Ragnar Lothbrok and His Sons (Song in Old Norse/Old English) | The Skaldic Bard

[@SkaldBard]

Here is another song, this time in Old Norse (and a bit of Old English) about the famed Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons. The story is based on the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and the Saga of Ragnar’s Sons. Naturally I couldn’t include everything (the song is already 10 minutes(!)), but I’ve included what I consider the main elements of the story. It’s quite an incredible story which speaks to the desire in mediaeval Scandinavian society to avenge a loved one. Nobody typifies that desire quite like Ragnar’s sons. It’s quite interesting, though, how they go about avenging Ragnar. I won’t spoil it here, you’ll just have to make it through the song. ;-) This was, frankly, absolutely exhausting to make, but I hope someone gets a bit of enjoyment out of the tale of one of Viking Scandinavia’s most famous figures. If you’d like to support the channel, please like, comment, and consider sharing the video. You could also donate at the link below. Many thanks. www.buymeacoffee.com/theskaldicbard Lyrics in the description!

[@Bizarro_na_chapa]

Wonderful work Thx for sharing🇧🇷

[@youtubecansukkadik]

You sir, are a legend for making these awesome videos!

[@goodvibes-pw9xlVR]

Love it, thank you. 🙏🏻😉🫡

[@stonefish1318]

My new life goal; Achieve glory and hail so that the skaldic Bard one day may make a Saga dedictet to myself!

[@Trotsky.-.83_years_ago_-_and]

Homework can wait.

[@SkaldBard]

Your comments often make me chuckle

[@FartheodoreFartovelt]

I am literally on the verge of tears. Literally. This song will be mastered while I sing in the shower. If you had sung this song at a table with Ragnarr Lothbrok and King Ælle, they would have become best friends. I will go play this song blasting from my car radio in the hood, I will go make friends.

[@SkaldBard]

Haha

[@kubikkuratko188]

I think they would be confused lol

[@samueldamuel1689]

Sometimes i can't even tell when it switches to the Old English because you can switch between it and Old Norse so well it's immaculate

[@Bobby__B]

Funnily enough someone did a little experiment to see if someone speaking Old English could understand someone speaking Old Norse, and surprisingly enough they picked up a lot of what the other was saying. The only things that were really different was a few key words that could be understood by context

[@Infrared01]

​@@Bobby__B Simon Roper and Dr. Jackson Crawford. it was a cool video

[@HyperboreanJihad]

Mutually intelligible cause they’re both from the Germanic branch of the indo European language family

[@notme9816]

Many, many moons last my English friend got pissed off because I ( Norwegian ) understod Old English and he didn’t😝

[@Bobby__B]

​@@notme9816You're more Old English than he is at this point, honestly. Modern English is more just twisted French predominantly than anything else.

[@saadiftikhar3317]

The looming dread that follows after every verse. As if death itself has come knocking.

[@ihorko3161]

On of the best feelings while listening to Bard's masterpieces is that I just want instantly increase volume to get filled with all these might, grateness and beauty. Good job as always👍

[@Pagan12]

Ragnar has entered Valhalla, he must be really happy now.❤

[@Gesu_Re_dei_re]

He converted to Christianity so yes he must be really happy now

[@NorwegianSedevacantist]

@@Gesu_Re_dei_re Wait, HE DID!? BASED

[@ErwinHistory]

​@Gesu_Re_dei_re the best pagan tradition is converting to Christianity

[@xerxes6687]

Ragnar and his legend will probably run on till eternity 🦅

[@neongod1918]

This song makes me feel stronger, manlier. Thanks

[@grandmarshallsteve]

Yep, this is another instant classic for my playlist Skadic, you are single-handily connecting us with our history and legends! God bless!

[@SkaldBard]

God bless, thanks for this, friend

[@Beorthere]

To Love him, or to hate him, you will end up respecting him.

[@lukesellars7178]

Damn straight

[@Beorthere]

@@lukesellars7178 And fearing him*

[@robinrehlinghaus1944]

After having listened to this many a time, I return to the comments to add to my initial statement that I am mighty impressed by the sheer impact the single, simple word 'England' has as you let your stanzas end with it. There is an air of such dread, an air of War in this single word that stirs me deeply whenever I hear you sing it. God bless you and your family

[@BrazenCaballo2212]

I ran into this on accident while searching for Old Norse music. I'm glad I did because this is amazing and I can't stop listening to it.

