Þat Mælti Mín Móðir (My Mother Told Me) by Hindarfjäll Feat. Peter Franzén

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Grimfrost proudly presents Þat Mælti Mín Móðir (My Mother Told Me) from the album Lärads Grenar. Composed by Einar Selvik and arranged and performed by the Swedish band Hindarfjäll it features Peter Franzén on song. Peter Franzén portrayed King Harald Finehair in the tv-series Vikings. It was Peter, or rather his character Harald Finehair, who sang the song for the first time, popularising and immortalising it.
Here Peter reprises his performance, singing the song in the Old Norse language - just as the poem was originally written by Egil Skallagrímsson. The video, written and directed by Grimfrost, tries to capture the story of the poem, where a small boy is told by his mother that he too will one day buy a ship with many oars, stand in the stern and head out with Vikings.
Lyrics by: Egil Skallagrimson
Music Composed by: Einar Selvik
Arranged and performed by: Hindarfjäll
Song by: Peter Franzén
Video written and directed by: Grimfrost
Video filmed and edited by: Svartna Film
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[@joelm33]

As an icelander, I found it funny how easy it was to follow along with the lyrics. It is amazing how close the languages were back then. Cant we go back? XD

[@rogerironhide4220]

I wish... Because today's world is not for me.

[@missa2855]

i am struggling, but i get some of it. "det meldte min mor," in the title obviously. just now as i am writing "sejle ind i havne, hugge en mand og en anden." i assume there is also something along the lines of "fare bort med vikinger." and "stå oppe i stævnen." idk if icelanders learn Danish anymore, so idk if you can understand my things.

[@missa2855]

I tried translating it as well as i could into contemporary danish, with dictionaries. Dette meldte min morder: at jeg en dag skal købe mig, et skib med gode åre, rejser ud med vikinger. Stå oppe i stævnen, styre mit 'handelsskib' (eller dyre skib). Bringe det til havn, hugger en mand og en anden."

[@cyrosrexesmadura2225]

@joelm33 The language you use in Iceland is a direct descendant from Old Norse. Some language books says that the Icelandic language never have changed since it was occupied by the Vikings because it was isolated.

[@acestillwell98]

Actually, the only thing that confuses me is the pronunciation of the letter eth, ð. I thought it was pronounced as 'th' in THought. I know that in later years, it was said as 'dh', but I thought even in Modern Icelandic, eth was still pronounced the same.

[@rafangirl1]

This is the version I've been waiting for. Nothing against the ubiquitous English language versions out there, but hearing the song in Old Norse with traditional instruments, makes it truly epic.

[@TheColonelCommisar]

My thoughts exactly!

[@GrimdarkMurderhobo]

@@TheColonelCommisar v

[@naplzt4k]

the first sound we hear isn't from a traditional instrument

[@jacobforrester9827]

Look up Colm McGuiness. He does an old Norse version too. A pretty good one.

[@lonniesheppard2774]

I agree with you

[@rickruivo]

finally the version we all wanted!!!

[@raidertheconqueror3818]

Definitely the best version

[@CluasMusic]

Definitely the best version so far. I'm still working on my version. Hope you all gonna like it too.

[@beardpwn282]

Agreed!

[@TacticoolVIKINGBeard]

THE ONLY VERSION

[@jamesvandemark2086]

The Olsens of Trondheim agree! (our family)

[@HunterLord458]

King Harald sounds good!

[@Motivationalwisdomspeech]

Harald the Christian

[@rogueviking9268]

They should have gotten Jasper Pääkkönen as well. Let the brothers sing again...

[@jonjonsson9694]

King Harald ????

[@HunterLord458]

@@jonjonsson9694 Peter plays King Harald Finehair in Vikings

[@jonjonsson9694]

​@@HunterLord458 ah ok my bad :) but the poem has nothing to do with King Harald

[@tomcox297]

Unbelievable 👏🏻 The first time in YEARS I’ve seen actual historically accurate Viking age clothing and settlements done properly. Song properly slaps 👏🏻

[@M3NDVX]

Nonsense! They didn't even have horns like Hagar the Horrible.

