Norwegian Crusade Song - Sigurd the Crusader (Old Norse)

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Here is a song I wrote and sang in Old Norse, number two of my "Sagas in Song" series. The song commemorates the Norwegian hero King Sigurd the Crusader (Sigurðr Jórsalafari). The events relayed in the song are given in the Saga of Sigurd the Crusader, attributed to Snorri Sturluson.

Sigurd wended his way from Norway down to England, whence he moved on to Iberia, and fought “heathen” (in the saga this word refers to Muslims) pirates and soldiers that were occupying the peninsular and the Balearic Islands. From there they go through Sicily and onwards to Acre and Jerusalem, where King Baldwin I of Jerusalem bids Sigurd assist on a military campaign to Sidon to recover lands for Christendom. He then fares to Constantinople, where he is received well by Emperor Alexios, before giving the Emperor his remaining positions and returning home to Norway over land.

I hope you enjoy the song - let me know your favourite saga and I'll see about making that into part of my "Sagas in Song" series. If you'd like to see more, please consider subscribing!

My intention is exclusively to teach history and languages through song. I do not condone, endorse or seek to glorify violence.

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You can alternatively just search for me under The Skaldic Bard on Spotify, Apple Music and a few others. Cheers!

My intention is exclusively to teach history and languages through song. I do not condone, endorse or seek to glorify violence.

SkaldBard
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Nortmen going on a crusade and christianizing people has to be one of the greatest plot twists in history.

Simon-fitl
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Finally at last, someone who sings in old norse without it being the stereotypical "viking" music, kudos to you!

OneFlyingTonk
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I have said it and I'll say it again.
You are an incredibly talented human being.
Greetings from an Antiochian Christian living in the middle east, the land of Christ.

ghadiayoub
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Authentic Christian Norse music is not a genre I'd expect, but it's a welcome one. Not like Scandinavia ceased to exist between 1066 and Gustavus Adolfus.

lebleu
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This song just brought tear to my eyes. I’m French catholic. Seeing Norse hero being sung like antic poet did ( such as Homere ).. It’s just beautiful. You are very talented. I wish you the best.

slylann
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This song makes me feel like starting a Viking raid as well as a Crusade to liberate Jórsala.

souradeepmitra
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Sigurd was truly playing CK2 in real life. HIs journey is legendary

aguy
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absolute perfection. sounds just like a faroe islands chain dance.

brauseu
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I might not be norweagian but Sigurd Jorsalafare was my king too and im proud to have a city in my region founded by him

NamelessMF
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Epic song, greetings from Brazil. God Bless, and the Holy Virgin Mary pray for us.

bernardoh
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As a Pole, I always loved the Vikings (Poland and Scandinavia had very good relations) and was a devout Catholic, but I could never imagine how beautiful outcome can be when these two worlds are combined

BartlomiejDmowski
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Hey brother, just wanted to say I discovered your stuff here today and it’s wonderful. As a Catholic Brit myself, and a historian myself I love it. It’s another great way to connect with a forgotten bit of history. God bless you and keep it up! I’ll be praying, and eagerly looking forward to what comes next!

DanWindibank
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Totally epic!
Love old norwegian speach in songs!

GrayAn
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It is amazing! Finally, Scandinavian music without that "viking" pagan pathos
Good luck and Godspeed, you are sure to succeed!
Greetings from a Russian Armenian☦️🇷🇺🇦🇲

VenomVaxo
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i just love how old norse sound i wish ppl wound still talk with it

MilesDei
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i recently discovered your channel and i love what you are doing, it's original and high quality and i hope you will get more for it so keep doing it!

MaurycyNejman
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0:36 This is my favorite reframe of all time of any song that I can think of right now.

johnbatesibusquets
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And as expected friend another amazing song, may God bless you and everything you love.

ScythianOrthodoxChristian
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Great music, it has beautiful lyrics. It would be good to listen some songs about saint Olav :) Greetings from Poland 😎🇵🇱

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