Eldrim - Myr (GNAAL)

GNAAL (The taglharpa) was rewarded new strings yesterday. Changed from horse hair to B50 Dacron archery line. To keep it more trustworthy when it comes to staying tuned.
Still a bit too fresh, but it sounds like a taglharpa.
Strands of bow line pr. string: 7-9 and 11
Tuning: d-A-D
Clothing by Nille Glæsel
/ @nilleglsel4130

[@HalfBakedHeroes]

Everyone is talking about the beautiful music, but nobody is talking about how this man looks like he could single handedly hold off the Britons with an axe.

[@stefanSS1480]

He is Christian, the most viewed video on this channel shows him with a cross.

[@aceholepictures]

Some of us Britons didn't want to bring it up...

[@ELDRIMmusic]

No, he is not a christian!

[@stefanSS1480]

@@ELDRIMmusic Ok, thanks for letting me know. The cross made me think he want to display that he is Chrisitan. I was mistaken

[@hugoglrs4496]

@@ELDRIMmusic isn't it a pagan cross what are you talking about X) ?

[@pumello]

I am hooked. It's like a hurdy-gurdy but without the mechanical noise, but with a much less cheerful sound. It really gives me a dreadful feeling like you're on a boat, looking at the land from a distance in medieval times, knowing you're about to set foot there for a blood bath. Many lives will be lost. Kind of a reluctant "this is what we signed up for. It must be done" kind of feeling. Very, very cool instrument, and very very well played.

[@zu5277]

absolutely insane that you'd describe it like that... I use this song on repeat when I'm doing knee rehab, acl reconstruction and lateral/medial meniscus sutures done in one operation... a rehab that has consumed everything. I started from no weight bearing, 16 months ago, to my regular runs that are between 6-12 miles now. I have 2 sony speakers connected in stereo on either side bottle pocket on my running bag, so it plays in surround sound and encapsulates me as I teleport through this world on a leg held together by screws. An elective surgery, I could've done what most non-pro athletes do and call it quits at 23, knee replaced in my 30s or whatever. But i chose a gruesome mutilation, and since it's a choice I made to be reconstructed and work day and night... up to 10 hours a day, over 570 days now, to regain my athleticism, i must put in the work. I would literally be jogging in place at red lights begging for a break for just 10 seconds while this would be playing, saying to myself "it's not a choice. this is the life i begged my surgeon for, it needs to be done. I signed the contracts saying i agreed to this grotesque life of a reconstruct and the work required to come back. it must be done no matter the sacrifice, i will die before i stop this work ...." the light turns green and i explode off the reconstructed leg into a sprint towards the abyss. It's been so long i'm not even sure what I'm runnign towards, i just hear this and know that my orders are to keep going into the darkness and I've come to love the purpose and drive it's given me. amazing that we hear this the same way. this is the anthem of those who are working dark nights for brighter days, head down, in the mud, soaked in rain and sweat, eyes stained in misery, doing what needs to be done for a better future. let's fucking go soldiers

[@pumello]

@@zu5277 I'm not even sure what to say to that. I knew leg surgeries were tough stuff but damn. Part of me wants to celebrate cause someone thinks the way i do about this song, and another wants to give you a hug. Hope those brighter days comes around sooner rather than later yeah?

[@kalvinkalvarino9536]

This sounds like you’re on your way to Valhalla

[@zu5277]

@@pumello they will be here soon my friend I'll keep working towards it. I appreciate you brother

[@zombiewarrior225]

A month ago, I didn't know this instrument existed. Now, it's one of my favorite sounding instruments

[@HoneyBee714]

Bro listen to the hurdy gurdy. It’s like a violin on a crank it’s a medieval instrument. You’d enjoy that sound if you enjoyed this. I promise.

[@Brennbare]

The most beautiful sound in the history of mankind. I want one too.

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thanks a lot!

[@louca5540]

You and Gnaal inspired me to build my own taglharpa! I feel so connected to this instrument and this way of making music!