[@acestillwell98]

What always makes me laugh is that every time some sings this song in English, it's not the same song. The more accurate version is; "My mother told me they ought to buy me a ship and good oars I ought to go with Vikings. Stand up in the ship, steer the good ship, sail into the harbor, kill one man after another." The weird English version doesn't make much sense when you know even a small amount of Old Norse/Icelandic. Especially when in English no one ever says anything about Vikings when it's part of the song.

[@itztocaJulia]

@@acestillwell98 My mother told me Someday I would buy Galleys with good oars Sails to distant shores My mother told me Someday I would buy (buy) Galleys with good oars Sails to distant shores Stand up on the prow Noble barque I steer (Steady) Steady course to the haven Hew many foe-men Hew many foe-men I would think it's because the lyrics get misunderstood and muddled. These lyrics seem similar enough to me but the reason for the inaccurate translation is probably to preserve some poetry and rhyming. Also, the lyrics to the English version sound more "old timey" than the more literal translation you've provided.

[@acestillwell98]

@@itztocaJulia Its believed that you do not sing Old Norse poetry and the Old Norse version does not rhyme actually. Also, the poem is literal, because the words used leave no room for imagination. The translation I gave is one from an expert. The poem was made by an 11 year old kid because his mom said 'they should buy him a ship, hes ready to be a Viking.'

[@shaunharvey2417]

@@acestillwell98 Absolutely wrong. Your “expert” wasn’t much of an expert. They weren’t “Vikings” the term “Viking” was a verb, they went on a viking, so the English translation of “sails to distant shores” is accurate as a verbiage aspect. 😂

[@Dreoilin]

QUICK, someone tell Jackson Crawford; he said someone should do this a while ago. This is like a mini movie! EPIC. All the hardwork to make this. Very well done. 👏

[@Antrolf]

Aren't all his episodes sponsored by Grimfrost already?

[@Kremit_the_Forg]

I bet he is involved in this

[@josva9124]

I got here from a link posted by him

[@Luredreier]

The language is probably right. But I'd love to hear this as an actual kvað sung in the old way.

[@paolaandersom1554]

We need a Real move maje with this level of love

[@ihavenomouthandimusttype9729]

Seriously, the costumes and everything are so on point. Even the hairstyles are accurate. Somebody needs to hire these guys for a movie or tv series.

[@munk3ymxn587]

Funny thing, they're not costumes. Those are actually the dwellers of Grimfrost viking settlement in Sweden. They live like that 70% of the year. If I remember that you can go there and live amongst them but it will cost you, presumably alot and I think the requirements is you must bring something to the table that is useful.

[@jowolf2187]

@@munk3ymxn587 That's pretty damn cool that their keeping their heritage and traditions (well except for the raiding, raping, and pillaging) alive. I wish video game designers and film makers would spend some time actually consulting with people like this for Norse historical settings; I'm so sick of furs, leather armor, naked warriors, and bland coloured clothing.

[@V1k1ng1]

Im pretty sure Grimfrost took part in the costume supplying for the show Vikings

[@lilsweedishman9209]

@@V1k1ng1 they did

[@reuz5462]

Grimfrost has provided costumes for the show Vikings among others.

[@Kat-cv9dt]

Anything Einar Selvik works on is gold.

[@Staerk_Ulv]

AC Valhalla is meh and he work on it

[@e.mailissimo2146]

@@Staerk_Ulv The Music is fantastic though... he didn't program the game nor had any say in its design.

[@Staerk_Ulv]

@@e.mailissimo2146 I'm talking about the video game's music, of course he wasn't going to program it...

[@isaacvogt9220]

@@Staerk_Ulv I mean everyone is entitled to their opinions… just yours is wrong lol. This is a joke

[@Victor-mm2jb]

@@Staerk_Ulv I agree, it's not his best work, but I don't think he had full creative control over it though, either.

