My Mother Told Me -- Rachel Hardy (Vikings / Assassin's Creed Valhalla Cover)

[@RachelHardy]

Wow, 1 million views in 31 days!?? Thank you all so so much, this really made my whole week! ♥️ I’d love to see y’all over on instagram > @rachelhardymusic

[@ItRoamsAtNight]

"Id love to see y'all on instagram" hmmmm questionable

[@Fer-De-Lance]

Nice work.

[@ryanwooden783]

I'm a new fan here. This is amazing!

[@lowgeist6277]

you deserve it, this cover is just wonderfull !

[@akosdomonkos2963]

you deserve it. amazing voice from a beautiful woman

[@RachelHardy]

Dang, are we going to reach 10k views on release day? I don’t think we’ve ever done that! Edit: we did it! Thank you!! 🥰

[@heidimcallister]

Heck yes

[@cylordm6994]

not just on release day. in 8hrs ;)

[@christiansimpson4303]

Already happened

[@keithwintersjr.7721]

Can you make a video on that song if you have a friend from assassin's Creed Valhalla

[@vedanshshrivastava3586]

no not 10k, 15k in 21 hours op

[@giuliovattai770]

I was listening to this when my wife asked me to go borrow a couple eggs from our neighbor…long story short, I have expanded our lands, and our neighbors home is now my own, we shall never want for eggs again.

[@Jacey2001]

LOL AWESOME

[@elias52846]

You commenting that on every video about this song right? 😂

[@christiansmith4858]

YES

[@EmpressLishy]

Love this! These kind of comments make reading comments worth it!

[@deeanna5814]

🤣

[@shinderera6989]

Lyrics My mother told me Someday I would buy Galleys with good oars Sail to distant shores Stand up on the prow Noble barque I steer Steady course to the haven Hew many foe-men Hew many foe-men My mother told me Someday I would buy Galleys with good oars Sail to distant shores Stand up on the prow Noble barque I steer Steady course to the haven Hew many foe-men Hew many foe-men My mother told me My mother told me Someday I would buy (buy) Galleys with good oars Sail to distant shorеs Stand up on the prow Noble barque I steer (Stеady) Steady course to the haven Hew many foe-men Hew many foe-men My mother told me Someday I would buy (buy) Galleys with good oars Sail 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

[@s_p1324]

@Duke of Markus would in original

[@Julia-lk8jn]

@Duke of Markus ... and: "Galley with good oars. @Shinderera: thanks for posting!

[@teresawang8060]

thanks

[@benimhedefim1570]

@@s_p1324 then copy paste.Easy.

[@chrismaguire3667]

Why do I wonder how this would sound in Klingonese?

[@danapsley6971]

I have an infant son, and discovered quite by accident that when he won't stop crying, this is the only thing that will calm him down and help me put him to sleep. Thank you for singing it this way, and thank you for posting it.

[@LordWyatt]

*Mother, I am off to raid the easy settlements with the monks before moving on to the forts.* Where did I go wrong?!

[@Aaskereia]

Same here. I sing this song every evening for my daughter when its night time. With about 4 month, she really calmed while hearing Rachels Voice.

[@jevinology]

Because of this comment, I decided to try it with my 4 month old baby. She cannot fall asleep now without listening to Rachel Hardy 😍😅😂

[@danapsley6971]

@@jevinology two years old and change, and it still stops him dead in his tracks.

[@Joshua-wp2ci]

Hel have a big red beard by the time he’s 10.

[@hisroyalness2]

Love the harmonies in this work of artistry. Nice to hear a genuine vocalist.

[@hugokussj3531]

Yes, feel a little like Malukah

[@anna-lg8gp]

i'm a 5"3 16 year old girl. i listened to this song now i'm 6"6 with a full red beard

[@RuralTowner]

Dwarf hit a growth spurt. :)

[@Hammadz-li]

@@RuralTowner i am like that excpet i am 6'2

[@christinemoreira5215]

SO am I

[@ataulhoquenasim3872]

Lol

[@jjgoodboy]

😆

[@Grubnar]

I am from Iceland. and Egill Skallagrímsson (the viking who wrote the original poem) is actually one of my ancestors. Although I can't help butt feel like something is missing in the translation to english, I'll be damned if this isn't the most beautiful version I have ever heard of this song! Thank you very much!

[@Raccoon469]

Thank Odin that we still have descendants of sorcerers!

