the anxieties of modern life in order to find peace and comfort
A variety og choices
Multiplicity of stupidity
Either path chosen
Lead in the same direction
The abyss seem unavoidable
For the man without affections
There are many options in life, but regardless of the path you choose, they all ultimately lead to the same abyss. For those without genuine feelings or emotional connections, this is inevitable
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