[@copyright24]

Can't be more happier to have more songs with taglharpa, thanks for that !

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you!

[@orion5470]

That instrument sounds so ancient. . .so powerful.

[@tabletbrothers3477]

Instruments with a droning note/s will always be my favorites

[@lonely_ghost9857]

Bloody love it! I always find it interesting to watch other instruments and listen and i absolutely love discovering different kinds and wanting to try them out

[@anima3636]

That sound is absolutely amazing. I would love to hear it played in the forest.

I need more GNAAL in my life. Definitely.

[@michaelhanrahanmoore1622]

So great to hear music such as this still being shared with the world. It's timeless.

[@luvadane]

Imagine you’re a young man on a wooden ship in the middle of the stormy Atlantic. You have nothing to lose, and you know you’re about to die. And the last thing you hear is this. Chilling.

[@melissamoonchild9216]

i feel it in my bones, a sound that echoes through the ages. gratitude for that.

[@iban1974]

Mesmerizing, instant love for this instrument

[@plaguemouse]

Taglharpa sounds like the meow of a frozen cat on a drakkar in the middle of the coldest sea. But shortly - this is soundtrack of my life

[@ELDRIMmusic]

That's the story of it's name. Gnaal (gnål) means "Nagging" It sounds grumpy and nagging ;)

[@plaguemouse]

@@ELDRIMmusic вот этого я не знал:)

[@amyring9025]

Shivers, love it! The song that made me fall in love with such a wonderous instrument😍

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you Amy!

[@patansy3455]

I just got my first Electric Telgaharpa and electric violin. You are very inspiring sir. Your music is very beautiful and soothing to me. Makes me want to learn my instruments more.

[@VallheimTheViking]

No words to describe such magic sound wow

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thanks!

[@lyxivia]

Imagine if he had a real Viking!

[@VallheimTheViking]

@@lyxivia ahahah

[@kylrapture]

For me it sounds of fury, defance and sadness. I think if it speaks to you it makes your blood hum.

[@Alexssinelnikow]

@@VallheimTheViking "Who wants a piece of the champ?!"

[@kirabey8946]

Thats just badass.

[@bertranddoudoupere9962]

Wonderful music. I love it 👍❤️👍

[@nilsmuninsheim4279]

Hail to the mighty Gnaal!

[@PetiteCauchemar]

Love this. Beautiful sound. I hope this coming year finds you well and brings you blessings 💙

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you very much!

[@FostbroedraSkald]

Love it, very mind relaxing ! Thank you.

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thanks!

[@xddblanket]

The brief echo of that finishing note, amazing

[@Steveductions]

I remember the first video you put out like this, and saw it grow from the first thousand views to millions, truly was well done, clearly great craftsmanship on the instrument. Blessings and growth to Eldrim!

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you very much Jason!

[@woodwyrm]

Beautiful

[@jackbailey3529]

This took me on a journey. I was so immersed

[@squaresunmusic]

Awesome, truly awesome! I purchased "Kvile" earlier this month. It's a great album, please keep them coming!

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you very much for your support!

[@noName-zs2ko]

The Roman Empire wants to know your location

[@SharkQu33n]

I need this instrument in my life.

[@chaosctrl333]

Love this. Thanks for sharing.

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thanks!

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

So very nice.

[@senpaidaddy2314]

its so calming

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thanks!

[@michaelenright6814]

There's goosebumps on my goosebumps

[@rachaelcahill3035]

The sound of this instrument makes me think of a large ship on the ocean going through thick fog, it's eerie in a beautiful and chilling way, I love it

[@thepaleking3979]

This man is literally Beowulf

[@KenoshiAkai]

"Blue Monday" out of the Dark Ages. Great sound.

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you! Blue monday is great! :)

[@kevinwykes5501]

Beautiful, need I say more!

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you!

[@joba9424]

Eldrim's gnaal will lead as we march towards Davos!⚔

[@khaleeqsuh2510]

It's Masterpiece ❤️

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Beautiful music comes from the heart and soul. Great work. Peace

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you!