[@Grubnar]

@@Raccoon469 Egill was many things, but a sorcerer?

[@obcl8569]

WOW - that is some impressive ancestry! Beautiful to see that you keep the connection alive 💟

[@Grubnar]

@@obcl8569 It is not really THAT impressive. In ages past Iceland had a small population, usually didn't go far above 50.000 people. I usually do not need to go more than 6 or 7 generations back to find a connection to any of my friends, for example. So when the person in question is from about a thousand years ago, I would not be surprised if more than half the nation can trace their lineage back to Egill (who we all learn about in school, so he would be a popular example).

[@Raccoon469]

@@Grubnar way to ruin the mood.

[@jicks224]

When Rachel doesn't upload often, so she adds 9 duplicates of herself in one video so we have enough for the rest of the month :bigbrain:

[@RachelHardy]

Exactly

[@VectorRoll]

ROFLMAO 🤣 I'm ok with that. 🤘😉

[@adammarkiewicz3375]

Hey man, DON'T SPOIL THAT! I'm so glad I've been taken by surprise before reading this comment. The music starts well designed since the very beginning but you cannot expect what's coming later. And I can tell you, it stuns you completely when it happens suddenly. I mean each and every twist that happens later.

[@louisrobitaille5810]

@@adammarkiewicz3375 It's totally not in the preview...

[@musicalddravenclaw3531]

@RPG Loremaster like the name

[@Daskard]

That voice. The pitch on point. That sound quality. Not just echoe all over the place. Simply exquisite.

[@OjciecPiekiel]

1.2K dislikes? Clearly their mothers never told them.

[@derbitcoiner8688]

how could anyone do dislike it? 1234 Peops are totally lost :)

[@jb3133-z3o]

Must be English

[@commandershep7120]

@@derbitcoiner8688 Saxons aren't a big fan of pagan music

[@karimunknown2352]

You stole this comment from another video..... Not so slick man

[@ktfoofficial1665]

HAHAHAHA

[@johnmcgehee5484]

Everyone’s a gangster until the sea starts speaking Norse.

[@randomedits1016]

lol

[@hamoudiaboudi4462]

@@cathalodiubhain5739 ummmmmm.......

[@smidget001]

@@cathalodiubhain5739 r/whoooosh

[@GVMgaming]

@@cathalodiubhain5739 US Navy Seals are mostly a bloody joke, Danish frogmen run circles around them at every joint training.

[@ano-n3585]

@@GVMgaming we all know they are a joke, but nobody says it. Just so that their feelings are not hurt

[@RachelHardy]

THANK YOU ALL so much for half a million views!!! I love reading through all the lovely comments, thank for for the subs 🙏🏼 much love ❤️

[@louiswheelz1993]

way passed 500K now :) +1 sub btw, love your voice!

[@Sgt_Mike1]

I can't count how many times I've listened to her sing over the years-maybe a hundred, maybe a thousand. Whenever I close my eyes, when things get tough, her song and face come to mind. Even though I've never met her, and never will, she was with me-in Mali, in Ukraine, in Poland, in Latvia. May the gods bless all the soldiers of good.

[@jessicajameson349]

Listening to this 400 times a day just isn’t enough

[@kacpersuchora2254]

Halfdan and Harald are sure singing with you in Valhalla

[@Nemanja1610]

Dude, she’s alive. Let them sing alone for 100years more xD

[@morganadamo4706]

@@Nemanja1610um that doesn’t mean they aren’t singing from Valhalla dude

[@davidstingl6217]

Skol!

[@ultravires7747]

Now in Norse: Þat mælti mín móðir At mér skyldi kaupa Fara á brott með víkingum Fley ok fagrar árar Fara á brott með víkingum Fara á brott með víkingum Stýra dýrum knerri Standa upp í stapni Stýra dýrum knerri Halda svá til hafnar Stýra dýrum knerri Halda svá til hafnar Höggva mann ok annan Höggva mann ok annan

[@Julia-lk8jn]

Lovely, thank you!

[@dobhran3851]

❤️

[@makveschannel]

Oh, Valkyrie will show us her voice again!😅

[@37thraven]

Rachel's got a Rebecca Black meets young Natalie Portman kinda look ❤ And those layered inflections? Heavenly...

[@DanVasc]

Fantastic!

[@neno02009]

You should do a metal version of this!

[@OllieSKSGaming]

Where are the covers Dan?

