Full concert out soon on DVD and Blu-ray
Norwegian world music collective Wardruna is now releasing a live video for the song “Heimta Thurs”. The video is a part of the band’s ‘Live at the Acropolis’ show, which will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray alongside Wardruna’s new album Birna on January 24.
Originating from Wardruna’s debut record ‘Runaljod – Gap var ginnunga’, the song “Heimta Thurs” has grown into one of the group’s most iconic songs and a fan favorite. Set against the backdrop of the world heritage site Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis, the composition and visual experience reach new heights.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ajLz33_1ZMI
The connection between the old and ancient, deeply human and natural at the same time, can be felt at every live performance of Wardruna, resounding equally on stage and throughout the audience. ‘Live at the Acropolis’ is a testament to that.
Captured for all eternity by Kolibri Media, Wardruna now presents the DVD and Blu-Ray ‘Live at the Acropolis’, featuring the full show, additional interviews and impressions of the meet and greet at the Underflow Record Store.
Birna – the she-bear in Old Norse – is a work of art dedicated to the warden of the forest, nature’s caretaker, and her battles here on earth. Slowly driven out of her habitat by modern day societies, she has entered a stage of permanent hibernation. As a result, the forest is gradually dying, longing for its pulseand heart – its shepherd. Birna calls for her return.
Birna nurtures the insight that has been at the core of Selvik’s philosophy right from the start: sowing new seeds whilst strengthening old roots. Instruments and wisdom from ancient times, coupled with modern day soundscapes and recorded sounds of nature, provide a rare opportunity to tell us something valuable about ourselves. It works as a reminder that we are part of nature, not above it, and it offers a way of remembering, not for memory’s own sake, but to gain both new and forgotten insights.
Along with the new album comes the recorded show of Wardruna’s unique equinox performance at the world heritage site Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis, Athens.
Spanning over two hours, the show featured outstanding live performances of songs from the group’s discography, such as Helvegen, Kvitravn, Heimta Thurs and Lyfjaberg.
Tracklist:
1. Hertan
2. Birna [WATCH HERE]
3. Ljos til Jord
4. Dvaledraumar
5. Jord til Ljos
6. Himinndotter [WATCH HERE]
7. Hibjørnen [WATCH HERE]
8. Skuggehesten
9. Tretale
10. Lyfjaberg [WATCH HERE]
Birna was written and recorded between 2021 and 2024.
Music by Einar Selvik and Lindy-Fay Hella.
Lyrics by Einar Selvik.
Birna is performed by Einar Selvik, Lindy-Fay Hella, Eilif Gundersen, HC Dalgaard, Sondre Veland, John Stenersen, Arne Sandvoll.
The album features guest appearances by: Koret Artemis (Choir), Jonna Jinton (vocals and field recordings), Hans Fredrik Jacobsen (willow-bark flute), Kenneth Lien (Jaw-harp), Iver Sandøy (backing vocals).
Mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios.
Cover photo by Tuukka Koski.
Cover artwork by Øivind A. Myksvoll
Photography by Morten Munthe
Biography by Oda Malmin
Proofreading by Lauren Barley
Wardruna live in 2024/2025
Australia& New Zealand 2025:
23 Jan – Melbourne – Palais Theatre
25 Jan – Sydney – Enmore Theatre
27 Jan – Brisbane – Fortitude Music Hall
30 Jan – Auckland – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
UK & Ireland 2025:
With special guest: Jo Quail
17 Mar – Liverpool –Philharmonic
18 Mar – Birmingham – Symphony Hall
19 Mar – London – Royal Albert Hall
21 Mar – Bristol – Beacon
22 Mar – York – Barbican – SOLD OUT
23 Mar – Dublin – Olympia Theatre
25 Mar – Glasgow – SEC Armadillo
Norway 2025:
26 Apr – Oslo – Operaen – SOLD OUT
27 Apr – Oslo – Operaen – SOLD OUT
29 Apr – Trondheim – Olavshallen – SOLD OUT
02 May – Kristiansand – Kilden – Low on Tickets
03 May – Stavanger – Konserthuset – Low on Tickets
04 May – Bergen – Grieghallen – SOLD OUT
Europe & United States 2025:
07 June – Reyjavik, IS – Harpa
25 – 27 July – Read Eagle, US – Fire In The Mountains
30 Jul – 3 Aug – Rasnov, RO – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
13 – 16 Aug – Dinkelsbühl, DE – Summer Breeze Open Air