Strong - Clamavi De Profundis

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"Strong" is an original song we wrote based on the Vikings. It is taken from a larger original story entitled, "Chieftain." We hope you enjoy it:)
Description of the Song:
Scene 1: The Vikings sail from Iceland to Scotland to raid where ever they may land. Leading them is the chieftain’s son Bjorn Erikson who sings the first solo. He is tall, blond, strong, but has an innate sense of compassion that makes it difficult for him to lead this mission. His inborn sense of leadership has made him wonder at the path that he would take were he ever to become the chieftain. The next solo is sung by Erling Haroldson, a menacing, strong Viking who adheres to the old Viking ways as a pure disciple of the gods. He is dark and cold hearted. The Vikings are fit for battle.
Scene 2: The Women lament the departure of their men. They stand on a windy, rocky cliff above the shore, watching in a mixture of pride and sorrow as their loved ones sail away.
Scene 3: The Vikings row to the shore. They see a monastery on land.
Scene 4: The monks chant prayers in the Monastery.
Scene 5: The Vikings march to the monastery. They are ready for battle.
Scene 6: As the Vikings besiege the monastery, One monk, Father Edvard, kneels in prayer, unafraid that death might take him. He pleads for God’s mercy upon his attackers, revealing a twist on what it means to be “strong.” Fr. Edvard’s story is that of a chieftain’s son who was once left for dead in a raid on a monastery years ago. He was taken in by the monks he was trying to raid. And so now he prays for the Vikings who seek to attack him. He is meant to mirror Bjorn, as they are both chieftain’s sons.
Scene 7: The Vikings attack and plunder, and Bjorn is seen facing off with Fr. Edvard, but an angel appears between the two, stopping him in his tracks. Bjorn experiences a profound change, though his journey has only begun. The other Vikings finish their raid and bring their ill-gotten gains to the boat.
Scene 8: The Vikings sail homeward back to Iceland.
We wrote the lyrics, composed, and arranged the piece. My family sang it.
Video Artwork by:
Clamavi De Profundis
Please no bad language in the comments. We want this to be family friendly:) Thank you!

[@ClamaviDeProfundis]

"Strong" is an original song we wrote based on the Vikings. It is taken from a larger original story entitled, "Chieftain." We hope you enjoy it:). Also, check out this petition started by one of our fans to have us do some music for the new LOTR series by Amazon! bit.ly/32ZgzSo

[@AFPSchmidt]

Appreciating yet another masterpiece of yours, I was imagining a musical plot where a Viking is denying his false gods and converting to the crucified Christ, it would be epic.

[@Spatzleboy]

@@AFPSchmidt lol False gods and the only true god or what do you want to say?

[@AFPSchmidt]

basically the process of converting a Viking to Christianity, and the internal struggle waged

[@andrewengelsma277]

Is Chieftan going to be published? Assuming it's a book.

[@allthenewsordeath5772]

Clamavi De Profundis I hope you guys are planning something for Lent.

[@johnrover8015]

I'm in the United States Air Force and work Mortuary Affairs. I have my entire team listening to Clamavi while we work with our fallen. So many of my Troops have memorized so many of your songs. Your songs are a direct representation of what our moto is, Dignity, Honor, Respect!!!

[@HolyChaoMu]

I love that. Please continue to be a warrior for peace and love in the world.

[@TruePT]

Thank you for your service!!! Many prayers for you all!

[@WillTreaty50]

May you be safe with all your team especially in this time of need for strong and courageous men

[@Saber23]

Lol that’s your motto but you have none of it

[@Saber23]

@@TruePT yeah thank him for blowing up my peoples children

[@michaelgableman1915]

This reminds me of a quote from Charlemagne after he watched a Viking raid driven off: "I am not afraid that these ruffians will be able to do me any harm; but I am sick at heart to think that even in my lifetime they have dared to attack this coast, and I am horror-stricken when I foresee what evil they will do to my descendants and their subjects."

[@avantelvsitania3359]

"They may storm this walls, but they can't storm Heaven." That was profoundly epic

[@ancalagon2310]

I honestly can’t stop thinking about a Viking army storming heaven and having an all out war just because of that one line.