[@charliemanning3106]

This is nuts! Einar is such a master. Peter your voice is fucking incredible! This is the best version of that song and it isn't close. What a masterpiece

[@Hardwarebeer]

@chris viking I am not sure where you got the swedish part, he is in my understanding a finn.

[@Scott-jk5zk]

A poem written 800 years ago just became a straight Banger

[@Flamdring]

It is way older originating in the 9th century.

[@Markov092]

Norse song + Harald Finehair singing = epicness

[@dickrichard5579]

The two dislikes on here are monks from lindesfarne

[@haro4791]

peter franzen's voice is just bone chilling in a good way

[@marijom.6629]

Nice to Hear the Voice of the First King of Wohle norway…Harald Fairhair

[@joelhapponen29]

Rakkaat esi isät ancestors. On kyllä ikävä miss u 🪓🇫🇮🩸🙏

[@arnes.7945]

I just found out he played Harald Fairhair in Vikings. Makes this 100% better

[@eliashegstam3334]

Please continue to inspire our generation to embrace our past and never forget where we all have come from. I can not be thankful enough for your hard work to bring back our norse heritage into our modern society and never let our ancient traditions die. You are awsome grimfrost and surely have inspired me to be interested in our old norse culture. Kör på ni är grymma!

[@user-fe1cn6oo9x]

Я из РОССИИ и мне нравится эта песня. Я всю жизнь провёл в море. И дух этой песни, её сила мне помогает.

[@ivartheboneless4855]

you are right, we have already lost quite a lot of stories, it is much older than we think. all Scandinavian peoples are descendants of great ancestors, we are a family, we must unite

[@ArtemisDalmasca]

Never actually seen Vikings, but I love this song and love the fact that it was done in Old Norse... and I love the story being shone behind it!

[@jamesnorseman4863]

Lovely comment.

[@anzacwargaming1698]

The poem was written in the viking era. it is a poem from Egil’s saga.The Viking series just used it without giving credit. =)

[@mrkiky]

@@anzacwargaming1698 I'm sure Egil doesn't mind.

[@sayianstakepain]

the song/the poem have nothing to do with the vikings tv series :)

[@mrkiky]

@@sayianstakepain Except that it was sung in the show a few times...

[@lescobrandon8948]

Love King Harald on Vikings:))

[@janeshepard9549]

Harald & Halfdan : Sing the song melodiously & in sync to show their bond of brotherly love 🥺 Ubbe : Barks the song & stars a rap battle with Othere in old Norse vs old Latin 😆

[@rickyhanson6662]

As if this song wasn't incredible enough already, you guys go and make this AMAZING video and rendition.

[@crisornellas]

Amazing to have Peter joining in this song, sounds absolutely beautiful!

[@christianhansen7407]

On this song is not "Peter" is it "King Harald"

[@crisornellas]

@@christianhansen7407 if you pay attention, the actor who plays King Harold, is PETER Franzén…

[@SerafimsOrthodoxJourney]

Peter just has the perfect vocals for this type of song, kind of jealous not going to lie

[@katdeulin640]

I'm Russian. I'd have to think this is what it was like for kievan rus as well. Really, fantastically done.

[@northur4970]

True

[@jjmcpoop]

«Рюриковичи мы!»

[@AndersJackson]

Rus, like men from Roslagen on viking in east. Roslagen is around Stockholm, Sweden.

[@user-cs5ld9if2y]

Remember, Russians have nothing in common with Kievan Rus. Russians are part of the Golden Horde.

[@northur4970]

@@user-cs5ld9if2y learn about where word “Rus” is come from, don’t be cringe 😂😂😂

[@spudley_1_325]

Let's be honest, Peter Franzen is the God of this song

[@shawdo3846]

Skål til alle mine nordiske brør!

[@albin7772]

Skål!

[@JamesRDavenport]

Peter Franzen's voice is masculine beauty.

