Norwegian alternative folk band Gåte has released a single titled “Solfager og Ormekongen” from its upcoming album “Nord”. The new album is scheduled for release on December 3rd, 2021 on Indie Recordings.
“Solfager og Ormekongen” (Solfager and the Worm King) is a legend about lust and eternal love. The great Ormekongen (The Worm King) falls in love with a beautiful maiden named Solfager and desperately wants her for his own. Solfager, however, is engaged to David, so Ormekongen conjures up a wily plan. He gives Solafager an anesthetic drink, causing her to fall into a deep sleep. It is rapidly assumed that Solafager has died, and David and his folks proceed to bury the beautiful Solfager.
Once buried, Ormekongen visits Solfager’s grave and gives her a choice: She can die there alone or join him without anyone suspecting she is under his control. Fearing for her life, Solfager agrees to join Ormekongen. David soon learns that she is alive and comes to her rescue and kills Ormekongen. David’s love for Solafager does not only release her from a life in barbaric captivity, but he also conquers death and proves that true love is eternal.
“Nord” is the full-length follow up of their critically acclaimed EP “Til Nord” (April 2021) and marks the conclusion of Gåte as an acoustic outfit. On “Nord,” the band has really taken a step back to fully explore their musical potential and expression through a more traditional and acoustic perspective.
About Gåte:
Gåte had a national breakthrough in the early 2000 with their captivating performances and groundbreaking mix of traditional folk and modern rock.
With an immense respect for folk music and unparalleled talent, Gåte managed to perform and convey traditional folk songs to a whole new generation of listeners.
In 2020, the band chose to go back to their roots and dive into the substantial traditional music history Norway has to offer. The result is a thoroughly beautiful and emotive collection of songs delving deep into the musical past of their country, with a contemporary approach.
The lineup includes: Gunnhild Sundli on vocals and violin; Magnus Børmark on guitar, vocals, percussion; Sveinung Sundli on Hardanger fiddle, organ, vocals and percussion; and Jon Even Schærer on percussion and vocals.
Buy the song Solfager og Ormekongen or the EP Til Nord.
(headline photo: Gåte – Photo by Sebastian Ludvigsen)
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