| 1. ’s sixth studio album, Birna, will be released on January 24, 2025, via Sony Music and By Norse Music. Inspired by his deep connection with nature, lead composer Einar Selvik explores the voice of the bear in this project |
| 2. Birna—Old Norse for "she-bear"—is dedicated to the forest's guardian and protector of nature, symbolizing her struggles as she is slowly pushed out of her habitat by modern society, drifting into a state of eternal hibernation. This decline leads to a gradual decay of the forest, longing for the return of its heartbeat—its guardian. Birna calls for her return |
| 3. The bear is a common figure in ancient northern myths and is revered by many indigenous cultures as a totem animal, celebrated through rites and songs. Once respected as our protector and guide to food sources, the bear was both feared and admired |
| 4. The bear’s slow heartbeat—around nine beats per minute—echoes throughout the album. This rhythm, rooted in natural cycles and the worldview of ancient cultures, fuels Selvik’s creative philosophy, aiming to plant new seeds while honoring old roots |
| 5. Combining ancient instruments and wisdom with modern soundscapes and natural recordings, Birna offers a rare chance for self-reflection. It reminds us that we are a part of nature, not above it, and encourages remembering as a way to rediscover both new and forgotten insights |
| 6. Tracklist: |
| 7. 1-1. Hibjørnen |
| 8. 1-2. Himinndotter |
| 9. 1-3. Hertan |
| 10. 1-4. Lyfjaberg |
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