lunes, 12 de abril de 2021

Podcast (en inglés) sobre la Islandia medieval

 Saga Thing Podcast Website

Podcast en inglés de Saga Thing 

La época de los asentamientos de Islandia, la evolución de la sociedad y la época de las sagas.

1. In this episode, we introduce the podcast and address the discovery of Iceland, the Settlement Age, and some interesting tidbits about life in early medieval Iceland. We hope you enjoy!

 

2. In this second part of our first episode, we explore the socio-political structure of Commonwealth Iceland, its conversion to Christianity, and the end of the Commonwealth era. How does a man kill his enemy politely? Why was Iceland's religious future decided under a blanket fort? Who killed Snorri Sturluson in the basement with the knife? And what happens when John lets his sheep loose on Andy's lawn? Find out here!
    
3. Now that you're an expert in medieval Icelandic history, you're probably wondering about Icelandic literary expression. And why wouldn't you? In this episode, John and Andy answer the question they probably ought to have covered right away . . . what is a saga, exactly? Strap yourself in for a whirlwind introduction to the genre of saga literature. Expect to hear an overview of the different kinds of sagas medieval Icelanders produced. Along the way, you'll find out the difference between a family saga and a lying saga, discover the wonders of bookprose and freeprose theory, and learn a little something about a guy named Njal. All in all, it's good clean fun for the whole family.
 

sábado, 13 de marzo de 2021

Vikings + Immigrant Song



Montaje especial de Vera Itkin con imágenes de la serie Vikings y el tema Inmigrant Song (Led Zeppelin) en la versión de Trent Reznor y Atticus Ross para la banda sonora de The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (La chica del dragón tatuado, en Hispanoamérica, y Millennium: los hombres que no amaban a las mujeres, en España).


jueves, 4 de marzo de 2021

2 Hours Of Powerful & Mythical Viking Music

 


2 Hours Of Powerful & Mythical Viking Music | Rúnfell


► Dive in deep into the mystic atmosphere of old legends and discover sounds and melodies that were written eons ago. This playlist contains Rúnfells albums "Vangheimr" and "Lyrdraces". 

Lyrdraces #01 - Drakkar #02 - Dear Eryn #03 - Bloodmoon #04 - Feast Beyond Tears #05 - Fill The Horn #06 - Midsommar #07 - Skadi #08 - Vaegher #09 - Visund #10 - White Stag
Vangheimr #11 - Aelles Fate #12 - Blodorn #13 - Brenna #14 - Farewell (feat. Sigurboði Grétarsson) #15 - Firedancer #16 - Freyas Forest #17 - Halfdan #18 - Scynheim #19 - Skjalfa #20 - Solstice

About Rúnfell: A project to rekindle our nordic ancestors' spirits through their powerful instruments and music. Through old, partly ancient instruments, I want to kindle the spirit of our ancestors. What does viking music mean to me? Old, gnarly and rough instruments, aged by the salt of the seas. I want you to feel the incredible, overwhelming raw power of music, composed, produced and lived by my heart.