MYRKUR - House Carpenter (Official Audio)

[@relapserecords]

Amalie Bruun has always paved her own path, challenging underground preconceptions of heavy metal ever since the release of her debut Myrkur EP in 2014. Her first two full-length studio albums, 2015’s M and 2017’s Mareridt, recast black metal in the most personal yet expansive of terms, their blending of Amalie’s Danish folk roots with tempestuous internal struggles breathing new life into a subgenre whose followers can be rigidly possessive. With the release of her new album, Folkesange, Amalie Bruun has set out to journey into the very heart of the Scandinavian culture that marked her childhood. Folkesange relinquishes black metal for a refined yet far-reaching evocation of traditional folk, combining songs ancient and new to sublimely resonant effect. After the nightmare-induced visions that wrought themselves throughout Mareridt, Folkesange offers an emotional sanctuary, a means to reconnect to something permanent and nature-aligned. It’s an awareness that’s become deeply bound to the album’s organic, regenerative spirit, from the opening track Ella’s heartbeat, frame-drum percussion and crystalline vocals that become the grounding for a rapt, richly textured awakening, to the gentle carousel of the closing Vinter, with its nostalgia-steeped connotations of seasonal, snowfall-bewitched awe. Storytelling, rites of passage, and the invocation of a continuity that passes through time and generation are all part of folk music’s tapestry, and Folkesange taps into all these currents in their most essential form. In part a purist’s approach to the genre, free from over-interpretation and fusion, the use of traditional instruments throughout, such as nyckelharpa, lyre, and mandola offer a deeper, more tactile connection to their source, an unbroken line of communication back to the past. But the album is no museum piece; it resonates in the here and now, aided by the spacious production of Heilung member and musical collaborator Christopher Juul. Cinematic yet intimate, Folkesange exists in a state of boundless reverie, bourne by string-led drones, cyclical, elegiac rhythms and Amalie’s frictionless voice, all carrier signals for deep-rooted, ancestral memories, and associations felt on an elemental level. It’s a binding of the otherworldly and the earthy that echoes the the subject matter of many of the tales themselves. Written by Amalie, Leaves Of Yggdrasil’s medieval cadences bind tragic love story and mythology, full of both fairytale wonder and deeply human foible. Tor i Helheim, its dreamily persistent rhythm redolent of both innocence and encroachment, is based on a poem from the Icelandic Eddas, relating a journey into the underworld of Hel where the sparse nature of the accompaniment becomes the medium that carries you along in its thrall. An immersive experience in its own right, but also belonging to a wider, pagan folk-based renaissance that has attracted a devoted following worldwide, Folkesange answers a need that has become ever more pressing in turbulent times. A zeroing in on a resonance that is both intrinsic and enduring, it’s a rediscovery of personal grounding, and an experience that reaches beyond culture to remind us of a shared, deeply rooted inheritance. A tuning fork that binds the personal and the universal, Folkesange is a reminder that the most transcendent experiences are those closest to home. (Words by Jonathan Selzer)

[@wyattarent857]

I just discovered Myrkur thanks to this new album and am a huge fan

[@suckAsovUkraine]

She has a beautiful voice, unfortunately many many Great song artists had sung it. The song originated in the British Isles and was brought to the United States by early settlers. Love the version Joan Baez, Bob Dylan or Pete Seege.

[@morrioghan]

It's my favorite album! Amazing songs... I listen everyday, there's so much love in her work, it's visible by her songs... she became one of my favorite singers of all times... She's unique 🤍

[@f1fnatic]

I'm a metalhead at heart, but I absolutely love this song and album... absolute masterpiece.

[@dougstyles]

Bro I heard it in a WU Tang song and I'm diggin it..

[@charlesdavidson-bineault8657]

I totally agree, I feel the same, the album is epic

[@halfsleepertv]

You know she has a couple black metal albums, right?

[@Cyrusmiyazaki]

Same for me man!

