Norwegian band Gåte released a music video for Hemnarsverdet, a song from their recently released EP, Til Nord.
Inspired by an old Norwegian folk tale from the region of Telemark, the song tells the story of a personal vendetta with fatal consequences.
The song was based on an written version of the tale dating from 1853. In the video, two men start performing the Halling, a traditional Norwegian folk dance, before the fight to death.
According to the band, in the 18th century more than 50 killings were recorded as a result of battles between Halling dancers, probably explaining why, at the time, Halling dancing and music were seen as dangerous activities, that could lead to sinful actions and alliances with the Devil.
See also:
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Gåte releases new EP: ‘Til Nord’
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Credits
- Produced and shot by Ragnarok Film
- Producer and director: Ole Fredrik Wannebo
- Photo: Arne Vidar Stoltenberg, Toni Kotka
- Production assistants: David Hortman Bøe, Noah Myren, Philipp Karluss
- Cut: Toni Kotka
- Grade: Arne Vidar Stoltenberg
Dancers
- Ådne Kolbjørnshus
- Håkon Håvelsrud Odden
Featuring 5 tracks, Til Nord was released in CD and LP, which you can order from Indie Recordings web shop. You can also stream the EP from various digital platforms.
Til Nord | Gåte | Indie Recordings
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