Wulf ond Eadwacer finds its origin in the Exeter Book, or Codex Exoniensis. This codex of Old English poetry is estimated to date back to the late tenth century AD. This is Gealdýr’s first rendition in Old English.
lyrics
Wulf is on īeġe, iċ on ōþerre.
Fæst is þæt ēġlond, fenne biworpen.
Sindon wælrēowe weras þǣr on īġe;
willað hȳ hine āþeċġan ġif hē on þrēat cymeð.
Unġelīċe is ūs.
Unġelīċe is ūs.
Unġelīċe is ūs.
Unġelīċe is ūs.
Wulf is on an island, I on another.
That island is fast, enwarped with fens.
On this island, slaughter-cruel men are;
they will devour him if he approaches their pack.
It is different with us.
It is different with us.
It is different with us.
It is different with us.
I hounded Wulf with my wide-ranging hopes,
when it was rainy weather and I sat, wailing;
then the battle-strong boughs enclosed me:
for me there was joy, but also loathing.
Wulf, my Wulf! My desire for you
has made me sick, (your seldom-comings,
my mourning mind), more than meals missed.
Do you hear, Eadwacer? Our wretched whelp
a wolf bears to the woods.
One can easily sever that which was never joined:
our song together.
our song together.
our song together.
our song together.
credits
from Vígríðr,
released May 31, 2023
Written by Jonathan Barendsma, produced by Jonathan Barendsma and Leon Lieffijn
supported by 38 fans who also own “Wulf Ond Eadwacer”
It is different than previous releases, nonetheless it is astonishing and beautiful homage to nature. One reproach, like both previous albums this one too flown by so quickly. Do yourself a favor and listen to this music in forest you like to visit. Hedensk Hjerte
Recalling the same gothic wonder as early Dead Can Dance, the latest from Ariana Saraha is a drift through an enchanted dreamworld. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 27, 2022
supported by 33 fans who also own “Wulf Ond Eadwacer”
Deep Dark Germanic Folk. Such in love with your work. Perfect feeling for moving through Landscapes or for Dancing. Feeling the ancestors, pray with them and stay in ecstatic states.
Love dark atmosphere surrounded with hopeful melodies. Through the dark comes Light. Never forget the Balance of both.
Love you All Krishnasøn