[@sondebueu]

Another one here. Metal head last 40 years.. but a folkie one too. And this song and album are simply beautiful

[@myhellbabyspeaking]

close to tears

[@onlygoodvibesmusic4580]

The original is without doubt, one of the greatest songs that has been written on this earth. The magic, drama & sadness in this new version is absolutely incredible. Stories of the ages.

[@scottanno8861]

It's not lost on me that the house carpenter is the same profession as Jesus was, which is a fitting target for a demon to try and lure folk away from.

[@Franciscoeremus]

Well met, well met, my own true love Well met, well met, cried he I've just returned from the salt, salt sea All for the love of thee Well I could have married the King's daughter, dear She would have married me But I have forsaken her crowns of gold All for the love of thee Well, if you could have married the King's daughter, dear I know you are to blame For I am married to a house carpenter And I find him a nice young man Oh, will you forsake your house carpenter And go along with me? I'll take you to where the grass grows green To the banks of the salt, salt sea Well, if I should forsake my house carpenter And go along with thee What have you got to maintain me on And keep me from poverty? Six ships, six ships all out on the sea Seven more upon dry land Six ships, six ships all out on the sea Seven more upon dry land One hundred and ten all brave sailor men Will be at your command So she picked up her own wee babe Kisses she gave him three Said, stay right here with my house carpenter And keep him good company Well, they had not been gone about two weeks I know it wasn't three For our fair lady began to weep She wept most bitterly She wept most bitterly She wept most bitterly

[@erikaushamburg8279]

Straight to the heart. What a voice and perfect production.

[@othmanechen]

Holy s*** I'm obsessed with this goddamn song!!

[@UltimaThule77]

yes!

[@kennethkleis264]

@@UltimaThule77 try hear the swedish version ´´cornelis vreeswijk - somliga går med trasiga skor´´ or this cover, the guitar in this is insane Somliga går med trasiga skor (Cornelis Vreeswijk/trad.) - James Gale

[@kennethkleis264]

try hear the swedish version ´´cornelis vreeswijk - somliga går med trasiga skor´´ or this cover, the guitar in this is insane Somliga går med trasiga skor (Cornelis Vreeswijk/trad.) - James Gale

[@AtticusTheDeathMetaller]

I remembered her playing this track out a little sample in 2018 when I heard my Scottish Aunt lost her battle to ovarian cancer. And knowing that she released the full ballad on her new release makes me happy. Rest easy Aunt Helena. Till we meet again.

[@detonator82]

I love how her voice seems to get richer in timbre at the end of every verse.

[@keo337]

I just can't stop listening to this song. When she starts singing "Six ships, six ships..." goosebumps run all across my body. This is an insane composition!

[@voltairedentotalenkrieg5147]

100%, I get the exact same thing too

[@christopherstewart6668]

Absolutely wonderful ❤

[@felipevaga]

There's more lyric btw. "Ah, why do you weep, my fair young maid, weep it for your golden store? Or do you weep for your house carpenter who never you shall see anymore?" "I do not weep for my house carpenter or for any golden store I do weep for my own wee babe, who never I shall see anymore." Well, they'd not been gone but about three weeks, I'm sure it was not four Our gallant ship sprang a leak and sank, never to rise anymore One time around spun our gallant ship, two times around spun she Three times around spun our gallant ship and sank to the bottom of the sea "What hills, what hills are those, my love, that rise so fair and high?" "Those are the hills of heaven, my love, but not for you and I." "And what hills, what hills are those, my love, those hills so dark and low?" "Those are the hills of hell, my love, where you and I must go." Good ending: Hoe goes to hell xd

[@antayolandalestari5099]

Thank you ❤❤💕💕💕

[@connor_draco_tempest2891]

Actaully it would be helheim since the album is heavy nord inspired

[@ClockworkCouture.]