[@heathenamerican8149]

So much better than the English version which is still good, but this really hits home. Thank you for this.

[@emilberggreen662]

absolute gem of a masterpiece. the historical value of this single piece is mindblowing. i have heard a countless different versions of this poem put to song by now and this simply is the very best. its mindblowing how repeatable this music is. it's like "setting creating". it's simply perfection. wristgrabs and handshakes to anyone involved with this. SKÅL! i will surely raise a horn in your honor!

[@Deuter14.2]

Can anyone find anything more beautiful to listen to? My Germanic Nordic blood could not appreciate this anymore than I do now. Incredibly timeless, evocative of our great peoples' history, and a blessing to all the world.

[@LordOfSweden]

Anna Vaughn doesn't sound scandinavian :P

[@Deuter14.2]

@@LordOfSweden that is not my surname. I have a very Germanic name from my father. And my mother has Norwegian/Saxon blood. Celts and Germans are extremely close Volk. It’s quite apparent in the languages.

[@LordOfSweden]

@@Deuter14.2 The celts were a culture of many people more than a people, it seems: watch?v=a2TVpq8lj6w But you're probably right that they were germanic, some of them at least. Celts are cool. I see, you did an DNA test?

[@Deuter14.2]

@@LordOfSweden I have thought about getting one done, I just don’t like all that fine print on many of those tests. I’ll look for a reputable company if I do get a test done. These days it’s essential. There may be some Celtic in my blood, but I’m not sure. As far as I know, I’m about 80% German, the rest is Saxon and Norwegian-again as far as I know.

[@LordOfSweden]

@@Deuter14.2 Yeah I wouldn't do one. No idea what they'll use your DNA for, send it straight to Israel probably. Almost all DNA companies have ties to Israel. Alright, well, the Germans are cool. Sadly their country has become terrible as have Sweden, where im from.

[@magnusroos6864]

Peters voice is from Odin himself.

[@crimson7676]

It makes sense. His breath is also from Odin.

[@AndersJackson]

@hola don't know that Peter cares that much about Asa gods nor Kalevala gods.

[@gehtdichnixan3686]

You might consider Baldur in your praises then.

[@Odinsson90]

@Ice Age Baby Peter is Norwegian, Jasper Pääkkönen who played Halfdan is Finnish..

[@jormunganir3517]

I'd rather say from Bragi. Whatever god or goddess he got it from, he sounds amazing!

[@andrewgomez235]

There is an ominous, loneliness, brutality, harmoniousness to this song that instills in me a longing for a bygone era.

[@JimBob_a_servant]

This brought me tears. My ancestry is viking. I come from the Norman side. Rollo would be my ancestor's king. My life follows this story somewhat even today. My father went out to conquer and provide. He worked for a defense contractor as an engineer. watched where he was on a map as he always travelled. Interestingly, Paris, France was a destination I remember him going. I hear the Vikings made it to Paris. My dad was on familiar ground. Ha. My turn came. I did the same. My time to conquer and I did it militarily. I like that it shows the generations. I like it shows both sides. The son and father. Generational DNA. It's part of us and it gives me comfort knowing that my life makes sense and I am not alone. My anger and warrior spirit I find so impossible to control at times now makes sense. With much power comes much responsibility in self control. That's a bit harder for a viking in a world so different to our ancestor's ways. Even my joining the navy and volunteering submarines and getting into mischief makes perfect sense now. I was an adventuring pirate at heart. Sometimes I believe Thor's hammer can be a heavy weight. Odin's search for truth is in me also. Wielding the hammer wisely and not turning into a Berserker in every situation has been a battle for me. I suppose where much is given, much is expected. Do any of my fellow family extended struggle with that issue? Well done on the video and thank you. Sincerely, Hrodebert. From what I can gather my journey goes from Vikings from the North. To Normandy France. Than England by norman invasion and than Wales. Then Irish invasion and a few hundred years in Scotland and then America in 1630. And I am the last of my line. But there's many more out there to conquer so all is well. I go to a great hall prepared for me and I will meet my ancestors and fellowship and have a great feast. As a Norman I was Christianized. I may not wear Thor's hammer but I respect it and I didn't give up the warrior spirit. I guess Norman's called themselves God's warriors. I'm still in the body of an adventurous Viking raider and conquerer with a Spirit added inside. But I respect my ancestors and I haven't forgotten their path. True to my people I seek truth and for me it's the risen Christ I have found makes me an even greater warrior. Finish strong my fellow warriors. Our Barques take us to many distant shotes mighty warriors. We all seek safe haven. Different ports or lands doesn't change we are family and I love all of my family. We can agree to disagree. We are after all conquerors. This is nothing for us. I want all of the family to find their truth and conquer.

