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Hjarta ok Eldur​/​The Orkney Snow

from The Wild by Fae Wiedenhoeft

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Hjarta ok Eldur is Icelandic for Heart and Fire
This is a tale of a viking who hunts the dragon that killed his green eyed love.
The tune in the middle is called the Orkney Snow... I named it that after visiting Maeshowe in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Vikings broke into this ancient burial chamber to seek refuge from a terrible snow storm. They left behind loads of runic graffiti and a drawing of a dragon

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Hjarta ok Eldur / The Orkney Snow
Fae Wiedenhoeft 24 Feb 2014

Oh the wars hold on and the stars are dressed in red
And the winds of winter do blow and blanket our dead
Oh the gold, gold glow of our fire holds our souls
As we wait in the snow to find the dragon’s smoldering breath

We have traveled far from the shores I call my home
To find the creature who has turned my heart to stone
Oh the green, green glow of my true love’s eyes are closed
And I will fight like hell to slay the cruel and deadly Orm

Chorus
Hjarta ok Eldur
Here my ancestors roar
And though the shadows hide you now
By my sword you will fall

Tune - The Orkney Snow

And this night our swords were raised in battle again
And we drank and sang to our fathers, heroes, and kings
Oh the blue, blue walls of Valhalla’s halls grow near
And my soul wont rest until the cruel dragon is slain

Chorus

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from The Wild, released February 28, 2014
Music and lyrics by Fae Wiedenhoeft

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Fae Wiedenhoeft Seattle, Washington

With a velvet voice, a hearty laugh, & the traditions of the Celtic winds, Fae takes her listeners on a musical journey through history & tradition. She performs independently and with her band SeaStar throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. She is an award winning songwriter and her songs are revered throughout the globe. ... more

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