Fórnspeki
by Vévaki
James of Lehtiä
James of Lehtiä
Transports one to another time and space. Somehow remembering a time where simple truth prevailed. We all can use a little of that. I can not wait to get their other albums. A new and inspiring favorite.
Favorite track: Griðastaðr.
Ippocalyptica
Ippocalyptica
Vévaki is the real deal, coming off as far more authentic than Wardruna and about as epic, even though far more subdued than, Heilung. The studio material is powerful, haunting, and hypnotic in its own right, but seeing them live in Iceland blew me away. That three people can generate THAT much impact is incredible. All three members are very talented vocalists, too. Cherry on top is that I saw all three of them helping with general tasks the first day of Ascension - these are good people!
Favorite track: Gestaþáttr.
H.L.
H.L.
We spent this year's summer holiday in Iceland and so I collected some indie, rock, pop and soft metal albums for the three week round trip. VEVAKI became the main soundtrack for the darker days, when clouds, wind and rain in the mountains or at the sea made the amazing landscape even more dramatic and beautiful. When we listen today to dark folk like "Heimdalagaldr" or "Jötnablót" our thoughts go back to Iceland!
Favorite track: Heimdalagaldr.
Rúnatal
Rúnatal
I'm more of a fan of the ominous sound from Edda, but Brynhildarljoth is such a beautiful track that I can't leave a review without mentioning it. Tears filled the corners of my eyes when I first listened to this rendering of Sigrdrifa's (ie Brynhilde's) incantation in celebration of being awoken from her slumber. Such youthful and loving appreciation for the weave of the natural world, despite its "cruelty", is something we've sorely been lacking for decades, if not centuries.
Favorite track: Brynhildarljóð.
i_am_not_seven
i_am_not_seven
Vévaki‘s music became one of my absolute favorites, seeing them at Midgardsblot last August was my personal highlight of the festival. I ever (also in this moment) listen to Fórnspeki when i cross Greenland, it’s my travel soundtrack. Especially the first album, Edda, is very emotional for me and connects me with my fiancé whole lives nearly 6000miles apart from me. These two albums are outstanding and pure, beautiful magic. Dísablót is my favorite, Habba‘s voice is mesmerizing there for me ❤️
Dave Aftandilian
Dave Aftandilian
In the darkness of the deep woods, a fire burns, crackling with life and power. As it sears its rune-brand on my heart, I rise, take up my staff, and begin the journey back to my true wild home. Branches reach out to bless me with their evergreen fragrance, and I weep with pure joy at their loving embrace.
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Heimdalagaldr
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Hreingálknir
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Jötnablót
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Griðastaðr
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Dísablót
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Gestaþáttr
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Vitrun
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Varðloka
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about
Originally a solo project by singer and multi-instrumentalist Will Hunter, Vévaki is a folk band which draws from Nordic heathenism and animistic traditions.
Myth, ritual and a connection with the natural world feed Vévaki’s music, which is both contemporary in sound and wide-ranging in instrumentation.
Vévaki’s second album, ‘Fórnspeki’, finds the band expanding upon their sound while staying true to their folk roots and traditions.
Myth, ritual and a connection with the natural world feed Vévaki’s music, which is both contemporary in sound and wide-ranging in instrumentation.
Vévaki’s second album, ‘Fórnspeki’, finds the band expanding upon their sound while staying true to their folk roots and traditions.
credits
released October 28, 2022
Tracklist:
1. Brynhildarljóð
2. Heimdalagaldr
3. Hreingálknir
4. Jötnablót
5. Griðastaðr
6. Dísablót
7. Gestaþáttr
8. Vitrun
9. Varðloka
Cover art: Živa Ivadóttir
Line-up:
Will Hunter: Vocals, lyre, taglharpa, drums, pontian lyra
Sigurboði Grétarsson: Vocals, lyre, taglharpa, drums
Hrafnhildur Inga Guðjónsdóttir: Vocals
Gísli Gunnarsson: Production, arranging, sound design
Drum engineering: Viktor Ingi Guðmundsson
Mixing: Gísli Gunnarsson
Mastering: Taylor Deupree
Tracklist:
1. Brynhildarljóð
2. Heimdalagaldr
3. Hreingálknir
4. Jötnablót
5. Griðastaðr
6. Dísablót
7. Gestaþáttr
8. Vitrun
9. Varðloka
Cover art: Živa Ivadóttir
Line-up:
Will Hunter: Vocals, lyre, taglharpa, drums, pontian lyra
Sigurboði Grétarsson: Vocals, lyre, taglharpa, drums
Hrafnhildur Inga Guðjónsdóttir: Vocals
Gísli Gunnarsson: Production, arranging, sound design
Drum engineering: Viktor Ingi Guðmundsson
Mixing: Gísli Gunnarsson
Mastering: Taylor Deupree
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Vévaki Iceland
Vévaki is a heathen neofolk project based in Nordic mythology. Deriving inspiration from nature and through the scope of animism, they seek to breathe light and sound into these old stories and ancient ideas.
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