[@adamdrew3101]

Bloody hell, you talk alot of piss

[@Maximum_Swag_Engaged]

Einar is such a hero of modern times. Protecting the culture and passing it to new generations to enjoy. It's great and we need more of this.

[@jomswiking]

Endlich mal ne anständige Version von dem Lied ! Fand das Lied schon bei Vikings geil als Schönhaar das mit seinem Bruder gesungen hat. ich vermisse Vikings ... 😭 ....🤘😎 !! Grüße aus Deutschland !!

[@viking-blood1348]

Peter Franzen wo hier mitmacht ist sogar der Schauspieler von Harald Schönhaar

[@jomswiking]

Wess ich doch ;)

[@feathers8233]

Grüße aus Süddeutschland xD ich könnte das ewig hören ♡ hätte mich noch mehr gefreut wenn Halfdan noch mitgesungen hätte aber selbst so ist es super

[@jaakkopietarinen5622]

As a Finn I can hear Peters Finnish Swedish in this and I think it is cool that Icelanders can follow the spelling. Both regions have kept some of the ancient way of pronounciation. Both in Swedish and I guess in Finnish too, since even though icelandic is not related per say it still sounds the same.

[@Raven-ik9wk]

Einar Salvik, when he performs, his voice is like an intrenched echo that reaches the core of my soul. To me, it feels like a call to come home.

[@BlaineTanner]

I am in love with Peter’s voice . Every since I heard him from Vikings

[@ErikaRatilainen]

Same here❤❤

[@redbeardrs5178]

I love the fact you added Egil Skallagrimson as the lyrics writer, subbed!

[@michaelstorm1438]

Egil wrote it after his first killing, aged 7

[@v1kinghefna741]

Words cannot express how happy and grateful I am for this masterpiece. Thank you with all my heart.

[@dubhainoceanntabhail5262]

Excellent, love it.. Hail the old ways hail the old Gods

[@TexasSausage]

Why have I been listening to rap when this exists

[@Velynniya]

Love this so much and to have Peter singing makes it extra epic!!!

[@justin2308]

You know there’s something special about a video when pretty much the whole thing is “most replayed.”

[@ragnareditss]

Perfect music, I can't stop listening.

[@Crazy2001ful]

My grandma just passed away, and here i am hiding in tears in the garden and listening to this because it's breathtaking and touching, I hope eveyrthing will be okay, that she is better where she is now, I cant share this with anyone so this is my refuge ..

[@manatea3047]

Don't worry, she is in better place. Everything will be alright, i wish you luck, health, and peace, be strong.

[@aiden6667]

Same happened to me 4 years ago,it gets better with time,and I believe we will meet our ancestors again and be with them once we die

[@Thekoryostribalpodcast]

I have shared it with everyone I know. I am number 12 of playbacks now. This is epic, the gods and our ancestors are smiling down on you for this. SKÁL BRÓÐIR

[@langskeppet9887]

Question: you American?

[@Thekoryostribalpodcast]

@@langskeppet9887 Yes. Why? My family is from Iceland, we have a saga called "The Burnt Njal" that is about my family in the 9th Century. My family is Scandanavian, Celtic, German, french and South slavic (Búlgaría).

