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The Vikings were all Scandinavian but not all Scandinavians were Vikings.
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a unique fusion of genres
The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
Song Info
Genre
Alternative • Nu Metal
Charts
Peak #2
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Michael Duran
Rights
Michael Duran
Uploaded
October 24, 2021
Track Files
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MP3 9.1 MB • 320 kbps • 3:59
Story behind the song
The Vikings were diverse Scandinavian seafarers from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark whose raids and subsequent settlements significantly impacted the cultures of Europe and were felt as far as the Mediterranean regions c. 790 - c. 1100 CE. The Vikings were all Scandinavian but not all Scandinavians were Vikings. The term Viking applied only to those who took to the sea for the purpose of acquiring wealth by raiding in other lands, and the word was primarily used by the English writers, not inclusively by other cultures. Most Scandinavians were not Vikings, and those who traded with other cultures were known as Northmen, Norsemen, or other terms designating their origin. At the centre of the Viking universe was Yggdrasill, a gigantic ash tree with three roots: 1 in Asgard the land of the gods (the Aesir); 2 in Jotunheim the land of the frost giants; 3 in Niflheim the world of the dead. Near these roots are three wells: 1 Hvergelmir, in which Nidhogg lived The serpent that gnawed at the trees roots; 2 Mímisbrunnr, the source of wisdom Odin sacrificed an eye for its waters; 3 Urdarbrunnr, the Well of Fate, from which the tree is watered by the three Norns or Fates. Urd, Verdandi and Skuld. The leader of thier gods was Odin, who married the goddess Frigg. Below them were lesser deities such as Thor (god of thunder), Tyr (god of war), Loki (god of fire), Frey and Freya (gods of fertility), Aegir and Njord (gods of the sea), Bragi (god of poetry), Ull (god of archery) and Hel (goddess of the underworld).
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AlexisPatrick
Jun 19
Beautiful Guitar solos, Michael. Your tone really rocks. Your phrases are amazing and are very unique. Excellent backing you have made. Great composition, my friend. Superb production and soundwork.
Lyric4him1
Nov 25, 2022
OK third song and very impressed I hear a pro 100% great work great everything wow
AlexisPatrick
Apr 26, 2022
Absolutely amazing Guitar playing, Michael. Superb composition. Great dramatic production that surely tells the story of the Vikings.
Bob Forbes
Apr 03, 2022
Fantastic soundtrack Michael - kind of reminds me of something that could have been played in a movie like Braveheart. Nice buildup into your killer leads. Bravo!
AlexisPatrick
Feb 28, 2022
Had to hear this beauty of a song once again. Michael, this is a perfectly beautiful recording. Superb, my friend.
KLANGGNOM
Feb 22, 2022
YESS THIS ONE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE WORKS HAVE TO BE PLACED AT NUMBER ONE FOR SHURE YESSSSS
Ridiculousdream
Feb 15, 2022
Oh! I missed this one. Fabulous and powerful theme! Incredible production.
DRUMNJON
Feb 12, 2022
A GRAND PRODUCTION MICHAEL!! A ROCKING GREAT LISTEN!
davidabriggs
Feb 11, 2022
Hej, hej, Michael, hur mår du. vikings är ett oerhört underhållande musikstycke. I only speak a few tourist phrases of Swedish so I had to Google most of that. Yeah, Vikings truly is a spectacular piece of music. I like it.
KLANGGNOM
Jan 20, 2022
always listen this work again. yess thats it
KLANGGNOM
Jan 04, 2022
HOHO ILKE THIS WORK GREAT FEEELING WHILE LISTEN THIS
Oddger
Jan 02, 2022
Very nice Celtic mood to this one. Amazing instrumental work. Fantastic production as well!
LeeBoos
Nov 20, 2021
I just adore the drone work. My cup of tea for sure. This is going to my special place. KILLER TUNE.
steveweyman
Nov 10, 2021
Not only a great guitar player but master of awesome productions ! Fantastic track Michael. Also got a history lesson too about Vikings very interesting! Amazing !
Swampman
Nov 02, 2021
Kick As Cuz !
LoriDeLozier
Nov 01, 2021
Very "full bodied"! It's a spectacle of a song! Great work!
DOOMTRAINmusic
Oct 31, 2021
Very clever piece of music, creative sounds of sea life and hardship.
rodrica
Oct 31, 2021
Very cinematic and grand! Enjoyed reading your piece all about the story behind the song
kitara
Oct 31, 2021
Listening to the intro I'm wondering where this heading... now some shredding going on... waves and whale sounds, men in boats struggling against the wind and waves, great imagery there. Good job, Michael! I have new one here, I hope you have time to take a listen: https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=14335114 'Something Borrowed Something New'
soundsbyramolly
Oct 25, 2021
Very cool intro Michael, powerful tune!!!