[@noddarkwolf]

We can't storm heaven pfaff ha WE are VIKINGS AND WE CAN DO WHATEVER WE WANT

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

That honestly reminds me of Asgard. The Jotuns could easily charge it's walls but the realm itself will not be reached by them

[@vladimirdracul4324]

"Starts flapping the oars men! WE ARE GOING TO RAID THE GODS!"

[@Arenuphis]

Inb4 heaven gets raided by einherjar

[@mckenzie.latham91]

I like how each passage explains a different type of strength, The first passage of the chieftain and his son speaks to the strength of will The second of the warrior and plunderer speaks to the strength of might The third of the women and families of the Vikings represents the strength of the families and women waiting for their husbands, brothers, fathers to return safe and be with them again The fourth of the priests asking God to forgive the Norsemen even as they sack their monasteries as their religion states is the strength of spirit and faith

[@jimmytecker]

you were reaching a bit with the third one I think that each passage explains a different use/perspective of strength first passage speaks to using strength to ensure you have a place second passage speaks to using strength to hurt those weaker than you third passage shows from the perspective of those who you use your strength for fourth passage speaks of strength as demonstrated through mercy/restraint

[@themecking]

I actually agree with the last one, it takes great strength of faith to beg your God to forgive the men who are currently killing your friends and will probabilly soon kill you.

[@lebazardebecques1223]

How to listen to a song by Clamavi De Profundis: 1- Listen it once. 2- Listen it twice. 3- Listen it till you know all the lyrics and can basically reproduces the music too.

[@smaug9956]

Lol

[@calebfreeman8284]

Been a year and I haven't stopped listening yet!

[@thebrandybuck323]

Hahaha yes exactly!

[@gideonkimbrel7181]

Facts

[@midgetwthahacksaw]

4:58 So, this is what Joakim does in his free time aside from writing epic power metal based on Historical events. Well played guys. Well played indeed.

[@ethanburn8574]

I KNEW it looked like him 😂

[@kellscarthechosen327]

@@ethanburn8574 same it looked too familiar

[@gamelover120]

He's gotta get new material for them somehow

[@toasterofdoom9629]

just doing some field study for when he writes 'Swedish Pagans'

[@henrypaleveda7760]

that's who I thought he looked like!

[@theflamingassassin2426]

For the measure of a man is the strength in his will - Amazing line

[@nopowerhere838]

See Palantir usage for details

[@vaahtobileet]

the actual line says "the strength within his will" which sounds a bit strange. Not something Tolkien would've wrote I think :D

[@alexanderschweinehunde167]

It’s quite true as well...conviction and persistence in what you believe do make a strong man.

[@bjornerlendur4606]

"I have come to rid this wretched world of lesser men than I" -even better

[@flokoeh4994]

@@vaahtobileet well this song isn't supposed to be one of tolkiens. It's an oeiginal by them.

[@gingerbrettman5665]

Would you consider doing a cover of the full song, "Hoist The Colours" from the Pirates of the Caribbean? You've got the right vocal range to give the song justice. Edit: We need the Patron's support!

[@Arenuphis]

Yes please That song is sorely lacking a full length bombastic cover

[@ScurvyBoi]

Agreed. That would sound amazing

[@konradkowalski1681]

Omg It would be awesome! do it pleas!!!

[@jimmybumpus2099]

Yes

[@snet_4233]

PLEASE DO SO!!

[@sonyahannah]

LOVE this! One of my concentrations was medieval lit, including reading "Beowulf" in Anglo-Saxon. The "whale road"! Haven't seen that in decades. The rhyming, internal as well as end-rhyme, ties the deeds together beautifully. Illustrations enhance the already nearly overpowering music -- cannot WAIT for the next installment!

[@radovanmarcincin2502]

Didn't expect that part with frater Edvard, ... it was epic. Clamavi showed their catholic traditions loving side :D

[@ninjacell2999]

You can see all the themes set up in this song to be inverted later...