[@sanctaterra7636]

I will agree with the comments

[@abnerfuentes1055]

Yo why you follow the same chanel's I follow, first metal jesus and now this one!

[@protector808]

Hello Dan, we miss you brother!

[@TheArcain626]

I am 41 years old of Viking/Irish ancestry.. I have heard this many time. This version made me cry like a babe. Your voice hit me on a level none other has.

[@MashiroRedo]

The one from Natreddd is also sick

[@MashiroRedo]

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[@rollingthunder-j1f]

How are you exactly from viking ancestery?

[@arprodigy7947]

Rolling Thunder His grandparents and great grandfathers and grandmothers had blood and he has viking blood too such as dna and stuff

[@TheArcain626]

The Vikings came to Ireland and settled taking Irish women as wives. MY last name is Odom and as you go back as the name has changed when the enlgish invaded ireland and scotland Oldmam-Oldom-Odinsplace were given to those as last names. Going back in geneoligy and DNA from my Greatx3 Grandparents before the moved to the Americas

[@nonagont6847]

My mother told me has always been something I enjoy listening to, then I hear this and I remember why I listen to it. It transports you to a different world, one where Vikings exist, one where we don’t have to worry about taxes but rather what will be for supper, we live in such a different world and I wonder what it would be like to back and live a day like a Viking.

[@MrCmon113]

Taxes existed long before the Vikings.

[@nonagont6847]

@@MrCmon113 damn I had no idea thx man

[@tamhlactdub6779]

I´m not that kind of emotional person, but now sittin here totally stunned by that simple perfection. It´s hard for me to find words to discribe your voice, No big show, no "look here i am" just pure music and emotion. And I don´t know why, but I want to buy a galley

[@noventas6939]

same man

[@matrixofthelostyt1615]

A guardian spirit, guiding the souls of mortals to Valhalla.

[@ekaterinaterra1190]

I never thought that this song could sound so tender. This is wonderful

[@warrwarr9816]

Its all fun and games til everyone here awakens their inner vikings.

[@ayouniaymen484]

Too late, already did awaken my inner viking

[@chubles509]

Valheim beckons

[@djdrake1163]

I wanna sail to england now ...

[@Jacey2001]

I have Dutch blood, these songs get even my sea blood pumping.

[@Jacey2001]

@@chubles509 I'm there too

[@ΜΠΑΜΠΗΣΕΦΤΑΨΥΧΟΣ]

My father told me Someday I will die Fighting for new lands With blood covered hands Let out my war cry Show I have no fear Valhalla’s door to haven Will wait for no man”

[@JR5802.]

Did you come up with this yourself or did you get it from somewhere? I feel like it fits really well with the tone of the song.

[@ΜΠΑΜΠΗΣΕΦΤΑΨΥΧΟΣ]

@@JR5802. its not mine.some Norvegian guy gave me these in a conversation we had about viking songs on the internet. you think maby you can make a video for you tube with this tune and these lyrics?

[@criz1003]

Sounds like IS muslims

[@ryanpulliam8987]

Yeah I actually agree that really does fit. I wanna see the song remade with these lyrics included

[@Dawnaat18]

@@JR5802. he ripped it off a comment section in another vid with this song

[@marklowther3228]

Hauntingly beautiful. My heart aches for the shores of my homeland. Thank you for this.

[@MathiasLjunggren-gb3si]

Love the way you present the song. You could be a true Viking. As the nativs in all cultures. Is it the soul that reflects the personality. You sing from the heart, so you sing beautifully. I am from Sweden, Kattegatt. My first child was born in Brazil. Not in the blood. But in the soul. He is with me today, 21 years old. The biggest viking I ever met. Traveled around the world all my life. It has made me who I am. I also have three beautiful daughters. You make me think of them. And how important women are in the world. I am so grateful that you exist. Respect you more than my own life❤️🙏🏻❤️//Mathias

[@samugolxiii3963]

Song starts: my jaw drops Song continues: jaw still down Song finished 5 minutes ago: slooowly starts to go back up

[@RachelHardy]

😂😂

[@Youbeentagged]

My notification told me Someday I would hear Valkyrie's voice from my headphones Dream of next release

[@danchar5186]

This is one of the most angelic voices I've ever heard

[@Kakifruit194]

Try loreena mc kennit and eurielle as well

[@mr-sw6kc]

So wunderschön gesungen ,von dieser faszinierenden Frau !!!