[@veliborkovacevic947]

Amazing Sound!

[@annagaigala8336]

This is beautiful

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you!

[@lilshyt1929]

Amazing!!!!

[@larsbock2874]

Wonderful

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you!

[@Chisszaru]

I like the sound a lot. It makes me appreciate instruments, whether they're acustic or electric

[@mattbunch1159]

dude that's a bad ass instrument...I haven't ever seen one thats made quite like that it's longer and closer together I like it

[@solinvictus7546]

I and my friends hope to see you on concert someday in St.Petersburg, in Russia.

[@MysticRonin101]

Just watched The Northman, and it all makes sense now.

[@findpeaceindarkness1750]

Love that tagelharpa and composition

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thanks!

[@secretarchivesofthevatican]

This is still awesome.

[@TheWaldi75]

It´s sounds so great. your are awesome . Many greetings from bavaria

[@HoneyBee714]

Back when we as human were smarter and could come up with instruments like this. Imagine the feeling those people felt, and the way they thought through creating this instrument for the first time. We were so much more intelligent, probably out of necessity; but still! So beautiful and primal and just an amazing sound.

[@user-xq5gp4mc1m]

От такой музыки, внутри пробуждается сила...

[@arminius2897]

perfeckt

[@Otheosalles]

fantastic.

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thanks a lot!

[@9bleacher]

I need hours of this

[@secretarchivesofthevatican]

I LOVE the sound of your tagelharpa. Perfect.

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you!

[@asbjrn]

Awesome!!

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you!

[@ShaiDaan]

Very nice sound, plesantly suprised!

[@Siavash86660]

You're a nice musician, man!

[@vetrarbloanottunni2185]

Really nice looking tagelharpa! Cheers!

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you!

[@jamesyak52]

this is amazing! i have your original on my favorites as well.

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thanks a lot!

[@Dranwulf]

Eldrim I love your tagelharpa! I am so happy I finally found your channel! Keep weaving songs friend!

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thanks a lot!

[@sonofsocrates9899]

The gods have blessed you with such talent, yet I do not know which i enjoyed more this or the funeral song.

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thanks a lot!

[@donaldw3231]

Excellent

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thanks!

[@euforium7056]

Really great piece! How did you go about the recording and post processing of this audio? Been tough to find resources on it.

[@auedpo]

Very interesting to hear you use B50 Dacron! How many strands do you use for each of the notes? With the upper D being an octave higher I wonder if the tension is different enough to warrant using say two 16 strands and then a 14 or 12 strand line. Thank you for sharing and inspiring the construction of my own Taglharpa.

[@flukedogwalker3016]

Ay, the Doomharp, oncet played before battle, it is only played again after the foe is vanquished forevermore.

[@whinegummi6329]

This is more than Music

[@ThrashingBuddha]

I can listen to this all day, every day. How many strands did you use per string, Espen?

[@ELDRIMmusic]

7, 9 and 11

[@ThrashingBuddha]

@@ELDRIMmusic Thank you kindly!

[@user-sq1le3jd8i]

Strands per string? Like gut strings? Sorry I am contemplating picking up this instrument and want to learn more.

[@niallebhann3631]

@@user-sq1le3jd8i Horsehair.

[@user-sq1le3jd8i]

@@ELDRIMmusic the fewer strands the higher the pitch?

[@angy4468]

Nice

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thanks!

[@trilljamesvevo7850]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥❤️

[@sketchandjam]

totally GNAARLY

[@okorud]

Great great great sound i want to have the same

[@kveldmusic]

Great! Gnaal is gnaaling again ;-) Using bowstrings sounds very interesting, I might try them out. Admittedly I became a bit fed up by horsehair and it's sensitivity.

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thanks! Yes, the horse hair strings are a bit too....alive.

[@kveldmusic]

@@ELDRIMmusic I just got my dacron strings but found out there is wax applied to them which I try to get rid from now. Was this the case for your strings as well?

