Týr - By the Sword in My Hand - A Night at the Nordic House (LIVE)

@Tyrband delivers a stunning show performed live with the Symphony Orchestra of the Faroe Islands. This special event was recorded at The Nordic House in Tórshavn, the Faroes on February 8th, 2020. This seismic live album will be available on Metal Blade Records on 2 LP (gatefold, with insert, poster, digital download), a 2 CD/DVD digi-book set with 12-page booklet, and everywhere digital music is sold on March 18th, 2022.

"Working with the Symphony Orchestra was without a doubt one of the highlights of our careers," admits vocalist Heri Joensen. "The feeling of sheer sophisticated power behind us was extraordinarily uplifting. We were awed by how well the songs worked in a symphonic setting. 'By The Sword In My Hand', for example, seems to take on a new life. It is based on a Nordic traditional melody, and the lyrics are about Sigmundur Brestisson, Faroese Viking chieftain who, on behalf of the king Olaf of Norway, forcibly Christianized the Faroes. We are very excited to finally release a live DVD, CD and LP, and even with the incredible new artwork by Gyula Havancsák, that excellently captures the epic atmosphere of the event. In other news, our team is working on tours, festivals and shows, so please stay tuned and patient. We hope to see you all soon!"

"A Night at the Nordic House" track listing:
01. Hel's Prelude
02. Gates of Hel
03. Grindavísan
04. Sunset Shore
05. Ragnars Kvæði
06. Gavotte from Suite in G Minor
07. Blood of Heroes
08. Ramund Hin Unge
09. Hold the Heathen Hammer High
10. The Lay of Thrym
11. Tróndur í Gøtu
12. Mare of My Night
13. Turið Torkilsdóttir
14. Fire and Flame
15. Torkils Døtur
16. Ormurin Langi
17. By the Sword in My Hand
18. Álvur Kongur

Conductor: Bernharður Wilkinson
Symphonic arrangement: Haraldur V. Sveinbjörnsson Leader of the Symphony orchestra: Sámal Joensen CEO of the Symphony Orchestra: Poul Jákup Thomsen Leader of the choir: Tóra Vestergaard FOH engineers: Anton Dobrovolsky, Alexander Gaard Monitor & system engineer: Marci Mezei
Mixed: Finnur Hansen
Video production: Lív Mortensen
Production & tour manager: Kristof Hartmann

#tyr #faroeislands #symphonyorchestra

[itsjado]

The combination of Bernie Sanders directing the orchestra and the sight of many middle-aged women singing "I will decimate and decapitate those who question" is pretty great.

[littlemetalhead]

This is incredible.
Tyr + orchestral music = viking metal and masterpiece !
Grenat job guys and thanks for that Metal Blade !

[EddyEP]

Simply one of the best bands around and the addition of a orchestra and choir only adds to the “awesomeness”. Wish I was there when they recorded this, come to the 🤟🏻

[lancelotarrinicus]

Been a fan of TYR for a long time now. This was a awsome performance

[monsi]

1:00 The Conductor singing alomg the Chrorus

[Knolseysfan]

This has grown to be one of my favorite Týr songs.

[VinnechiPetaccioVrOcKsPiT]

Love it... TYR is Truly Under-Rated of a Band .. Been in the Game For a Longtime

[reaverofsouls]

Happy they got Terji back to play this show.

[Vntilator]

Tyr is awesome. Watched them live in 2014 or 2015. Gonna see them again in 2022 if Pandemic rules don't stop it from happening.

[djscrews]

Absolutely awesome! I love the women in the choir!

[tanyasullivan]

That show with the orchestra is so epic

[FelixKatz]

After listening to that…time to pre-order the vinyl 🤩🍻🤘🏻

[OperationMegalodon]

This was a wonderful performance. I’m looking forward to February 26th :D

[ttalvite]

One of my favorites from TYR only made more so by the depth brought by the orchestra.

[tomcooney]

Hell yea great to see Terji back shredding Light of the Northern Star tunes 😁

[HPijl]

SO, when this happend, the whole country where in 1 building :D :P Sounds great!

[GlobalRage]

Isaac Newton wrote much of the Herules, too prove my own superiority, then he wrote about Math. My sword.

[maxammo]

Well I guess Bernie Sanders does have a real job. He's an awesome conductor I must say much better at this than politics. LOL

[javierborgh]

...This great band need a lead singer in my opinion...
🇦🇷🍺

[kevinreese]

You cant hear the orchestra or the choir the band is all you can hear bad mixing.... damn so sad.