[@Eivor85]

By far the best version of this song I've seen,would love to see you do "Valhalla Calling"

[@17Rasti]

yes! that would be awesome @rachelhardy

[@zackwhite8115]

Does anyone else has goosebumps? The harmonies are insanely good - your voice is ethereal Rachel.

[@adriancaragea9769]

Is it normal to cry? Rachel, your voice is angelic! It sends shievers all over my spine!

[@mathcs9991]

What a great idea, it would be AMAZING !

[@ZanickyInsanity]

Rachel, have you considered singing The Misty Mountains?

[@jamsey77]

Good call!!!!!

[@randomedits1016]

Now that would be the best cover ever

[@TyDaleChannel]

She definitely needs to put "her" touch into it!

[@lasandajayasooriya8922]

Have you heard clamavi de profundis cover it

[@ZanickyInsanity]

@@lasandajayasooriya8922 I have! I love Clamavi de Profundis

[@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 😆

[@Sum1sMom]

Ah you did it again! My daughter Freyja really loves this song. She says to tell you thank you.

[@pauliewalsh6875]

My mother told me...."ask Rachel Hardy to ever so politely consider covering the Patrick kavanagh poem 'On Raglan road' (as sang by Irish folk singer Luke Kelly😊) in her haunting angelic voice and if you ask politely enough, she may indulge the world with this powerfully intimate piece of musical literature🙏"

[@fgtrhwu2]

My mother told me, "someday I would buy galley with good oars...." There was a point in the past when I heard this song and thought the Mother was talking about getting a ship and going on a raid herself. A true Shield Maiden song, well I suppose it still could be seen that way. This was wonderful. Thank you and stay safe

[@MrCmon113]

Then it would be "will" not "would".

[@SarahBerah120]

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much! You did the song I requested! I cannot wait to hear it. ❤️

[@RachelHardy]

Heck yeah! Thank you so much for suggesting it!

[@AK90]

Holy crap! Both her looks and voice are absolutely GORGEOUS!

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Wow

[@ReadyDaddy]

i can't really decide which is more beautiful, her voice or she herself. angelic performance

[@chrissanto]

In Valhalla, Bragi gently weeps in joy and envy of the mortal woman who sings with beauty and elegance beyond his ability.

[@loganscott8243]

On my mother side I'm part Swedish and part Norwegian listen to this it brought me back to land of my forefathers.

[@andesroberts5441]

This was crazy. She caught me by surprise👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾BEAUTIFULLY done

[@Slawterbear]

I herd so many version of this...most have that feeling your standing with your people staring down your enemies ready to litter the ground with their blood....but then you hear this version and all you can see is your self on a long boat sailing somewhere looking all stoic

[@kingchaos9090]

Harald and Halfdan would be proud.

[@MsGoldyloks]

The moment 9 of yourself came up, shivers ran through my back the whole time. This is amazing.

[@RachelHardy]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it :)

[@dubhainoceanntabhail5262]

Excellent cover version. We used to sing this when we heading off to sea. I spent years at sea. loved every minute of it,

[@conorbrock3376]

Truly Outstanding, I hear echoes in the "Old Norse Halls".

[@Abisthebest]

I'm mesmerized by her voice and her beauty.

[@firefinex8496]

Amazing voice!! I bet she's the one who sings in Odin's great hall

[@evilgasm5320]

She better be... otherwise I might challenge Odin for that privilege:)

[@firefinex8496]

@@evilgasm5320 😂

[@sirvalravn9967]

Already liked because I know it will be good

[@RachelHardy]

Hopefully it lives up to your expectations!

[@rubym6178]

Me too

[@sirvalravn9967]

@@RachelHardy Update, it definitely did!

[@jian5568]

@@RachelHardy can you sing rdr2 songs

[@Youbeentagged]

The video says released 1 day ago Your comment shows 2 days ago Looks like Loki's doing

[@micah_bea]

did the sound at the last round make anyone else tear up that was such a pretty voice set

[@lilyjackman7804]

Love this. I'd be lying if I wish I couldn't hear a voice like this singing it in traditional Old Norse but this was beautifully done. Bravo!

[@stuffedpotato9826]

This makes me nostalgic for a life I never lived 🥺🥺😭😭

[@RapunzelASMR]

beautiful wow!!!

[@BeatstormX]

Nice

[@fanwgar]

yeah! the singing is not bad either

[@CIFONAD]

World Of Warcraft

[@RapunzelASMR]

@@CIFONAD lol

[@CBRN-115]

I can happily go to Valhalla now

[@NOBLE-SIX.]