[@ninjacell2999]

@@h.p6016 The whole Viking ethos is about being strong and taking from the weak. In the Christian ethos, true strength is seen in weakness

[@ninjacell2999]

@@h.p6016 Nietzche was wrong in that he thought Christianity was bad. But he thought it was bad because it cared for the weak and gave them hope. Jesus dying on the cross is weakness. Weakness that is true strength. Jesus didn't win by power but by weakness. I don't think the Templars are exactly the epitome of Christian piety. Do you also think the crusades against the Cathars were a noble endeavour?

[@MyDrago45]

NinjaCell there is a strength in weakness. It takes a strong man to kill and even stronger one to spare. Christianity teaches that the human form of strength will always fail compared to the spiritual strength.

[@TheFofotron]

@@ninjacell2999 >Do you also think the crusades against the Cathars were a noble endeavour? Yes I do. They deserved it.

[@TsugaC]

"The measure of a man is the strength within his will." That's a line worthy of the Havamal. Skal!

[@Keith-sj3hd]

Oh my GOSH they said I was crazy but I KNEW It's basically the Ballad of the White Horse but from the viking's perspective!!!! THANK YOOOOOOOUUUUU I WOULD SAY I CAN DIE HAPPY NOW BUT NOT UNTIL I SEE THE REST OF THE SERIES THIS IS AWESOME AND I WILL TYPE IN CAPS LOCK FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE

[@fatefantasy2776]

You're quite the enthusiastic one arent'cha?

[@areku7213]

You still typing in caps lock nowadays?

[@kenotorino1819]

@@areku7213 Legends say that they are

[@gideonkimbrel7181]

To this day his caps locked letters can still be seen

[@frbrown3034]

so what you are telling me is that all a long I been looking for the location of this [lace for so long only to find out that it was right next to me all along? and you are telling me that this song has been based on the G.K Chesterton book the only one I never got the chance to read it Ballad of the White Horse? are you kidding me?

[@noahmiller4839]

"we will win or die here" speaks to some really personal things I've seen. Coupled with the line "the measure of a man is the strength within his will" really hit home in some interesting ways

[@samurguy9906]

That philosophy is kinda shown to be wrong by the end of the song. As it turns out, it isn’t the will to power that matters most in life.

[@zendipurple6342]

Friar Edvards prayer is awesome: Please forgive my sins Grant these poor men pardon As the crucified As the heart not hardened They may storm these walls But they cant storm heaven They will vainly plunder From the God of wonder Even asking for forgiveness for the enemy, as they dont know better Truly christian prayer

[@LibertyGryphon]

I love the different perspectives, the different truths spoken, strength and mercy, each given full voice. And I am excited for more! Also: I think the paradoxical fusion of these opposing virtues gives birth to Arthur and the ideal of chivalry.

[@marvolofarhel1578]

Strong enough to defend and act for gods will, but merciful enough to emphasize with his enemy, which both gives the warrior knowledge over his enemy and keeps his mind sober and free of blood lust.

[@LibertyGryphon]

@@marvolofarhel1578 and a dedication not only to strength and the tribe, but to the highest ideals; to the "God of wonder."

[@henrypaleveda7760]

haven't heard that explanation or theory of chivalry, coolstuff

[@evangelosnikitopoulos]

This would sound great in a Disney movie, along the lines of "I'll make a man out of you." Nice job on the lyrics!

[@michaelpettersson4919]

Definitely. Now to how make plundering vikings become the good guys? Well Astrid Lindgren wrote Ronia the robbers daughter so such things can be done. Maybe the find that the village they tried to plunder are all plundered out by a local robber baron? Then they could go forth to plundering this opressive aristocrat...

[@idealm477]

Reminds me of "Savages"

[@addy_animates484]

Except Mulan was a feminist movie and this song is about men and God

[@buffalobrickfilms9164]

Ah. Three of my favorite things: An epic tale, Catholicism, and a new song by Clamavi De Profundis.

[@Count.Saruman]

A Viking song though this has been Of shining swords of silver sheen These words I cry as well shall you 'Barûk Khazâd!' 'Khazâd ai mênu!'