[@ELDRIMmusic]

@@kveldmusic Yes, mine is waxed too. I thought it could be a problem, but it wasn't. Just be sure to use enough rosin on your bow.

[@kveldmusic]

@@ELDRIMmusic That's reassuring, thanks!

[@progfrog5623]

@@kveldmusicwere you able to get a good sound with the Dacron strings? I just changed out my horsehair for “polyethylene nylon bow string” but despite using a lot of rosin, the bow is just sliding across the strings with hardly any sound.

[@nickguord1107]

Myr of eye. Myr of mind. Myr of soul.

[@0oMadMaxo0]

Þú hafawokenr oss. Ek hafeigir mjök tími til mæli. vér erum listening. vitossr

[@ARTSHIFTTURNER]

❤

[@erikrom11]

I've had an eargasm

[@user-bu3jl3hz5h]

unique ....

[@shimkonise357]

Wow! This is amazing! What is this instrument called? It sounds like 2 💖😘

[@MechaShredZilla]

Where can I buy one of these amazing instruments, do you guys make them or recommend a trustworthy crafter?, I'm located in Ontario, Canada but would like to save up to buy one!

[@jonathanellis8921]

Wow archery line, that's really neat! I was actually thinking about going to horse hair with my lyre. You say it doesn't keep tune very long? That's too bad, but I guess it's what you get when you go natural. Thanks for posting and safe travels

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Thank you :)

[@Raventooth]

Listening reading Hávamál 119 I council thee Stray-Singer accept my councels... Learn a healing song while thou livest.

Really enjoy your playing. Awesome sound! ⚔️🤘🏻🤘🏻⚔️

[@yagzsahin851]

wowowowowoww

[@Lefineau]

🥰🎶👏

[@varghjorn8667]

Is there any web where can I buy this magnificent instrument?

[@lars-stefanlindberg7543]

What are the inlays in the soundholes? And are they custom or is there a webb-page that sells them? Keep on rockring

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Your can see the progress of making the taglharpa here: facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153789143745871&type=3

[@alvercaine8893]

Hi eldrim, you were an huge inspiration for me. Gotta ask, if you used cello strings to get the same sound, wich lnes would you need? Im trying to reproduce the sound but know nothing about strings...

[@ThunderTV228]

man this song is beatiful i want of thease instruments

[@ThunderTV228]

what is the name of the instrument?

[@kamikazefilmproductions]

@@ThunderTV228tagelharpa

[@sonnizen1426]

Mycket vackert spelat! Skulle man få kunna se en video på hur man strängar om sin harpa? Jag är sugen på att byta ut mina tagelsträngar men är rätt osäker på hur, och ännu mer osäker på hur man går tillväga med stråken!

[@williamgiersdorf577]

I tried to build a larger talharpa and for the most part it is what it's supposed to be and I just need to get the right size strings for the right sound... and learn to play.

[@user-sq1le3jd8i]

Is this a specific type of tagelharpa? It has a distinctly lower tonal quality that is different from others I have heard, or is it a matter of tuning? I love it. Not to be overly poetic but it is like it resonates with my soul.

[@espenwinther9065]

Thank you! I wanted an instrument with a deeper voice, so I made this one. It is longer and the body holds more air than many other instruments in this family.

[@nachtschatten5790]

I'm a beginner at the Tagelharpa but i love this Instrument. It connects you to the Universe and the old ones 💙 How many horse hair on each String did i have to use to make it sound like that dark drone vibrating? Thank you for your Play!

[@alvingarden4486]

He used horse hair, now he uses b50 archery line with 7,9,11 strands.

[@nachtschatten5790]

@@alvingarden4486 Thank you for Answering 🙂 that helps me a lot.

[@user-jw6rg8yp5y]

💪

[@noName-zs2ko]

❄️

[@vesnawiosna1161]

Taglharpa is my favorite instrument, its sound make me feel out off here

[@ELDRIMmusic]

Good to hear :)

[@ricardoochoa3950]

Go to the trance

[@Sigurdskaldr]

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