[@robert9495]

marvelous work you've done. your time and effort you put into it is truly appreciated. i'm on my 2nd playthrough (NG+) of God of War Ragnarok and your video helps me understand the game's narrative better as it helps me get a better understanding of the game's lore even if the game doesnt delve as deep into the story as your videro does its codexes show a glimpse of it.

[@merivs2447]

This sounds like some Berserk soundtrack. Very nice job! Please release more latin or religious type songs. We love them!

[@SkaldBard]

More to come! I may or may not be almost done with a translation of Palästinalied into Latin

[@shojygon]

​​@@SkaldBardJórsalanám in finnish please 🥺

[@Gesu_Re_dei_re]

You're talented brother

[@SkaldBard]

@@Gesu_Re_dei_re thanks a lot, my friend

[@robinrehlinghaus1944]

I finally have time to listen to this and I'm hyped beyond measure. The first words already blew me away - I sincerely hope this gets the attention it deserves!

[@SkaldBard]

Thank you, friend

[@NamelessMF1658]

Relistening to this again and again its extremely epic and gives justice to the legend

[@dutystalker]

can there be a remake for this just like the harald hardrada one? would sound epic!

[@thycarolusrex]

pls gift us with more medieval songs skaldic bard, but like usual. Another epic bard.

[@SkaldBard]

More to come!

[@kman4999]

This had me in tears. A master piece of epic glory, masculinity and honor⚔️

[@MaurycyNejman]

this ids the most incredible piece of art on this channel so far i dont even have words anymore in any language

[@SkaldBard]

Dziekuje za takie mile slowa!

[@IzzytheCatgirl150]

another banger from Slakdic band!

[@LAC03098]

Amazing, God Bless. I can’t wait to see what you come out with next

[@agentbimlo4555]

Well, this is more than epic!

[@Hacker12333]

Good work, brother

[@BrandonPack-tn5xn]

Elsker det 🇧🇻🔥🔥🔥🪶🪶🪶🪶

[@HangrySaturn]

This song is fire! 🔥🔥

[@notme9816]

If I may combine my love of the sagas of my people and my love of WH40K this must be the songs the Custodes, Vulcan, the Raven Lord and the Wolf King would chill to while quaffing Fenrisian Ale and Mjad!

[@lopakacooper1668]

I have no words to describe the intense ferocity felt throughout the song, especially *3:31* or *8:50* Also, at around *3:51* I like that you can hear your voice for what I believe is supposed to be King Ælle which sounds like a desperate plea for peace. (Which adds more to the atmosphere for the audience imo)

[@phq1526]

I find it shocking as to how much i actually understood old norse as an Icelander. I could almost ignore the english translation

[@KnightOMurk]

Now this is epic. (Just finished watching vikings)

[@usa22957]

great show

[@cakecwkecake7479]

never actually read or heard the saga before this, super interesting stuff! thanks for making it

[@Haimariks]

incredible, makes me want to do incredible things

[@glishev]

The first few seconds made me think of the OST of Daggerfall :) Joke aside, I love the long narrative. Maybe the instrumental part could be slightly better but it's great that we have a brand new song and in a slightly different style this time. As others said, the shift between Old Norse and Old English is perfect.

[@sundararajan4461]

Wonderful war chant

[@Paikkakunnasta]

We need 2000s brutal hardstyle remix of this ⚔️☠️

[@Deziak44]

Amazing song brother!

[@alexjahblunt3569]

ive just discovered your channel and im so glad i did!

[@SkaldBard]

Hah great, welcome!

[@Bjorn_Algiz]

Whoa this is amazing 😮 truly amazing!

[@SuperAdrianio]

Very good implementation of orchestral elements in this one. A very welcome addition indeed! Anyways, very good job as usual!

[@vitich6047]

Когда слушаешь это, то начинаешь ощущать себя как будто ты являешься сыном Лодброка, начинаешь ощущать то желание немедленной мести

[@ormurinlangi-tl2hl]

Yes! That's what I like. Amazing atmosphere.👍

[@Romaboo453]

Damn, the initial image is too DAMM GOOD

[@Ashur_Melech]

Thank you for your work!

[@prathameshpatil7088]

It's one of the best of ur creations

[@SenhorMag]

As always a great song

[@krakenmckraken9128]

This is just shy of being my favorite "norse" inspired. Hard to beat the Hadrada one imo. I seen you did Brian Boru for the Irish? Any chance of a Black Douglas or similar Scottish inspired? (Unless I missed it)

[@elsakristina2689]

Stunning!