[@xenaku3948]

Lord of the rings much lol

[@Count.Saruman]

@@dexterjames1339 How about this: Deyr fé, deyja frændur, deyr sjálfur ið sama; ek veit einn at aldri deyr dómr um dauðan hvern."

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

That language is based on semitic languages mainly on hebrew.

[@Count.Saruman]

@@ReasonAboveEverything Yes, that is correct. Tolkien wished an 'angular language'. I was merely quoting Havamal on the basis of some shared characteristics.

[@BruceLakin27]

More songs about old European warriors would be awesome! Norman invasion, Germanic knights, Russian cossacks! A lot of material there

[@a.w.4708]

Most of time Cossacks would probably feel offended to call them Russian... They were their own, rather specific nation of freedom-loving outcasts, later became Ukraine.

[@henrypaleveda7760]

if they do the Germanic knights, then they have to do Charles The bald and the Knights of Burgundy getting dissed by the pope

[@NICEFINENEWROBOT]

@@henrypaleveda7760 Reviving the German knights? Greetings from Adolf. No, we don't need that.

[@matheusarruda6462]

The title reminded me of Smaug's "Then I was young and tender, now I am old and Strong, STRONG, STRONG!"

[@azipoor3468]

I was reading LOTR when I saw the notification of this epic song

[@francisstelzle3124]

That series never gets old!

[@midgetwthahacksaw]

@@francisstelzle3124 Never!

[@sameerpokhrel4379]

NEVER. IT'S ETHEREAL!!!

[@6millionLiesRememberHolodomor]

"Do not let your love for gold outweigh your love for me" made me weep, that was BEAUTIFUL!

[@ForgottenHonor0]

4:10 Hello, Joakim! Taking a break from Sabaton to go raiding?

[@aquila4460]

Taking a break? This is how they create new music! Before Sabaton started playing their music the entire history of the world had been peaceful!

[@comradewarnke3917]

Sabaton!

[@chadsmith8966]

Yeah, I thought the same thing.

[@derskalde4973]

So I was not the only one who thought that. But it's fitting.

[@ryanweeks8473]

I thought that too... Good to see I'm not alone lol

[@no1ofconsequence936]

To be honest, there was a lot of good a material, but I'm glad Friar Edvard had some really good lines. All in all, I think this is a Strong start. I'll show myself out.

[@Nich011]

A *STRONK* start.

[@henrypaleveda7760]

as you wish

[@no1ofconsequence936]

@@henrypaleveda7760 , hey, we don't know each other that well.

[@henrypaleveda7760]

@@no1ofconsequence936 pfft!

[@dorfydorf8183]

I think this song would have also been perfect for the dwarves of Erebor. Great song as always Clamavi de Profundis!

[@ancalagon2310]

I think I will watch this a million times by the end of today

[@clarkweddleoutdoorschannel5926]

I already have

[@paparevan]

It’s always so great waking up to a new release from CDP especially if it’s an original written by them.

[@susanneklein8040]

Love the rhyme of "the god of thunder" vs. "the god of wonder"!!!

[@Dinologan1015]

My Norse Ancestors would be so proud! FOR ALL MY FELLOW VIKING BROTHERS AND SISTERS! The Ravens will lead us into battle, and the wolves shall howl with us!

[@direwolfknight5302]

That first picture is of the heron, of the brotherband chronicles. Amazing book.

[@smaug9956]

The best in the series too

[@calebsaenger3344]

do the graphics remind anyone else of Age of Empires campaigns?

[@alexp6565]

Yes, i was going to comment on that. It looks like one of campaign stories.

[@osarkthegoat7038]

and perfect for the story, too!

[@Learning_Aviation]

It shows good taste. 😏

[@narsilreforged]

I just played it

[@direwolfknight7639]

Imagine a game with these drawings and the music.

[@dominkaskublicka190]

we will win or die here !!! beautiful ...

[@SolwatcherYT]

Teacher: Ok class, we're going to England Girls: Its so cold. D: Boys: WE ARE VIKINGS!!!! Let's goooooooo!!

