My dear, Jesus Is The Way, The Truth and The Life. Read the gospel of John, get to know who Jesus really is. May your eyes open and The Truth set you free. God bless.
Icelandic language is always underrated, not only by other nations but Icelanders too. Their tongue is a living piece of history and I would hate to see it disappear. Beauty created and contained within borders set by the North Sea.
I'm an Icelander and I am so very proud of our beautiful language, heritige and of our most hardy ancestors who through the grace of God survived the worst of conditions so that I can stand here in my beautiful fatherland and proudly say "I'm Icelandic".
Discovered this choir via a lovely book which mentioned their name. The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce. So glad I Googled it and heard such wonderful music.
As a Christian, a priest, and someone who absolutely loves beautiful music, this is utterly gorgeous. Whether or not one is religious, this is music for the soul.
It is. On the other hand, just for a little possibly disappointing backstory - it's written by a chieftain who died after fighting with a bishop over who should be allowed to appoint bishops. So well in line with the whole investiture problem on the continent, back in the 12th or 13th century. I'm not sure if he composed before the battle with the bishop or after; considering how repentant it is, and how the poet is asking his wounds be healed, I'm leaning towards the idea that it's after the battle (he was wounded by a rock to the head, and died a few days after).
já, it is indeed a blessed song, the only critic i have is we arent listening very well to the original icelandic lyrics. the rest is definitelly a glorious expression of icelandic devotion.
I am not what most people would call a “religious” man but, I listen to this hymn therapeutically. It never fails to calm me down and make me feel as if I am connected to something greater than myself. Funny thing.
im feeling the same tbh ... not religious at all but this song is just awesome ... but old songs sung in a cappella choirs are always amazing ... im a musician myself and feel very connected to all kinds of music since i was a teenager and this kinda stuff gives me goosebumps every time ♪♫♪
If it helps, the guy who wrote this poem/psalm, he made the words on his deathbed, having been grievously wounded in battle. Fighting a Bishop, of course, over who should have the rights to decide who should become a priest (aligning with the investiture problems on the continent).
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@@thossi09 Thank you for the backstory! I LOVE history! Rest in peace Warrior Poet. Thanks for blessing people 800 years in what to you was "the future".
You are correct Pete, this is an 800 year old poem set to music. I know because “Heyr Himna Smiður” was written by my 20x great uncle, Kolbeinn Tumason, in 1208. As for the music it was composed by a distant (9th) cousin, Þorkell Sigurbjörnsson, in 1973.
@@joninelkolbinson4936 Icelandic music is really astonishing I must say. I started listening to the pieces of Hildur Guðnadóttir and then I came to know about this beautiful Hymn. Also I discovered singer Ellen Kristjánsdóttir. She has a divine voice to be honest. Absolutely mesmerizing. I am not religious but I love the strange inner feeling of peace Icelandic music gives me. We indians have a rich diversity in music and musical instruments, but I am glad I discovered this beautiful country's fascinating culture and musical sense. Respect to your 20x great uncle from me :)
It wonderful to hear that Rumi sung sounds as beautiful as it does when you read it in a quite and peaceful place. Compliments to the composer, and singer.
