Heimferd

Description

First pressing on black vinyl
Black vinyl, 12" (33 rpm), in a raw cardboard sleeve.
First pressing of 200 copies worldwide!
DANHEIM is the work of Danish musician and producer Reidar Schæfer Olsen, an iconic figure in Nordic folk and Viking-inspired music. With over a billion streams and tracks featured in the Vikings series, DANHEIM has become a cornerstone of the genre.
‘Heimferd’ is a journey guided by instinct and atmosphere rather than a fixed mythological narrative. The album oscillates between impactful sounds and hushed minimalism, creating a soundscape that is both ancient and vibrant. Each track evokes a return to something old and deeper: a cultural current running through memories, a call that is both familiar and distant. From the wild rhythms of "Stormdans" to the haunting expanse of "Yggdrasil II," DANHEIM balances intensity and restraint, weaving a sonic ritual that resonates with a timeless Nordic heritage.
Entirely composed, performed, and produced by Olsen, ‘Heimferd’ is both an immersive listening experience and a personal letter to his ancestral heritage.
For fans of HEILUNG, WARDRUNA, GARMARNA, MYRKUR.
Cover photo by Reidar Shaefer Olsen.
Tracklist:
Side A:
Agermark
Brenhin Llwyd
Haukadalur
Heimferd
Heljar Skuggar
Jotunsvärd
Side B:
Kominn Dagr
Rúnmyrkr
Stormdans
Valvejen
Vindfari
Hafvindr
Yggdrasil II