@@connor_draco_tempest2891 as far as I am aware this is a Scottish ballad. Scotland has been heavily Christian for centuries, and this song dates back to the 17th century, so although the album itself is heavily influenced by Scandinavia, the lyrics of the song are Christian, making the "dark hill" actually be hell, not helheim, close though

[@Meatwad.Baggins]

@@ClockworkCouture. In fact, there is a chance that this song would have been outlawed by the nordic rulers who believed in Norse mythology.

[@ilcastilho]

I'm so satisfied with the ending. Thanks, mate

[@ArtistArnell77]

This young lady is a great one , shes not just a Rocker ,shes is a great musician, singer , and musician

[@SymbolicBodom]

What a masterpiece !!! This was the first song I listened to from Folkesange. What a great album !! I'm a new fan.

[@eyabaccouch2687]

this is unbelievably beautiful

[@MrBern91]

What a pretty tune this is... The music with these visuals could melt anyone's heart, no matter how hard and cold it is.

[@Psyd4rk]

To all the people who love this song, you guys got a godly good taste of music

[@michaelklee1188]

It is absolutely a wonderful song and the atmosphere of this great landscape is really amazing.

[@nate4684]

Love this song what a beautiful voice. I find myself hitting repeat many times!

[@Ramona-Life-Coach]

Love it. ❤ So mystic and heartmelting

[@romidowhanyk]

me enamoré de ésta canción. Aún en mi soledad me siento en compañia 💗

[@Neophema]

Beautiful Norwegian landscape.

[@zackurban]

Isn't it scottish ?

[@marantan4715]

I really love House Carpenter in your performance. It is honestly my favourite version❤️

[@freyatilly]

Stunning beauty and masterfully performed by all.

[@restingcampface5860]

This song makes me weep it's so beautiful.

[@Raghvendra1994]

What in the parallel world is this song? It's so beautiful 😭

[@nataliawoodsglitteryvanill8358]

House Carpenter 🌬🕯👫🏼 Well met, well met, my own true love Well met, well met, cried he I've just returned from the salt, salt sea All for the love of thee Well I could have married the King's daughter, dear She would have married me But I have forsaken her crowns of gold All for the love of thee Well, if you could have married the King's daughter, dear I know you are to blame For I am married to a house carpenter And I find him a nice young man Oh, will you forsake your house carpenter And go along with me? I'll take you to where the grass grows green To the banks of the salt, salt sea Well, if I should forsake my house carpenter And go along with thee What have you got to maintain me on And keep me from poverty? Six ships, six ships all out on the sea Seven more upon dry land One hundred and ten all brave sailor men Will be at your command So she picked up her own wee babe Kisses she gave him three Said, stay right here with my house carpenter And keep him good company Well, they had not been gone about two weeks I know it wasn't three For our fair lady began to weep She wept most bitterly She wept most bitterly She wept most bitterly

[@reycreations2827]

Your voice makes my heart melt and tremble. 😚

[@okxtan2648]

*LYRIKS*(the house carpenter) ..Well met, well met, my own true love Well met, well met, cried he I've just returned from the salt, salt sea All for the love of thee Well I could have married the King's daughter, dear She would have married me But I have forsaken her crowns of gold All for the love of thee Well, if you could have married the King's daughter, dear I know you are to blame For I am married to a house carpenter And I find him a nice young man Oh, will you forsake your house carpenter And go along with me? I'll take you to where the grass grows green To the banks of the salt, salt sea Well, if I should forsake my house carpenter And go along with thee What have you got to maintain me on And keep me from poverty? Six ships, six ships all out on the sea Seven more upon dry land One hundred and ten all brave sailor men Will be at your command So she picked up her own wee babe Kisses she gave him three Said, stay right here with my house carpenter And keep him good company Well, they had not been gone about two weeks I know it wasn't three For our fair lady began to weep She wept most bitterly She wept most bitterly She wept most bitterly

[@mikelippenkrans5297]

Just beautiful, there's no other word for it.

