Forndom presents “Disar” – the second single from the upcoming album, “Moþir”, due for release on December 6th, 2024.
Forndom commented:
““Disar” is inspired by the mythical dísir and their complex relationship with humans – both as dark figures who can bring illness and misfortune, but also as protectors of their chosen ones, as well as female guardians and guides of families and ancestral lines.
In many ways, the song also welcomes death with open arms, not as an end, but as the beginning of something new. It reflects that moment when the time comes for all of us to drink death’s toast and be initiated into the realm of the dead. The piece is also a tribute to those who are no longer with us, who live on in our memories, and whom we hope to meet again in the world beyond this one.”
In the music of Forndom, the past breathes with a vitality that transcends time. “Moþir” is as complex as the deities it portrays, weaving together themes of fertility and loyalty, love and betrayal, light and shadow. It is an exploration of divine ambiguity, where the nurturing embrace of a mother can just as easily turn into the cold hand of inevitability.
Here, Ludvig Swärd strips away the modern trappings of synthesisers, embracing a purely acoustic sound. The music feels as though it has been carved from the very earth, born from instruments fashioned by hand and played with reverence for the ancient.
Recorded and mixed by Swärd himself, “Moþir” features the talents of Thomas von Wachenfeldt (Bards of Skaði), whose violin conjures both light and darkness; Janne Posti (Sielue, Häxkapell, Sons of Crom), whose choral tones add a numinous depth; and Draugurinn, whose haunting presence lingers like a spirit from a forgotten age.
Forndom’s latest offering is a meditation on the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth, seen through the lens of ancient Scandinavian spirituality. Ludvig Swärd continues to stand at the crossroads of the past and present, offering a glimpse into the heart of ancient wisdom through the eyes of a modern seeker.
Swärd commented:
“Like my previous albums, this one follows the cycle of life, beginning in darkness and chaos and ending in a grand crescendo, followed by silence. I hope that listeners will absorb not only the notes but also the silence before, between, and after them. For it is in that silence, after all, where we find the true mother – the unknown that awaits us all.”
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