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Sellers ID AMS G - 8200

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Reference Number-2550027720

Description

Re-issue of Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik’s - “Skuggsjá” with completely renewed artwork and full lyrics with English translations!

When renowned musicians ENSLAVED guitarist/composer Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik – the mastermind behind WARDRUNA (who gained attention far beyond the world of music for their contributions to the score of the acclaimed ‘Vikings’ TV-series ) join forces, the outcome is far too easily dismissed in advance as a “super project”...

Yet with SKUGGSJÁ the two Norwegians have clearly not only successfully combined their musical handwriting, but the sum of the duo’s craft is more than its already outstanding parts, both add sonic expressions to the other’s sound which enhances their excellent songwriting into something new. Harsh metal guitars effortlessly connect with ancient instruments and the emerging intricate patterns are reminiscent of the intertwined, whirling and deeply fascinating Viking age animal styles translated into songs. The result is a richly evocative sonic tapestry for the mind to wander on and create images of a long gone past without any misplaced nostalgia...

‘Skuggsjá’ was originally conceived as a commissioned piece of musical work written by Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik. The arrangement was performed by ENSLAVED and WARDRUNA as a concert piece in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian constitution at the Eidsivablot festival in Eidsvoll, Norway on September 13th, 2014.

The growing desire to present SKUGGSJÁ to a broader audience led Bjørnson and Selvik to record their work in its entirety. The word “Skuggsjá” translates to “mirror” or “reflection” in the Norse tongue.

By highlighting ideas, traditions and instruments of their Norse past, SKUGGSJÁ speak of the history of Norway and reflect aspects from the past into present day. Using metal instrumentation as well as some of Scandinavia’s oldest instruments and poetry in Norse and Norwegian, ‘Skuggsjá’ represents a fusion between past and present, both lyrically and musically.

Vinyl Record disc colour

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Vinyl Record Version

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The Outer Sleeve

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The Inner Sleeve

Almost all of our vinyl records will include either an original inner sleeve or a plain inner sleeve, or a printed inner sleeve. The images of this inner sleeve as shown on this listing are stock images, not the actual image. Inner sleeves are notorious for being replaced or damaged, such as edge splits. Unless explicitly mentioned in this listing the inner sleeve is not part of this purchase. If you purchase this vinyl record it is with the clear understanding the inner sleeve is not included as part of this sale, and if a sleeve is included it is provided on an as/is condition solely as packaging, as a protector for the record, which may have creases, wear or edge splits.

 

Hairlines

If we reference a hairline(s), it means it is a light line on the disc that looks like a hair. Hairlines are different to scratches or wear. A hairline is lighter and has limited and less impact on the playing quality, whereas wear or a scratch can cause some level of clicks, pops or interference when playing. 

 

Record Grading

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Delivery Carrier and Courier Tracking

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Gift Ideas

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Hours of Service

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