[@lovelydiablerie]

This one's one of my favorites. Wish she sang the whole version.

[@nickmajor81]

totally agree. Have you heard the Karliene version? That is also mind blowing and complete.

[@vaporeyesofficial3617]

Wow. This album stirred me.

[@Scandinavianman9]

Beautiful lady with a beautiful Scottish song from Denmark from the Viking Goddess, thankyou for uploading a quality version, i love her & her music.

[@YorkyOne]

Originally an English ballad.

[@duanebonney]

One of the best songs on the album. Kind of reminds me of Mary Hopkin. Love it.

[@vanefreja86]

It IS my favourite 🥰

[@ezzinemehdi4169]

Pure eargasms,😢

[@davethornton9578]

Beautifully haunting version superb

[@onlygoodvibesmusic4580]

An absolutely outstanding version. It's such a shame that the final versus weren't included, as they complete the tragic story so well, especially sang in your style. Hopefully expanded on at the live shows 🤞

[@Ingolf_unterwegs]

Thank you. You don't know why. Just thank you Amalie. Over and out.

[@subg8858]

Great performance, but its strange the verses were left out that showed why she ended weeping bitterly.

[@BlackSabbath1989]

without those verses she weeps because she left her kids and man. i think that is a better reason to weep, then whining about dying for making abhorrent decisions.

[@mordinchemist]

Honestly I like that she left off the last verses, they get a bit too preachy for me.

[@ThomasWarhammer]

I think it's a shame to leave out the last verses because the complete song is a window into the past

[@karlkoch9324]

@@ThomasWarhammerI think for a lot of people (including me!) this was an introduction into the original - I know the original version now but am very happy that this is the version she did, the openness of the end adds something for me

[@juliocesararangurenbenaven129]

¡¡¡Y QUE VOZ TAN PRESIOSA!!!!

[@sugaartruth7686]

Merci encore.

[@gwennaelbuon4816]

Merci pour ta merveilleuse voix et ton esprit que tu refletes ds ta musique respect 🙏

[@QazwerDave]

Norway !

[@aetherialfire5559]

This is so good

[@metalfanoh]

Amazing !

[@metalfanoh]

Love this!!!!

[@sercanyesilyuz8398]

Perfect sound , ı feel serenity

[@ibraheemitani]

Masterpiece 💙💎

[@Miss-Zissi]

So eine schöne Stimme❤

[@danwebb4418]

Sharp collected twenty two versions of this Child Ballad Tom Ashley recorded two versions.Bob Dylan also covered it , and Joan Baez, the list goes on. It's a classic.

[@nickmajor81]

Have a listen to the Karliene version as well!

[@evanlarson9202]

This is litterly all I want from life.

[@busraisk2033]

I'm in love with this beauty💗💗💗💗💗💗💖💖💗💖💗💗💖💗

[@juliocesararangurenbenaven129]

¡¡¡DIOS MIO QUE MUSICA TAN BUENA!!!

[@sugaartruth7686]

Toujours aussi beau.

[@voltairedentotalenkrieg5147]

Perfect, best version of this song, ever

[@sugaartruth7686]

So beautiful Thanks...

[@alfredalexander3349]

Myrkur Master piece.

[@freddymedina8683]

Me encanta esa voz los diferentes sonidos bello ❤

[@amfstella4501]

Amo queste musiche

[@mehmete6329]

Muazzam.

[@potcupcake]

Thank the gods this is on Spotify

[@lauragraham7000]

Who’s here in 2025? My children are 🎉🎉🎉

[@duh_uios_hagah]

How perfection!!! ♥

[@MilkyHorrn]

I love this song

[@Kindred_Wolf]

I was listening to Alcest and somehow got here. No regrets.

[@ivandavidpincheira328]

Saludos cordiales desde chile 🇨🇱 🇨🇱 🇨🇱

[@codybakula]

Wow I love this song 🖤🌛🌝🌜🖤

[@MsLimelighter]

timeless.