[@jackstod]

I love this, proud to be grandson of rollo, nephew of Ragnar.. But I prefer my Norman grandfathers tho. Thank you and your family for gifting us all this song.

[@bjornerlendur4606]

"I have come to rid this wretched world of lesser men than I" - the best line

[@louiseharding7167]

Rarely do I post a reply, but here goes... As an Anglican (Church of England, aka Episcopalians in the US) as late as the 1927 Book of Common Prayer there was a prayer: 'God save us from the fury of the Northmen'. The people in raided coasts were terrified of Viking raids, which pillaged, burned and took slaves (thralls) as far as the Mediterranean. Britain, northern France (Normandy!) and northern Germany were particular targets due to their proximity and relative wealth. In Normandy, eastern Britain and coastal Ireland the raiders eventually turned from raiding to colonization. The British 'Danelaw' was one result; the hybrid Norman culture in France gave rise to William the Conqueror, vanquisher of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom across the Channel in Britain. This song recalls (presumably intentionally) the brutal raid on the island monastery of Lindisfarne, off the coast of Northumberland. But the Norsemen were more than raiders and conquerors. They were also traders who plied east and down the Volga river in Russia (The 'Rus') and set foot in Vinland (possibly Canadian Labrador) in the west. Their sons became the Varangian Guard of the Byzantine Emperors. They were an amazing people. But no, even they could not storm heaven. Where Satan failed mortals could not hope to prevail. Why would they bother, unless there was plunder, thralls or trade to be had? 'The treasure of heaven is not in earthly things...'

[@louistostmann2049]

A amazing story so far, especially friar Edward was great. Laudate Clamavi de Profundis!

[@doodlebiscuits1750]

I think I've watched this like ten times now.

[@smaug9956]

Same lol

[@andrewengelsma277]

Liked before I listened, as usual.

[@Wlerin7]

There is no greater evidence of strength than showing mercy, for it is only the strong man who can afford to be merciful.

[@donaldmorrison9940]

You guys are freakishly talented. I love your music, above all the LOTR stuff - really brings it to life. But this is superb. I feel a double connection to it - my people are descended from Vikings who settled the Isles off the west of Scotland and I’m a Christian. Superb stuff

[@MartinYakuza]

That latin chorus is the beginning of the Psalm 51 and the "official" translation is: "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions."

[@yevheniishyshko7961]

Interesting new take. It is a bit less powerful, more story-like structure of the song, when you compare it to the other orginal songs of Clamavi de Profundis, such as "Dragonshore" or "When The Hammer Falls." Intrigued to see what's next. Edit: Thanks for the likes, it's my most liked comment now!

[@Maryland2]

What do you mean less powerful. I would say when the Vikings are raiding the church and Friar Edward asks for forgiveness that’s pretty powerful

[@dragonson04]

Yeah...Vikings like Bardic Verse. Which is more story than poem.

[@HrLBolle]

so am I

[@David-lu4gq]

Ulf: "Hey, Bjorn, there's a bunch of guys over there wearing brown robes, writing books and singing in some weird language, what do you wanna do? Bjorn: "WE WILL PURGE THE WEAK!!!" Ulf: o-O Bjorn: (Turns Longship towards the monks with intent)

[@henrypaleveda7760]

Father Edvard: prays for his enemies to be spared Bjorn: sees a blonde guy with wings and armor, Spares Father Edvard, Goes home to introspect about his life decisions

[@alexanderfyock9042]

And I thought Clamavi De Profundis good before I had heard this, then after they are mind-blowing!!!!

[@holyknightthatpwns]

Excellent song, with great complexity. I love the depth

[@nordithen]

Looking forward to the next installment!

[@catalant4161]

This is awesome. Perfect for a Saturday morning!

[@benvacco8997]

Fun fact: “Viking” is actually a verb. Who we now consider “Vikings” were actually known as “Vikingers.” Good song.

[@ilyakhorne9171]

Ogh, this is Joakim at 4:10!

[@mario9763]

I see what you did here...

[@squidontheside5496]

I see you are a men of culture

[@ethanstevenson2858]

Okay, cool, I'm not the only one who picked up on that.

