Check also Faun with Einor Selvik with the song Odin. Somewhat related to this video. Odin sacrificed his eye to gain knwoledge of the runes in Norse mythology. Also the title of this song Galdra (or Galdr) references ancient magical practises through song and poetry.

In old norse, "Galdra" means magical songs or chants that the Völva's (sort of prophetesses) used to sing. I might be wrong, but i think the idea is that the white-clad woman can see into the spirit world with that creepy looking eye after Lindy-Fay performed a Galdr, similar to how Odin sacrificed one eye to Mimir.

I believe I read that this music video was inspired by a story of how Loki joked that Odin was an old woman…

To thee old god.!!. We hail.!!! The sun!! the moon !! mother earth.!!

Awesome group of human beings. Awesome talent from germany and all over the world.. their coming to u s.a soon hope to see them. ! . Bye. Cheers.!

The eye story is a reference to Odin. The tree is most likely Yggdrasil and Odin sacrificed an eye to get the knowledge of rune magic. Galdr magic if my memory serves well was a type of magic reserved to women.

They are always so good. The melody seems simple, but actually, there is so much going on. Both vocalist were good. So peaceful. Great reaction Brother.

Peace to the kindred spirits.

What does the missing eye signify? Odin plucked out his own eye so that he can truely see.

Gwydion my top recommendation by Faun (and Eluveitie).... soooo powerful!

FAUN - Odin (feat. Einar Selvik / WARDRUNA so soo sooo uuugh deep !!!

If you’re in Germany and like medieval markets and festivals it’s not so uncommon to stumble upon these guys. And their music is very enchanting. I like it a lot. They did a fantastic collaboration with Eluveitie. The song is called Gwydion. I was blown away from it. I wish they would do a whole album together.

So cool you reacted to this! I really love the melody of this song! To get more artists like you told at the beginning of the video you have to put Eivør there, too. She has english songs but also very folky viking stuff! Check out her live performance of "the Last Kingdom" 😍

This was AWESOME!!! Any folk song with ancient instruments always turns my head. Nyckelharpa + hurdy gurdy + bagpipes and several other instruments give Faun a sound that is unique and unmatched. Add those beautiful, blending and ethereal voices and you've got a masterpiece.

Wardruna et al touch something deep inside, there is so much music there to explore. I would add Danheim and Skald to the bands mentioned. Faun has been around a long time and well worth a deep dive.

I liked this, and just added it to my playlist. I, too, like this genre a lot. You will probably also like the music of Eluveitie. In fact, one of my favorites is a collaboration between Faun and Eluveitie called 'Gwydion". Check it out along with these 2 from Eluveitie: A Rose for Epona and The Call of the Mountains. Eluveitie is a French group whose lead vocalist, Fabiene Ermi, is really, really good.

Tommy, I can't believe it!🖤🌙✨️🌾 Faun are not only a major influence of my pagan worldview, but even a major part of my entire life history. I can't even recall how often I was hanging out with the bandmembers and past bandmembers for hours, surrounded by campfires and the magic of medieval markets. I love all of them as human beings and even on a personal level, despite the fact that they are some of the most skillful and versatile musicians in the entire world. My kindred spirits and such a huge part of who I became and who I am, and you react to them! I'm actually speechless - thank you so much. It means the world to me to see those beautiful souls getting the love they deserve!🖤✨️🌙🌿🌾 I could talk about so many moments I experienced with them, but I don't want my comment to become a novel, so I just end with love and light...✨️🌙

I don't know enough about the genre and music to make an intelligent comment, but musically very interesting and i was drawn in. Good reaction dude ❤ and ✌️

Wisdom allways comes to someone who searches for it. 👍

I love folk metal. Faun was my introduction to folk metal.

So So good! 🤘🤘

That was a beautiful listen.

One-eyed Odin is the patron of witches. He exchanged an eye for wisdom.

Check out Gwydion, it's a Faun collab with Eluveitie. It's in German and Old Welsh language. The story of Gwydion the Welsh hero who enchanted the trees to crush enemies. Wild story. Anyway this song is how I got into metal and I never regretted it.

I had the same feeling as you when I heard it for the first time, I felt it was difficult to connect and feel the music, however it is a very strong song, after I heard it for the second time I wasn't looking for what I wanted to feel, but rather What the music wanted to tell me became easier, I'm not judging you, but I'm giving my reason for what made me somehow not connect at first.

Faun is based on the Middle Ages and is therefore a typically German band. Talking about pagans is therefore actually wrong, as there were hardly any left at that time. They are significantly quieter and more modern than Heilung or Wardruna. They emerged as a trio in 1999, but quickly only Oliver “SaTyr” Pade remained. He is the male singer and continues to expand the band until it has 6 members today. What is striking is the frequent change in female singers. After all, the sources in the Middle Ages are significantly better than in the Viking Age. The modern music notation system was created there. Before, the systems were more memory aids. But the complex choirs in the monasteries required precise coordination and an equally precise system. There current single FAUN - Ylfa Spere (Official Video) FAUN - Walpurgisnacht (Official Video) FAUN - Tanz mit mir (Duett mit Santiano) FAUN - Diese kalte Nacht (Official Video)

Love Faun and this song. I agree that they are absolutely magical. I'm also a fan of the hurdy gurdy, the instrument with the hand cranked drone wheel. A favorite hurdy gurdy song that I'd like to suggest for you is "Cicatrecise" by Guilhem Desq

6:07 Lindy starts to sing. You might want to check out her song Seafarer.

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I am starting to suspect that I have been lying to myself. I have said that I don't care about my legacy, or that I want to have as little impact as possible. A very "leave no trace" mindset. I am starting to think it's just a different manifestation of my depression, of my shame and doubt. That I am running away from a purpose driven life and calling it noble.

I agree with you whole heartedly. The music of all those groups you mentioned hit me very deeply.

A perfect song to end my evening, thanks and goodnight 😴

Dead Can Dance - "Children Of The Sun" next, since you liked Heilung and this one. Dead Can Dance are an Australian neoclassical darkwave band from Melbourne. Currently composed of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry, the group formed in 1981. Dead Can Dance's style can be described as "constructed soundscapes of mesmerising grandeur and solemn beauty; African polyrhythms, Gaelic folk, Gregorian chant, Middle Eastern music, mantras, and art rock are their influences.

It's great to have such a fantastic pagan band in Faun. Love their music!

I absolutely LOVE faun. Satyros and dandelion wine are my faves.

Since you love horror and good songs. Recommend looking at H.R. Giger, and the bands who used his art as album covers, he was the creator of all the alien movies, and is as warped as they come. 😁😉😗😘 RIP HR.

You don’t know what that signifies? Odin had one eye for seeing in the everyday world, and the other eye ( which he kept hidden, mostly) for seeing in the un-ordinary world. I heard that once Loki joked that Odin was an old woman….may have something to do with this, although I hardly thing this supplicant was particularly “old”!

Excellent more Faun. Do Gwidion and Blau Stunde

Does Faun still play music together? 💚

I believe I read that this music video was inspired by a story of how Loki joked that Odin was an old woman…