Learning to play old instruments was a challenge. How do you learn an instrument no one has played in hundreds of years? The ones that are used today, I was adamant not to hear anyone else play that instrument. I… — Einar Selvik Copy Share Image
In my culture we had songs for everything, and that's lost now. There were songs for when people were born, when they died, when they sowed the field, baked bread and they're gone now mostly. I think we need these… — Einar Selvik Copy Share Image
In regards to live shows, space is very important to me. Space and context should complement the music in some way; you gain so… — Einar Selvik Copy Share Image
My approach is a bit unconventional because it kind of turns things around. I made a promise to myself at a very early stage… — Einar Selvik Copy Share Image
Music should be demanding for the listener. You can gain more out of it that way. I always try to leave space in the… — Einar Selvik Copy Share Image
My music demands something of the listener, it is demanding music. I think that's a good thing. I'm not chiselling anything in stone or… — Einar Selvik Copy Share Image
People would be surprised if they knew how shitty my recording situation has been over the years. It took a lot of work to… — Einar Selvik Copy Share Image
I can't write or read music. I am self-taught and never learned formally. It can be a curse sometimes but I think it's more… — Einar Selvik Copy Share Image
In the long run, you have to have patience and integrity and a plan. You can't compromise your vision. I'm a bit of a… — Einar Selvik Copy Share Image
Learning to play old instruments was a challenge. How do you learn an instrument no one has played in hundreds of years? The ones… — Einar Selvik Copy Share Image
In my culture we had songs for everything, and that's lost now. There were songs for when people were born, when they died, when… — Einar Selvik Copy Share Image
Wardruna is a combination of old and new. I use historical instruments and new and electronic instruments and tools. I use drones and samples… — Einar Selvik Copy Share Image
