FORNDOM · Moþir | WHITE LP

Limited edition white vinyl presented in a gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Moþir'

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 synthesizers, 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 (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. Mastered at NBS Studio by Tore Stjerna. Design by Thomas Väänänen. Illustrations by Sol Rydius.

Track listing

A1. Tunridor
A2. Urd
A3. Moderstårar
B1. Disar
B2. Jord
B3. Rán
B4. Den kärlek som vi gav

Manufacturer: Nordvis Produktion, Garvaregatan 6, 93332 Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Contact: www.nordvis.com