[@karlscheuring3179]

Haill auk sæll skål bróðir

[@langskeppet9887]

@@Thekoryostribalpodcast interesting, but let me tell you smth real quick. I am also Swedish and it wouldn’t surprise me if I or some hundreds of other Swedes, Scandinavians and what not to share the blood of that viking, or any other Viking. Why is this? Well people during these times went around to brothels and such, a example of this very thing comes when you see the American presidents. Only 2 of them don’t share the blood of king John, and no one of these presidents weren’t even Obama. I could probably share the blood of some random lord/king/legend that I don’t know about, but maybe 10000 people also share his/hers blood. That is why I am not impressed, tho ofc if you know whom was your ancestor there is a big chance no one else have found about it yet which would mean that you can still flex with it. (Btw reason I asked if you were American is because there is a bunch of Vikingboos there). Another PS: I love the Vendel period more then the Viking age as it is filled with artifacts of art, legends and much more.

[@Thekoryostribalpodcast]

@@langskeppet9887 I have no idea what á "vikingboo" is. Im simply á norse traditionalist. Not "brosatru" not asatru, I dont belong to some wannabe clubs or group. I am simply continuing the tradition that my ancestors did. Because I am them. As far as "Viking blood" or DNA. I dont really care how many share that persons DNA, and its not a flex. its very simple really. I share his last name, and DNA, along with many other scandanavian men and women, as I have two sides of my family from Norway, Sweden, and then traced them into Iceland and scotland after their invasion. The son of Njål landed in scotland, and I traced him to my grandfathers side. The simple fact is í have 60% scandanavian DNA, 20% Scottish DNA, and 13% french, and German mix, and 8% south slavic DNA. My family is full of warriors, stretching from two grandfathers who fought in world war 2, back to the norse, scythians, germanic tribes, and the picts as well. Thats whats important. Im from a long line of warriors and Men who refused to put down their weapons. Whether or not someone else share that DNA is of no concern to me. I also spent time in gangs on the street, I was locked up at 11 for the first time in a juvenile facility, I have survived many things on the streets, watched friends die and buried them, abuse, violent shootings, and being locked up, homeless, drug abuse, and alcoholism. So for me í was lost until I figured out why I was so tough, and why im still here and not dead. Because I am part of these fearless men. I was always different. Never afraid of anyone, or death. That was long before I figured out who I was. Ive had pistols in my face, and looked death in the face, and I never flinched. Now I know why. Not all men are created equally. Ps. I will sáy that people like you who go into comment section to pick apart, so called "viking" wannabes or followers are annoying. If you dont like them fine. But its really on them to be what they want. I see alot of people in this whole community always trying to out do eachother, instead of just getting along. Its always, "american vikings are stupid wannabes" or "These viking people in Sweden are so stuck up, cause they have a higher percentage of DNA.". No one gives a flying fk. Just do you. If they are fake, let them be fake. If you want to know anything else about me, feel free to add me on instagram @slavic_viking1983 (No í am not a plastic wannabe viking that decided after watching the show that now im super duper warrior viking man, that has the blood of every character in the show. I was doing this long before I watched vikings).

[@bjarla]

Peter's voice is of amazing beauty. A masterpiece!

[@quinncy.]

I started singing along and somewhere in the middle I realised I started silently crying. This song really does something to me. And Peter singing? Me=Deceased

[@simonemaggiolo6313]

Absolutely amazing! hearing king Harald and his brother sing was one of the best scenes ever in the series

[@Ichigo7DS]

I can't believe they got Peter Franzen to jump on this version!!! ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ #epicshit

[@kamilsotysik1921]

I'm so fu***ng far from place and time I feel I belong... Damn... Listening to this I started to miss... Home? Is that normal? Is it possible I miss the place I've never seen?

