Chosen by Monk
My latest choice was something of a no-brainer for me, given both my Viking heritage and the fact that it comes from not only one of my favourite artists but one of the finest propenents of the Nordic neo-folk movement. It needs little more introduction than that other than to say that it is the mighty Wardruna, taking us deep into the heart of what he does best – and it is simply majestic:
Einar told us a bit more about the song, its innermost meaning, and the filming of the accompanying video:
Hertan is the proto-Scandinavian word for heart and that is what we explore in this song and film. The duality of the heart with the rhythm, flow and pulse we can see, hear and feel in nature and in all forms of life – and the more abstract idea of the heart, The rudder on the ship of emotions, our decisions, and our true desires.
Once again, we teamed up with Finnish director and photographer Tuukka Koski for the video production of ‘Hertan’. Koski has previously directed Wardruna´s videos for ‘Raido’, ‘Voluspá’ and ‘Grá’. This time, the production mainly took place during some freezing nights in northern Finland at the island of Hailouto.
It is always a true pleasure to create art with Tuukka as well as his colleagues at Breakfast Helsinki! His experience and eye for detail as well as the ability to always conjure up next-level material, is very inspiring to be part of. Three days, three locations, no sleep but a lot of heart.