Wardruna - Hertan (Heart) Official Music Video

Official music video for the song "Hertan" (Heart) by Wardruna. The song is a part of the upcoming album Birna, set for worldwide release on January 24, 2025 via Sony Music and By Norse Music.

The video is directed by Tuukka Koski
Produced by Breakfast Helsinki
DOP: Hena Blomberg F:S:C
Equipment and Studio: Valofirma
Post production: Post Control Helsinki
Color Grade by Sarrah Wilkman

Featuring:
Karin Pacius
Einar Selvik
Lindy-Fay Hella
Eilif Gundersen
HC Dalgaard
Sondre Veland

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[wardruna]

Hertan is the proto-Scandinavian word for Heart and that is what we explore in this song and film. The duality of the heart with the rhythm, flow and pulse we can see, hear and feel in nature and in all forms of life – and the more abstract idea of the heart, The rudder on the ship of emotions, our decisions, and our true desires.

Once again, we teamed up with Finnish director and photographer Tuukka Koski for the video production of Hertan. Koski has previously directed Wardruna´s videos for Raido, Voluspá, and Grá. This time, the production mainly took place during some freezing nights in northern Finland at the island of Hailouto.

Einar comments: It is always a true pleasure to create art with Tuukka as well as his colleagues at Breakfast Helsinki! His experience and eye for detail as well as the ability to always conjure up next-level material, is very inspiring to be part of. Three days, three locations, no sleep but a lot of heart. This is how it went down. Hope you will enjoy the result!

[rekae]

My husband's been battling with cancer for over a year now. We've been through chemotherapy, surgery and now he's awaiting another two rounds of chemo to "make sure everything is clean". I know he is the one fighting but being by his side, staying strong for him and not letting myself break is a tough lesson. I had no idea how was I supposed to keep myself steady for the next month or so but then I found this song and it's become my official healing music. It touched my soul, it helps me find strength and now I believe we can make it. Thank you, truly.

[marisaghr]

This is the kind of music I listen to with my eyes closed. When my heart calms and my breathing slows, i open my eyes and my world has changed.

[windowsexplorelman]

24 Year old guy. 2 years ago diagnosed with brain cancer. After a year of going through hell now I am studying in Europe. Away from my country and family. Unfortunately, lately been feeling like my cancer is back somewhere... Because of some symptoms which appeared after a deppresion I went through. But now I have completely different mindset that even with all my deficencies I can live a good life and achieve success and that I should not give up. Even if my cancer is back I will defeat it. On this arduous journey I need all the strength and support I can get and Wardruna your songs have supported me and my fighting spirit. Thank you <3

[violetsovereignroyaldragon]

WARDRUNA brother, you are TRUE SHAMAN.

I KNOW YOU FROM ANOTHER LIFE!

Blessing for you music you keep your emotions about planet healings true to your core

[jonnajinton]

I've listened and watched this over and over again today, and it feels like it awakened something in me.
Listening to this song felt like going on a journey within, where all that exists is the darkness and the guiding voice of the heart.
So powerful! So epic and so beautiful in every single way. And the visuals is just beyond this world.
Thank you for this masterpiece that resonates so deeply with my soul 🩵

[aethyrien]

You all were the reason I picked up my very first tagelharpa, the reason Aethyrien even exists today and one of the major tools I used when climbing out of a very dark place in my mind 10 years ago. The impact your music has had on so many people is beautiful.
🔥⚔🔥

EDIT: You never cease to amaze me with your sound. This is such a primal song. There is this incredible sense of anticipation throughout it. This is very well done. Thank you for this.

[CloseWave]

This music is "that" kind of music, the type you keep playing and playing and instead of becoming less interesting, you keep appreciating every part of it more and more. It's like attiction, but in a reverse and beautiful way.

[leloupdessteppes]

Einar a genius who never fails to deliver masterpieces.

[christianc.]

Song is so powerfully healing. My soul's official anthem. Wardruna making sure the Gods are listening. What a time to be alive.

[taotomusic]

This is going to be another spiritual experience...

[Styl_Ianos_]

We Rise from the darkness brothers and sisters. Bless you all. Skaal!

[elenamoon]

After listening to it many times there are some strings that remind me of Kvitravn. I'm the only one? Love Hertan, love Kvitravn, i love everything WARDRUNA♥️

[sashka_goudron]

Always liked how Einar captures the inseparability of a human being and nature. This is what we all do anyway, melt with the ice in spring and hiberate with the bears in winter. Same natural cycles, same heart. This song reflects the core of animism.

[UnderTheGreydar]

Hertan is beautiful! Wow, on March 21 I played Helvegen in honor of my mom's passing, exactly 1 year prior, and wished for new Wardruna music! You see, I played Helvegen at her preparation for cremation. Mama was 89, of full Norwegian heritage, but sadly never got to visit her heartland. I braided my mom's long hair & cut her braids to keep with me. I braided my own long hair & cut them, placing into her hands to accompany her into the fire and afterlife. I placed Mama's lefse stick across her chest under her arms, as she provided me with bread and life. I surrounded her with flowers & covered her with beautiful lace her mother had made. A few years ago I played Helvegen for her and she loved it! Mama wasn't shy - she was pretty kickass & adventurous, she loved GOOD music! It was the perfect song for our final time together on this earth. My heart has been beating since I grew in her womb - it's my only connection to her now - Hertan opens my next chapter of life, Mama's gone but my heart beats on - I feel her with me. Thank you, from a half-Norwegian fan in the U.S.!❤🇳🇴

[WhyAreYouGhe]

With other bands you listen to music...
With Wardruna you go on a spiritual journey...

[alfredalexander]

Einmal Wadruna immer Wadruna. Wahnsinns Song. Danke Einar. Skål.

[teyanuputorti]

Great song thank you for sharing Scandinavian culture it impressive

[yungclxud_]

I am Armenian and my ancestors were far from Vikings and not pagans. But I am inspired by the courage and strength of the Vikings who once walked this Earth. I put on my headphones, turn on wardruna songs and go to the gym, believe me, rap and phonk will never replace THIS. It's like a second wind and my strength is enough for weights that I couldn't do before. This is the best doping, please continue, this is the best. And I will continue to be your listener and a person inspired by the Vikings ❤️

[ivanstrydom]

''That which costs you deeply, rewards you deeply.'' My hope in why we feel so deeply.