[@WoodlouseFairy]

yes, it is possible to miss a place you have never been

[@ProjectThunderclaw]

Sorry, I'm just getting a bit misty-eyed about this. Throughout history, so many voices have fallen forever silent. But this one carried through the ages. And when we heard it, we turned to a man a thousand years dead and said "Welcome, brother. Come and sing with us."

[@ProjectThunderclaw]

Which is admittedly a funny reaction to have to a song about killing people and taking their stuff, but y'know. We contain multitudes

[@KevinEssence]

I love Peter and his character

[@Mordred1337]

i always loved peter (haralds) deep and yet kinda raspy voice. so amazing

[@modaserstragon4169]

From the steppes of beautiful Mongolia...i am proud of the vikings from the cold scandenavia.

[@godzillagus8358]

Not the Finnish cover I was looking for but glad to have found Franzen singing this👍

[@xenowriter82]

Love Peter’s voice

[@karlscheuring3179]

We all know egil would be proud of this masterpiece

[@ingrid_Ingfridr]

this song in old norse is even more beautiful it reminds me how important family was for the vikings ❤ 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@random_julian]

The way Harald and his brother sing it in the forest, before battle, in the Viking series it is the only and best way to listen this song, no other effect is needed.

[@beckhamNcheez]

It’s amazing how you can take a strong song and turn it into a power overload song. Perfection!!!

[@herbertbeltran9198]

The english version hyped me up, this one with the old language and instruments stirs up something primal

[@uhtredragnarsson8961]

Great Odin love to hear that voice..Peter uniqe voice...Big thanks to Grimfrost for music...heart feel some beautiful sense...Hail Odin...

[@sagebuchanan9725]

I really like that they show an elder teaching the youth how to use arms, really creates a feeling of community

[@juliannebourdeau843]

This is absolutely amazing!!! Peter Franzen makes this even more epic!

[@realasaster]

As a German I understand quite a lot of the lyrics. Impressive

[@michaellazzari6342]

Þakka þer Broðir Peter Franzen ! 🙏🏻

[@jamesvandemark2086]

What my Norwegian mother told me-? When I joined the Army, I wore the hammer amulet with my dog tags....... "Where you go, our people go with you."

[@mattrolih1550]

I was in the US Army, same nationally. I didn't understand until now!!! But strength comes from somewhere.

[@GONZO4Sheriff]

I really like the shot at the end, when the kid unsheathes his father's sword. The implication is heavy enough, though I like how the sword does not have blood on it, because of course it wouldn't, but does reflect the red on his father's coat on its edge. If intentional, very good touch. The song is awesome, also, very faithful and atmospheric.

[@malimellow7031]

I sung this song (In English) three weeks ago to my grandma who passed away that night. Today is my birthday and Grimfrost posts this amazing video! I love the video and the song is really done well!

[@MarekDohojda]

Sincere condolences; Grandmas are special; mine been gone for over 20 years, and there is not a day I don't miss her comforting presence.

[@M3NDVX]

I would love to see a viking movie in old languages with subtitles. Theres a lot of power in those words and its moving to hear this song done in this way. I love viking people. You are all beautiful and the world needs more of you. Get to work.

[@ShunaJenkins]

This resonated with a part of my soul yearning for the more simple life of my ancestors. Grimfrost Thank you for this! Odin smiles upon you!

[@starrcitizenalpha7847]

Ƿes þu hal! Brilliant! Simply brilliant! A truly stirring rendition by all: singer AND band. Furthermore, can we all take a moment to appreciate the beauty and wisdom of our Germanic culture?

[@Demetori_Fan]

Composed by Einar Selvik!!! Praise the Gods, we're truly blessed with this masterpiece.

[@boydriceisawesome2520]

I always loved hindarfjall

[@nedkellysghost1086]

We, Australian Viking Celts, remember our heritage. We love Grimfrost. Pokk❤

[@bjarnitryggvason7866]

Love the Old Norse pronunciation. Best version by far. Hafið þökk fyrir.

[@mychallove714]

I don’t speak the language, but to feel the song, it want needed. The voice, the music , the imagery was absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing it.