[@midgetwthahacksaw]

@@ethanstevenson2858 Nope! Not all at all!

[@HobbitNinjaWizard]

Thank you for all you do!! I'm a huge Lord of the RIngs fan and the music you make is so amazing!! I absolutely love it! When the Hammer Falls is one of my favorite of your originals! Keep it up, guys!

[@alexandergraham520]

I really liked this one. Especially when the women began to sing and when the vikings started chanting STRONG. Gave me chills.

[@commissarclawhand733]

Awesome song, i like the way it tells a story and the tune shifts.

[@tenientemantequilla8204]

I love this story-telling theme with morals in it. Poetic! Keep making these, you digital troubadours!

[@abdelmajidanassel-fardi6040]

Great song!

[@nopowerhere838]

Das an understatement

[@abdelmajidanassel-fardi6040]

@@nopowerhere838 it is indeed

[@jackmorrison7883]

Anyone else notice the “Heron” longship art from Brotherband? At least I think that’s what it is; the keel and the triangle sail seem to say so

[@FatherBrown1]

Great. Now do a crossover where the vikings meet the dwarves from Dragonshore.

[@connormacgregor9460]

Yes, yes, yes, do this please

[@ElfMaidWithInternet]

Surely!!!

[@zebjensen4251]

How do we know there not dwarves or part dwarf.

[@eeeee6431]

@@zebjensen4251 They are dwarves because I said so

[@alfredodiaz3575]

Wow! Wow! What can I say? It's been a while since I heard and read something so beautiful! Thanks Clamavi De Profundis for the beautiful work you do! Greetings from Mexico City.

[@giovannigamberoni1542]

Only one word can describe this: GREAT

[@spiritsongtress]

Hopefully this becomes a beautiful saga told through song and amazing art.

[@andrewengelsma277]

I can feel the pleading of the monks...

[@knuckles9863]

The monks won in the end, though.

[@Maribro4]

Yet another masterpiece. Love the more story originated approach you’ve done this time. I love it when you guys try new things because it’s fantastic every time

[@isaiahparr8856]

Who is listening to this to find comfort during these hard times? We will join together and stand STRONG against COVID19!

[@HrLBolle]

A highly interesting point in time You have chosen for the story. The beginning change of the "old" Ways and Beliefs the Northmen followed. also noteworthy is the inclusion of an apparition from one of the Lords (Christian god concept) Messengers to the leader of this particular Party of Raiders, whom historian call Vikings.

[@catholicaromana]

This is great! I will definitely be recommending this to many Catholic homeschool families!!

[@walli6388]

?

[@catholicaromana]

@@walli6388 There are some good traditional Catholic references in the song, which is why I recommended it.

[@alsodharga_679]

4:14 does anyone else think that guy in the front right lloks like Joakim Broden from Sabaton?

[@polari6196]

Yep it's Joakim

[@wilsonsticks]

It'd be cool if you did a song like this for other Middle Age cultures like the Anglo-Saxons or the Celts

[@smaug9956]

Yea

[@Stellarheim]

You guy are godsend.

[@rateeightx]

This Song Gets The Official Viking Seal Of Approval.

[@goldenraven1000]

Браво, великолепная песня. Great song!!!

[@MCbadass7]

Imagine if later in the story Bjorn converts to this new way he encountered firsthand, and his life completely changes and so does the song. We will defend the weak. We will show all mercy. We will serve our brothers, As the God of wonder!

[@domdom3938]

This has become my new favourite. The power behind those voices is just astounding. It's like actual vikings sang it, not just guys pretending to

[@christianfarren1179]

“They can storm these walls, but they can’t storm Heaven!” Ragnar Lothbrok: Is that a challenge?

[@malahamavet]

I LOVE the drawings!!!

[@jakemarsh8967]

I like the picture of the Heron from Brotherband at the beginning xD

[@smaug9956]

Same looks great

[@nickathanas1898]

4:10 ...... Swedish Paaaaaagans marching ashore... :D

[@bavo981]

The background and the paper these drawings appear on, remind me a lot of the Campaign Maps and story bits from Age of Empires 2.