[@madamantium5547]

sublime

[@anna111150]

great song!

[@panagiotisexplorer213]

I love it!

[@luishellhammer4664]

Es la mejor versión que he escuchado. Muy bueno 👍

[@stenere.6555]

This is awesome and what a beautiful voice

[@joshs2444]

Can anyone recommend any other folk music from other artists like this song? I'm new to music like this and I find it beautiful.

[@brians132]

Alasdair Roberts - 'The Daemon Lover' for the complete version of this song. Also try Steeleye Span who did loads of these traditional ballads such as... 'The Lowlands Of Holland' 'All Things Are Quite Silent' 'The Hills Of Greenmore' 'Long Lankin' Other good groups/songs are... Pentangle 'Light Flight' Fairport Convention 'Fotheringay'

[@joshs2444]

@@brians132 Thanks I really appreciate it!

[@ayse2288hlc]

Try to Garmarna.

[@omergunes3436]

perfect

[@ivandavidpincheira328]

All hail odin skál 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@vil4038]

I feel connected to this song! I can almost remember my ancestors 💘💘

[@sugaartruth7686]

Nous gagnerons. I love you.

[@robertbrooks9805]

The Dolly Parton of Denmark.

[@Brassarn]

Wonderful

[@sugaartruth7686]

thanks

[@biharizoltan2]

❤❤❤

[@MinesProjectSeeker]

Very nice voice and nice song. I am always glad to listen song from Myrkur. Therefore, i wonder why this song, this is the only one which doesn't come from scandinavian region. Touched by the deepness of the song? Personnal story? Or to recall trhough this song a story of two scandinavian lovers?

[@sybergato]

Nice!

[@gin18211]

😍😍😍😍

[@Flamethrower1942]

I like your short version best you did

[@broFH]

EUROPA MY LAND ❤

[@sugaartruth7686]

and of course so beautiful i love you

[@Baboonfromdatoon]

Best version

[@Ingolf_unterwegs]

But why not the full song? 🤔🤷‍♂️ I have to idea.

[@ZombolicBand]

Cornelis Vreeswijks song 'Somliga går med trasiga skor' is very similar to this. Maybe coincidence or she listened to him alot🤔

[@jongu71]

This is a trad Scottish tune, which probably Vreeswijk used too. He happily borrowed tunes from far and near for his songs...

[@murkywaters1931]

Oddly relatable song...

[@tsvetanlozanov3984]

Somewhere between Candice Night, Quorthon and...Dolly Parton.

[@ryanhanley2653]

I can't believe that many people have disliked this.

[@benbaccas939]

My is Norwegian landscape used out of interest?

[@MsPrakhar007]

Which country are the locations at? They are So beautiful 😍

[@Michel.32]

At 1:00 I recognize the Lysefjord with the Preikistolen in Norway.

[@paganisten]

Du har en meget speciel stemme, og en skøn smag i sange. Jeg holder særligt af din version af Dronning Dagmar, Ramund den unge, To Kongebørn og dine korte videoer med Nyckelharpen. Du har virkelig talent!

[@sugaartruth7686]

Le bonjour des Landes.

[@luxilerate]

Does anyone know the inspiration behind this? Has she taken it from something else?

[@ekhiotzvergara6629]

Traditional Scottish song as far as I know.

[@cgb2329]

I first heard it sung by Joan Baez, and some lyrics are missing in this version btw.

[@cgb2329]

And someone wrote somewhere: This song is based on a poem called "The Demon Lover."

[@SixStringViolence]

@@cgb2329 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Daemon_Lover

[@JezebelDavayn]

The melody clearly reminds me of the Swedish song Somliga gar med trasiga skor, but I did no research on which song/melody came first

[@mesutyagmur5375]

Çok güzel bir şarkı. 💙❤