[@youtubecansukkadik]

This makes me want to do 100 pushups!

[@SkaldBard]

Do it

[@youtubecansukkadik]

I did! ;) @@SkaldBard

[@jandaly-ou3wf]

Phenomenal! A glorious telling of the fate of Ragnar Lothbrok

[@teyanuputorti7927]

What a great song

[@slamdaddyshapirowo9893]

When I grow up, I want to be like Ragnarr!

[@Bufkey]

I love how epic, ancient and warlike this sounds. Good work! 💪

[@juniorezequielduranreynoso946]

Thank you!!! Ragnarr Loðbrók.

[@NamelessMF1658]

Descendant of Gandálf Álfgeirsson of Ránríki/Alfheimr 😎

[@MBP1918]

Glorious

[@postiepaul]

Shades of Beowulf. I’m back there.

[@martach36]

🔥🔥

[@RachDarastrix2]

Huh? Vikings mostly wore wool but are depicted as wearing mostly furs. This is where they get that? From Ragnar?

[@ChristianBrathe]

Great... where is my axe..., the shield. Luckily i dont need a passport for an invasion. We meet in England guys!

[@njord-krakenarnesson5096]

Sigurðr Hringr ruled over the Svear and Daner, which is today's Sverige and Danmark, not only the Danes.🐺🐻🐺🐻🐺

[@shojygon]

Please make hardstyle remix of this 😆 Btw cool song

[@Haimariks]

Also, a few things to remember: The definitive case for nouns wasn't used until very late in the language's lifespan. The weak declension (such is found in the word "beinlausi") functions in Germanic languages as a definitive case for adjectives, thus "inn" (also a latecomer) isn't necessary. The form of patronymics in your video were also latecomers, before (during Ragnar's time) it was just Sigurðs sonr/sunr. Also, for ert and er, it would've been est and es during Ragnar's time (iirc). Great work so far, hope you see my tips though. Wes þu hal!

[@SkaldBard]

All of the grammatical functions I'm using are extant in the saga, which is what I'm basing the song on - I'm using a later form of Old Norse on purpose as there is far more material available

[@Haimariks]

@@SkaldBard Fair enough, thanks for taking your time to read my comment.

[@SkaldBard]

@@Haimariks Thanks for your interest in the specifics! :)

[@KreiviC]

Can you make live version of Jórsalanám

[@NorthSeaAssociation]

Was already hoping you'd make a song about Ragnar and his sons 🤩 Love the heavier instrumentals, they go well with the story. Where do you find these Viking artworks, though?

[@Haimariks]

Haill auk sæll! ᚼᛅᛁᛚ᛫ᛅᚢᚴ᛫ᛋᛅᛚ

[@deedeskin2439]

"Hell hath no fury like the p!ssed-off sons of an executed Viking!" Thorvald Edvardsson. Okay, I just made all that up, but I challenge anybody to prove me wrong!⚔️

[@Philokalic_Energeia]

Do you think you can try some of the Old English ‘Crist I’

[@LAC03098]

I’m curious, did Old Norse not have any lower case letters or did you use Block caps for effect?

[@SkaldBard]

That's just the font choice, the font I used doesn't have lower-case :-)

[@lopakacooper1668]

@@SkaldBardIt’s like every word they utter is in all caps, as if they were in a berserk state of mind. I like it. :)

[@Ajar37]

A little complicated with all these names, but nice song

[@МартинХристофор]

Спасибо!! 👍👍💪💪👑 СЛАВА ГОСПОДУ ИИСУСУ ХРИСТУ_!!! СЛАВА ХРИСТУ_!!! 👑➕➕➕➕⛪

[@shojygon]

Hail Odinn

[@МартинХристофор]

@@shojygon Нет, один это просто мифология и современные неоязыческие басни из нью-эйдж.

[@shojygon]

@@МартинХристофор 👺

[@6.Z.M]

​@@МартинХристофорjesus is dream

[@Kingsaxxy3872]

Bit of a wrong place to preach about Jesus mate, just considering the fact this is a song about a Man who was a Norse pagan.

[@JustinianG]

Is this an original song?

[@SkaldBard]

Yep :-)

[@patrickhughes1790]

☧