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/
Sognariket Sine Krigarar
Windir Lyrics
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uredde å stålte e rai klar ti å drepa, fø gudadn dai alt vi gjera.
Laia ao krigaren so atte ha vakna, laia ao han so alder kan daua,
laia ao han so ska herska, han so ha våre i aitt me mørke.
Drepa ska rai gjera, hødla ska rai verta,
ti gudadn ska rai ofra slik at udødelege verte mi.
Svikaradn so teke vaor era ska krigaradn drepa gjera,
svikaradn so spåtta vaor gud ska krigaradn ofra itte tur.
da mektigaste rike nåkensinne,
so no ska råysast me ra sterkaste hate i gudadn sitt minne.
Dai neste tusen aori e vaor, fø svikaradn ska rai vera følde me krig,
hat å taore. Krig... Hat... Taore...
The lyrics of Windir's song Sognariket Sine Krigarar depict a group of fearless warriors on the island of Sogn, who are ready to kill in the name of their god. The warriors are described as being fierce and powerful, and their ultimate goal is to achieve immortality by offering sacrifices to their deity. They are willing to do whatever it takes to protect their kingdom and ensure that their legacy lives on for centuries to come.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of betrayal and revenge. The warriors vow to kill those who have betrayed them and spit upon their gods, and they are determined to make them pay for their treachery. They believe that the next thousand years will be filled with war, hate, and tears, and they are prepared to face these challenges head-on.
Overall, the lyrics of Sognariket Sine Krigarar celebrate the power of faith, courage, and loyalty in the face of danger and adversity. They depict a world in which warriors are honored and revered for their strength and willingness to fight for what they believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
Her inne mødlo Fimraite å aorøya e framtii sine krigara,
Fimraite, the warrior spirits of the island, have gathered here to awaken their soldiers for the future battles.
uredde å stålte e rai klar ti å drepa, fø gudadn dai alt vi gjera.
We are fearless and always ready to kill, for our actions are blessed by the gods.
Laia ao krigaren so atte ha vakna, laia ao han so alder kan daua,
We awaken the warriors who cannot die, who will fight until the end.
laia ao han so ska herska, han so ha våre i aitt me mørke.
We awaken the one who will reign and bring darkness to our enemies.
Drepa ska rai gjera, hødla ska rai verta,
We will kill and preserve as it is our duty.
ti gudadn ska rai ofra slik at udødelege verte mi.
We will sacrifice for the gods to become immortal.
Svikaradn so teke vaor era ska krigaradn drepa gjera,
Traitors will be killed by the warriors in battle.
svikaradn so spåtta vaor gud ska krigaradn ofra itte tur.
Traitors who blaspheme the gods will be sacrificed by the warriors.
Fø krigaradn vi alder gløyma da dai kristne ha prøft å gjåyma,
We will never forget our warriors, even when the Christians tried to suppress us.
da mektigaste rike nåkensinne,
Our empire, the strongest ever.
so no ska råysast me ra sterkaste hate i gudadn sitt minne.
Now we will rise with the strongest hatred in the memory of our gods.
Dai neste tusen aori e vaor, fø svikaradn ska rai vera følde me krig, hat å taore.
In the next thousand years, traitors will face our wrath of war, hate and tears.
Krig... Hat... Taore...
War... Hate... Tears...
Contributed by Mackenzie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fenris_8742
Her inne mødlo Fimraite å aorøya e framtii sine krigara,
uredde å stålte e rai klar ti å drepa, fø gudadn dai alt vi gjera.
Laia ao krigaren so atte ha vakna, laia ao han so alder kan daua,
laia ao han so ska herska, han so ha våre i aitt me mørke.
Drepa ska rai gjera, hødla ska rai verta,
ti gudadn ska rai ofra slik at udødelege verte mi.
Svikaradn so teke vaor era ska krigaradn drepa gjera,
svikaradn so spåtta vaor gud ska krigaradn ofra itte tur.
Fø krigaradn vi alder gløyma da dai kristne ha prøft å gjåyma,
da mektigaste rike nåkensinne,
so no ska råysast me ra sterkaste hate i gudadn sitt minne.
Dai neste tusen aori e vaor, fø svikaradn ska rai vera følde me krig,
hat å taore. Krig... Hat... Taore...
[English translation:]
[The Warriors of Sognariket]
Here between Fimreite and Årøy lives the warriors of the future
Fearless and with pride they are ready to kill, for the Gods they'll do anything
Led by the warrior who has awoken once more, led by him who can never die
Led by the one who will reign, the one who has been one with the darkness
Killing they will do, praised they will be
To the Gods they shall sacrifice so that we will become immortal
The traitors who take our honor, the warriors shall kill
The traitors who mocked our Gods, the warriors shall sacrifice one by one
'Cause the warriors will never forget what the Christians have tried to conceal
The mightiest kingdom to ever exist
which shall now arise with the strongest hate the Gods ever will recall
The next thousand years are ours, 'cause the traitors shall be persecuted with hate, war, and tears
Hate...War...Tears
@cryax3447
I'm norwegian but it's written in an old "Sognemål" dialect which is quite hard but I'l try.
Sogna kingdom's warriors
Here in Fimraite and år-island is the warriors future
fearless and proud are they ready to kill, for the gods they could do everything
Tired is the warrior who has awaken, tired is he who can never die
tired is he who shall rule, he who has been inside the darkness
Kill shall they do, cleave shall they do
To the gods shall they sacrifice so that immortality becomes mine
The traitors who took our honor shall the warriors kill
The traitors who betrayed our gods shall the warriors sacrifice in return
For the warriors will never forget what the christians tried to hide, the the most powerfull kingdom to ever live
So now shall we rise the strongest hate in the memory of the gods
The next thousand years is ours, for the traitors shall they be followed by war, hate and tears
War...Hate...Tears.
@Omskanielar
This song is great, so driving. Can't resist to headbang and tap my feet and hands.
Best part part in my opinion is the beginning, where Valfar vocals start... "Her inne mødlo Fimraite å aorøya e framtii sine krigara"
Hell yes!
@rachskald
Windir and Death are probably the only two bands I know listen to that have never written a mediocre song, let alone a bad one. Great stuff!
@RetroDeathReviews666
Nocternity and Dissection as well imo
@MORFINOMANO
Hoy se cumple una victoria de Valfar en su lucha eterna como gran Virya. Como debemos hacer nosotros luchar en esta Ewig Krieg
@oswaldotoro4062
el sonido que valfar tenía nunca lo he escuchado en ninguna otra banda, fantastico
@sgtzero1337
this song is fun to play, and I love it so much
@krakenman18
0:52 THAT moment, THAT melody...glorious
@TheKRIEGERNOT
fuck yeah, mi cancion favorita de windir. POR VALFAAAR!
@user-zb8ye3xi4n
MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!
@theelderscrollsfreak
No words cannot describe ever your love for it!