Once again I haven't even seen it yet and I know its going to be a phenomenal performance. Nice job Rachel 👏

[@Matt_Hatt3r]

This is beautiful! Lauren Paley did a harmonized version of this with only three parts, but I love how you used nine with a little instrumental accompaniment!

[@YouWillNeverKnowMan]

There's one thing I like more than Rachel Hardy singing in my ears. Nine Rachel Hardys singing in my ears.

[@siegfriedherrmann6212]

Thank you Ms Rachel!!!....truly hauntingly "otherworldly" beautiful!! i am completely blown away by your vocal abilities young lady!! You truly have the voice of an angel!! Please continue your outstanding work!!...I'm not at all surprised that you have accumulated over a million subscribers!!

[@drobecdao]

Absolutely breath taking and I think “My jolly sailor bold” will sound also epic with your voice 😉

[@evilgasm5320]

So nice for all of us you got your wish!

[@giovannigalassi3436]

The lovely voice I'd like to hear when my soul will be brought to Valhalla.

[@borna66]

My notification told me Someday I would hear Valkyrie's voice from my headphones

[@rafaelaugusto2774]

One of the most beautiful and sweet covers of this song.

[@dennisrapp3164]

thats one of the best versions of this song ever

[@alanali1144]

Beautiful rendition Rae! You, no doubt, will be familiar with Enya's music. Her gaelic songs are particularly beautiful. Check out "Deora Ar Mo Chroi" from the 'A Day Without Rain' album. Even if you don't do a cover, it will most certainly soothe the soul. The English translation of the words can be found online as well. Stay safe and healthy 'till next time.

[@sariahbowman1681]

This song will never get old for me. You did amazing.

[@carlosvaldez7639]

Idk who this girl is but from the comment section I have a feeling she’s a good singer

[@RachelHardy]

Weeellll I hope you come see the video when it's out! And yes, the Hardy Army is a great bunch

[@binks123]

She is. I would even dare to say she's an awesome singer :)

[@carlosvaldez7639]

@@RachelHardy wow never again will o question you 😭 this was suuuuper soothing and I love the harmony :)

[@richardphillips8316]

Your song give me goosebumps. Your voice is like an angel. Your song was beautiful to the end. Thank you for the Beautiful music.

[@alex.x17g8]

Is it bad this actually helps puts me to sleep? This is one of my favourite song and the fact your voice is so soothing and beautiful makes it so much more better☺️amazing job!

[@alexjudin5380]

Such a beautiful version of this song... I love that it was so different from the original, so it had its own voice, and yet kept the spirit of the original

[@alexjudin5380]

A potentially beautiful song for you to cover would be Baba Yetu from Civ IV (originally by Christopher Tin and the Soweto Gospel Choir)

[@Tefotarius]

I was so impressed, your voice took me to other lands.

[@SarahBerah120]

This is one of the best covers I have ever heard. Halfdan and his brother would be proud. ❤️

[@ben-taobeneton3945]

Ubisoft at it's peak. My God...Ezio's theme hits some notes in my heart. The divine humming style voice is stellar! Filled with _Luce._ (Light) 🙏

[@jozie9712]

Hi, I've listened to this at least thirty times in the last week and I still love it! Thank you and I can't wait to listen and sing along to more of your wonderful songs! Again thank you and keep up the amazing work.

[@jeoxs]

Confirmed: She has 8 identical sisters

[@amdesigns5865]

Can confirm

[@RachelHardy]

Can confirm

[@tvih84]

This is getting out of hand... now there are NINE of them!

[@paulsmith5752]

@@tvih84 Looks like the Nazgul have had a makeover.

[@hiriasbloodweaver8593]

everytime I read "My mother told me", my brain automatically adds "the world is gonna roll me". send help.

[@zsoltlukacs8380]

you know what folks say: get shrekt :D

[@vedranbosnjak5759]

I called my mother yesterday and she told me that i have 1% of genes Norwegian...today i am 100%proud Norwegian...

[@thomaskristensen5178]

Sad your not Dane, they was the true Vikings 🙄

[@themasterseye]

1%*

[@leximarize3803]

I love this song and we learned it at school and ever since iv loved it

[@jukkakohtala3515]

Wow. As soon as I heard this I got shivers. What a voice.