[@danielbracken924]

This right here is the best person I've heard so far this sounds authentic as said over nine hundred years

[@angeluslistrell9378]

That last scene with the boy drawing the sword, was very powerful. Felt like it had a incredibly deep meaning.

[@Bambi9311]

This song gives me goosebumps.. I love the nordic version of this song, especially sung by Peter Franzén. In the one episode of Vikings I was totally blown away as Harald sung it with Halfdan. I love Peters rough voice.. he´s an acellent actor and singer.

[@Perun.Tha.Unvaxxd]

*tears for a time long longer here* This was a beautiful tearful video. May the ancestors smile on you Grimfrost

[@elialafleche9775]

Best version ever!

[@angelamichelle7319]

By far the best version I’ve heard of this song. Thank you for it.

[@XGodsBlessedChildX]

I'm a sci-fi novelist. Two of my books heavily feature alien races based on the Vikings. The characters' native language, spoken in various chapters of the books, is Old Norse. I take pains to ensure accuracy when I have them speak in their native tongue. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@RobertoSu]

That sounds great! Can we take a look into the books?

[@joshuacromley7439]

@NinjaSnail1080 maybe the aliens gave the Norse people the language?

[@joshuacromley7439]

@NinjaSnail1080 it aligns with Norse mythology to a degree. Odin gave his eye so his people could use runes did he not? What if Odin was an alien like the Annunaki?

[@markmcilyvee]

Hands down best version of this song. Beautifully done guys.

[@looneytrash3084]

Odin is with us

[@TheRAZSOR]

King Harald always entertain us with his voice everywhere :P

[@particular101]

This is amazing! Please more of Peter Franzén! His voice is perfect for songs like this.😄

[@Princeofmellon]

awesome sung my dude for those who want it, the correct translation of the poem reads: -my mother told me or this my mother told me -I am owed or They owe me (they in this case are men that had some altercation whit the poem writer after a deadly fight between 2 kids, one of which was the poem writer) -I ought to sail as a viking -swift and good oars ( a ship is never mentioned but is assumed due to context) -stand atop the kastell/ lypting ( take note that a kastell on a viking longboat is a free standing platform that's risen above the normal "dekk", lyptning meaning the back of the ship, where the helmsman is standing) -Steer the merchant ship ( the poem specifies "Knerri" which is the plural of Knar which is a merchant long boat.) -hold steady to harbour. / hold steady to home -chop down man after man ( poem reads; hǫggva mann ok annan. think of "hoggva" like the verb of chopping timber.) -chop down man after man

[@moritamikamikara3879]

I like how the description says this is based on the original story of Egil Skallagrimson, but it conveniently omits the part where one of those kids swordfighting with sticks in the beginning fucking murders the other with an axe to the face.

[@viktoria.j.a.1066]

Underbart musik , älskar vikingarna.

[@RoastedJoeGaming]

This is perhaps the most haunting, beautiful, and POWERFUL version of this song in existence!

[@heatherm.2992]

My honey showed me this because of my deep love for Franzen. I was NOT disappointed at all. Beautiful video and music. The instruments are phenomenal, the video is beautifully shot and Peter's vocals are hauntingly lovely

[@stevenscummy1458]

This is so badass with King Harald's actor singing it in Old Norse, real ones knew this song years ago!

[@lordlucius1341]

The song Peter sang in Vikings was such a great performance I wanted a whole video about it, it’s a good day

[@ciriacojohnson5637]

Put of all the versions I've heard, by far the best one out there, makes me feel like a badass

[@hypnotikkajjs]

Wonderful video, proud to be a part of it. Story, mood and of course the voice in the video is great 👊🏼

[@OmniImpulse]

this echoes forever

[@CristiNeagu]

It has to be said, Peter Franzen has a really good voice.

[@ErikaRatilainen]

Oh YES!!❤

[@ErikaRatilainen]

His Singer/actor wife has probably been ”forzed to llisten to him practize 😂😅