Einar Selvik facts for kids
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Einar Selvik
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Kvitrafn in concert with Wardruna in 2015
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| Also known as | Kvitrafn |
| Born | 18 November 1979 Osterøy, Norway |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | By Norse Music |
| Associated acts | Det Hedenske Folk, Mortify, Bak de Syv Fjell, Gorgoroth, Wardruna, Jotunspor, Sahg, Dead to this World, Faun (band), Kaunan, Skuggsjá |
Einar Selvik (born 18 November 1979), also known as Kvitrafn ("white raven"), is a musician from Norway. He is famous for being the drummer for the band Gorgoroth from 2000 to 2004. He also leads his own music project called Wardruna, which he started in 2002. Einar Selvik and Wardruna became very well-known for their music in the TV show Vikings. Einar also helped create By Norse, a group that supports art, music, books, movies, and culture related to Norse history.
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About Einar Selvik's Music
On March 1, 2016, an album called A Piece for Mind & Mirror was released. This album was a special project by Einar Selvik and Ivar Bjørnson from the band Enslaved. The Norwegian government asked them to create this music for the 200th birthday of the Norwegian Constitution. The album tells the story of Norway's history through music.
Einar Selvik has also made music with other groups. These include Det Hedenske Folk, Bak de Syv Fjell, Jotunspor, Sahg, and Dead to this World. He also worked on the music for the video game Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Plus, he teamed up with Riot Games to create the theme song for Volibear. Volibear is a popular character in the game League of Legends.
Einar's Background and Beliefs
Einar Selvik was born and grew up on Osterøy. This is a large island in Norway, near the city of Bergen. When he was a teenager, he became very interested in old viking culture and beliefs. He found an old book about runes and that sparked his interest.
Einar is interested in modern Paganism, which includes ideas like animism. This means he believes that spirits can be found in nature and objects. In an interview, he shared his thoughts on life. He said he believes strongly in taking responsibility for your own actions. He thinks that people are in charge of how they behave and what they contribute to the world.
What Music Has Einar Selvik Made?
Here are some of the albums and songs Einar Selvik has worked on:
With Gorgoroth
- Twilight of the Idols (2003)
- Black Mass Krakow 2004 (2008)
With Wardruna
- Runaljod - Gap Var Ginnunga (2009)
- Runaljod - Yggdrasil (2013)
- Runaljod - Ragnarok (2016)
- Skald (2018)
- Kvitravn (2021)
With Jotunspor
- Gleipnirs Smeder (2006)
With Sahg
- I (2006)
With Dead to this World
- First Strike for Spiritual Renewance (2007)
With Jesper Kyd and Sarah Schachner
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Out of the North (2020)
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Ravens Saga (2020)
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Weft of Spears (2020)
As Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik
- Skuggsjá (2016)
- Hugsjá (2018)
- Hardanger (2021) (Single)
As Einar Selvik
- Snake Pit Poetry (2017)
- Volibear, The Relentless Storm (2020) (Single)
See also
In Spanish: Kvitrafn para niños