[@kevinmare1986]

Unbelievable could listen to your voice all day would love to hear you sing the foggy dew☘️

[@mystchevious1129]

I am NOT a fan of Assassins creed. But, Respect is due where it's due and this woman has earned mine. Well done. Well done indeed.

[@DarthPlasma]

Such a voice deserves 10x the subscriptions and 10x the likes! Very inspiring!

[@vladtepesdracul2]

Beautiful singing, my dear. Among the best in the last 400 years!

[@jkron9989]

How am I just hearing your voice? This was pure, gentle, and filled with power. Loved it!!!

[@cyrus7805]

I usually prefer this song with men's voices. That was before I heard you... Beautiful, moving performance!

[@sandymalcolm8824]

I can't wait was singing his to myself walking up a Glen today very spooky 😄

[@RachelHardy]

Every since recording it's been stuck in my head

[@lonewolf17100]

Fans of Assassin's Creed: best song ever! Can't get better Rachel Hardy: hold my beer... incredible voice !! keep up the good work

[@PVT_White]

Why isn't it in AC Valhalla tho? Perfect sea shanty. I'd prefer the original old norse one tho.

[@scootjeboschwi5352]

its from facking VIKINGS! shame on you noob

[@chippowell1]

one of the absolute BEST versions of this song I have heard yet, awesome job

[@taliakron641]

Your cover helped me more than you can imagine. Bless you.

[@Nerzuio]

awesome!!

[@sevasheva5431]

ого ,привет)

[@ТимурУсманов-д1ц]

Какие люди))))

[@R3ynardG]

@Tony Montana much better indeed, but this was still good.

[@sixteenleo]

[@DinoMoonCreations]

You skipped water and earth

[@kawayanan_art]

Woah 👁️👁️ Yo.

[@bellababaroga]

OMG sixteenleo is here WHAT

[@RachelHardy]

@@bellababaroga lol same, I’m such a fan 😂

[@omnical6135]

woah I didn't expect to find you here

[@_lime.]

In case anyone was wondering this song is a bastardized version of a piece of Skaldic poetry from Egil's saga. No Viking ever wanted a galley and definitely never steered a barque. Also you can't steer a ship of that time period from the prow, you steer in the stern. The whole thing is non-sensical. The original was probably changed due to the content, but it goes as follows, My mother wants a price paid To purchase my proud-oared ship; Standing high in the stern I'll scour for plunder, The stout viking-steersman Of this shining vessel: Then home to harbour After hewing down a man of two. This is a popular translation of the original, which is written in old Norse, some of it is a little incorrect. "Of this shining vessel" is actually "stýra dýrum knerrir" which roughly means he will command a fleet of a Knarrs, which are Viking trading ships, wider and heavier than a longship, better suited to open ocean voyages. Here it's too mean that he will need them to transport all the treasure he will plunder. Egil wrote this right after cutting a boy in half with an axe, he was 7 at the time, the boy was slightly older than him. This started a whole skirmish, 7 men were killed, and a longstanding feud started between the two families of the boys. Egil's mother told him he would be a strong Viking warrior and leader after what he did, saying that he was a true Viking, so he sat down and wrote this.

[@fourofcats5803]

That is very interesting, and I'm going to enjoy delving into the history. While I definitely like to know the truth, as close as we can get at least, behind art and legends, I'd argue we are following a tradition as old as humanity itself: shifting stories into something we can appreciate and understand ourselves. This society can appreciate wanting to sail to distant shores and steer a proud galley rather better than the idea of a baby slaughtering another baby being anything to sing over. I'll forever be fascinated with how stories and song and legend are not only a product of their time but also grow or shrink with the sensibilities of the people who come after. Thank you for sharing!

[@ragingdane7923]

Thank you. People need to know.

[@juliusevola5002]

@@fourofcats5803 Go away, Beth. No one wants your soft and cuddly cultural vandalism.

[@charles9416]

Just enjoy the music maybe it's historically inaccurate but it's still a good song

[@MrMrsBoardGame]

I remember learning the original in school as a kid. As an Icelander, you're usually expected to kill your first foe by the age of 10 and start a full-blown family feud before turning 12.

[@damianmorningstar4127]

I listen to every cover of this I come across, this is one of my favorites

[@Eivor85]

Such an beautiful voice from a gorgeous shield maiden

[@BiGPiSH]

This song gave me more sea experience than working on the water for almost 15 years....also at the start of the song I had nothing but at the end I'm holding an axe and have a helmet on with full beard WTF?!??!