[@slashbash1347]

Reminds me of a book I read called The First Christmas Tree. A warrior monk sets out to prove that the cross of Christ is stronger than the hammer of Thor, and stops a human sacrifice made out to the Norse god of thunder.

[@tork9646]

Sounds like the story of St. Boniface, the Enlightener of the Germans

[@cameronknox7567]

All I can think of is one of the Vikings hearing a monk talking about seeing heven, and just going: "hold my Njodd..."

[@tora0neko]

4:20 Joakim Broden on the right foreground

[@daeuslamb8191]

This is perhaps your most epic song yet. And it’s not even Tolkien’s lyrics! 😱 I don’t know how you pulled that off

[@allthenewsordeath5772]

Beautiful end excellent as always, I hope you guys make something again for Lent and Easter.

[@antonikuak2740]

I love this song It shows the strength of the vikings who were in the terms of martiality much stronger than christians But it also shows the strength of True christianity(power through weakness) that ultimately won over the purely martial strength of the vikings Truely an inspiring piece of art

[@achintyanaithani889]

They were weaker than the unarmed and barely armed peasants, yes. When they faced the barest fringes of christendom when everything was falling apart for the latter. When they faced the barest fringes of the heart....it was a very different story. Let's just say, there's a reason the Normans were vassals of the Franks.

[@williamharris516]

@@achintyanaithani889 I mean it’s because they offered them land that wasn’t frozen and noble titles to protect the land, on account they were scary and were just gonna take the land anyway. It was done because it was amenable to all

[@franciscosouzaaguirre9688]

"Class, we are going in a trip to Scandinavia!" Girls: Ugh, the cold is too harsh there! Boys: 7:46

[@calebfreeman8284]

You forgetting shield maidens my friend

[@aslaamo1118]

WE SSSAAAAIIIILLLLLLLL TO THE NORRRTHHHHLAAAANNNDDDDDD!!!

[@loremastercorax6692]

I love this song :) it is wounderfull

[@ellawilken]

An incredibly neat song! A story unfolding! I love the spot toward the end: a bit of space, and then the distant pipes...

[@naphasorn3993]

STRONG!!!!

[@Jj-lv2wi]

listening to this while playing M&B viking conquest :)

[@LeeIceMake]

Wow. That´s... strong I guess. Well, the lyrics sung by the Vikings at the end just feels so ironic... where is the glory in defeating people with no weapons to protect themselves? Awesome work, the story "Chieftain" must be great as well.

[@brandonfrench5285]

That's probably where the story is going. Bjorn will realize "we fought defenseless monks but the monks didnt fight back, but pleaded to their god to be merciful to us. Who's the real strong one here?" Plus the angel appearing likely spooked him

[@josephamendolea3431]

@@brandonfrench5285 I hope CDP does another song maybe called "The Conversion of Bjorn" to illustrate this :-)

[@ole-anderassagmo9532]

Need this on my spotify playlist 🤩

[@WhaleOfAStory]

Whale-road is one of the best kennings

[@brycevo]

This is such a great Legend

[@johnrover8015]

The only workout song you'll ever need.

[@louise3667]

Woaw ! Great lyrics, great melody, great song ! This is little different than before, but I love songs that tell stories so congratulations, I'm waiting for the next !!

[@martapowaka5804]

This is one of the most manly songs which I ever heard. Awesome! (I'm a girl ;))

[@erikcarp9359]

This is great

[@malcolmthorne9779]

Ah, this gladdens my viking heart.

[@amenthegreat3761]

Well you aren't a viking so...

[@Widoghastly]

I never thought I would see the Heron on anything not related to the BrotherBand Chronicles.

[@JD-128]

This is honestly one of my favorite songs by you guys! I mean, I LOVE your music from Middle Earth, and likewise with your Hammerdeep Collection and your other covers, but there's something about this piece, with its roots in actual history, that's just... I don't know, but I really like it! :D Probably has to do with my fascination with the Vikings (largely courtesy of the _How to Train Your Dragon_ franchise, I must admit). But anyhow, this piece is great!